Music-4-MS to Improve Cognition in People Living With Multiple Sclerosis: A Feasibility Study
Recruiting · NCT07759115 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: University of Texas at Austin
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What this trial is about
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 neuroplasticity and improves cognitive functions. This study investigates the feasibility of Music-4-MS, a 12-week music-based eHealth intervention, to support cognitive and emotional health in individuals with MS.
Who can take part
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 Deficits Questionnaire
- Read, write, and understand English
- Access to internet
Exclusion criteria
- Diagnosed with another neurological condition that causes cognitive impairment
- MS exacerbation within the last 30 days
- Professional musician (primary source of income)
Where it is running
1 location listed across 1 US state.
- University of Texas at Austin - Austin, Texas, United States