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No Placebo
Highly Paid
Stay on Current Meds
Pivotal Trials (Near Approval)
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Ofatumumab for Multiple Sclerosis

Columbus, Ohio
This study will evaluate the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, safety and tolerability of a new dosage of ofatumumab compared to the approved dosage of ofatumumab followed by extended treatment in participants with relapsing multiple sclerosis.
No Placebo Group
Prior Safety Data
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

180 Participants Needed

ABP 692 vs Ocrelizumab for Multiple Sclerosis

Columbus, Ohio
The main objectives of the study are to demonstrate pharmacokinetics (PK) similarity between ABP 692 and Ocrelizumab (US), and ABP 692 and Ocrelizumab (EU), and to demonstrate pharmacodynamics (PD) similarity between ABP 692 and Ocrelizumab reference product (RP) based on assessment of the suppression of new active brain lesions over 24 weeks as assessed by magnetic brain imaging (MRI).
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:18 - 60

444 Participants Needed

Tolebrutinib for Multiple Sclerosis

Columbus, Ohio
This is a Phase 3 extension, global, multicenter study to assess the long-term safety and tolerability of tolebrutinib in adult participants (aged ≥18 years) with RMS, PPMS, or NRSPMS who were previously enrolled in the Phase 2b LTS (LTS16004) or 1 of the 4 Phase 3 tolebrutinib pivotal trials (GEMINI 1 \[EFC16033\], GEMINI 2 \[EFC16034\], HERCULES \[EFC16645\], or PERSEUS \[EFC16035\]). SUBSTUDY: ToleDYNAMIC substudy
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

2500 Participants Needed

Fenebrutinib for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis

Columbus, Ohio
A study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of fenebrutinib on disability progression and relapse rate in adult participants with RMS. Eligible participants will be randomized 1:1 to either fenebrutinib or teriflunomide. At the end of the DBT phase (after disclosure of the DBT results), the Sponsor will determine whether or not to initiate the open-label extension phase of the study.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:18 - 55

746 Participants Needed

Tolebrutinib for Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

Columbus, Ohio
Primary Objective: To determine the efficacy of SAR442168 compared to placebo in delaying disability progression in primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) Secondary Objectives: To evaluate efficacy of SAR442168 compared to placebo on clinical endpoints, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) lesions, cognitive performance, physical function, and quality of life To evaluate safety and tolerability of SAR442168 To evaluate population pharmacokinetics (PK) of SAR442168 in PPMS and its relationship to efficacy and safety To evaluate pharmacodynamics of SAR442168
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:18 - 55

767 Participants Needed

Ublituximab for Multiple Sclerosis

Columbus, Ohio
The purpose of this study is to evaluate long-term safety and efficacy of ublituximab therapy in participants with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS).
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

1100 Participants Needed

Intensive vs Escalation Therapy Approaches for Multiple Sclerosis

Columbus, Ohio
The DELIVER-MS study seeks to answer the question: Does early treatment with highly effective DMT improve the prognosis for people with MS? This is an area of significant controversy and no data currently exist to guide treatment choices for patients and clinicians. The study results will help guide overall treatment philosophy and will be applicable not only to a wide range of existing therapies but also to new therapies, meeting a significant unmet need in patient decision making and aiding the decision for medication approval by third parties.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:18 - 60

800 Participants Needed

Obexelimab for Multiple Sclerosis

Columbus, Ohio
This study aims to examine the efficacy and safety of obexelimab in participants with relapsing multiple sclerosis

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:18 - 60

93 Participants Needed

Early Aggressive vs Traditional Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis

