Cognitive Disability and Quality of Life of Patients Suffering From Multiple Sclerosis and Treatm… (NCT01392872) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Cognitive Disability and Quality of Life of Patients Suffering From Multiple Sclerosis and Treatment With Immunosuppressant
France48 participantsStarted 2009-11
Plain-language summary
Multiple Sclerosis is the first cause of neurological handicap in France. The importance of cognitive disabilities, their evaluation and their impact on patients' life have only been comprehended recently. Immunosuppressants represent new treatments in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) but imply a lot of constraints. This study will evaluate the impact of these treatments on cognitive disabilities, tiredness state, emotion and quality of life in general, on a lengthened period.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Clinical diagnosis of Relapsing MS since at least 6 months and less than 10 years
* Neurological state stable since at least 1 month
* Moderate Handicap (EDSS ≤ 5,5)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Secondary Progressive MS
* Patient having an attack
* Patient having experienced en MS relapse or recovered systemic corticosteroid in the previous 1 month
* Depressive patient
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Evolution of the quality of life of patients diagnosed with relapsing MS and starting a treatment with immunosuppressant