Remote ischemic conditioning for primary progressive MS
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This trial tests whether a simple, non-invasive treatment called remote ischemic conditioning — using brief cycles of a blood pressure cuff on your arm — can improve walking and slow disability in people with primary progressive MS. It targets people with moderate disability who have trouble walking.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 65 years old.
- You have primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS).
- Your disability level is moderate to advanced, and your timed 25-foot walk is 5.5 seconds or longer.
- You are not currently taking certain MS medications (like ocrelizumab or hydroxychloroquine) or blood thinners.
- You are not using fampridine (Ampyra) or planning to start it during the study.
- You are willing and able to have MRI scans with contrast dye.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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