Exploring complementary and alternative care for 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 describe the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS) and the impact of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) on patients' symptoms, quality of life, and lifestyle habits. It will track disease progression and adverse events while identifying individuals with the highest quality of life and least disease activity, referred to as positive deviants. These positive deviants will be compared to controls to uncover patterns in medication, diet, and lifestyle that may contribute to better outcomes in MS.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (including relapsing remitting MS, secondary progressive MS, primary progressive MS, clinically isolated syndromes (CIS), radiologically-isolated syndromes (RIS), possible MS, or probable MS.
* Age 18-100

Exclusion Criteria:

* Inability to read/write in English
* Inability or unwillingness to complete surveys every six (6) months. (\~ 90 min)

Where it's running

• Bastyr University Clinical Research Center
  Kenmore, Washington, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Laurie K Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH — Bastyr University
• Study coordinator: Research Assistant
• Email: neuroresearch@bastyr.edu

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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.