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Multiple Sclerosis
MS is an autoimmune demyelinating CNS disease. RRMS (most common): relapsing-remitting. Presents with optic neuritis, sensory/motor deficits, bladder dysfunction. DMTs reduce relapse rate.
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What this condition is
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. It damages the myelin sheath, the material that surrounds and protects your nerve cells. This damage slows down or blocks messages between your brain and your body, leading to the symptoms of MS. They can include:Visual disturbancesMuscle weaknessTrouble with coordination and balanceSensations such as numbness, prickling, or…
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NCT04047628
This is a multi-center prospective rater-masked (blinded) randomized controlled trial of 156 participants, comparing the treatment strategy of Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (AHSCT) to the treatment strategy of Best Ava…
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NCT06218927
Academic research project monitoring the effect of Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (AHSCT) on multiple sclerosis-associated lower urinary tract symptoms.
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NCT06515782
In the proposed study, investigators will assess the safety and feasibility of cycles of a fasting mimicking diet (FMD) and its effect on Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life (MSQOL) in relapsing MS (RMS) patients treated with standard disea…
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NCT06718920
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the presence of adverse childhood experiences (ACE) in patients with Multiple Sclerosis. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the presence of ACE impact on quality of life of…
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Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. It damages the myelin sheath, the material that surrounds and protects your nerve cells. This damage slows down or blocks messages between your brain and your body, leading to the symptoms of MS. They can include:Visual disturbancesMuscle weaknessTrouble with coordination and balanceSensations such as numbness, prickling, or…
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