Antioxidant supplement may boost brain health in MS patients

NCT ID NCT03032601

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 10, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study looks at whether N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), an antioxidant supplement, can improve brain function in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers will use special PET-MRI scans to measure brain activity and inflammation. About 55 adults with MS who are not planning to start new medications will take NAC and be monitored for changes in brain health and quality of life.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Thomas Jefferson University

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States

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