Improving Thinking Speed in Multiple Sclerosis with Online Physical Activity
Internet-Delivered Lifestyle Physical Activity Intervention for Cognitive Processing Speed in Multiple Sclerosis
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO · NIH-11128485
This project explores if an online physical activity program can help people with multiple sclerosis improve their thinking speed and overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11128485 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Many people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience slowed thinking speed, which can significantly impact their daily lives, fatigue, mood, and overall quality of life. This project is testing an internet-delivered physical activity program specifically designed to address this challenge. Participants will engage in a structured online program, and researchers will carefully track changes in their cognitive processing speed and other related symptoms. The goal is to determine if this convenient, remote program can lead to immediate and lasting improvements in thinking abilities for those with MS.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 21 or older with multiple sclerosis who experience mild walking difficulties and have slowed cognitive processing speed.
Not a fit: Patients with severe MS-related walking disability or those without objective cognitive processing speed impairment may not receive direct benefit from this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this online program could offer a convenient and accessible way for people with MS to improve their cognitive processing speed, reduce fatigue, lessen anxiety, and enhance their overall quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: A previous pilot study showed promising results, with participants experiencing improved thinking speed and other benefits from a similar online physical activity program.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO — Chicago, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MOTL, ROBERT WAYNE — UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO
- Study coordinator: MOTL, ROBERT WAYNE
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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