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Exercise Training Program for Multiple Sclerosis (TEAAMS Trial)

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Recruiting

Led By Robert W Motl, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of Illinois at Chicago

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up changes in walking scores from baseline, 4-months, and 8-months.

Summary

This trial will test if a remotely-delivered, racially-tailored exercise training program can improve walking dysfunction, symptoms, and health-related quality of life for African-Americans with MS who live in rural areas.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for African-American adults with Multiple Sclerosis living in rural areas, who are not very active physically, can use the internet and email, speak English, have been relapse-free for 30 days, and have mild to moderate walking difficulties. It's not for those at high risk of injury or death from intense exercise.

What is being tested?

The study tests a remote exercise program tailored for African-Americans with MS against a control group doing stretching exercises. The goal is to see if the program improves walking ability, symptoms, and quality of life immediately and over four months.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves an exercise program and stretching routines rather than medication or invasive procedures, side effects may include typical exercise-related issues such as muscle soreness or strain.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ changes in walking scores from baseline, 4-months, and 8-months.

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~changes in walking scores from baseline, 4-months, and 8-months.

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and changes in walking scores from baseline, 4-months, and 8-months. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Walking Dysfunction

Secondary study objectives

Anxiety

Depressive Symptoms

Disability

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Other study objectives

Exercise Behavior

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Placebo Group

Group I: Guidelines for Exercise in Multiple Sclerosis (GEMS)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants in this condition will receive a 4-month home-based, remotely supported aerobic and resistance exercise program based on the Guidelines for Exercise in Multiple Sclerosis (GEMS).

Group II: FLEX Stretching and Toning ProgramPlacebo Group1 Intervention

Participants in this condition will receive a 4-month home-based, remotely supported stretching program emphasizing flexibility and range of motion as important components of fitness based on Stretching for People with MS: An Illustrated Manual from the National MS Society.

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