Kessler Foundation

This study explored whether a single session of moderate cycling, especially when combined with virtual reality (VR), could temporarily improve the speed of thinking in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who have mobility issues. Twenty-three participants with MS tried three dif…

This small, completed pilot study tested whether a non-invasive treatment called extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) could safely reduce painful muscle stiffness (spasticity) in people with long-term spinal cord injuries. Thirty participants were randomly assigned to receive …

This study tested if a single session of moderate cycling, done in different environments, could temporarily improve thinking skills in adults with a past traumatic brain injury (TBI). Researchers measured changes in multitasking, memory, and focus after the exercise. The goal wa…

This study tested whether methylphenidate, a stimulant medication commonly used for ADHD, could help reduce the severe cognitive fatigue experienced by most people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). In this trial, 36 adults with MS tried both the drug and a placebo, with neither they …

This study explored whether delayed feedback helps people with Parkinson's disease learn better than immediate feedback. Researchers tested 40 participants with Parkinson's, having them take a multiple-choice test where feedback was given either right away or after a 25-minute de…