Study examining relationship between stress and symptoms in RRMS. We are also seeking healthy participants to act as a control group. There is a £40 reimbursement for taking part.
Researchers at the University of Southampton are conducting a study looking at daily hassles, cortisol (a hormone that can be measured in saliva), and symptoms in relapsing-remitting MS. Current understanding of what initiates, or makes worse, certain symptoms in MS is incomplete, and this study aims to assess how everyday stressors and changes in cortisol may influence symptoms over time.
Participation would involve (1) a total of two visits to the University, and (2) four consecutive weekdays taking saliva samples at different times throughout the day (none overnight) as well as answering some questions about your activities using a handheld device.
We are also looking for individuals aged 30-55 with no chronic or acute conditions, and who take no prescribed medications, to act as control group.
All participants are reimbursed with £40 for their time and travel expenses.
If you have a relapsing-remitting MS diagnosis and are interested in taking part, or are interested in being one of the healthy control participants, please contact Dan Powell for more information at 023 8059 4719 or email [email protected].
NB. If you know of anyone with relapsing remitting MS who may be interested in taking part, please pass on Dan’s details.