Blood Flow Restriction And Veterans With MS (NCT05433103)
Low-Load Resistance Training With Blood Flow Restriction in People With Multiple Sclerosis and Advanced Disability: A Randomized Control Trial
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
There currently is a lack of evidence to support exercise interventions in people with advanced disability due to MS (i.e., need assistance to walk or use a wheelchair). This project proposes to study a strength training program using blood flow restriction (BFR) in people with advanced disability due to MS. BFR uses a device that partially blocks blood flow to the exercising limb and causes a response in the muscle which can replicate the effects of high-intensity training using much lower intensities. This is ideal for people with MS who have advanced disability, as they often cannot tolerate higher intensity exercise due to severe weakness and fatigue. By studying BFR training in people with advanced disability due to MS, the investigators hope to help improve strength, mobility, fatigue, and quality of life in people with MS. This study will target enrollment of Veterans with MS, who tend to have more advanced disability than non-Veterans with MS.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO — Aurora, Colorado
Age range: 18 Years to 75 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Low-Load Exercise with Blood Flow Restriction (OTHER)
- Low-Load Exercise Control Group (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO — Aurora, Colorado
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (303) 399-8020
Email: mark.manago@va.gov
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.