RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06394310

Dry Needling in Multiple Sclerosis

The Effectiveness of Dry Needling on Reducing Spasticity and Promoting Mobility and Balance in People With Multiple Sclerosis

Sponsor

University of Kansas Medical Center

Enrollment

24 participants

Start Date

May 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity

Summary

The investigators are doing this study to see if a treatment called dry needling improves muscle spasticity (muscle tightness) in people who have Multiple Sclerosis. Dry needling involves using tiny needles, like those in acupuncture, to target some muscles, like calf muscles. It differs from traditional acupuncture as it focuses on treating or managing muscle spots, aiming to reduce muscle stiffness and pain. Dry needling may offer a minimally-invasive and medication-free approach to improve muscle spasticity. The investigators hope to see if dry needling also helps enhance balance and walking abilities. This might provide potential improvements inoverall mobility and balance.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 64 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study investigates whether dry needling — inserting thin needles into tight muscle areas (trigger points) without medication — can help reduce pain, fatigue, and muscle stiffness in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis - You experience muscle tightness, pain, or fatigue related to your MS - You are stable enough to participate in the treatment sessions **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a bleeding disorder or are taking blood-thinning medications - You have a skin infection or open wound at the needle site - You have a fear of needles that would prevent participation - Your MS is in an active relapse at the time of enrollment Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DEVICEDry needling

The dry needling technique will employ in the current proposed study follows the standard technique for needling patients with spasticity

DEVICESham dry needling

In the control group, The investigators will use the methods proposed by Cushman et al. to apply sham dry needling (DN) to our participants

Locations(1)

Mobility and Falls Lab

Kansas City, Kansas, United States

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