Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

An app to support people with Multiple Sclerosis

Official title: An Individualized-health eLibrary App for People With Multiple Sclerosis: Testing Feasibility and Effectiveness of a Brief Education Intervention

Run by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign · NCT05124600 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether an app called SavvyHealth can help people with Multiple Sclerosis manage their health better over 21 days.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment60 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Champaign, Illinois)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 25, 2021
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedAugust 24, 2025
Trial IDNCT05124600 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and have at least one comorbidity.

Probably not a fit

Patients who do not have Multiple Sclerosis or are unwilling to use the app for the required duration may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of an individualized-health e-library app called SavvyHealth for individuals diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Participants will use the app for a duration of 21 days, during which they will complete a survey before and after using the app to assess its impact on their health management. The study aims to determine how well the app supports users in managing their condition and improving their health outcomes.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this app could enhance the self-management and health outcomes of patients with Multiple Sclerosis.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using mobile health applications for chronic disease management, indicating potential success for this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* diagnosed with MS;
* 18 years or older;
* one comorbidity evaluated by a validated comorbidity questionnaire for people with MS;
* willing to take a survey;
* willing to use the app for 21 days;
* willing to be assigned to either the intervention or control group.

Exclusion Criteria:

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Where it's running

  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    Champaign, Illinois, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Chungyi Chiu — University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Study coordinator: Chungyi Chiu
  • Email: chiucy@illinois.edu
  • Phone: 217-244-6435

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.