VR-based Dexterity Training in MS (NCT07193602) | Clinical Trial Compass
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VR-based Dexterity Training in MS
Switzerland60 participantsStarted 2026-05-01
Plain-language summary
The aim of the study is to investigate if a specifically developed home-based dexterity training intervention using a Virtual Reality (VR) Headset (Meta quest 2) improves impaired manual dexterity in persons with multiple sclerosis.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* MS patients with relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS), secondary-progressive MS (SPMS) or primary progressive MS (PPMS) according to the revised McDonald's criteria (Thompson et al. 2017)
* Age between 18 and 75 years
* Written informed consent signed by the subject must be obtained prior to study start
* Patient must complain about MS related impaired manual dexterity negatively affecting ADL and/or QoL
* Patients must have Arm function in multiple sclerosis questionnaire (AMSQ) score \>41
Exclusion Criteria:
* A relapse that started within 60 days prior to screening
* Rapidly progressive disease
* Any disease/condition that impaired manual dexterity besides MS
* Any disease other than MS that could possibly explain the patient's signs and symptoms
* Medical or psychiatric conditions that compromise the ability to comply with the protocol, or to complete the study
* History of epilepsy or epileptic seizures
* A history of drug abuse in the 12 months prior to screening
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Arm Function Score in Multiple Sclerosis Questionnaire