Columbus, Ohio
FDA-approved multiple sclerosis (MS) disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) target the relapsing phase of MS but have minimal impact once the progressive phase has begun. It is unclear if, in the relapsing phase, there is an advantage of early aggressive therapy with respect to preventing long-term disability. The infectious risks and other complications associated with higher-efficacy treatments highlight the need to quantify their effectiveness in preventing disability. The TRaditional versus Early Aggressive Therapy for MS (TREAT-MS) trial is a pragmatic, randomized controlled trial that has two primary aims: 1) to evaluate, jointly and independently among patients deemed at higher risk vs. lower risk for disability accumulation, whether an "early aggressive" therapy approach, versus starting with a traditional, first-line therapy, influences the intermediate-term risk of disability, and 2) to evaluate if, among patients deemed at lower risk for disability who start on first-line MS therapies but experience breakthrough disease, those who switch to a higher-efficacy versus a new first-line therapy have different intermediate-term risk of disability.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 60

900 Participants Needed

Frexalimab for Multiple Sclerosis

Columbus, Ohio
The purpose of this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group study is to determine the efficacy of frexalimab in delaying the disability progression and the safety up to approximately 51 months administration of study intervention compared to placebo in male and female participants with nrSPMS (aged 18 to 60 years at the time of enrollment). People diagnosed with nrSPMS are eligible for enrollment as long as they meet all the inclusion criteria and none of the exclusion criteria. Study details include: This event-driven study will have variable duration ranging from approximately 27 to 51 months. The study intervention duration will vary ranging from approximately 27 to 51 months. The number of scheduled visits will be up to 27 (including 3 follow-up visits) with a visit frequency of every month for the first 6 months and then every 3 months.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Age:18 - 60

858 Participants Needed

Frexalimab for Multiple Sclerosis

Columbus, Ohio
This trial compares a new treatment, frexalimab, with an existing pill, teriflunomide, in adults aged 18-55 who have relapsing multiple sclerosis. The study aims to see if frexalimab can reduce the frequency of symptom relapses better than teriflunomide. Participants will be monitored over several years.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Age:18 - 55

1400 Participants Needed

Nivolumab for Cancer

Columbus, Ohio
This phase Ib trial studies the side effects of nivolumab and to see how well it works in treating patients with autoimmune disorders and cancer that has spread to other places in the body or cannot removed by surgery. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as nivolumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread.
No Placebo Group
Prior Safety Data

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1

300 Participants Needed

Remibrutinib vs Teriflunomide for Multiple Sclerosis

Columbus, Ohio
This trial compares two medications, remibrutinib and teriflunomide, for treating patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis. These patients have repeated episodes of symptoms and need effective treatments. The medications work by controlling the immune system to prevent it from causing damage to the nervous system. Teriflunomide is an approved medication for adults with relapsing multiple sclerosis.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:18 - 55

800 Participants Needed

Ocrelizumab vs Fingolimod for Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis

Columbus, Ohio
This double-blind, double-dummy study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of ocrelizumab compared with fingolimod in children and adolescents with RRMS aged between 10 and \< 18 years over a flexible duration. The double-blind period will last until after the last participant randomized has completed 24 weeks.
Prior Safety Data
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:10 - 17

171 Participants Needed

BIIB091 for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis

Columbus, Ohio
In this study, researchers will learn more about a study drug called BIIB091 in participants with MS who may be experiencing relapses. It is a 2-part study. In Part 1, one set of participants will take either BIIB091 or diroximel fumarate (DRF). In Part 2, a different set of participants will take either a combination of BIIB091 and DRF or DRF alone. The goal of the study is to learn more about the safety of BIIB091 and to compare the effects of the study drug when taken alone or together with DRF. The main question researchers are trying to answer are: * How many participants have new or worsening medical problems (adverse events) after taking BIIB091 or DRF? * How many new areas of inflammation occur in the brain after treatment with BIIB091 and DRF? Researchers will use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans to compare images of the brain before and after treatment. They will also explore the effect of BIIB091 and DRF on the heart using electrocardiograms (ECGs). The study will be done as follows: * After screening, participants who joined Part 1 will be randomly assigned to receive either a high or low dose of BIIB091, or the standard dose of DRF. * The results of Part 1 will be used to choose the best dose of BIIB091 to use in Part 2. * Participants who join Part 2 will be randomly assigned to receive either a standard dose of DRF, a combo of BIIB091 and the standard dose of DRF, or a combo of BIIB91 with a low dose of DRF. * Neither the researchers nor the participants will know which drug or dose the participants will receive in either part of the study. * The treatment period will last 48 weeks in each part of the study. Participants will take the drugs by mouth 2 times a day. * Each part will also have a follow-up safety period that lasts up to 2 weeks. * In total, participants in each part will have 20 study visits, or more if they have a relapse. The total study duration for participants will be up to 54 weeks.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:18 - 55

