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The Effectiveness of Dry Needling on Reducing Spasticity and Promoting Mobility and Balance in People With Multiple Sclerosis
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.
Age
18 - 64 years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No
Mobility and Falls Lab
Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Start Date
May 1, 2024
Primary Completion Date
July 2, 2025
Completion Date
August 1, 2025
Last Updated
June 11, 2025
24
ESTIMATED participants
Dry needling
DEVICE
Sham dry needling
DEVICE
Lead Sponsor
University of Kansas Medical Center
NCT06276634
NCT07225504
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