Feasibility of Remote Exercise Training for Hispanics/Latinos With MS

Summary

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

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Flexibility Program

The control group will be encouraged to complete stretching and range of motion exercises three times a week, and either at home, in the community (e.g., park, shopping mall), or any suitable environment of the participant's choice. Exercise equipment (yoga mat) for monitoring walking and complete flexibility training will be provided to the control group. The flexibility training prescription involves stretches from the Stretching for People with MS: An Illustrated Manual from the National MS Society.

BEHAVIORAL

Exercise Training Program

The intervention group will be encouraged to complete aerobic and resistance training exercises three times a week, and either at home, in the community (e.g., park, shopping mall), or any suitable environment of the participant's choice. Exercise equipment for monitoring walking and complete resistance training will be provided to the intervention group. The exercise training prescription involves 30+ minutes of moderate-intensity walking (≥100 steps/min) monitored by a waist-worn pedometer, and resistance training consisting of 1-2 sets, 10-15 repetitions of 5-10 exercises targeting lower and upper body, and core muscle groups using elastic bands.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)

  collaborator NIH

• University of Illinois at Chicago

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Robert Motl, Ph.D · University of Illinois Chicago

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

TRIPLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Max Age

65 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2024-04-27

Primary Completion

2025-06-30

Completion

2025-12-31

Countries

• United States

Study Locations