The following clinical trials seek participants in the Lone Star Chapter:
AUSTIN AND HOUSTON
Persons with MS ages 18-60 who are having problems with memory or other cognitive skills are sought to participate in a research project that encourages development of strategies to help you improve cognitive functioning in everyday life. Groups of 10-12 people diagnosed with MS who meet the study criteria will meet for eight two-hour sessions in Houston or Austin. Participants will be provided with access to a computer program to practice skills at home to improve memory, attention and problem solving, and asked to complete questionnaires and a series of cognitive tests three times throughout the duration of the five-month project. Each participant will receive $150 for completion of the study.
This study is conducted by Alexa Stuifbergen, Ph.D., R.N., and Heather Becker, Ph.D., of The University of Texas at Austin and Francisco Perez, Ph.D., of Houston. It is funded by the National Institutes of Health. For details, call Vicki at 512-471-9077 or 1-800-687-8010 or by e-mail at maxhealth@mail.nur.utexas.edu today.
DALLAS
Individuals with MS ages 18-75 with balance problems are sought for a study on identifying balance deficits and improving these deficits through the use of a home exercise program. Groups of 8-10 people diagnosed with MS who meet the study criteria will meet at Texas Woman's University in Dallas for two hours of testing and training. Participants will be provided a CD demonstrating the exercise program and an exercise log to guide the exercise process. Selected participants will be asked to return after eight weeks of exercising for follow-up testing.
The study is conducted by Linda Csiza, PT, DSc, NCS at Texas Woman's University in Dallas. Contact Linda at 972-653-2235 or lcsiza@twu.edu.