Improving learning and memory in people with Multiple Sclerosis
Official title: Evaluation of a Theory-Driven Manualized Approach to Improving New Learning and Memory in MS
Funded at Kessler Foundation, INC. · NIH-10860921 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a special program to help people with Multiple Sclerosis improve their learning and memory skills through fun strategies, and it’s designed to see if these techniques can really make a difference in their daily lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kessler Foundation, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Hanover, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | May 10, 2019 |
| Project end | September 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $344,010 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD095915-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10860921 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis who experience difficulties with new learning and memory.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without cognitive impairments or those not diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates a structured program designed to enhance learning and memory in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). It involves an 8-session cognitive rehabilitation protocol that teaches participants effective strategies such as self-generation, spaced learning, and self-testing. The study will be conducted as a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, meaning neither the participants nor the researchers will know who is receiving the actual treatment versus a placebo. The goal is to determine if these strategies can significantly improve cognitive function and quality of life for those affected by MS.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective cognitive rehabilitation techniques that improve memory and learning for patients with Multiple Sclerosis.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in cognitive rehabilitation approaches for improving memory in various populations, suggesting potential success for this novel application in MS.
Where this research is happening
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Kessler Foundation, INC.
East Hanover, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chiaravalloti, Nancy D. — Kessler Foundation, INC.
- Study coordinator: Chiaravalloti, Nancy D.
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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.