Information provided by:
Paige B.
Dalton, JD – Manager,
Healthcare Provider Engagement
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Professional Resource Center : National Multiple
Sclerosis Society
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Research/Participate-in-Research-Studies
People with MS, and
sometimes family members, can help advance MS research by:
- responding
to surveys online - sharing
their voices and ideas through NARCOMS and iConquerMSTM,
organizations that amass volunteer-submitted information - volunteering
for clinical trials and other studies - donating DNA from saliva and blood
samples - arranging
for brain or spinal cord tissue donation to a tissue bank; this type of donation is
incredibly valuable and truly appreciated by all who are involved in
moving toward a world free of MS. Blood samples also can be donated
for use in MS research studies.
Assess each opportunity and make an informed decision
before agreeing to participate — understand the possible benefits and risks.
See our Guide
to Participating in Clinical Trials.
Visit our MS Learning Channel on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/msviewsandnews