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Music-4-MS to Improve Cognition in People Living With Multiple Sclerosis: A Feasibility Study
Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin
Summary
Multiple sclerosis (MS) rates in the U.S. have nearly doubled over the past decade, making it a leading cause of nontraumatic functional impairment in young adults and significantly affecting cognitive function in up to 70% of people with MS. While traditional cognitive rehabilitation methods are limited in sensory engagement, music training offers a multisensory approach that enhances neuroplasticity and improves cognitive functions. This study investigates the feasibility of Music-4-MS, a 12-week music-based eHealth intervention, to support cognitive and emotional health in individuals with MS.
Official title: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Music-4-MS Compared to Music Listening to Improve Cognition in People Living With Multiple Sclerosis: A Feasibility Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
64
Start Date
2026-08-10
Completion Date
2028-08
Last Updated
2026-08-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Music Training Intervention
The Music Training Intervention (MTI) entails 12-weeks of online instruction to learn to play the ukulele. Participants will be taught the basic information on how to hold the ukulele, musical chords, strum and play popular songs. They will be instructed to play at least 30-minutes a day, five days a week.
Music Listening
Participants randomized to this arm will be asked to listen to their preferred music for at least 30 minutes, 5 days a week. A member of our research team will call them every week to answer any questions they have about the ML protocol. They will be asked to record their experience in a daily log
Locations (1)
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas, United States