Living Well with MS – Invisible Symptoms, Health Routines and Digital Technology
This study will explore the strategies people with MS use to manage living with unpredictable (and often invisible) symptoms. It will ask about your experience with healthcare and explore how technology may help you manage your MS. The first phase of the project is this 10-minute survey. At the end of the survey, you will […]
Motoneurons, muscle weakness and motor performance in multiple sclerosis
In MS, muscle weakness is common and can affect everyday activities and quality of life. Impaired firing of spinal motor nerves (nerve fibres that activate limb muscles) may contribute to poor muscle function and movement in individuals living with MS. In these spinal motor nerves, special properties known as ‘persistent inward currents’ help them to […]
Adjustment to Multiple Sclerosis: Exploring the Roles of Benefit Finding, Identity Reconstruction and Psychological Flexibility.
The goal of this project is to better understand people’s experiences with and adjustment to Multiple Sclerosis. If you choose to take part you will be invited to complete an online survey. The survey will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Participants will be asked a range of questions relating to the following: background (e.g. […]
Understanding the perspectives of people with physical disabilities on using sexual assistive devices
We are seeking individuals with physical disabilities to take part in an online approx. hour-long interview which will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams. The aim of this study is to examine the perspectives of individuals with physical disabilities on the use of sexual assistive devices (for the purpose of this study the term ‘sexual […]
Exploring the use and need for lifestyle management of multiple sclerosis
This study is a survey of people living with Multiple Sclerosis to explore the use of lifestyle factors such as nutrition, exercise and stress management for symptom management. It will investigate the need for information, priorities for lifestyle areas and opinions in relation health care support for this form of self-management.
The interaction between diet, physical activity and sleep with neuroplasticity in people with multiple sclerosis
Dietary intake, physical activity levels and sleep vary between individuals, but how do these factors influence the central nervous system, and does this differ between people with and without multiple sclerosis? This study will aim to address these questions via collecting dietary intake, physical activity and sleep data, and using non-invasive brain stimulation during cycling […]
Project BASE: Changing Behaviour towards Aerobic and Resistance Exercise
Engaging in physical activity is beneficial to the wellbeing of people with MS. The aim of the study is to assess the feasibility of a study designed to involve people with MS in an exercise program. You’ll take part in a four-month at home exercise program, guided by our team of BASE physiotherapists, occupational therapists […]
Investigating social cognitive factors associated with chronic non-cancer pain and pain management
Do you have chronic pain? Researchers from The University of Queensland are looking for people aged 18 and over to participate in a short 20-minute online survey to understand the thoughts and feelings that might influence pain management. Participants will go into the draw to win 1 of 2 $100 gift cards. For more information […]
Reducing the frequency of Autoimmune adverse events in the treatment of Multiple sclerosis with alemtuzumab using B-celL dEpletion (RAMBLE): a phase II, randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial
To reduce the occurrence of autoimmune adverse events from the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) with alemtuzumab through the subsequent targeted use of rituximab. The hypothesis to be tested is that rituximab therapy following alemtuzumab treatment for MS will reduce the frequency of autoimmune adverse events. If this strategy proves to be safe and is […]
An investigation of a novel mechanism of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Multiple sclerosis (MS) and obstructive sleep apnoea co-occur frequently with shared symptoms such as fatigue, depression and cognitive impairment which when together may be more severe and difficult to manage. The mechanisms for the high prevalence of sleep apnoea in people with MS are unclear. Understanding the causes of sleep apnoea in people with MS […]