Online workouts may boost brain speed in MS patients
NCT ID NCT04518657
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a guided internet-based physical activity program can improve cognitive processing speed in people with multiple sclerosis. 280 participants who have mild walking difficulties and slowed thinking will be randomly assigned to either the exercise program or a general wellness program. The main goal is to see if the exercise group shows better scores on a quick thinking test after 6 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Behavioral intervention (internet-based physical activity program with coaching)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a safe, home-based way to help people with MS think faster and feel better.
- What could go wrong
- This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial. Results may be modest, and improvements might not last long-term.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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