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Non-invasive Spinal Cord Stimulation for Spasticity Control and Augmentation of Voluntary Motor Control in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis

Early Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Multiple Sclerosis
Registration Number
NCT04486209
Lead Sponsor
Medical University of Vienna
Brief Summary

Epidural spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is currently regarded as one of the most promising intervention methods to improve motor function in individuals with severe spinal cord injury. In parallel, an increasing number of studies is suggesting that noninvasive SCS can improve spasticity and residual motor control in the same subject population. The present study explores whether single sessions of noninvasive SCS would improve walking performance and ameliorate spasticity in individuals with multiple sclerosis.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
15
Inclusion Criteria
  • confirmed diagnosis of relapsing-remitting, primary- or secondary-progressive MS
  • lower-limb spasticity
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Exclusion Criteria
  • acute relapse of MS
  • other neuromuscular diseases
  • active and passive implants at vertebral level T9 or caudally
  • dermatological issues at stimulation site
  • pregnancy
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Modified Ashworth Scale24 hours
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Timed up an go test24 hours
2-min walk test24 hours
10-m walk test24 hours

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Medical University of Vienna

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Vienna, Austria

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