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Cognitive therapy for multiple sclerosis: a preliminary study

D Rodgers1, K Khoo, M MacEachen

  • 1University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, USA.

Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine
|September 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Multimodal cognitive therapy improved verbal learning, abstraction, and mood in multiple sclerosis patients. This approach shows promise for managing some symptoms, unlike expensive drug treatments.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Cognitive Science
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Current drug treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS) are costly, have side effects, and do not effectively address cognitive deficits.
  • Cognitive impairments are a significant challenge for individuals with MS.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of a multimodal cognitive therapy for cognitive and physical symptoms in multiple sclerosis.
  • To assess the impact of cognitive therapy on measures affected by MS.

Main Methods:

  • A quasi-experimental, wait-list control design was employed.
  • The study included 27 individuals with clinically definite multiple sclerosis treated at an alternative medicine clinic.
  • Intervention involved multimodal cognitive therapy, with outcomes measured using neuropsychological tests, depression inventory, and physical assessments.

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Main Results:

  • Patients receiving cognitive therapy demonstrated significant improvements in verbal learning, verbal abstraction, and depression.
  • Therapy also led to notable gains in grip strength and tactile sensitivity.
  • No significant differences were observed between groups in vocabulary, information processing speed, or visual acuity.

Conclusions:

  • Multimodal cognitive therapy presents a promising avenue for alleviating specific symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis.
  • Further research with larger sample sizes and randomized controlled trials is recommended to validate these findings.