A Study to Analyze the Effect of Acupuncture on Mobility And Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis



Status:Recruiting
Conditions:Neurology, Neurology, Multiple Sclerosis
Therapuetic Areas:Neurology, Other
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - 65
Updated:10/17/2018
Start Date:June 5, 2017
End Date:July 2019
Contact:olanta chandler
Email:olanta.chandler@nyumc.org
Phone:212 263 0844

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Trial Summary
Trial Overview
Inclusion Criteria

A Pilot Study to Analyze the Effect of Acupuncture on Mobility And Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis

The purpose of this two-center study is to examine the effectiveness of acupuncture
treatments in addressing mobility deficits, sensorimotor impairment, and quality of life
(QOL) limitations in persons with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). It is hypothesized that
acupuncture will result in an improvement in these limitations.


Inclusion Criteria:

- diagnosis of MS

- ability to walk unaided for 6 minutes with or without assistive device

Exclusion Criteria:

- bleeding precautions

- trypanophobia

- inability to lie still for 30 minutes

- active cancer, current exacerbation, and history of previous acupuncture treatment
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New York University School of Medicine
550 1st Ave
New York, New York 10016
(212) 263-7300
Principal Investigator: Barbara Siminovich-blok, MD
Phone: 212-263-0844
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