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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in Multiple Sclerosis (Animal/Cell Subjects Unknown)

A study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) in improving insomnia symptoms, fatigue, and quality of life in individuals with multiple sclerosis. However, results from the trial have not been posted, leaving findings unknown.

What this does not proveThe lack of posted results means that the study's findings and impact cannot be determined, and planned enrollment and endpoints do not confer any conclusions.
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Effect of Stimulation Suit on People with MS

A study was planned to evaluate the effectiveness of a full-body stimulation suit on reducing symptoms like spasticity and ataxia in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (pwMS). Participants were to be divided into an intervention group wearing the suit for 6 weeks and a control group receiving usual care. Clinical tests would be conducted to measure motor function at specific intervals. However, no results from the study have been posted yet.

What this does not proveThe study has not published any results, so its actual outcomes and effectiveness cannot be determined. Details regarding the sample size and overall design are also unclear.
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Investigation of Skin Tumor Causes in Human Patients with Tuberous Sclerosis

A study is planned to explore the genetic causes of skin tumors in 400 patients diagnosed with tuberous sclerosis, aiming to identify specific tumor cells through genetic analysis.

What this does not proveThe study has not published results, and details like planned enrollment and endpoints are unreported, leaving efficacy and outcomes unknown.
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Genetic Mechanisms of Lung Disease in Unknown Subjects

A study is designed to evaluate the genetic factors related to the development of pulmonary diseases by examining genes that influence respiratory function in lung cells.

What this does not proveThe trial is ongoing with no results posted, so efficacy and results remain undetermined.
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Study on Combination Drug Therapy in Human MS Patients

Researchers are conducting a trial with 250 MS patients to assess the effect of a combination of drugs on disability progression, measured by the CombiWISE scale, over 1.5 years. The primary endpoint is the change in CombiWISE progression rate compared to baseline.

What this does not proveNo results have been posted yet as the study is ongoing with recruitment still in process and the primary endpoint not reported.
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Clinical Study on Pulmonary Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) in Humans

A study has been planned to enroll 2000 individuals with pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) to investigate the disease's clinical course and underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms using the Toshiba Aquilion One CT device.

What this does not proveNo results have been reported yet; the planned enrollment and endpoints currently do not provide any findings.
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Caregiver Observational Study on MS and Related Factors

An observational study is planned to explore the relationships between the severity of multiple sclerosis (MS) and various factors impacting caregivers, such as their sleep quality, physical activity, body awareness, perceived stress, and caregiver burden. The study aims to include 68 caregivers from Başkent University Hospital but has not yet begun recruitment, and no results have been reported.

What this does not proveSince the study has not yet recruited participants or reported any findings, no conclusions can be drawn regarding the associations investigated.
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Knowledge of Multiple Sclerosis Among Primary Care Physicians in Bahrain

In a survey of 211 primary care physicians in Bahrain, 58.3% recognized multiple sclerosis (MS) as an immune-mediated disorder affecting the central nervous system. The majority identified relapsing-remitting MS as the most common type (60.2%) and preferred MRI for diagnosis (75.8%). Females and younger physicians displayed better knowledge, while only about half knew the relapse criteria and treatment protocol.

What this does not proveThe study reflects knowledge at a single point in time and had a response rate of only 49.3%, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
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Risk of Degenerative Spine Disease in Human Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

In a study of 288,401 matched patients, those with multiple sclerosis (MS) had a higher incidence of composite degenerative spine disease (DSD) at 12.7% compared to 9.3% in migraine patients without aura, resulting in a risk ratio of 1.36. Patients with MS underwent fewer spine surgeries (1.9% vs 2.4%) and interventional pain procedures (3.2% vs 5.1%).

What this does not proveThe study does not establish causation between MS and DSD due to its observational design, and reliance on a single database may limit the generalizability of the findings.
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Health Utilities and Costs for Multiple Sclerosis

A survey of 5,913 MS patients revealed a mean utility score of 0.576. The highest scores were for relapsing-remitting MS at 0.667, while secondary progressive MS had the lowest at 0.385. Total MS-related costs over three months averaged £2807, with costs ranging widely based on disability status (EDSS).

What this does not proveThe study does not establish causal relationships and does not fully explore variability related to age, sex, MS types, and EDSS scores beyond reported data.
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