Gait Analysis in Adults with Multiple Sclerosis During Attentional Tasks
A study found that adults with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) walked more slowly and with greater variability in their gait compared to those without MS. Specifically, during self-paced walking with attention switching, a significant decline in mobility metrics was observed in MS participants. Differences were particularly pronounced under divided attention conditions while walking fast.
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- #MSResearch
- Most relevant to
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- Human efficacy
- Not established from this source
- Mechanism
- Not reported
- Evidence strength
- Not graded
- Outcome
- Not reported
Why it matters
These findings enhance our understanding of how attentional demands impact mobility in individuals with MS, highlighting potential challenges in daily functioning for those affected by the disease.
What this does not prove
The conclusions are drawn from a preliminary investigation with a small sample size, which limits the generalizability of the results.
Next milestone
No next milestone was established from the available source.
Study facts
- Study design
- Not reported
- Participants / samples
- Not reported
- Randomised
- Not reported
- Controlled
- Not reported
- Primary endpoint met
- Not reported
- Relevant MS type
- Not reported
- Publication date
- 2025-11-24
- Evidence reviewed
- Abstract only
- Regulatory approval
- Not reported
- Research areas
- Not classified
- Biological target
- Not reported
- Pathway
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- Population
- Adults with Multiple Sclerosis
- Size of effect
- Not reported
- Secondary endpoints
- Not reported
- MRI endpoints
- Not reported
- Biomarkers
- Not reported
- Safety
- Not reported
Original sources
- Primary evidenceThe Impact of Attentional Focus on Gait in Adults With Multiple Sclerosis: A Preliminary Investigation. ↗DOI: 10.7224/1537-2073.2024-047
Supporting passages (6)
populationTitle: The Impact of Attentional Focus on Gait in Adults With Multiple Sclerosis: A Preliminary Investigation.
findingsRESULTS: Participants with MS demonstrated slower gait speed and greater gait variability in all attentional conditions than participants without MS. During self-paced walking, participants with MS showed the greatest decline in mobility metrics during the attentional switch condition. When walking fast, significant differences were observed for both the divided attention and attentional switching conditions, with divided attention having the greatest effect on gait speed and attentional switching resulting in the greatest decrease in gait variability.
publication datePublication date: 2025-11-24
limitationsTitle: The Impact of Attentional Focus on Gait in Adults With Multiple Sclerosis: A Preliminary Investigation.
peer reviewedPublication types: Journal Article
subjectsTitle: The Impact of Attentional Focus on Gait in Adults With Multiple Sclerosis: A Preliminary Investigation.
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