๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-03-18

Intermittent Hypoxia in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis (NCT06276634)

Intermittent Hypoxia Initiated Motor Plasticity in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This study aims to understand the mechanisms of a novel intervention involving breathing short durations of low levels of oxygen for persons with multiple sclerosis (MS). This intervention with low levels of oxygen is called Acute Intermittent Hypoxia (AIH), the levels of oxygen experienced are similar to breathing the air on a tall mountain, for less than 1 minute at a time. Previous studies have shown that AIH is a safe and effective way to increase strength in persons with MS. Here the investigators aim to look at brain activation and ankle strength before and after AIH to gain a better understanding of how the AIH may improve strength in those persons with MS.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab โ€” Chicago, Illinois

Age range: 18 Years to 75 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Acute Intermittent Hypoxia (OTHER)
  • Sham-Acute Intermittent Hypoxia (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Shirley Ryan AbilityLab โ€” Chicago, Illinois

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (312) 238-1435

Email: abarry@sralab.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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