Spinal cord stimulation for hand function in MS
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This study tests whether electrical stimulation of the spinal cord can improve hand and arm function in people with multiple sclerosis. If you have trouble using your hands due to MS, this treatment might help you regain some movement.
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Who can take part
- Age 18 to 70 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis according to standard criteria.
- Your hand function is slower than normal (measured by a pegboard test).
- Your MS medication has been stable for at least 6 months before joining.
- Your disability level is between 3.0 and 6.5 on a standard scale (you can walk but may need a cane or walker).
- No MS relapse or steroid treatment in the past 3 months.
- No severe stiffness in the arm or hand that limits movement.
- No implanted electrical devices (like a pacemaker or spinal cord stimulator).
- No epilepsy or uncontrolled seizures.
- No severe psychiatric or thinking problems that would interfere with study procedures.
- Not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Not enrolled in another interventional trial in the past 3 months.
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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