๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-03-25

Skeletal Muscle Aging and Responsiveness in Aged People With MS (NCT07500727)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purposes of this study are to: 1) compare baseline muscle and cardiovascular health in older individuals (\>60 years old) diagnosed with MS to age-matched people without MS, 2) determine muscle and whole body changes to an exercise training program, 3) determine if the muscle in a more affected leg in individuals diagnosed with MS is different from the muscle of a less affected leg, and 4) if or how individuals diagnosed with MS adapt differently than age-matched people without MS to exercise training. Participation in this study will average 1.5 hours per visit, 3 visits per week, for approximately 4 months.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation โ€” Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Age range: 60 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Exercise trial consisting of both cardiovascular and strength training (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation โ€” Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (405) 271-7745

Email: lena-fuentes@omrf.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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