Exercise program aims to boost both body and mind in multiple sclerosis
NCT ID NCT06341023
First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial investigates a Functional Balance Intervention (FBI) — a structured exercise program — for people aged 55 to 80 with multiple sclerosis. The program includes agility, strength, balance, and dual-task exercises done twice a week for four months, either in a lab or at home. The goal is to see if it improves physical abilities like walking and balance, as well as cognitive functions like memory and attention. The study compares the FBI program to a stretching routine to measure any added benefits.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Functional Balance Intervention (exercise program)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a low-cost, safe exercise program to improve mobility, balance, and thinking skills in people with multiple sclerosis.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase trial with a small sample size. The exercise program may not show significant benefits, and results may not apply to all people with MS.
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Conditions
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University of Illinois at Chicago
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