Effects of Meditation on Multiple Sclerosis and Peripheral Neuropathy

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Conditions studied: Multiple Sclerosis, Peripheral Neuropathy

In brief

This study will evaluate the effects of mindfulness and concentration meditation on pain, fatigue, and physical functioning in patients with either multiple sclerosis or peripheral neuropathy.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00981643

Run by

The Cleveland Clinic

People needed

40

Starts

2009-02-01

Expected to finish

2010-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-03-03

Who can join

Age: any. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis OR peripheral neuropathy

You may not qualify if…

• Unable to walk without the assistance of others
• Unable to toilet independently
• Currently abusing drugs or alcohol
• Have performed meditation within the last 6 months
• Cognitive impairment or an underlying illness which would prevent the comprehension of instructions
• History of symptomatic/unstable heart or lung disease
• Uncontrolled high blood pressure
• Kidney or renal failure

Where it is running

• Cleveland Clinic — Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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