Evaluation of a Theory-Driven Manualized Approach to Improving New Learning and Memory in MS

Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Multiple Sclerosis

In brief

The purpose of this research study is to investigate the effectiveness of a memory enhancement technique in persons with Multiple Sclerosis.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03983681

Run by

Kessler Foundation

People needed

81

Starts

2019-09-26

Expected to finish

2025-12-08

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-22

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 59. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
• Ability to read and speak English fluently
• Difficulties with learning and memory skills

You may not qualify if…

• Prior diagnosis of stroke or other neurological injury/disease
• Flare up of symptoms within a month of study participation
• History of significant psychiatric illness (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychosis) or current diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder I or II
• Current significant alcohol or substance abuse
• Taking exclusionary medication (study team will review medications)
• For Optional MRI:
• Pacemaker or other implanted electrical device, brain stimulator, aneurysm clip (metal clips on the wall of a large artery), metallic prostheses (including metal pins and rods, heart valves, and internal hearing aids [cochlear implants]), permanent eyeliner, implanted delivery pumps, or shrapnel fragments.
• Dental implants
• Left-handed

Where it is running

• Kessler Foundation — East Hanover, New Jersey, United States
• Kessler Rehabilitation Center — Marlton, New Jersey, United States

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