Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Developing a leading interdisciplinary care model for people with MS that can be adapted to different local settings.

Official title: MUltiple Sclerosis, How to Instigate Care integrAtion Across nationaL Contexts Via patIentS' Engagement?

Run by Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · NCT07289724 · Data updated 2026-11-12

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 typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment57 (estimated)
SponsorAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Paris)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 18, 2026
Main results expectedSeptember 2026
Study endsSeptember 2026
Registry record updatedApril 13, 2026
Trial IDNCT07289724 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a 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.

Probably 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.

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

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.

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 gone: 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.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running

  • Paris
    Paris, France
    Recruiting

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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.