Supporting adults with MS to stay in work and improve well‑being
Official title: Improving Workforce Participation and Well-Being in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis- A Feasability Study
Run by Region Gävleborg · NCT07380295 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project will try adding neuropsychological support into team‑based, work‑focused rehabilitation for adults with MS to see if it helps work ability and well‑being.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Region Gävleborg Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Gävle) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 22, 2025 |
| Main results expected | September 2028 |
| Study ends | September 2028 |
| Registry record updated | February 2, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07380295 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 18–65 with multiple sclerosis who are referred for neuropsychological assessment at the Neurology Department of Gävle Hospital, particularly those who are working or wish to return to work.
✕Probably not a fit
People whose work limitations are primarily caused by non‑MS conditions, those with very advanced disability precluding work, or individuals who cannot attend Gävle Hospital are unlikely to benefit from this local feasibility project.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This feasibility project will enroll about 20 consecutive adults (18–65) with multiple sclerosis referred for neuropsychological assessment at Gävle Hospital to pilot integration of neuropsychological interventions into team‑based, work‑oriented rehabilitation. Investigators will collect data on cognitive function, work ability, fatigue, and well‑being and document how neuropsychologists contribute to multidisciplinary rehabilitation planning. The design is observational and emphasizes practical implementation issues, barriers, and preliminary relationships between cognitive interventions and work outcomes rather than testing a randomized intervention. Results will guide whether and how to scale this model in larger trials or clinical services.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could help more people with MS remain employed and improve quality of life by targeting cognitive problems that interfere with work.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies of cognitive rehabilitation and multidisciplinary vocational programs in MS have shown modest benefits for cognition and work outcomes, but models that explicitly embed neuropsychologists into team‑based work rehabilitation are less well tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Multiple sclerosis Age between 18-65 Refered to neuropsychological assessment at the Neurology departement at Gävle Hospital - Exclusion Criteria: Other diagnosis hindering work participation more than MS \-
Where it's running
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Gävle hospital
Gävle, Sweden Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Natascha Ekdahl
- Email: natascha.ekdahl@regiongavleborg.se
- Phone: +4626278023
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.