If you’re living with progressive MS, you may be able to join a clinical trial testing a potential new treatment that may slow decline, reduce relapses, and help people stay active for longer. These clinical trials are taking place in Christchurch and Auckland.
Clinical trials are the backbone of medical progress, rigorously testing drugs and medical devices in search of new, safer, or more effective treatments.
Why take part?
- Help researchers develop better options for progressive MS
- Get early access to a potential new treatment
- Receive study-related medical care and monitoring at no cost
- Participants will be reimbursed or provided stipend($) for completing participation in this study
Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects the brain and spinal cord. It can make movement, strength and thinking harder. Symptoms may include weakness, numbness, trouble walking, vision changes and problems with memory or concentration. In progressive MS, symptoms steadily get worse over time. There is no cure and current options are limited.
Who can take part?
- Adults aged 18 to 60 years old
- Diagnosed with Progressive Multiple Sclerosis within the last 10 years OR Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis within the last 20 years
- Other health and medicine criteria apply
What is involved?
- Questionnaires about daily activities and wellbeing
- The study will last approximately 3–5 years. During the first year, you will have to visit our clinic around 10 to 14 times. During the following years, you will have to visit our clinic around 4 times per year.
Reimbursement (before tax):
Participants will be reimbursed or provided stipend up to $4750 NZD before tax for completing participation in this study
More information:
- Medsafe and the Health and Disability Ethics Committee have approved this study to run here in New Zealand
- Your information is kept confidential
- Free parking and flexible appointment times are available
Please complete the form on the following pages to register your interest.
- Register your interest for Christchurch here
- Register your interest for Auckland here
If you are eligible our team will contact you to guide the next steps. Let us do something good together.
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ETHNICITY: Diseases don’t always affect everyone the same way, so it’s important that clinical trials are diverse. Including people from different backgrounds helps make sure that new treatments work well for everyone. By joining a clinical trial, you’re not just helping science; you’re making healthcare fairer for all.