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Exercise for Multiple Sclerosis

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Recruiting

Led By Cameron Mang, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of Regina

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 6 weeks post intervention

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will compare the effects of different types of exercise on physical function, fitness, and central nervous system function in people with progressive MS.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for people with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) who have moderate motor disability and can safely exercise. They should not be highly active already, haven't had an MS relapse in the last three months, and don't have other neurological conditions, psychiatric diagnoses or substance abuse issues.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study is testing how different types of exercises affect physical function, fitness, and central nervous system changes in individuals with MS. Participants will be assigned to one of three distinct exercise protocols to see which has the most beneficial effects.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves exercise programs rather than medication, side effects may include typical exercise-related discomforts such as muscle soreness or fatigue. However, specific risks depend on each participant's condition.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 6 weeks post intervention

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~6 weeks post intervention

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6 weeks post intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Timed 25-Foot Walk Test

Secondary outcome measures

Motor Evoked Potential Amplitude

Other outcome measures

9-Hole Pegboard Test

Brain

Mini Balance Evaluation Systems Test

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Trial Design

3Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Placebo Group

Group I: Exercise Group 1Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

The intervention will focus on mobility and balance.

Group II: Exercise Group 2Active Control1 Intervention

This intervention will focus on physical fitness.

Group III: Exercise Group 3Placebo Group1 Intervention

This intervention will focus on flexibility, range of motion, and muscle tone.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of ReginaLead Sponsor

48 Previous Clinical Trials

8,447 Total Patients Enrolled

First Steps Wellness CentreUNKNOWN

Saskatchewan Health Research FoundationOTHER

32 Previous Clinical Trials

4,920 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Exercise Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05496881 — N/A

Multiple Sclerosis Research Study Groups: Exercise Group 1, Exercise Group 2, Exercise Group 3

Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Trial 2023: Exercise Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05496881 — N/A

Exercise 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05496881 — N/A

Multiple Sclerosis Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT05496881 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How many volunteers are participating in the research study?

"Affirmative, according to the information featured on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical study is actively recruiting patients. The trial was first published on June 15th 2022 and recently updated in August 8th 2022. 69 participants need to be recruited from a single site for this experiment."

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Is participation in this research project still available to volunteers?

"Per data hosted on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is now recruiting participants. It was initially posted on June 15th 2022 and last updated August 8th of the same year."

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