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Clinical Trial: Reducing fatigue in MS with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)

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Type of MS: PPMS|PRMS|RRMS|SPMS
Treatment mode of action: To reduce fatigue
Number of Subjects: 40
Medication: transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
Location: Colorado|Nebraska|Utah|Wyoming
Institutions: University of Colorado Boulder
Department of Integrative Physiology
354 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309 Contact Information
Dr. Roger Enoka
303-492-7232
enoka@colorado.edu

Funding:

National MS Society

Description

Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) applied to leg muscles at reducing the level of fatigue experienced by people with MS. 
Main Eligibility Requirements
• Are between 18-65 yrs of age
• Have a clinically confirmed diagnosis of MS
• Are able to walk, but have some difficulty with walking
• Experience some fatigue during activities of daily living
• Able to participate in an 11-week study that includes 4 evaluation visits and 18 treatment sessions (3x/week for 6 weeks) at CU Boulder
Participants will be compensated for completing the 11-week clinical trial.
 

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