Ignite Creation Date:
2024-05-06 @ 8:28 PM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:28 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06394310
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2024-05-02
First Post:
2024-04-26
Brief Title:
Dry Needling in Multiple Sclerosis
Sponsor:
University of Kansas Medical Center
Organization:
University of Kansas Medical Center
Study Overview
Official Title:
The Effectiveness of Dry Needling on Reducing Spasticity and Promoting Mobility and Balance in People With Multiple Sclerosis
Status:
RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2024-08
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
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 stiffness and pain Dry needling may offer a minimally-invasive and medication-free approach to improve muscle spasticity The investigators hope to see if dry needling also helps enhance balance and walking abilities This might provide potential improvements inoverall mobility and balance
Detailed Description:
None
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
False
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None