Effects of Cycling and Virtual Reality on Thinking Speed in Persons With MS (PACE-MS)

Description

To compare the effects of cycling exercise with different types of virtual reality on processing/thinking speed in persons with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis

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Study overview

To compare the effects of cycling exercise with different types of virtual reality on processing/thinking speed in persons with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Effects of a Single Bout of Moderate Intensity Aerobic Cycling Exercise Combined With Virtual Reality on Processing Speed in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis and Mobility Disability

Effects of Cycling and Virtual Reality on Thinking Speed in Persons With MS (PACE-MS)

Condition
Multiple Sclerosis
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

East Hanover

Kessler Foundation, East Hanover, New Jersey, United States, 07936

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

  • * Speak English as their primary language
  • * Confirmed MS diagnosis by a neurologist
  • * Be relapse and steroid-free for at least 30 days
  • * Moderate self-report mobility disability
  • * History of neurological disorders besides MS or history of uncontrolled psychiatric disorders (ex: major depression)
  • * Have contraindications to exercise, based on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)
  • * Currently use medications that may impact cognition (ex: steroids, benzodiazepines)
  • * Currently pregnant
  • * Severe cognitive impairment as measured by the Modified Telephone Interview of Cognitive Status (TICS-M)
  • * High likelihood of motion sickness
  • * Regular cyclist, defined as cycling for at least 150 minutes/week

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Kessler Foundation,

Carly Wender, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Kessler Foundation

Study Record Dates

2024-12-31