275 Participants Needed

MSCopilot® App for Multiple Sclerosis

Columbus, Ohio
This trial is testing MSCopilot® Detect, a smartphone app that helps people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) monitor their condition from home. The app aims to make it easier to track disease progression and improve patient care. It involves 314 MS patients from several countries who will use the app to complete periodic questionnaires and tests. MSCopilot is a software medical device designed for the self-assessment of people with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS), validated against traditional tests.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:30 - 65

336 Participants Needed

Ofatumumab for Multiple Sclerosis

Westerville, Ohio
Open-label study to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment with ofatumumab in subjects transitioning from any fumarate-based RMS approved therapy or fingolimod due to breakthrough disease.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Age:18 - 60

562 Participants Needed

Ofatumumab for Early Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis

Dayton, Ohio
This study will evaluate the impact of ofatumumab in Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS) participants that are very early in the course of their disease using clinical and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) outcomes. The study will also assess changes in disease using monitoring techniques including digital biometric device use, biomarker analysis and non-conventional MRI. Select outcomes in the ofatumumab treated group will be compared to a group of Healthy participants to determine if there are similarities between the groups after the patients with MS undergo treatment with ofatumumab.
No Placebo Group
Prior Safety Data

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:18 - 35

180 Participants Needed

Ublituximab for Multiple Sclerosis

Dayton, Ohio
The primary purpose of this phase 3b study is to assess the efficacy of a modified regimen of ublituximab as measured by T1 Gadolinium (Gd)-enhancing lesions and pharmacokinetics in participants with Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). The study consists of 2 parts: Part A is single-armed and open-label and Part B is randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:18 - 65

600 Participants Needed

Ozanimod for Multiple Sclerosis

Dayton, Ohio
This is a multicenter, longitudinal, single-arm, open-label study to describe the change from baseline in cognitive processing speed, measured by the SDMT, in subjects with RMS treated with ozanimod HCl 1 mg at 3 years. All subjects will receive orally administered ozanimod HCl 1 mg. The primary efficacy endpoint is the proportion of subjects with a clinically meaningful increase in raw score of ≥ 4 points or 10% from baseline (improved). The treatment period is 36 months. For all subjects who finish the subject and for those who discontinue, there will be a 30-day (± 15 days) and a 90-day (± 10 days) Safety Follow-up Visit. There is no planned protocol extension following the end of the study. Approximately 250 subjects with RMS will be recruited for this study. Subjects with RMS will be enrolled in this study if they have received ≤ 1 DMT, have an EDSS ≤ 3.5, and have been diagnosed with RMS within 5 years of study entry. The Investigator will be responsible for the overall conduct of the study at the site, confirmation of subject eligibility, routine study subject clinical management including for MS relapses, and management of AEs.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:18 - 65

250 Participants Needed

Why Other Patients Applied

"I've been battling multiple sclerosis for 28 years. I've tried three medications. I keep my dosing stable, but I'm just tired of managing. I want to take control of my situation."

KE
Multiple Sclerosis PatientAge: 43

"I am 42 yrs old with 2 little kids, work as a nurse, tried several drugs, most made me feel awful. I want my quality of life. I don’t want to have to take something daily/monthly. I don’t like the side effects of many drugs. I'm excited to be considered as a candidate for one of these trials."

