HIIT workouts may boost mobility and brain function in MS patients

NCT ID NCT07578740

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will test whether high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on a stationary bike can improve walking, balance, and thinking in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Forty adults with mild to moderate MS will be randomly assigned to either HIIT or moderate-intensity continuous training for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in gait, balance, cognitive function, and blood markers related to brain health.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training (MICT) on a cycle ergometer

What this could lead to

If HIIT proves better than standard exercise, it could offer a time-efficient way to improve mobility and thinking in people with MS.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise interventions also depend on adherence and may not show clear benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gait apraxia multiple sclerosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Hacettepe University

    Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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