RedCord exercise for bowel problems in multiple sclerosis
Part of Brain & nervous system, Immune system & allergy, Kidney & urinary, Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether a type of sling-based exercise called RedCord can help improve bowel problems that many people with multiple sclerosis experience. It may help you better control your bowels and improve daily comfort.
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Who can take part
- You have a multiple sclerosis diagnosis (as confirmed by your doctor).
- You are able to walk – your disability level is moderate (less than 6 on the EDSS scale, which means you can walk at least 100 meters without resting).
- You are willing to take part in the trial.
- You do not have significant cognitive (thinking) impairments that would make it hard to complete questionnaires.
- You are not pregnant and do not have a severe diagnosed psychiatric condition.
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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