Can an elliptical trainer help MS patients walk better?
NCT ID NCT06583967
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how aerobic exercise on an elliptical trainer or a treadmill affects walking, balance, and stability in people with moderate multiple sclerosis. Thirty adults with MS completed the exercise programs. The goal was to see which machine might improve gait and walking abilities more.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2024
- Finished
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Jun 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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25 to 55 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients signed Informed Consent Form 2. At least 6 months post MS diagnosis 3. 25-55 years old adults 4. EDSS 3.0-6.5 5. Standing stability - for at least 30 seconds 6. 6MWT - minimal distance to be measured as 210 meters 7. No physical routinely training e.g. walking, elliptical or cycling within 3 months prior screening visit. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Active Heart Disease 2. Lungs and/or respiratory system diseases 3. Metabolic Disease 4. Any other medical condition(s) which might impact the patient's participant in the study, as per PI medical judgement 5. Major medical treatment change (as per PI medical judgement) up to 12 weeks prior ICF signature by the patient.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Israel ParaSport Center
Ramat Gan, Israel, 52535, Israel
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Soroka Medical Center
Beersheba, Israel, 8410101, Israel
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