EXOPULSE Suit for Multiple Sclerosis
(EXO-MS Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This clinical research study is investigating whether the EXOPULSE Suit, a wearable device that delivers electrical stimulation, can help improve movement difficulties caused by spasticity in adults with multiple sclerosis (MS).
The main goal of the study is to evaluate the effect of the EXOPULSE Suit on functional mobility, with particular focus on walking ability and balance. The study will also assess the safety of the device by monitoring any adverse events that occur during the study.
Researchers will additionally evaluate the effects of the EXOPULSE Suit on:
* Pain
* Hand and finger dexterity
* Fatigue
* Quality of life
Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of the stimulation programs being evaluated in the study. Some participants may receive a sham (placebo) stimulation. Neither the participants nor the study staff performing the assessments will know which stimulation program a participant has been assigned to during the study. This approach, known as blinding, helps ensure that the study results are as objective and reliable as possible.
Participants will use the EXOPULSE Suit for one hour every other day during a 4-week home-use period. Clinical assessments will be performed before and after the treatment period to evaluate changes in mobility and other symptoms.
It is important to note that individuals may experience the stimulation differently. Some participants may clearly feel the stimulation, while others may feel it only slightly or not at all. Not feeling the stimulation does not necessarily indicate which study group a participant has been assigned to, and a treatment effect may still be possible even when the stimulation is not perceived.
To ensure meaningful study results, participants are encouraged to use the EXOPULSE Suit as instructed throughout the study period, even if they do not notice a sensation of stimulation or an immediate improvement in their symptoms.
The study uses an adaptive design, meaning that an interim analysis will be performed during the study to determine the number of participants needed to reliably evaluate the study objectives.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Hayrettin Tumani, Prof. Dr. med.
Principal Investigator
University Hospital Ulm, Dept. of Neurology
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults diagnosed with multiple sclerosis who have movement problems like muscle stiffness or trouble walking. Participants should be able to use a wearable suit at home and follow study instructions.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- EXOPULSE Suit
Trial Overview
The study tests the EXOPULSE Suit, a wearable device that gives electrical stimulation, to see if it can improve mobility, walking, and balance in people with MS. Some participants will get real stimulation; others may get placebo (sham) treatment. The study is randomized and blinded.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
The treatment group will receive regular stimulation for 60 minutes.
The control group will receive stimulation with the sham software enabled.
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Otto Bock Healthcare Products GmbH
Lead Sponsor
Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA
Collaborator
Exoneural Network AB
Industry Sponsor
CW-Research & Management GmbH
Collaborator
Otto Bock HealthCare LP
Industry Sponsor
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