The MS Family Study

type of intervention

Non-interventional

recruitment status

Recruiting

region

ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

type of ms

Primary progressive MS, Relapsing remitting MS, Secondary progressive MS

Brief summary

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.

Inclusion criteria

The research team is looking for families that have three or more family members with MS. Eligible family members who want to participate will be invited to provide a saliva sample or a blood sample.

Exclusion Criteria

N/A

Anticipated Start Date

Already commenced

Recruitment Contacts

If you are interested in participating, please provide your contact details here and the research team will contact you.
This project is led by Dr Nicholas Blackburn
Phone: +61 3 6226 4244
Email: Nicholas.Blackburn@utas.edu.au

Last Updated

22/11/2023

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