Multidisciplinary care for patients with Multiple System Atrophy
Multiple System Atrophy Multidisciplinary Clinic
This study looks at how well specialized care helps people with Multiple System Atrophy feel and live better, while also checking how it affects their caregivers over five years.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dallas, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT03811808 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the disease burden of Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) and evaluate the effects of multidisciplinary care on patients' quality of life and caregiver burden. Participants will attend a specialized MSA clinic every four months and complete various validated questionnaires to gather data on their condition and care experience. The study will follow participants for up to five years to monitor changes and outcomes related to their care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older diagnosed with possible or probable MSA who can attend the clinic regularly.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to provide consent, minors, non-English speakers, or those diagnosed with dementia may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the quality of life for MSA patients and reduce the burden on their caregivers.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is observational, similar studies focusing on multidisciplinary care have shown positive outcomes in other neurological conditions.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Subject must be a patient in the UT Southwestern MSA clinic and be able to attend the multidisciplinary clinic every 4 months * Patients with possible or probable MSA based on established criteria * Subjects must be 18 years or older Exclusion Criteria: * Patients that are unable to give consent * Minor patients (younger than age 18) * Non-English speaking patients * Subjects that are diagnosed with dementia
Where this trial is running
Dallas, Texas
- UT Southwestern Medical Center — Dallas, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Steven Vernino, M.D. — University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Amy Conger
- Email: Amy.Conger@UTSouthwestern.edu
- Phone: 214-648-0214
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.