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Effects of Supervised Sessions on Walking Distance in Adults with MS
In a study involving 20 adults with MS, a 12-week program of two weekly supervised 60-minute sessions showed a median increase in the 2-Minute Walk Test distance from 121 m at baseline to 126 m after the program, and a follow-up distance of 125 m.
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- Human efficacy
- Not established from this source
- Mechanism
- Not reported
- Evidence strength
- Limited
- Outcome
- Mixed
Why it matters
This exploratory analysis may suggest potential benefits of supervised physical activity on walking capabilities in MS patients, although findings are preliminary.
What this does not prove
Due to the small sample size and lack of a control group, these results cannot confirm program effectiveness or its role in preserving function.
Next milestone
No next milestone was established from the available source.
Study facts
- Study design
- Observational
- Participants / samples
- 20 · 20 adults with MS
- Randomised
- No
- Controlled
- No
- Primary endpoint met
- Not reported
- Relevant MS type
- Not reported
- Publication date
- 2026-09-29
- Evidence reviewed
- Abstract only
- Regulatory approval
- Not reported
- Research areas
- Not classified
- Biological target
- Not reported
- Pathway
- Not reported
- Population
- 20 adults with MS
- Size of effect
- Not reported
- Secondary endpoints
- Not reported
- MRI endpoints
- Not reported
- Biomarkers
- Not reported
- Safety
- Not reported
Original sources
- Primary evidenceChanges in Functional Performance During and After a Supervised Exercise Programme in People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Secondary Uncontrolled Longitudinal Study. ↗DOI: 10.3390/life16101630
Supporting passages (16)
study designMETHODS: This secondary uncontrolled longitudinal analysis included 20 adults with MS who had three consecutive assessments: before (T1) and after (T2) a 12-week programme comprising two weekly 60-min supervised sessions, and after an approximately three-month period without supervised training.
subjects20 adults with MS
species20 adults with MS
sample size20 adults with MS
sample size basis20 adults with MS
randomizedThis secondary uncontrolled longitudinal analysis included 20 adults with MS who had three consecutive assessments
controlledabsence of a control group, the results should be considered exploratory
publication datePublication date: 2026-09-29
intervention12-week programme comprising two weekly 60-min supervised sessions
primary endpointRESULTS: The median 2-Minute Walk Test distance increased from 121 m at baseline to 126 m after the programme and was 125 m at follow-up.
follow upafter an approximately three-month period without supervised training
findingsfindings were not consistently supported across statistical approaches
limitationsGiven the small sample and absence of a control group
population20 adults with MS
outcomeModest within-group changes were observed
peer reviewedPublication types: Journal Article
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