Making it Personal: Identifying personalised triggers of fatigue in multiple sclerosis using N-of-1 studies
This research study aims to discover factors that worsen feelings of fatigue in people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Most research studies explore topics like this using scientific approaches that report the average results of a large group of people, rather than focusing on identifying results for each individual. As a result, there is limited […]
Improving Bone Health in MS
This survey study aims to understand the current awareness and healthcare and lifestyle management of bone health, osteoporosis and fracture risk in people with MS. Participation is via completion of a 30 minute survey that can be accessed at the following link: https://monash.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0BLYJMYoHbL3uLk
Relationships between Objective Sleep, Mental Health, Fatigue, and Sleep Disorders in MS
People with MS commonly report having poor sleep. Not much is known about how fatigue, sleeping issues like insomnia, and mental health issues like depression or anxiety are related to sleep in people with MS. These are common symptoms in MS but are poorly understood in research and clinical practice. This research represents an important […]
Efficacy and Safety of Ofatumumab and Siponimod Compared to Fingolimod in Pediatric Patients With Multiple Sclerosis (NEOS)
Efficacy and safety of ofatumumab and siponimod compared to fingolimod in pediatric patients with multiple sclerosis
People with mobility-impairing neurological conditions perspectives about graduated compression stockings to prevent deep vein thrombosis.
This research aims to acquire information on the users’ needs around graduated compression stockings (GCS) and identify the drawbacks of current available GCS designs. Their difficulties in wearing, daily use, and the factors affecting the selection of the compression stockings, will be identified in the online survey and focus group using Zoom. To identify the […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]