Exploring exercise training for wheelchair users with multiple sclerosis
Feasibility and Initial Efficacy of a Wheelchair Exercise-Training Intervention for Persons with Multiple Sclerosis
['FUNDING_R03'] · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR HOUSTON · NIH-10810803
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
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R03'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR HOUSTON (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (HOUSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10810803 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults with multiple sclerosis who require full or part-time use of a wheelchair.
Not a fit: Patients with multiple sclerosis who do not use a wheelchair may not benefit from this specific exercise intervention.
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 performed: 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
HOUSTON, UNITED STATES
- 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
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 below.