KT
Multiple Sclerosis PatientAge: 44

"I've tried 2 MS drugs but I am getting worse. I am having trouble walking long distances or for more than 30 minutes. I need to find a new medication. My doctor and I discussed some of the options in trials and I'm ready to dive in to learn more."

OL
Multiple Sclerosis PatientAge: 57

"I've been taking Kesimpta for a couple years now and seem to be having more flare ups. I'm only 43. I have 5 kids and feel like I'm missing my life. Sleeping my life away. I'm ready to try ANYTHING for a chance at living life again."

XJ
Multiple Sclerosis PatientAge: 43

"I've been using natural supplements and would like to find something more effective. My former PCP was hesitant to prescribe modafanil. I'm interested in learning about all options available to me—including the drugs currently under research investigation."

GK
Multiple Sclerosis PatientAge: 50

Stem Cell Transplant vs Best Available Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis

Cincinnati, Ohio
This is a multi-center prospective rater-masked (blinded) randomized controlled trial of 156 participants, comparing the treatment strategy of Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (AHSCT) to the treatment strategy of Best Available Therapy (BAT) for treatment-resistant relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS). Participants will be randomized at a 1 to 1 (1:1) ratio. All participants will be followed for 72 months after randomization (Day 0, Visit 0).
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:18 - 55

156 Participants Needed

Ocrelizumab for Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

Cincinnati, Ohio
This study is a prospective, multicenter, open-label, single-arm effectiveness and safety study in participants with progressive multiple sclerosis (PMS).
No Placebo Group
Prior Safety Data
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:18 - 65

927 Participants Needed

Ozanimod vs Fingolimod for Multiple Sclerosis

Cincinnati, Ohio
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, tolerability, drug levels and drug effects of ozanimod compared to fingolimod in children and adolescents with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS).
Prior Safety Data
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:10 - 17

194 Participants Needed

RO7121932 for Multiple Sclerosis

Cincinnati, Ohio
This trial is testing a new drug called RO7121932 to see if it is safe and well-tolerated. The drug is being given to people with multiple sclerosis (MS) in different ways, either through a vein or under the skin. The goal is to find out if the drug can help treat MS without causing harmful side effects.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Age:18 - 65

129 Participants Needed

CC-97540 for Multiple Sclerosis

Cincinnati, Ohio
This trial is testing a new drug called CC-97540 to see if it is safe and effective for people with relapsing or progressive multiple sclerosis. The goal is to find out if it can help manage symptoms or slow down the disease.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Age:18 - 60

120 Participants Needed

RP2/RP3 + Atezolizumab + Bevacizumab for Colorectal Cancer

Cincinnati, Ohio
This is an open-label, Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating therapy with an oncolytic immunotherapy (RP2 or RP3) in combination with atezolizumab and bevacizumab in patients with advanced Microsatellite Stable and Mismatch Repair Proficient Colorectal Carcinoma.
No Placebo Group
Prior Safety Data

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2

4 Participants Needed

BMS-986368 for Multiple Sclerosis

Cincinnati, Ohio
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of BMS-986368 in participants with Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2

200 Participants Needed

Medical Cannabis for Chronic Pain

Sandusky, Ohio
This trial will investigate if medical cannabis can effectively reduce pain and improve quality of life for patients with chronic conditions. The study will gather data through an online questionnaire about patients' use of cannabis and its effects. Medical cannabis interacts with the body's natural system to help manage pain and other symptoms. Medical cannabis has been increasingly studied and used as an alternative treatment for managing chronic pain, with numerous studies supporting its potential benefits.
Stay on current meds
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:7+

