Exercise Program for Older Adults with Multiple Sclerosis
Skeletal Muscle Aging and Responsiveness in Aged People With MS
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Multiple Sclerosis
Aging
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 60 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Other
- Participants needed
- 10 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for older adults (60+) with Multiple Sclerosis. Participants will engage in an exercise program over approximately 4 months, attending about 3 sessions each week.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am 60 years old or older
- I have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis
- I do not have unmanaged chronic diseases other than MS
- I have not been part of a structured exercise program in the last 6 months
- I am able to provide informed consent
- I have an EDSS score between 2 and 5.5
You may not be able to join if
- I have a neuromuscular or musculoskeletal disorder affecting exercise
- I have a cardiopulmonary disorder or breathing issues
- I have metabolic diseases like liver disease or type 2 diabetes
- I take metformin or any insulin-sensitizing drugs
- I have another disease that could affect my exercise response
- I have a history of chemotherapy in the last 5 years
- I have a lidocaine allergy
- I use tobacco or consume excessive alcohol
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The purposes of this study are to: 1) compare baseline muscle and cardiovascular health in older individuals (\>60 years old) diagnosed with MS to age-matched people without MS, 2) determine muscle and whole body changes to an exercise training program, 3) determine if the muscle in a more affected leg in individuals diagnosed with MS is different from the muscle of a less affected leg, and 4) if …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 1\. Male or female aged 60 or above 2. Free of unmanaged chronic diseases other than multiple sclerosis 3. No structured exercise program (2 or more bouts/wk) within previous 6 months 4. Cognitively capable of providing informed consent 5. Must meet EDSS score between 2 to 5.5…
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