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Aims <p>This review aims to explore the potential role of oral antipyretics (aspirin (ASA)/ acetaminophen), commonly known for fever and pain control, in managing fatigue, temperature regulation, and exercise capacity in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), with a focus on nursing implications for symptom management.</p> Design <p>A systematic review of existing clinical studies assessing the effects of aspirin/ acetaminophen on MS-related fatigue, thermoregulation, and exercise performance.</p> Data sources <p>Electronic databases including Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), EMBASE, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Wiley, Google Scholar, and ClinicalTrials.gov were searched up to March 2024.</p> Review methods <p>Quality assessment was conducted using the Cochrane risk of bias tool 2. to evaluate the methodological rigor of included studies. Outcomes analyzed included clinically assessed fatigue scores, exercise endurance, and post-exercise thermoregulation, with attention to potential risks associated with aspirin use.</p> Results <p>After assessment of 57 reports for eligibility, only seven studies met inclusion criteria; results indicated that aspirin pretreatment significantly improved Time to Exhaustion (TTE) in heat-sensitive MS patients (<i>p</i> = 0.013), though one study reported no significant effect. Aspirin reduced post-exercise temperature rise by 56%, but this was not statistically significant in one trial (<i>p</i> = 0.178), while another showed significant reductions (<i>p</i> = 0.002).</p> Conclusion <p>Aspirin and acetaminophen may offer benefits in alleviating fatigue, enhancing thermoregulation, and improving exercise endurance in MS patients. These findings suggest that nurses should consider the potential role of aspirin in symptom management, with further research needed to confirm efficacy and safety.</p> Impact <p>This review highlights a potential adjunct therapy for nurses to incorporate into comprehensive MS care, emphasizing symptom control and quality of life improvements.</p> Patient or public contribution <p>Not applicable.</p> Trial registration <p>This review is PROSPERO registered having ID CRD420251000875.</p>

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Oral antipyretics for fatigue alleviation and exercise enhancement in adults with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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    2026年5月12日

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  • Ismail A. Ibrahim,
  • Ahmed Mohamed Hamdy,
  • Mazen Momtaz Shehata,
  • Mandy Elewa,
  • Sara Wael Elmandrawi,
  • Ahmed Mahmoud Elsayed Elemam,
  • Shaimaa Ibrahim,
  • Mohamed Nezar Abohalawa,
  • Muhammad Liaquat Raza

摘要

Aims

This review aims to explore the potential role of oral antipyretics (aspirin (ASA)/ acetaminophen), commonly known for fever and pain control, in managing fatigue, temperature regulation, and exercise capacity in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), with a focus on nursing implications for symptom management.

Design

A systematic review of existing clinical studies assessing the effects of aspirin/ acetaminophen on MS-related fatigue, thermoregulation, and exercise performance.

Data sources

Electronic databases including Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), EMBASE, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Wiley, Google Scholar, and ClinicalTrials.gov were searched up to March 2024.

Review methods

Quality assessment was conducted using the Cochrane risk of bias tool 2. to evaluate the methodological rigor of included studies. Outcomes analyzed included clinically assessed fatigue scores, exercise endurance, and post-exercise thermoregulation, with attention to potential risks associated with aspirin use.

Results

After assessment of 57 reports for eligibility, only seven studies met inclusion criteria; results indicated that aspirin pretreatment significantly improved Time to Exhaustion (TTE) in heat-sensitive MS patients (p = 0.013), though one study reported no significant effect. Aspirin reduced post-exercise temperature rise by 56%, but this was not statistically significant in one trial (p = 0.178), while another showed significant reductions (p = 0.002).

Conclusion

Aspirin and acetaminophen may offer benefits in alleviating fatigue, enhancing thermoregulation, and improving exercise endurance in MS patients. These findings suggest that nurses should consider the potential role of aspirin in symptom management, with further research needed to confirm efficacy and safety.

Impact

This review highlights a potential adjunct therapy for nurses to incorporate into comprehensive MS care, emphasizing symptom control and quality of life improvements.

Patient or public contribution

Not applicable.

Trial registration

This review is PROSPERO registered having ID CRD420251000875.