Status:

COMPLETED

The Therapeutic Effects of Forced Aerobic Exercise in Multiple Sclerosis

Lead Sponsor:

The Cleveland Clinic

Conditions:

Multiple Sclerosis

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-75 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This project will investigate the feasibility and initial efficacy of two aerobic exercise training approaches, forced and voluntary, to improve motor function in persons with multiple sclerosis (MS)....

Detailed Description

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory and neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system characterized by progressive loss of motor function, cognitive function, in addition to sy...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Confirmed diagnosis of RRMS with Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score between 1.5 and 6.5,
  • 18-75 years of age,
  • Deemed minimal risk for cardiovascular event using American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Pre-participation Criteria

Exclusion

  • hospitalization for myocardial infarction, heart failure or heart surgery within 3 months,
  • serious cardiac arrhythmia,
  • hypertrophic cardiomyopathy,
  • severe aortic stenosis,
  • pulmonary embolus,
  • significant contractures,
  • dysphagia resulting in inability to sufficiently hydrate, and
  • other contraindication to exercise.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 6 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 29 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

22 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04906057

Start Date

July 6 2021

End Date

November 29 2022

Last Update

March 6 2025

Active Locations (2)

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Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44195

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Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44195