The Maryland Center for Multiple Sclerosis

Maryland Center for Multiple Sclerosis: Clinical Trials Open for Enrollment

Opportunities are available for individuals with Multiple Sclerosis to participate in several new clinical trials at the University of Maryland Center for Multiple Sclerosis. These studies are either currently enrolling or will be enrolling shortly. The studies vary in design, duration, criteria for eligibility, number of MRI scans, and other details. The following is a very brief summary of each study.

You may obtain further information by calling Kerry Naunton, R.N., 410-328-1885 or Elizabeth Wheeler, R.N., 410-328-7602 at the MS Center.

The MS Genetic Susceptibility Project is a study with its primary goal to identify the underlying genetic causes of multiple sclerosis. Subjects will be asked to come to the clinic for one visit which will include a blood draw as well as an exam by the doctor. This study is looking for not only patients with MS, but also for family members of people with MS.

Investigator: Walter Royal, M.D.

Eligibility: Participants must have either been diagnosed with MS or be a family member of someone with MS and be willing to have blood drawn.

This page was last updated on: November 16, 2009.

For more information about the Maryland Center for Multiple Sclerosis,
please call 410-328-5605.