Kessler Foundation

This small pilot study tested whether a non-invasive treatment called extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) can safely reduce muscle stiffness and spasms in people with chronic spinal cord injury. Five participants received either ESWT or a sham treatment. The goal was to gathe…

This study looked at whether a single session of moderate cycling with virtual reality could help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) think faster. 23 adults with MS and mild-to-moderate walking difficulty took part. They did a cycling workout while using different types of virtu…

This study tested whether methylphenidate, a well-known drug used for ADHD, can reduce the mental fatigue that many people with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience. Thirty-six adults with MS took both the drug and a placebo at different times, without knowing which they were getti…

This study looked at whether a single session of moderate cycling in different environments (like indoors vs. outdoors) can improve thinking speed and multitasking in adults with traumatic brain injury. 24 participants completed cycling sessions, and researchers measured changes …

This study looked at whether people with Parkinson's disease learn better when feedback on a test is delayed by 25 minutes instead of given right away. Researchers think delayed feedback may work through brain pathways not affected by Parkinson's. 40 participants completed a mult…