New online classes aim to ease MS muscle tightness
NCT ID NCT03166930
First seen Mar 17, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study tested two online programs designed to help people with multiple sclerosis manage spasticity (muscle tightness) in their legs. Participants attended two video classes that included education and stretching exercises. The goal was to see if these programs could reduce the impact and severity of spasticity. The study involved 232 people with MS who could walk with or without assistance.
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VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR
Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Spasticity Take Control and Stretching for People with MS: An Illustrated Manual (behavioral interventions)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide simple, accessible online tools to help people with MS reduce leg spasticity and improve daily life.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study comparing two behavioral programs, not a new drug or cure. Results may show only modest benefits, and the programs may not work for everyone.
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