The AMBER study is researching whether the use of abdominal massage and bowel care advice is more effective than advice alone for the treatment of bowel problems in people with Multiple Sclerosis. 

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ON THE 19TH OF JULY 2016, THE AMBER TRIAL FINISHED RECRUITMENT, WITH A TOTAL OF 191 PATIENTS.

THE PROCESS EVALUATION COMPONENT OF THE TRIAL COMPLETED 88 INTERVIEWS.

GRATITUDE IS EXTENDED TO ALL THE STAFF MEMBERS INVOLVED AND THE PATIENTS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE TRIAL.

WELL DONE!

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This website details  independent research funded by the National Institute for Health Research (Health Technology Assessment, 12/127/12 - Abdominal massage for neurogenic bowel dysfunction in people with multiple sclerosis (AMBER Abdominal Massage for Bowel Dysfunction Effectiveness Research)). The views expressed in this website are those of the AMBER Research team and not necessarily those of the NHS, the National Institute for Health Research or the Department of Health.