Can brain energy issues predict nerve damage in MS?
NCT ID NCT04532944
First seen Jun 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study uses advanced MRI scans to look at energy use in the brains of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and healthy volunteers. The goal is to see if early energy problems in brain cells can predict nerve damage over two years. Researchers hope this will help understand how MS causes disability and lead to new treatments.
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ICM, Hôpital Pitié Salpêtrière, 47 Boulevard de l'Hôpital
Paris, 75013, France
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help identify early signs of nerve damage in MS, paving the way for new treatments that protect the brain.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to new therapies, and results may not apply to all MS patients.
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