Can thinking about walking help MS patients?
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This study tests whether imagining or watching walking movements can improve walking ability in people with multiple sclerosis. It focuses on low-risk, non-invasive mental exercises that may help retrain the brain and muscles.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis by a doctor.
- You have not had a relapse in the last 3 months and are not having a relapse now.
- You score 24 or higher on a standard memory and thinking test.
- You do not have serious muscle, heart, lung, or metabolic conditions that could affect participation.
- You have no other brain disorders, head injury, or long-term psychiatric condition.
- You do not have chronic pain lasting more than 6 months, significant leg stiffness, hearing problems, or vision problems.
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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