200000 Participants Needed

High-Dose Ocrelizumab for Multiple Sclerosis

Cleveland, Ohio
This trial is testing if a higher dose of ocrelizumab given through an IV drip is more effective and safe for patients with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PPMS). The drug works by reducing harmful immune cells to potentially slow down the disease. Ocrelizumab is the first drug approved for treating both relapsing and primary progressive forms of multiple sclerosis.
No Placebo Group
Prior Safety Data
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:18 - 55

769 Participants Needed

Ozanimod for Multiple Sclerosis

Cleveland, Ohio
A multi-center pilot study to evaluate safety and efficacy of ozanimod as de-escalation therapy in clinically stable MS patients previously treated with anti-CD20 therapy.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4

24 Participants Needed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Multiple Sclerosis clinical trials pay?

Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range for Phase 2–4 trials (Phase 1 trials often pay substantially more). Further, most trials will cover the costs of a travel to-and-from the clinic.

How do Multiple Sclerosis clinical trials work?

After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across Multiple Sclerosis trials 30% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically, you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or so. The average trial length for Multiple Sclerosis is 12 months.

How do I participate in a study as a "healthy volunteer"?

Not all studies recruit healthy volunteers: usually, Phase 1 studies do. Participating as a healthy volunteer means you will go to a research facility several times over a few days or weeks to receive a dose of either the test treatment or a "placebo," which is a harmless substance that helps researchers compare results. You will have routine tests during these visits, and you'll be compensated for your time and travel, with the number of appointments and details varying by study.

What does the "phase" of a clinical trial mean?

The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in to get approval for a specific condition. Phase 1 trials are the trials to collect safety data in humans. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where further human data is needed on drug effectiveness. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. As a general rule, Phase 3 trials are more promising than Phase 2, and Phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.

Do I need to be insured to participate in a Multiple Sclerosis medical study?

Clinical trials are almost always free to participants, and so do not require insurance. The only exception here are trials focused on cancer, because only a small part of the typical treatment plan is actually experimental. For these cancer trials, participants typically need insurance to cover all the non-experimental components.

What are the newest Multiple Sclerosis clinical trials?

Most recently, we added BMS-986368 for Multiple Sclerosis, Azer-cel for Autoimmune Disease and Ozanimod vs Fingolimod for Multiple Sclerosis to the Power online platform.

What do the "Power Preferred" and "SuperSite" badges mean?

We recognize research clinics with these awards when they are especially responsive to patients who apply through the Power online platform. SuperSite clinics are research sites recognized for a high standard of rapid and thorough follow-up with patient applicants. Meanwhile, Power Preferred clinics are the top 20 across the entire Power platform, recognized for their absolute top patient experience.

Which clinics have received Power Preferred and SuperSite awards recruiting for Multiple Sclerosis trials?

The Multiple Sclerosis clinics currently recognized as SuperSites are: University of Cincinnati Site Number : 8400008 in Dayton, Ohio University of Cincinnati Site Number : 8401008 in Dayton, Ohio

Can MS go into remission?

Yes. In relapsing-remitting MS the immune attack can quiet down for weeks, months, or even years, letting symptoms ease or disappear; neurologists try to extend these quiet spells—called remission or “no evidence of disease activity” (NEDA)—with early use of disease-modifying drugs, healthy habits, and regular MRI checks. Remission isn’t a cure because slow nerve damage can still smolder, and it is uncommon in secondary- or primary-progressive MS, so sticking with treatment and follow-up appointments remains vital even when you feel well.

What is the most common cause of death in MS patients?

Death certificates show that the commonest “underlying” cause of death in people with MS is the disease itself (ICD-10 G35), accounting for roughly half of all deaths; this label usually stands for advanced disability complicated by infections and breathing problems. Cardiovascular disease and cancer trail well behind (each about one-tenth to one-fifth of deaths), so focusing on preventing aspiration, treating infections quickly, staying mobile, and managing heart-health risks offers the biggest leverage for living longer with MS.

What not to do if you have MS?

