Multiple Sclerosis, Sarcopenia and Respiration

Examination of Sarcopenia and Respiratory Functions in Multiple Sclerosis

The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the relationship between respiratory function and sarcopenia in people with multiple sclerosis.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

Is there a relationship between muscle structure and respiratory muscle strength/pulmonary function in MS patients?

Undergo a single session of respiratory muscle strength measurement (e.g., maximal inspiratory pressure [MIP], maximal expiratory pressure [MEP]) Perform spirometry to assess pulmonary function

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being diagnosed with MS by a neurologist
• Being diagnosed with Sarcopenia
• No history of attacks in the last 3 months
• Able to walk with and without support (EDSS<6.5)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having concomitant lung and heart disease
• Mini Mental score below 24
• Being in pregnancy