Music-4-MS for Improving Cognitive Health in MS
Music-4-MS to Improve Cognition in People Living With Multiple Sclerosis: A Feasibility Study
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Multiple Sclerosis
Pathologic Processes
Demyelinating Autoimmune Diseases, CNS
Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System
Nervous System Diseases
Demyelinating Diseases
Autoimmune Diseases
Immune System Diseases
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 80
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 64 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people with multiple sclerosis who have memory or thinking problems. Participants will take part in a 12-week music program to help with their cognitive and emotional health.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
- My diagnosis was more than 6 months ago.
- I have memory or thinking problems.
- I can read, write, and understand English.
- I have internet access.
You may not be able to join if
- I have another neurological condition that affects my thinking.
- I have had an MS flare-up in the last 30 days.
- I am a professional musician.
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
Multiple sclerosis (MS) rates in the U.S. have nearly doubled over the past decade, making it a leading cause of nontraumatic functional impairment in young adults and significantly affecting cognitive function in up to 70% of people with MS. While traditional cognitive rehabilitation methods are limited in sensory engagement, music training offers a multisensory approach that enhances neuroplasti…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (relapsing remitting, secondary progressive, primary progressive)
* Diagnosed more than 6 months prior to starting study
* Self-reported cognitive impairment as assessed by having at leased 5 problems "sometimes" or more often on the Perceived…
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