Trial Information

Summary: The Establishment of a Patient Registry and Initiation of Related Projects of the New York State Multiple Sclerois Consortium

The New York State Multiple Sclerosis Consortium (NYSMSC) involves a partnership among 17 multiple sclerosis centersi in New York State. The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of multiple sclerosis (MS) in New York State in terms go the number of people that have MS within New York State, demographics(e.g., age, sex, education), type of MS, ability, and treatment therapies.
This study consists of an initial visit and standard clinical follow up visits that occur one time per year. The study visit consists of filling out a questionnaire and completing the Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite Test (MSFC).
The MSFC consists of two evaluations:
1. A timed 25 foot walk, which determines walking ability
2. A 9 hole peg test, which is a hand coordination test that requires putting pegs into 9 holes

No Compensation Provided

Patient Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria:

Male or female subject, 12 years of age or older, with clinically definite multiple sclerosis

Males or females younger than 12 years of age

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