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NCT03983681
Evaluation of a Theory-Driven Manualized Approach to Improving New Learning and Memory in MS
Conditions: Multiple Sclerosis
Sex: All
Ages: 18 Years – 59 Years
Healthy volunteers: No
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 81
Sponsor: Kessler Foundation
Location: Kessler Foundation East Hanover New Jersey
Summary
The purpose of this research study is to investigate the effectiveness of a memory enhancement technique in persons with Multiple Sclerosis.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
* Ability to read and speak English fluently
* Difficulties with learning and memory skills
Exclusion Criteria:
* 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
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03983681). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.