Could Low-Oxygen breathing supercharge gait therapy for MS?
NCT ID NCT07631923
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether breathing low-oxygen air for short periods right before walking training helps people with multiple sclerosis walk better and farther. Thirty-five participants will receive either the low-oxygen breathing or a sham (placebo) version, followed by treadmill or overground gait training. The goal is to see if this combination improves walking speed and endurance more than training alone.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Acute Intermittent Hypoxia (AIH) – brief sessions of breathing air with low oxygen
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to improve walking and endurance in people with multiple sclerosis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 35 participants. The breathing intervention is experimental and may not produce meaningful or lasting improvements.
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