RecruitingNCT01703429

Complementary and Alternative Care in Multiple Sclerosis

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in Multiple Sclerosis. A Prospective Observational Study of a CAM-using Cohort

Sponsor

Bastyr University

Enrollment

1,000 participants

Start Date

Jun 1, 2012

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis

Summary

This is a prospective, observational study designed to describe disease progression, symptom change, quality of life, diet and lifestyle habits, and frequency of adverse events among patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) who use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). In addition to describing the patterns of CAM use, this study will also identify and describe the positive deviants, those individuals with the highest quality of life and least amount of disease activity. Positive deviants will be compared to controls in order to describe medication, diet, and lifestyle patterns associated with a lack of MS disease progression and high quality of life.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 100 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tracks how people with multiple sclerosis (MS) use complementary and alternative approaches — such as vitamins, herbs, diet, or mind-body practices — to manage their symptoms, and how these approaches affect their health over time. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with any type of multiple sclerosis (including early or mild forms) - You are between 18 and 100 years old - You are willing to complete health surveys every 6 months (takes about 90 minutes) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You cannot read or write in English - You are unwilling or unable to complete the surveys every 6 months Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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