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Adverse Childhood Experiences in Patients With MS: Impact on Quality of Life and on Coping Strategies Towards the Disease and Its Treatment

Single-center Observational Study to Characterize Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis and Their Impact on Quality of Life, Disease Coping Strategies, and Adherence to Disease Course-modifying Therapies


Sponsor

Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS

Enrollment

500 participants

Start Date

Jan 13, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the presence of adverse childhood experiences (ACE) in patients with Multiple Sclerosis. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the presence of ACE impact on quality of life of patients with multiple sclerosis? * Does it influence how the patients cope with the disease and with disease course-modifying therapies? During follow up visits, planned as part of their regular medical care, participants will answer survey questions on a tablet .


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is exploring whether difficult childhood experiences (such as abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction) affect how people with multiple sclerosis (MS) manage their disease and how it impacts their quality of life. Researchers will survey patients about their childhood history and current coping strategies. **You may be eligible if...** - You are over 18 years old - You have a diagnosis of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (the type with flare-ups and recovery periods) according to established medical criteria - Your diagnosis was made between 2014 and 2024 - You have signed informed consent **You may NOT be eligible if...** - There is a language barrier that prevents you from participating - You have a condition that makes it difficult to understand or complete questionnaires Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS

Rome, RM, Italy

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