The Multiple Sclerosis Australian Women’s Midlife Years (MS-AMY) Study
Researchers at Monash University are undertaking a study to understand the physical health and psychological, sexual and socioeconomic wellbeing of Australian midlife women living with MS. The team wants to assess the contribution of common midlife circumstances, including the impact of menopause, on the quality of life of women living with MS. Surprisingly very little […]
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 […]
The MS Family Study
Researchers from the Menzies Institute for Medical Research are seeking participants who come from families with multiple relatives affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). By analysing the genetic code of such families, the researchers want to better understand the inherited risk of MS.
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 […]
Australian MS Longitudinal Study
The Australian MS Longitudinal Study (AMSLS) is not a clinical trial. It is a survey-based study of life issues, designed to more fully understand the impact of MS, including the individual and overall community impacts. The data from the AMSLS provides a regularly updated, evidence base for a number of stakeholders including health professionals, scientific […]