Motor Neurone Disease Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• People who have been diagnosed by a neurologist with a first-time injury to the part of the nervous system that controls movement (the pyramidal tract), resulting in stiffness or tightness in one arm
• People who do not have any problems with thinking, memory, or understanding
• People with normal vital signs (such as heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing)
• People who are not currently taking oral medication specifically to treat muscle stiffness (note: the trial indicates that oral medications for stiffness did not affect results and were not used to exclude participants — confirm with trial site)

Who may not be able to join:

• People who have had a previous injury to the part of the nervous system that controls movement, before the current one
• People who have a decline in thinking or memory abilities
• People who have skin damage or skin conditions in the relevant area
• People who have had previous problems with their muscles, bones, or joints in the arm affected by stiffness
• People who have any metal fragments or implants in the arm affected by stiffness
• People who have a history of seizures or psychiatric conditions
• People with serious physical differences in body structure, or a body mass index (a height-to-weight measurement) above 30
• People with a history of heart disease, blood clots in the veins, or blood clots in the lungs
• People who have a long-term inflammatory condition affecting the whole body
• People with cancer that is in its final stages
• People who are pregnant

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.