Examining the Effects of Video-game Exercise on Mobility and Brain Plasticity in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis

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Conditions studied: Multiple Sclerosis

In brief

Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) may offer an innovative and highly effective format for delivering exercise programs to people with multiple sclerosis (MS). It is a fun, engaging and interactive video game that requires players to move their feet to targets while matching the rhythm of a song. In addition, DDR, involving both aerobic exercise and cognitive training, is an ideal intervention for improving cognitive functioning in those with MS. The purpose of this pilot study is to examine the use of DDR as a novel and highly specific exercise intervention to improve mobility and cognition among individuals with MS.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01780792

Run by

Ohio State University

People needed

30

Starts

2011-08-01

Expected to finish

2016-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-04-07

Who can join

Age: 30 and older, up to 59. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Expanded Disability Status Score of < 5 and a diagnosis of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis

You may not qualify if…

• other neurological or orthopedic diagnosis that limits ambulation, age 30-59

Where it is running

• The Ohio State University Atwell Hall — Columbus, Ohio, United States

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