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Participants
Start Date
January 1, 2023
Primary Completion Date
December 31, 2027
Study Completion Date
December 31, 2027
Low-Load Exercise with Blood Flow Restriction
Participants in the BFR group will attend a 10-week, twice weekly intervention exercise session combining low-load resistance training with at least 60% blood flow occlusion. Standard education regarding the importance of exercise for people with MS will also be provided. All participants will also be asked to practice a home exercise program focusing on functional tasks one time a week.
Low-Load Exercise Control Group
Participants in the Control group will attend a 10-week, twice weekly intervention exercise session combining low-load resistance training. Standard education regarding the importance of exercise for people with MS will also be provided. All participants will also be asked to practice a home exercise program focusing on functional tasks one time a week.
RECRUITING
Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO, Aurora
VA Office of Research and Development
FED