Exploratory Study on Ocean Sailing in People with MS
Fifteen individuals with MS participated in a 10-day ocean sailing expedition. They experienced some mild or moderate seasickness, but no serious adverse events were reported. Improved manual dexterity and reduced body weight were observed, though no other significant changes were found, and the primary study endpoint was not met.
- Tags
- #MSResearch
- Most relevant to
- —
- Human efficacy
- Not established from this source
- Mechanism
- Not reported
- Evidence strength
- Limited
- Outcome
- Not reported
Why it matters
The study suggests that ocean sailing is a feasible activity for individuals with MS, indicating a potential for engaging in unique physical experiences, but it does not prove any specific health benefits.
What this does not prove
The lack of a control group limits the ability to draw causal conclusions, and the primary endpoint related to muscle function was not met.
Next milestone
No next milestone was established from the available source.
Study facts
- Study design
- Observational
- Participants / samples
- Not reported
- Randomised
- No
- Controlled
- No
- Primary endpoint met
- Not reported
- Relevant MS type
- All
- Publication date
- 2026-02-23
- Evidence reviewed
- Abstract only
- Regulatory approval
- Not reported
- Research areas
- Not classified
- Biological target
- Not reported
- Pathway
- Not reported
- Population
- Not reported
- Size of effect
- Not reported
- Secondary endpoints
- Not reported
- MRI endpoints
- Not reported
- Biomarkers
- Not reported
- Safety
- 10 participants experienced mild or moderate seasickness
Original sources
- Primary evidenceExploring the Effects of a 10-Day Ocean Sailing Intervention in People With Multiple Sclerosis: The Oceans of Hope Project. ↗DOI: 10.7224/1537-2073.2025-045
Supporting passages (12)
study designIn this exploratory study, 15 people with MS participated in 10 days of ocean sailing.
subjects15 people with MS participated in 10 days of ocean sailing.
randomizedNo control group was included.
controlledNo control group was included.
relevant ms typesBACKGROUND: Oceans of Hope is an initiative enabling people with multiple sclerosis (MS) to participate in ocean sailing.
interventionCONCLUSIONS: Ocean sailing for 10 days is feasible in people with MS, as none of the participants reported serious adverse events, and seasickness was the only adverse event.
primary endpointThe aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of ocean sailing to improve mechanical muscle function, physical capacity, and fine motor control in people with MS.
findingsNo serious adverse events were reported, but 10 participants experienced mild or moderate seasickness.
limitationsNo control group was included.
safety signals10 participants experienced mild or moderate seasickness.
publication datePublication date: 2026-02-23
peer reviewedPublication types: Journal Article
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