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Without the participation of people with MS, it would be impossible to develop new and better therapies and other interventions.

Clinical Trials in MS


The latest clinical research in MS, including trials funded by the Society and trials in progressive MS.

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If you would like us to post a study on these pages, please email studies@nmss.org to find out what information you need to submit for review.

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Clinical trials help to determine if treatments are safe and effective. Studies are monitored to ensure that the rights and safety of all participants are protected. Make an informed decision before agreeing to participate. Read more in our Guide to Participating in Clinical Trials.

Clinical Trials In Your Area

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  1. Clinical Trial: Effect of Maximal Strength training on Gait and balance in persons with MS

    Subjects will undergo weight training using relatively high weights and low repetitions to determine the effect of this type of training on gait endurance, balance, and fatigue.

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  2. Clinical Trial: Dysport® (AbobotulinumtoxinA)

    A Phase III, Multicentre, Randomised, Double Blind, Parallel Group, Placebo Controlled Study To Assess The Efficacy And Safety Of One Or More Intradetrusor Treatments Of 600 Or 800 Units of Dysport® For The Treatment Of Urinary Incontinence In Subjects With Neurogenic Detrusor...

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  3. Clinical Trial: Cognitive Rehabilitation Combined with Eye Movements

    This study is looking at how 12 weeks of computer-based cognitive rehabilitation may help improve memory and attention.  Key study eligibility requirements: Right handed adults diagnosed with RRMS. No relapses in the past 6 months. Noticeable decline in memory or other...

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  4. Clinical Trial: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia

    Insomnia is a prevalent issue in people with MS, and the best method to treat insomnia in people with MS remains unknown. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) has been shown to be an effective treatment in adults with insomnia, but it remains unknown if CBT-I is a...

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  5. Clinical Trial: Cognitive and Emotion Regulation Training in MS

    A randomized study of mindfulness meditation training compaired to an active cognitive training control group and waitlist control group in improving emotional regulation and attention in individuals with MS. Read more

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  6. Clinical Trial: Medical Food

    A placebo-controlled study to determine the potential benefits of a Medical Food on cognitive impairment in people with MS. Read more here .

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  7. Clinical Trial: Arbaclofen extended release tablets

    Researchers are recruiting men with MS and spasticity to determine the effects of Arbaclofen extended release tablets on sperm.

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  8. Clinical Trial: ALKS 8700 vs. Dimethyl Fumarate

    Investigators are recruiting 420 people with relapsing-remitting MS for a phase 3 study comparing gastrointestinal side effects experienced during treatment with oral ALKS 8700 (Alkermes, Inc.) or Tecfidera ®  (dimethyl fumarate, Biogen, Inc.). The study is funded by Alkerm...

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  9. Clinical Trial: ALKS 8700

    This study will evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of oral ALKS 8700 for the treatment of RRMS

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  10. Clinical Trial: ALKS 8700

    A phase 3 open label study to evaluate the long term safety and tolerability of ALKS-8700 in adults with Relapsing and Remitting Multiple Sclerosis.

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