U.S., April 8 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07514104) titled 'Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Enhancing Sensitivity and Postural Stability in Multiple Sclerosis' on March 30.
Brief Summary: This randomized controlled trial aimed to investigate the efficacy of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) on plantar somatosensory function, knee joint proprioception, and spatiotemporal gait parameters in individuals diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The study included participants with a spasticity level below 1+, with the intervention group receiving ESWT three times per week over a 6-week period. To evaluate sensory changes, light touch thresholds were measured at six plantar sites-the h...