Improving walking and balance for people with multiple sclerosis
High-Intensity, dynamic-stability gait training in people with multiple sclerosis
This project helps people with multiple sclerosis improve their walking and balance through special exercises.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Marquette University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Milwaukee, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11126653 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This clinical trial aims to improve walking and balance for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). We are combining high-intensity exercise with challenging balance activities on a treadmill. Participants will learn new ways to keep their balance and improve their overall fitness. The goal is to help people with MS walk faster and further, both in a controlled setting and in their daily lives.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are people with mild or moderate multiple sclerosis who experience difficulties with walking and maintaining balance.
Not a fit: Patients with severe multiple sclerosis or those unable to participate in high-intensity treadmill training may not receive direct benefit from this specific intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve walking ability, balance, and the ability to move around in daily life for people with multiple sclerosis.
How similar studies have performed: This approach builds on previous successful high-intensity training in other neurological conditions and promising pilot results for dynamic balance treadmill training in people with MS.
Where this research is happening
Milwaukee, United States
- Marquette University — Milwaukee, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schmit, Brian D — Marquette University
- Study coordinator: Schmit, Brian D
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.