Cognitive rehabilitation for patients with multiple sclerosis
Official title: Cognitive Rehabilitation of Deficits in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: Proposal for an Integrated Cognitive Treatment in a Telematic Format
Run by Universita di Verona · NCT06964581 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether a computer-based cognitive treatment delivered online can help people with multiple sclerosis just as much as in-person therapy.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
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| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Universita di Verona Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Verona, verona) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 8, 2023 |
| Main results expected | April 22, 2025 |
| Study ends | September 30, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | May 9, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06964581 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 65 with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and specific cognitive disorders.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with other neurological conditions, psychiatric disorders, or severe uncorrected visual deficits may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a computer-based cognitive treatment delivered through telerehabilitation compared to in-person treatment for patients with multiple sclerosis. It is a non-inferiority, single-blind randomized controlled trial that focuses on sustained attention and other cognitive functions. The study includes patients diagnosed with relapsing-remitting, primary progressive, or secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, and assesses various cognitive disorders. The aim is to determine if telerehabilitation can provide similar benefits to traditional in-person therapy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide accessible cognitive rehabilitation options for patients with multiple sclerosis, improving their cognitive functions and quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with telerehabilitation approaches for cognitive disorders, suggesting potential success for this method.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), or primary progressive (PPMS) or secondary progressive (SPMS), defined by at least 3-6 months. * Age between 18 and 65 years. * Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) between 3 and 5 to include patients with overall neurological disability from mild to moderate. * Presence of one or more of the following cognitive disorders (reported by the patient and subsequently confirmed through the Oxford Cognitive Screen-OCS): * Memory disorders * Attention disorders * Executive function disorders * Availability of internet at the patient's home necessary for the tele-rehabilitation procedures. * Adequate visual and auditory abilities to use the rehabilitation device. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of other neurological conditions; * Psychiatric disorders in medical history; * Alcohol and/or drug abuse; * Presence of uncorrected severe visual deficits.
Where it's running
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Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona - UOC di Neuroriabilitazione
Verona, verona, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Valentina Varalta, Doctor
- Email: valentina.varalta@univr.it
- Phone: 045 8124956
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.