Brain and muscle stimulation for better hand use in multiple sclerosis
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This study tests two non-invasive treatments—magnetic pulses to the brain and mild electrical stimulation to arm muscles—to see if they can improve hand movement and daily tasks in people with multiple sclerosis. Participation may help you use your hands more easily.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.
- Your MS has been stable for the past 4 months (no major worsening).
- You are right-handed.
- You have some difficulty with hand or arm coordination (like in the Box and Block test).
- You do not have severe cognitive or mood problems, or other conditions that would interfere with the treatments.
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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