Video game therapy could help MS patients regain arm strength
NCT ID NCT07430462
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a home-based video game exercise program can improve arm and hand function in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Forty adults with MS will be randomly assigned to either the exergame program or standard home exercises, both supervised remotely. The goal is to see if the game-based approach is more effective, feasible, and cost-effective than conventional therapy.
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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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About 40 people
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- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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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: * Age ≥ 18 years. * Clinical diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis with EDSS score between 2.0 and 6.5, with upper-limb involvement. * Ability to maintain independent sitting and to stand with or without assistive devices. * Upper-limb functional capacity between 11 and 54 points on the ARAT, indicating limited to substantial impairment. * Cognitive ability to understand and follow simple instructions, demonstrated by a Mini-Mental State Examination score ≥ 23. * Provision of written informed consent by the participant or legally authorized representative. Exclusion Criteria: * Acute illness, musculoskeletal injury, or pain interfering with the ability to perform the intervention exercises. * Uncompensated visual or hearing impairments that limit participation. * Disruptive behavior or other conditions that significantly hinder participation in the rehabilitation program. * Active epilepsy or any medical contraindication to physical exercise. * Botulinum toxin treatment in the upper limb within the previous 6 months.
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Locations
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Universidad Europea de Madrid
Villaviciosa de Odón, Madrid, 28670, Spain
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