Online Pilates classes for people living with multiple sclerosis
Tests 16 weeks of Pilates taught remotely in adults with multiple sclerosis.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: The Effect of Remotely Delivered Pilates on Physical , and Psychological Outcomes in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis
Key facts
- Where
- Chicago, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University of Illinois Chicago
- Trial code
- NCT07504120
- Record updated
- 6 October 2026
- Original description
Objectives Objective 1: To determine the effects of a 16-week remotely delivered Pilates intervention on walking endurance, walking speed, balance, fatigue, and pain compared to a waitlist control group in individuals with MS.Read full original descriptionShow less
Does Remotely Delivered Pilates Influence Physical and Psychological Outcomes in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis?
Objectives Objective 1: To determine the effects of a 16-week remotely delivered Pilates intervention on walking endurance, walking speed, balance, fatigue, and pain compared to a waitlist control group in individuals with MS.
Objective 2: To examine the impact of a 16-week remotely delivered Pilates intervention on depression \& anxiety, cognitive function, and QOL compared to a waitlist control group in individuals with MS.
Aim Aim 1: To assess whether the 16-week remotely delivered Pilates intervention significantly improves walking endurance, walking speed, balance, fatigue, and pain compared to a waitlist control group in individuals with MS Aim 2: To investigate whether the 16-week remotely delivered Pilates intervention significantly improves depression \& anxiety, cognitive function, and QOL compared to a waitlist control group in individuals with MS.
Hypothesis Hypothesis 1: The 16-week remotely delivered Pilates intervention will significantly improve walking endurance, walking speed, balance, fatigue, and pain compared to a waitlist control group in individuals with MS.
Hypothesis 2: Participants receiving the 16-week remotely delivered Pilates intervention will demonstrate significantly greater improvements in depression \& anxiety, cognitive function, and QOL compared to a waitlist control group in individuals with MS.
Inclusion: Age 18 years or older; Self-reported diagnosis of multiple sclerosis by a neurologist; Relapse-free for the past 30 days before screening; Able to speak and read English as the primary language; Access to the internet and e-mail,; Ability to use Zoom, and willingness to complete testing sessions and questionnaires; Ambulatory without an assistive device (for example, cane); Low to moderate disability, defined as a score of 0-4 on the Patient-Determined Disease Steps (PDDS); Insufficiently active, defined as a score < 14 on the Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire-Health Contribution Score (GLTEQ-HCS); Adequate visual ability and literacy to read materials printed in 14-point font; Currently treated with a disease-modifying therapy.
Exclusion: Pregnant; Elevated risk for strenuous or maximal exercise, defined as more than one "Yes" response on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) during screening.