Adherence in Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis

Overview

About this study

Disease modifying therapies (DMT) are widely used for children and adolescents with MS. Nonetheless, many pediatric patients continue to relapse and therefore require changes in therapy. We designed this research study to learn more about medication use in children and adolescents with MS. We are also interested in learning what a behavioral feedback intervention can tell us about adherence to medicine. Finally, we hope this research project will inform the way we provide clinical care for children and adolescents with MS.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

Adolescent boys/girls who are 10 to 17 years 11 months old;
Have a diagnosis of MS, as per revised McDonald diagnostic criteria and International Pediatric MS Study Group criteria;
Prescribed with an oral or injectable disease-modifying therapy for MS for at least six months.

Exclusion Criteria:

Have non-specific white matter abnormalities and metabolic or infectious etiologies for white matter abnormalities. This is indicative of not having a true diagnosis of MS.
Patients on IV DMT will not be included in the study.
Non-English speaking patients

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Jan-Mendelt Tillema, M.D.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Jan-Mendelt Tillema, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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