The QUEST initiative: QUality of life Evaluation STudy: Assessing Health Related Quality of Life in patients receiving medicinal cannabis
You are invited to take part in a research study exploring quality of life in patients accessing medicinal cannabis. People accessing medicinal cannabis may have a range of conditions and symptoms that impact their quality of life. We would like to know how these conditions and symptoms impact quality of life and if this changes […]
Project SCORE: Music and Walking for Neurology
Walking is a great form of exercise and in this study we are interested in the effect of walking to music in people with neurological health conditions. The randomised controlled study is a feasibility study meaning that we will focus on the processes of walking to music in comparison to walking with no music. We […]
An Open Label Observational Study of Safety and Efficacy of a Pharmaceutical grade Cannabis Medicine (MediCabilis™-CBD extract Oil) in Patients undergoing Medicinal Cannabis Therapy for Different Indications
This study is a nation-wide observational study aiming to assess the safety, tolerability and efficacy of a non-intoxicating cannabidiol-dominant medicinal cannabis in managing chronic conditions that haven’t responded well to traditional treatment options, including multiple sclerosis. Patients who are prescribed Bod medicinal cannabis and meet the eligibility criteria will be able to participate in this […]
SARS-CoV-2 antibody after COVID-19 vaccination in patients with multiple sclerosis
COVID-19 vaccines are now being rolled out. Many people living with MS are treated with drugs that affect their immune system, and there is not a lot of specific data relating to the administration of the COVID-19 vaccines to a person with MS who is treated for their disease. This is a multi-center study to […]
An online lifestyle modification course for people with multiple sclerosis: a randomised controlled trial of course effectiveness
Lifestyle factors are known to affect the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS). The Multiple Sclerosis Online Course (MSOC) has been developed to deliver a widely accessible and user-friendly educational tool regarding modification of lifestyle related risk factors for people with MS. The intervention consists of arms: 1. an MS Online intervention course based delivering evidence-based […]
Light Therapy for Fatigue and Daytime Sleepiness in Multiple Sclerosis
Fatigue and excessive daytime sleepiness are common complaints in individuals living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Fatigue and excessive daytime sleepiness are associated with the emergence and exacerbation of cognitive, motor and mood disturbances and over time lead to impaired rehabilitation outcomes, a decline in the capacity to perform daily activities and reduced quality of life. […]
Exploring the food journey to inform guidance for persons living with Multiple Sclerosis
Interviews using open-ended questioning to be conducted online (zoom/webex/microsoft teams) for approximately 30-45 minutes. The purpose of this research is to explore the topic of food with individual’s diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and investigate what factors might influence their experience with food. This project will add to the research to help identify factors that […]
TAURUS.2: Magnetic brain stimulation for people living with multiple sclerosis
We are looking for 108 people with MS in Australia for the TAURUS.2 trial. We will measure the effects of magnetic brain stimulation (MBS for short) on multiple sclerosis (MS). MBS can non-invasively and painlessly activate nerve cells in the human brain and can be used to change nerve cell activity. MBS is currently used […]
MINDS-MS: Improving the detection and treatment of depression in multiple sclerosis
This research will assess knowledge, current practices, barriers and required supports to improve the detection and treatment of depression in people with MS. It assesses this from the perspective of what people with MS have experienced and believe will assist to improve healthcare support. This information will be used to develop tools, resources and guidelines […]
Australian MS Longitudinal Study
The Australian MS Longitudinal Study (AMSLS) is not a clinical trial. It is a survey-based study of life issues, designed to more fully understand the impact of MS, including the individual and overall community impacts. The data from the AMSLS provides a regularly updated, evidence base for a number of stakeholders including health professionals, scientific […]