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Dry Needling in Multiple Sclerosis

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 80 YearsAllUniversity of South Florida
NCT07615725 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This study is being conducted at the Human Functional Performance Laboratory in the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences (MDT Building) at the University of South Florida. The study is supported by the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers. The investigators are conducting this study to determine whether a treatment called dry needling can improve chronic pain in the lower body (from the low back to the foot) in people with Multiple Sclerosis. Dry needling involves inserting tiny needles, similar to those used in acupuncture, into specific muscles, such as the thigh or calf muscles. Unlike traditional acupuncture, dry needling targets specific muscle areas to reduce muscle stiffness and pain. Dry needling may help reduce pain without medication. The investigators also aim to determine whether dry needling can improve balance and walking abilities, potentially leadin

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
\*\*Inclusion Criteria:\*\* * Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) based on the McDonald criteria * Patient Determined Disease Steps (PDDS) score of 1-5 (ambulatory participants) * Ability to communicate in written and spoken English * Age 18-80 years * Chronic lower-extremity pain lasting more than three consecutive months, with a pain intensity of at least 3 out of 10 on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) \*\*Exclusion Criteria:\*\* * Any neurological comorbidity (e.g., stroke or Parkinson's disease) * MS relapse within the past 30 days * Current participation in or planned initiation of any pain management intervention (interventional or rehabilitative) targeting the lower extremity * Anticipated changes in pain medication during the study period * Pregnancy, as determined by a urine pregnancy test * Active cancer or chemotherapy within the past year * Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score below 17 * Known or suspected infection in the lower extremity * Deep vein thrombosis * Thrombophlebitis * Active osteomyelitis in the lower extremity * Varicose veins * Uncontrolled seizures or epilepsy
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What it tests

  • Dry Needling
  • Sham Dry Needling
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Where

1 site
University of South Florida
Tampa, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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