Exploring exercise training for wheelchair users with multiple sclerosis
Official title: Feasibility and Initial Efficacy of a Wheelchair Exercise-Training Intervention for Persons with Multiple Sclerosis
Funded at University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston · NIH-10810803 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a special home-based exercise program for people with multiple sclerosis who use wheelchairs, to see if it can help improve their health and meet their unique needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | October 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $164,171 |
| NIH project number | 5R03HD107615-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10810803 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults with multiple sclerosis who require full or part-time use of a wheelchair.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with multiple sclerosis who do not use a wheelchair may not benefit from this specific exercise intervention.
What this research studies
This research investigates a tailored exercise-training program specifically designed for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) who use wheelchairs. The program aims to be home-based and remotely supported, addressing the unique needs of wheelchair users with MS, who have often been excluded from traditional exercise studies. By engaging with the community, the research team has gathered insights on preferences for exercise, which will inform the development of this intervention. The goal is to assess the feasibility and initial effectiveness of this program in improving health outcomes for participants.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the quality of life for wheelchair users with MS by improving their physical health and reducing symptoms.
How similar studies have gone: While exercise interventions for other populations have shown success, this specific approach for wheelchair users with MS is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gee, Stephanie Silveira — University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
- Study coordinator: Gee, Stephanie Silveira
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.