Blood Flow Restriction And Veterans With MS

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Multiple Sclerosis
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 75
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
58 (estimated)
Sponsor
VA Office of Research and Development · Federal
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About This Trial
There currently is a lack of evidence to support exercise interventions in people with advanced disability due to MS (i.e., need assistance to walk or use a wheelchair). This project proposes to study a strength training program using blood flow restriction (BFR) in people with advanced disability due to MS. BFR uses a device that partially blocks blood flow to the exercising limb and causes a res…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Confirmed diagnosis of MS 2. Age 18-75 3. Patient Determined Disease Steps (PDDS) 4 to 7 * PDDS 4: Early cane: I use a cane or a single crutch or some other form of support (such as touching a wall or leaning on someone's arm) for walking all the time or part of the time,…
Contacts

Mark M Manago, PT

(303) 399-8020

mark.manago@va.gov

CONTACT

Eliza A Biondi

(303) 724-9170

eliza.biondi@va.gov

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