Tailored exercise helps rural black MS patients walk better and feel less tired
NCT ID NCT05516537
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a 4-month remote exercise program designed for African-Americans with multiple sclerosis living in rural areas. 121 participants were randomly assigned to either the exercise program or a stretching control group. The goal was to see if the program could improve walking, reduce fatigue, and boost quality of life.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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121 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2022
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * English as primary language * Identify as African-American or Black * Age of 18 years or older * Diagnosis of MS * Relapse free in the past 30 days * Internet and email access * Willingness to complete the outcome questionnaires * Willingness to undergo randomization * Insufficient physical activity (not meeting current physical activity guidelines based on GLTEQ) * Mild-moderate ambulatory disability (MSWS-12 score between 25-49 \& PDDS score between 2-4) Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals not meeting above inclusion criteria * Individuals with moderate to high risk for contraindications of possible injury or death when undertaking strenuous or maximal exercise (PARQ).
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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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