Exercise Program Tailored for Hispanic Adults With Multiple Sclerosis
Tests a culturally tailored exercise program in Hispanic adults with multiple sclerosis.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Delivery of a Culturally Tailored Exercise Training Intervention for Hispanics With Multiple Sclerosis
Key facts
- Where
- Houston, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonHouston, 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
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
- Trial code
- NCT07606742
- Record updated
- 17 September 2026
- Original description
The purpose of this study is to establish differences in the primary outcome of walking dysfunction using the 12-Item Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale (MSWS-12) and to establish differences in the secondary outcome of HRQoL using the 29-Item Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale (MSWS-29) between the exercise training intervention condition and the waitlist control condition following the 16-week intervention period.Read full original descriptionShow less
Delivery of a Culturally Tailored Exercise Training Intervention for Hispanics With Multiple Sclerosis
The purpose of this study is to establish differences in the primary outcome of walking dysfunction using the 12-Item Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale (MSWS-12) and to establish differences in the secondary outcome of HRQoL using the 29-Item Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale (MSWS-29) between the exercise training intervention condition and the waitlist control condition following the 16-week intervention period.
Inclusion: diagnosis of MS; relapse-free in the past 30 days; self-identify as Hispanic/Latino; Patient Determined Disease Steps Scale (PDDS) score between 3.0 (gait disability) and 6.0 (bilateral support) indicates walking disability; MSWS-12 score between 25 and 75, indicating walking disability; Willingness to complete the questionnaires and undergo randomization; English or Spanish as a primary language.
Exclusion: significant exercise-related risk factors or contraindications, assessed individually using the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q; requires clearance from physician).