Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 80

Comparing light and moderate exercise for people with Myasthenia Gravis

Official title: Light vs. Moderate Intensity Exercise in Individuals With Myasthenia Gravis

Run by HealthPartners Institute · NCT06491238 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing whether light exercise is just as helpful as moderate exercise for people with Myasthenia Gravis over 12 weeks of group sessions.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment20 (estimated)
SponsorHealthPartners Institute
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Saint Paul, Minnesota)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 16, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 2026
Study endsDecember 2026
Registry record updatedMarch 23, 2026
Trial IDNCT06491238 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18-80 with a diagnosis of generalized Myasthenia Gravis who are on a stable medication regimen.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are non-English speaking, have significant cognitive impairments, or have serious comorbid conditions 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 pilot study aims to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and tolerability of light versus moderate intensity exercise in adults diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis. Participants will be enrolled in the NeuroWell exercise program at the HealthPartners Neuroscience Center, where they will engage in small group exercise sessions three times a week for 12 weeks. They will be randomly assigned to either a light intensity or moderate intensity exercise group. The study hypothesizes that both exercise intensities will be manageable and that the light intensity group can achieve similar health improvements as the moderate intensity group.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into safe exercise regimens for patients with Myasthenia Gravis, potentially improving their health outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is relatively novel, previous studies have indicated that exercise can be beneficial for individuals with neurological disorders, suggesting potential for success.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Ability to provide and provision of signed and dated informed consent form.
* Age 18-80
* Diagnosis of generalized MG.
* On a stable MG prescription medication regimen for the last 3 months.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Non-English speaking
* Regular exercise participation within the month prior to study enrollment or any outside exercise participation during the study intervention period.
* Significant cognitive impairment of any etiology that would impact study participation.
* History of heart failure, chronic lung disease, angina or any other condition that causes unreasonable shortness of breath on exertion.
* History of any serious neurological, psychiatric, or substance use disorders that would impact study participation.
* Women who are currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study.
* Any other medical conditions that could affect their ability to participate in exercise for the study duration (as determined by study investigators).
* Active participation or past participation ≤3 months in any other interventional research study.
* Unwilling to participate in all study related activities.

Where it's running

  • HealthPartners Neuroscience Center
    Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.