Exercise Training for Hispanics with Multiple Sclerosis
Delivery of a Culturally Tailored Exercise Training Intervention for Hispanics With Multiple Sclerosis
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Multiple Sclerosis
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 66 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for Hispanic or Latino individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Participants will engage in a 16-week exercise program to help improve walking ability.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have been diagnosed with MS
- I have not had an MS relapse in the past 30 days
- I identify as Hispanic or Latino
- I have walking disability
- I am willing to complete questionnaires and be randomly assigned
- I speak English or Spanish as my primary language
You may not be able to join if
- I have significant risks or contraindications for exercise
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 purpose of this study is to establish differences in the primary outcome of walking dysfunction using the 12-Item Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale (MSWS-12) and to establish differences in the secondary outcome of HRQoL using the 29-Item Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale (MSWS-29) between the exercise training intervention condition and the waitlist control condition following the 16-week inter…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* diagnosis of MS
* relapse-free in the past 30 days
* self-identify as Hispanic/Latino
* Patient Determined Disease Steps Scale (PDDS) score between 3.0 (gait disability) and 6.0 (bilateral support) indicates walking disability.
* MSWS-12 score between 25 and 75, indicating wal…
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