CompletedNot Applicable

Emotions in Multiple Sclerosis

France101 participantsStarted 2021-06-23

Plain-language summary

Through this study, a group composed of multiple sclerosis patients will be compared to a healthy volunteers group to determine if the positive emotions recognitions is preserved in the first group.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 55 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female between 18 and 55 years old. * Understand and able to express themselves in French. * EXPERIMENTAL GROUP : * Relapsing-remitting form (RRMS) * With an EDSS \< 4 (Expanded Disability Status Scale) * No significant motor, cerebellar or somatosensory disorders of the upper limbs or visual disorders (EDSS specific parameter \<2) * No flare-up in the last 6 weeks * No corticosteroids taken in the last 4 weeks * CONTROL GROUP : * Lack of global cognitive deterioration (according to Brief International Cognitive Assessment for Multiple Sclerosis (BICAMS) standards). * Gender, age and education level matching to the multiple sclerosis patients * Understanding and signing the informed consent and information letter regarding participation in the study. * Benefiting from health insurance coverage. Exclusion Criteria: * Persons with previous neurological pathologies, head trauma with loss of consciousness, psychiatric pathologies, serious general affections, perceptive or dysarthric disorders preventing verbal communication or reading, * People with sensory disorders (visual and auditory) that interfere with the performance of neuropsychological tests; * Treatment with psychotropic drugs (except benzodiazepines and hypnotics). * Refusal to participate after clear and fair information about the study. * Major persons under guardianship, under judicial protection, persons deprived of liberty. * Pregnant or breastfeeding women

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

Emotion's valence

Timeframe: Day 0

Emotion's intensity

Timeframe: Day 0

Emotion recognition

Timeframe: Day 0

Certainty's degree of answers

Timeframe: Day 0

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04804787

SponsorLille Catholic University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-02-25

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 55 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.