A Study to Analyze the Effect of Acupuncture on Mobility And Quality o
A Pilot Study to Analyze the Effect of Acupuncture on Mobility And Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis
What it found
We found no results in the registry or in papers.
This trial finished 7 years ago. We found no results in the registry or in any paper that cites it.
What was tested
Treatment tested
- Acupuncture
Placebo
- Standard of Care with no acupuncture
What it measured
Main measures
fatigue severity scale
14 Weeks
FatigueMedical Outcomes Study Pain Effects Scale
14 Weeks
PainMood and sleepGait measured by 6-minute walk test
14 Weeks
Walking and mobilityPhysical functionBalance measured by 25-foot walk test
14 Weeks
Disability progressionWalking and mobility
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 18 to 65
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Inclusion criteria
* diagnosis of MS * ability to walk unaided for 6 minutes with or without assistive device
Exclusion criteria
* bleeding precautions * trypanophobia * inability to lie still for 30 minutes * active cancer, current exacerbation, and history of previous acupuncture treatment
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
The purpose of this two-center study is to examine the effectiveness of acupuncture treatments in addressing mobility deficits, sensorimotor impairment, and quality of life (QOL) limitations in persons with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). It is hypothesized that acupuncture will result in an improvement in these limitations.
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History
Started
Jun 2017
Main results due
Jun 2019
Finished
Jun 2019