Chill out: cryotherapy tested for MS fatigue
NCT ID NCT05219201
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether partial-body cryotherapy (standing in a very cold chamber for 2-3 minutes) could help reduce fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis during a rehabilitation stay. 43 participants received either real cryotherapy at -120°C or a sham version at -30°C over 15 sessions. The main goal was to see if fatigue scores improved.
What this could mean
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Active substance
partial-body cryotherapy (device)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to manage fatigue in multiple sclerosis during rehabilitation stays.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 43 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect on fatigue is measured by a questionnaire, not a direct biological test.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Centre de Perharidy
Roscoff, France