Brain boot camp: can a memory-training program sharpen thinking in multiple sclerosis?
NCT ID NCT03983681
First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a structured memory training program, called Strategy-Based Training to Enhance Memory (STEM), can improve learning and recall in people with multiple sclerosis who report memory difficulties. Participants attend eight training sessions over four weeks and are compared to those doing placebo memory exercises. The study measures changes in self-reported cognitive function and objective memory tests.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a structured memory training program called Strategy-Based Training to Enhance Memory (STEM)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this program could offer a non-drug way to help people with MS manage memory difficulties in daily life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage trial, and the benefits may not translate to real-world improvements or last over time.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Kessler Foundation
East Hanover, New Jersey, 07936, United States
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Kessler Rehabilitation Center
Marlton, New Jersey, 08053, United States
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