Asymmetry of Muscle Activation in Multiple Sclerosis
Brief summary Our research uses advanced neuroscience techniques to explore how the nervous system controls muscles in multiple sclerosis, with a particular focus on muscle weakness, fatigue and sensorimotor function. Ultimately, we aim to identify how specific neurophysiological changes due to MS influence movement and disability (e.g. mobility impairment) so that future treatments can be […]
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 […]
INSPIRE-Flare
Brief summary This research explores patient experiences of flares in their autoimmune diseases. We are interested in how patients define disease flares, the triggers and preventers of flares and the order of symptoms in flares. Through this research, we aim to improve understanding, recognition and early treatment for flares in autoimmune diseases. To take part, […]
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 […]
Social needs screening in MS care
Are you, or do you care for, a person with multiple sclerosis who has experienced unstable housing, family violence, or difficulty paying for food or bills? Researchers from The University of Melbourne invite people with MS and carers of people with MS to participate in focus groups or one-on-one interviews to explore how we can […]
Reinforcement Learning in MS
The main aim of the present study is to understand how the context of risks affect learning. The project involves patients with Multiple Sclerosis and healthy controls to complete online questionnaires and play a series of decision making games.
Fatigue In Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis – Epstein Barr Virus (FIRMS-EBV) Treatment Trial
Fatigue is a common symptom for many people with MS and it does not respond to traditional MS treatments. It has been suggested that fatigue in MS could relate to chronic infection with the Epstein Barr Virus (EBV). In this clinical trial, two drug therapies with antiviral effects against EBV will be tested for their […]
Tailoring nutrition research to the multiple sclerosis (MS) community.
We are inviting adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) living in Australia to participate in an online survey to capture their opinions about the future directions of nutrition research for people with multiple sclerosis. The survey has been designed to include questions that will allow us to gain a better understanding of the needs of the […]
Developing ‘Nutrition and MS’ educational tool for healthcare professionals: Gathering healthcare professionals and people living with MS perspectives through separate co-design workshops
What is a co-design workshop? A collaborative session where your insights and ideas will help us design an educational tool on nutrition and MS for healthcare professionals. This is going to be a separate workshop for healthcare professionals and people living with MS. Why participate? Your experience and insights are invaluable. Together, we […]
Motherhood choice in multiple sclerosis (MoMS)
The study aims to pilot two developed questionnaires about MS and pregnancy/motherhood in different countries and to explore the needs of women with MS who considering pregnancy. One of the questionnaires, the motherhood/pregnancy choice and worries questionnaire (MPWQ), is designed to measure concerns, attitudes and coping strategies regarding pregnancy and motherhood. [1, 2] The second […]