Help Researchers Better Understand Mobility in Multiple Sclerosis MobilityMS: Monitoring Objective Biomarkers and Intelligent Longitudinal Insights for Tracking Mobility in Multiple Sclerosis
Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) are looking for adults with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) to participate in a research study about mobility and walking.
Are You Between the Ages of 18 and 70 and Have Been Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis?
You may be eligible to join a research study that aims to improve how clinicians assess mobility problems and better understand how MS affects walking and movement over time.
You May Qualify If You
- Are between 18 and 70 years old
- Have a diagnosis of relapsing-type MS
- Can walk at least 20 meters (about 65 feet), with or without a cane or walker
- Have not experienced an MS relapse in the past 30 days
- Are willing to wear a small wearable sensor like a fitness tracker for 7-day periods
- Are willing to participate in study visits and assessments
What Does Participation Involve?
- Attend 3 in-person visits at UTMB over approximately four months
- Complete walking and balance assessments
- Wear lightweight movement sensors during testing
- Participate in 3 seven-day home monitoring periods using a wearable sensor
- Answer brief questions using a smartphone during monitoring periods
- Share feedback about their experience at the end of the study
The wearable sensors are small, lightweight, and designed to measure movement during everyday activities.
Why Participate?
- Learn more about mobility changes in people with MS
- Improve how walking and balance are measured
- Advance research that may lead to more personalized MS care
- Develop new tools that may help identify mobility changes earlier
Location
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) School of Health Professions (SHP)
1114 Mechanic St, Galveston, TX 77550
Study Purpose
The purpose of this study is to learn how to better track changes in mobility in people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Today, healthcare providers use tests that may miss small changes in walking and movement that can occur over time. Researchers believe that small wearable sensors may help identify these changes earlier and improve our understanding of mobility in MS. The information collected in this study may help researchers develop better tools to support future MS care and research.
Contact Us
Lindsey Allen, BSN, RN, Research Coordinator
Phone: 409-266-2678
Email: listerm@utmb.edu
Gregory Brusola, PhD, DPT, PT, Principal Investigator
Phone: 409-772-0309
Email: gabrusol@utmb.edu