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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hacettepe University
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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