Learn about COVID-19 Studies Recruiting People with MS

Stuart Schlossman#COVID-19, Multiple Sclerosis

Information provided by The National MS Society  


Overview

These research studies seek to understand the impacts of COVID-19 for people living with MS, both in those who have the infection and those who do not.

Personal Experiences

Sponsor: iConquerMS™Time to Complete: 15-20 minutesThis survey was created so that people can share their experiences coping with the COVID-19 pandemic and their personal experience with COVID-19. Individuals don’t have to be diagnosed with COVID-19 to participate. The results will be shared as part of an international initiative gathering data from healthcare providers and people with MS across the world. iConquerMS will also share statistics and study results with participants.Learn More


Risk and Impact

Sponsor: University of PittsburghTime to Complete: A series of brief online questionnaires over the course of one year.A consortium of researchers are conducting a prospective survey study to examine the risk of COVID-19 and the broader impact of the pandemic in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and related disorders as well as community controls. The questionnaires ask about risk factors, precaution measures, change in neurological care, COVID-19 status, neurological and psychosocial outcomes as well as social connectivity. The goal is to use the survey response from the patients and controls to better guide the patient community. For questions about the study, please contact the Principal Investigator Dr. Zongqi Xia and the research team at msstudy1@pitt.edu or 412-360-8203.Learn More

Emotional and Physical Well-Being

Researchers at the Kessler Foundation are conducting a study that will help to understand the emotional and physical impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on individuals with Multiple Sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, and stroke. After agreeing to be in this study, you will participate in an online survey which will take roughly 30 minutes to complete. After you sign this consent form, you will not be identified by name or email address. You must be over the age of 18 to participate.Learn More
Information Shared by: MSViewsandNews 
““““““““““““““““““““““““““`


Visit our MS Learning Channel on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/msviewsandnews