Feasibility of Remote Exercise Training for Hispanics/Latinos With MS

Description

The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the potential benefits of a specially designed exercise program for Hispanics/Latinos with multiple sclerosis (MS). The main questions it aims to answer are: * Can a 4-month remotely-delivered exercise training program improve physical function, symptom management, and quality of life in Hispanics/Latinos with MS? * How do social determinants of health, such as income, education, access to healthcare, and social support, influence the feasibility and effectiveness of the exercise intervention? Participants in this study will engage in a 4-month remotely-delivered exercise training intervention that includes flexibility, or aerobic and resistance exercise training sessions. They will work with experienced coaches who will guide and support them throughout the program. The researchers will compare the participants who receive the exercise intervention with a control group to see if the exercise program leads to significant improvements in physical function, fatigue, mood, and overall well-being for Hispanics/Latinos with MS. The study aims to empower this underserved population and provide insights for future healthcare and research initiatives.

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis

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Study overview

The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the potential benefits of a specially designed exercise program for Hispanics/Latinos with multiple sclerosis (MS). The main questions it aims to answer are: * Can a 4-month remotely-delivered exercise training program improve physical function, symptom management, and quality of life in Hispanics/Latinos with MS? * How do social determinants of health, such as income, education, access to healthcare, and social support, influence the feasibility and effectiveness of the exercise intervention? Participants in this study will engage in a 4-month remotely-delivered exercise training intervention that includes flexibility, or aerobic and resistance exercise training sessions. They will work with experienced coaches who will guide and support them throughout the program. The researchers will compare the participants who receive the exercise intervention with a control group to see if the exercise program leads to significant improvements in physical function, fatigue, mood, and overall well-being for Hispanics/Latinos with MS. The study aims to empower this underserved population and provide insights for future healthcare and research initiatives.

The Feasibility and Efficacy of a Remotely Delivered Exercise Training Intervention for the Hispanic/Latino Community With Multiple Sclerosis

Feasibility of Remote Exercise Training for Hispanics/Latinos With MS

Condition
Multiple Sclerosis
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Chicago

University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60612

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Age between 18-65 years
  • * Diagnosis of MS
  • * Relapse-free for at least 30 days
  • * Able to walk with or without an assistive device
  • * Insufficient physical activity (i.e., not meeting current physical activity guidelines of 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week)
  • * Willingness to complete all required testing procedures, outcome questionnaires, and randomization
  • * Identify as Hispanic/Latino
  • * Able to speak, read, and understand English
  • * Currently reside in Chicago
  • * Access to the internet and email
  • * Safe for exercise based on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)
  • * Not between 18-65 years
  • * No diagnosis of MS
  • * Not relapse-free for at least 30 days
  • * Not able to walk with or without an assistive device
  • * Too much physical activity (i.e. 150 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week)
  • * Not willing to complete all required testing procedures, outcome questionnaires, and randomization
  • * Do not identify as Hispanic/Latino
  • * Unable to speak, read, and understand English
  • * Not currently residing in Chicago
  • * No access to the internet and email
  • * Not safe for exercise based on the PAR-Q

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Illinois at Chicago,

Robert Motl, Ph.D, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Illinois Chicago

Study Record Dates

2025-07-31