
STIM MS: Protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility study investigating surface neuromuscular STIMulation as an exercise therapy versus usual care in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) to help improve lower limb strength, walking and fatigue (STIM-MS) (Under review) Rajkishor S, Hanna K, Thain J, Kucharczyk D, James J, Brown M, Thomas S, Mariappan M, Postans N, Hughes D, Ainslie D, Pandyan A, Philp F

Our researcher Sugnia presented the STIM MS study at the MS Fronteirs 2026 conference. She presented a 3 minute flash talk and poster highlighting our work. We also received a recognition award for our work around Patient and Public Involvement and Equality Diversity and Inclusion. A big thank you to our team and patient advisory group!

Our Chief Investigator (Fraser) presented a STIM MS study update to the Clinical Movement Analysis Society . The theme of the conference was "Is gait analysis good for you?" Fraser spoke on the importance of measuring the right things to show what treatments help walking in people with MS.

Both our site Principal Investigator (Jenny) and researcher (Sugnia) presented our work at the Allied Health Professions research day. They were able to share updates about our study to help raise awareness and help with recruitment. The event enabled meaningful discussions, provided valuable feedback from colleagues.
This study is funded by the NIHR RfPB (NIHR207134). The views expressed are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of the NIHR, the Department of Health and Social Care or the NHS. Copyright © 2025 STIM MS - All Rights Reserved. The study is registered on the ISRCTN Registry ( ISRCTN57749443 )