Electrical brain stimulation for multiple sclerosis
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This study tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp (called tDCS) can help people with multiple sclerosis. It involves brain stimulation sessions and MRI scans to see if the treatment improves symptoms or brain function.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- For MS patients: your EDSS score is between 2 and 6.5. (EDSS measures disability; 2 means some disability but able to walk, 6.5 means need two walking aids.)
- No MS relapse or steroid use in the last 3 months.
- You are able to have an MRI scan safely.
- You do not have a condition that makes tDCS (a gentle electrical stimulation on the scalp) unsafe.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy 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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