Virtual reality cycling may sharpen MS minds
NCT ID NCT06191380
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a single session of moderate cycling combined with virtual reality could improve processing speed in people with multiple sclerosis who have mild-to-moderate mobility disability. Twenty-three participants completed one bout of exercise while using different types of virtual reality. The main outcome was response time on a computerized thinking test. The study is already completed, and results will show if this simple approach can temporarily enhance cognitive function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- cycling exercise combined with virtual reality
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could offer a simple, drug-free way to temporarily boost thinking speed in people with MS.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, single-session study with only 23 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and any benefits might be short-lived.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kessler Foundation
East Hanover, New Jersey, 07936, United States
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