Think of “don’ts” in three buckets: 1) anything that drives inflammation (smoking, heavy drinking, high-salt or highly processed, high-saturated-fat foods); 2) anything that lets the body decondition or overheat (long periods of inactivity, extreme heat without cooling strategies); and 3) anything that interferes with treatment safety (skipping or delaying prescribed medicines, starting high-dose supplements or live vaccines, or stopping disease-modifying therapy without your neurologist’s okay). Steering clear of these pitfalls, while staying active, eating mostly whole foods, and working closely with your MS team, gives the best chance of slowing attacks and disability.

What is the new test for MS?

Doctors now have a spinal-fluid test called the “kappa free light-chain (KFLC) index,” which measures tiny antibody pieces instead of looking for oligoclonal bands. In several large studies it identified multiple sclerosis with about 90–95 % sensitivity and 85–90 % specificity, is run on an automated machine (so it’s faster, cheaper, and less subjective), and many centers are beginning to add it to the standard work-up, although it still requires a lumbar puncture and currently complements rather than fully replaces oligoclonal-band testing.

Is MS a disability?

Multiple sclerosis is recognized by disability laws in the U.S., U.K., Canada and many other countries, but you are considered “disabled” only if your specific symptoms—such as fatigue, vision loss, or mobility problems—limit everyday tasks or steady work despite treatment. Because MS progression varies widely (some stay mild for decades while roughly one-third need a cane within 15 years), keep detailed medical records and talk with your neurologist, employer, or a benefits adviser early to document limitations, request job accommodations, or file for disability support if needed.

How many brain lesions are normal with MS?

There isn’t a “normal” or required lesion count for multiple sclerosis: some people have none on the first MRI, others show a handful, and studies put the typical range at roughly 5–15 lesions. What matters more to doctors is where the spots are and whether new ones appear over time—four or more lesions, especially in key areas like around the ventricles, can raise concern for future disability, but prognosis depends on the pattern and evolution rather than any single number.

Has anyone reversed MS?

So far no treatment has reliably “turned MS off” for everyone, but limited reversal of disability can occur. Many patients regain some or all lost function after a relapse, and small clinical trials of autologous stem-cell transplantation show that about 50-70 % of carefully selected, highly active cases improve their disability scores for several years, though the procedure carries notable risks and is not yet routine care. Current disease-modifying drugs aim to prevent new damage, and research into remyelination medicines is underway, but a guaranteed, widely available way to reverse MS does not yet exist.

Are MS cases on the rise?

Yes, the head-count of people living with multiple sclerosis is climbing worldwide—up roughly one-third since 1990—largely because people are being diagnosed earlier and living longer with the disease. New cases per year (incidence) have risen only modestly and unevenly, suggesting that improved detection and better treatments, rather than an explosive growth in risk, account for most of the increase, though lifestyle factors such as low vitamin D, obesity, smoking and EBV infection may also play a smaller role.

Does MS run in families?

MS can cluster in families, but it is not passed down in a simple all-or-nothing way: the lifetime chance is about 1 in 300 for anyone, rises to roughly 1 in 30 (≈2–3 %) if you have a parent, child, or sibling with MS, and even identical twins match only about 1 in 4 times—proof that genes are only part of the story. Because most relatives never develop the disease, routine genetic testing isn’t recommended; instead, general health steps that may lower risk (adequate vitamin D, avoiding smoking, healthy weight) are sensible for everyone.

What is the progressive treatment for MS?

Treatment for progressive MS has two parts. First, disease-modifying drugs such as ocrelizumab (for primary-progressive) and siponimod or, in some cases, cladribine/rituximab (for active secondary-progressive) can slow further disability when started early under an MS specialist’s care. Second, an ongoing personalised plan—physiotherapy and exercise, medicines for spasticity, pain, bladder or fatigue, plus good sleep, diet, vaccination and prompt treatment of infections—helps control day-to-day symptoms and prevents complications, with regular reviews to adjust both pieces as the condition evolves.

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