Dry Needling in Multiple Sclerosis
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Multiple Sclerosis
Spasticity
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 64
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 24 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center · Other
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About This Trial
The investigators are doing this study to see if a treatment called dry needling improves muscle spasticity (muscle tightness) in people who have Multiple Sclerosis. Dry needling involves using tiny needles, like those in acupuncture, to target some muscles, like calf muscles. It differs from traditional acupuncture as it focuses on treating or managing muscle spots, aiming to reduce muscle stiffn…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18 to 64 years
* Clinical diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis based on the McDonald Criteria
* Spasticity in their lower legs
* Patient Determined Disease Steps (PDDS) score of 5 or below
Exclusion Criteria:
* Inability to communicate effectively with study personnel
* Needl…
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