Factors and Nonpharmacological Interventions Affecting Respiratory Function in People with Multiple Sclerosis
A review synthesized findings from 11 observational studies highlighting various factors that influence respiratory function in multiple sclerosis patients. Additionally, it examined nine studies that tested nonpharmacological interventions, such as muscle training and Pilates, all reporting improvements in respiratory outcomes.
- Tags
- #MSResearch
- Most relevant to
- —
- Human efficacy
- Not established from this source
- Mechanism
- Not reported
- Evidence strength
- Moderate
- Outcome
- Not reported
Why it matters
Understanding the factors that affect respiratory function can help guide better care approaches in multiple sclerosis. Nonpharmacological interventions showed promise for enhancing respiratory outcomes, warranting further exploration.
What this does not prove
The review noted gaps, including a lack of studies on the impact of obesity and the need for larger trials with longer interventions to establish the efficacy of the therapies discussed.
Next milestone
No next milestone was established from the available source.
Study facts
- Study design
- Systematic review
- Participants / samples
- Not reported
- Randomised
- Not applicable
- Controlled
- Not applicable
- Primary endpoint met
- Not applicable
- Relevant MS type
- Not reported
- Publication date
- 2026-06-01
- Evidence reviewed
- Abstract only
- Regulatory approval
- Not reported
- Research areas
- Not classified
- Biological target
- Not reported
- Pathway
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- Population
- Not reported
- Size of effect
- Not reported
- Secondary endpoints
- Not reported
- MRI endpoints
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- Biomarkers
- Not reported
- Safety
- Not reported
Original sources
- Primary evidenceExploring Factors and Nonpharmacological Interventions Associated With Respiratory Function in People With Multiple Sclerosis: A Scoping Review. ↗DOI: 10.7224/1537-2073.2025-067
Supporting passages (10)
study designPublication types: Journal Article; Review
subjectsTitle: Exploring Factors and Nonpharmacological Interventions Associated With Respiratory Function in People With Multiple Sclerosis: A Scoping Review.
findingsRESULTS: Findings from 11 observational studies identified factors that influence respiratory function, including disease-related, physical, and psychological factors. Nine studies investigated nonpharmacological interventions such as inspiratory/expiratory muscle training, Pilates, lung volume recruitment, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation; all showed improvements in respiratory outcomes.
publication datePublication date: 2026-06-01
limitationsTitle: Exploring Factors and Nonpharmacological Interventions Associated With Respiratory Function in People With Multiple Sclerosis: A Scoping Review.
peer reviewedPublication types: Journal Article; Review
study phasePublication types: Journal Article; Review
randomizedPublication types: Journal Article; Review
controlledPublication types: Journal Article; Review
primary endpoint metPublication types: Journal Article; Review
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