Establishing Priorities for the Treatment of Mental Health Difficulties in People living with Multiple Sclerosis
Despite advances in healthcare and occupational rehabilitation, people living with MS often experience ongoing difficulties across their professional and personal lives, which then impact their mental health. Speaking to this, people living with MS have a higher prevalence rate of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, bipolar, suicidality, and psychosis, compared to the general population. Mental health […]
ACTION-MS online: an online tailored depression intervention for people with multiple sclerosis
The current randomised controlled trial will examine whether the 8-week internet-based ACTION-MS online depression intervention is feasible, acceptable and effective in the treatment of mild to moderate levels of depressive symptoms in people with MS. We will also be looking at the cost-effectiveness of providing this online intervention as part of routine care for people with […]
Lived experience of peripheral oedema in people living with acquired neurological conditions
Brief summary Researchers from the ALERT Centre at Macquarie University are inviting you to participate in an online survey aimed at exploring experiences of those diagnosed with acquired neurological conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury, Motor Neuron Disease and/or post stroke and living with oedema, lymphoedema or swelling. The information collected from your lived […]
Exploring Self-Management Lifestyle Interventions in People Living with Multiple Sclerosis in Rural and Regional Australia
Brief summary Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory neurological disease of the central nervous system. There are several pharmacological treatments available to treat symptoms, relapses, and in some cases, progression, but there is no cure for MS. However, there is evidence that shows lifestyle changes can help people improve mental and physical health, quality of […]
Experiences of optic neuritis
Brief summary We are interested to hear from those who have had an episode of optic neuritis in the last 10 years, and learn of your visual experiences following this episode, and your current visual function. The aim of the project is to explore the quality of life and visual experiences of those with optic […]
Clinical trial of lifestyle interventions for weight management in adults living with MS
Obesity can increase the risk of developing MS and may increase levels of disability in those with established MS. Losing weight can help improve more than just body size, but it can be difficult to do and needs the support of a healthcare team to aid behaviour change. This study will use a tested method […]
Assisted Reproductive Technology in Multiple Sclerosis and Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders (ARTiMS)
The purpose of this study is to improve the quality of care that women with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) or Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) receive while using Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). We’re inviting women with MS or NMOSD who have already used ART to take part in surveys and interviews to discuss if and where […]