Developing a leading interdisciplinary care model for people with MS that can be adapted to different local settings.
MUltiple Sclerosis, How to Instigate Care integrAtion Across nationaL Contexts Via patIentS' Engagement?
This project will see if a leading interdisciplinary care model can improve coordination, quality, and patient experience for people with MS, their carers, and the teams that treat them.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 57 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Paris) |
| Trial ID | NCT07289724 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Multiple Sclerosis care is delivered through diverse organizational models across countries, and MUSICALISE aims to define which elements of specialised MS care units (MSCU) deliver the best integrated care. The project will perform in-depth case studies in France and Italy, combine those findings with an international MSCU survey from the European Charcot Foundation, and collect qualitative data through focus groups and individual interviews with patients, carers, and health professionals. Researchers will compare models between and within countries to identify features linked to quality of care and care integration, and will propose a flexible interdisciplinary care model that can be adapted to local contexts. The emphasis is on practical, stakeholder-relevant recommendations rather than testing a clinical intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal participants are adults diagnosed with MS, their carers, and healthcare professionals who work with MS patients and who agree to take part in interviews or focus groups.
Not a fit: People seeking immediate new medical treatments or direct clinical benefit are unlikely to gain direct health effects from participating, because this is an observational care-model project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could lead to more consistent, better-coordinated MS services that improve patient experience and reduce gaps in care.
How similar studies have performed: MS care unit models have been implemented in several countries and observational reports suggest improved coordination of care, but high-quality comparative evidence is limited.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Person diagnosed with MS; * Carer for someone with MS; * Healthcare professional working with MS patients; * Adult; * Person who has not objected to participating in the research. Exclusion Criteria: * Any person who has objected to the use of their data.
Where this trial is running
Paris
- Paris — Paris, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Emmanuelle LERAY, PhD
- Email: emmanuelle.leray@ehesp.fr
- Phone: +33 (0) 2 99 02 25 13
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.