Plain-English translation of NCT06641271 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing a new approach called vagus nerve stimulation paired with motor exercises to help people with multiple sclerosis recover better hand and arm function. The vagus nerve is a major nerve in your body that researchers believe can help your nervous system repair itself when stimulated during exercise. Researchers want to see if this combination can improve your ability to use your hands and arms after a multiple sclerosis relapse.
Multiple sclerosis damages the protective coating around nerve fibers, which can cause weakness and loss of function in your hands and arms. This trial exists because current treatments don't always fully restore the function people lose during a relapse, and researchers believe stimulating the vagus nerve during exercise might help your body repair this damage naturally.
You would visit the clinic three times a week for the first month, then return for single follow-up visits at two, three, and six months. During each session, you would receive vagus nerve stimulation through a small device while performing a hand exercise (picking up small pegs and placing them in holes) for about 30 minutes. You would also complete various tests to measure your hand strength, walking ability, and overall function, and have an MRI scan to see if the treatment is helping your nerves repair themselves.
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