Study on a powered hip device for walking in multiple sclerosis
Part of Brain & nervous system, Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This trial tests a powered hip flexion device to see if it helps people with multiple sclerosis who have hip weakness walk better. You may be eligible if you have hip weakness and can walk a short distance without help.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (any common type like relapsing-remitting, primary progressive, or secondary progressive).
- You have hip weakness on one or both sides (your doctor checks this with a manual muscle test).
- You can walk at least 30 meters (about the length of a basketball court) without stopping or needing physical help from another person.
- Your waist is between 26 and 48 inches, your height is between 5 feet and 6 feet 2 inches, and your weight is between 100 and 230 pounds.
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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