Complementary and Alternative Care in Multiple Sclerosis

Last updated: February 7, 2020
Sponsor: Bastyr University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Memory Loss

Scar Tissue

Multiple Sclerosis

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT01703429
BU-11A-1296
  • Ages 18-100
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This is a prospective, observational study designed to describe disease progression, symptom change, quality of life, diet and lifestyle habits, and frequency of adverse events among patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) who use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). In addition to describing the patterns of CAM use, this study will also identify and describe the positive deviants, those individuals with the highest quality of life and least amount of disease activity. Positive deviants will be compared to controls in order to describe medication, diet, and lifestyle patterns associated with a lack of MS disease progression and high quality of life.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (including relapsing remitting MS, secondaryprogressive MS, primary progressive MS, clinically isolated syndromes (CIS),radiologically-isolated syndromes (RIS), possible MS, or probable MS.

  • Age 18-100

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Inability to read/write in English

  • Inability or unwillingness to complete surveys every six (6) months. (~ 90 min)

Study Design

Total Participants: 1000
Study Start date:
June 01, 2012
Estimated Completion Date:
June 30, 2030

Connect with a study center

  • Bastyr University Clinical Research Center

    Kenmore, Washington 98028
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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