The purpose of this study is to develop an application: MS Falls Insight Track (MS FIT) which allows patients to log their falls and near falls, view their MS relevant data and responses to the clinic intake survey as well as communicate with their care team about falls and receive educational material on falls prevention.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of MS (relapsing or progressive) by 2017 McDonald Criteria18
* Ages 18 and above
* Any MS therapy, or no treatment
* California resident to enable clinical telemedicine visits if warranted during the study visit
* EDSS 2.0-8.0 (moderate to severe impairment, 7= wheelchair but independent transfers)
* Fall risk, based on MSWS-12 score and previous report of a fall (Hopkins grade ≥1)
* Technological criteria: availability of Wi-Fi in the home or workspace for connectivity.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Cognitive dexterity or visual impairment that, in the opinion of the study neurologist (RB), would put the participant at risk or limit their ability to comply with the study protocol
* Inability to provide informed consent
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
1
Percentage of patients initially use the tool (Adoption)
Timeframe: 6 months
2
Percentage of patient-clinician encounters initially use the tool (Adoption)
Timeframe: 6 months
3
Percentage of patients who continue to use the tool (Engagement)
Timeframe: 12 months
4
Percentage of patient-clinician encounters use the tool during the 12-month visit (Engagement)
Timeframe: 12 months
5
Percentage of patients who respond to fall prompts (Adherence)