Evaluating the effects of sleep apnea on multiple sclerosis

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess how obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) influences the clinical and radiological features of multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers will collect and analyze clinical data, including MRI results, lab tests, medical history, and sleep studies from MS patients. The study specifically investigates the correlation between the presence of sleep apnea and the severity of MS, focusing on potential impacts on neuron and axon health. By understanding these relationships, the study seeks to shed light on the detrimental effects of sleep apnea on MS progression.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Written consent
* Over age 18
* Confirmed diagnosis of multiple sclerosis

Exclusion Criteria:

* cannot provide informed consent

Where it's running

• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Jacob A Sloane, MD, PhD
• Email: jsloane@bidmc.harvard.edu
• Phone: 6176673726

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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.