Brain stimulation to reduce fatigue in multiple sclerosis
Part of Brain & nervous system, Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This trial tests if a gentle brain stimulation technique (tDCS) can help reduce fatigue and improve quality of life for people with multiple sclerosis. You would receive either real or placebo stimulation over several sessions to see if it helps you feel less tired.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (using the 2017 McDonald criteria).
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You haven't had a relapse in the last 2 months.
- You have been experiencing fatigue for at least the last 6 months, and it's moderate to severe (a specific fatigue score).
- You do not have any metal implants in your head, a pacemaker, epilepsy, or pregnancy, and your skin at the stimulation site is healthy.
- Your MS medications (like certain immune-suppressing drugs) have been stable for at least a month, and you are not starting or switching to ocrelizumab, rituximab, alemtuzumab, or cladribine during the study.
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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