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

CompletedNA

Sponsor: Kessler Foundation

Conditions: Multiple Sclerosis

Interventions: Strategy-Based Training to Enhance Memory (STEM), Placebo control exercises

Countries: United States

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

Eligibility overview

Sex: ALL

Age: 18 Years to 59 Years

Healthy volunteers: No

Study type: INTERVENTIONAL

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

Locations (2)

East Hanover, New Jersey, United States
Marlton, New Jersey, United States