A long-term registry following people living with multiple sclerosis
Follows people with multiple sclerosis over several years through online or mailed surveys.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: NARCOMS Registry: A Multiple Sclerosis Registry
Key facts
- Where
- Dallas, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- UT Southwestern Medical CenterDallas, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
- Trial code
- NCT01018537
- Record updated
- 13 November 2025
- Original description
This project is based on the idea that we can learn about the complexities of MS by following disease and treatment patterns in a large group of people over several years. The information gathered is used for research only. Results are presented in summary form only. All details submitted by registry participants is strictly confidential. To participate in NARCOMS complete the baseline enrollment survey online through www.narcoms.org (or directly using the following link: https://redcap.link/py2rnyyn) or you can request a mail-in survey be sent to you by emailing. You will be asked to update your information, online or by mail, twice a year. Each update survey typically takes less than 20 minutes to complete. There is no cost to participate. For your participation you are offered a free subscription to the NARCOMS quarterly magazine, NARCOMS Now. NARCOMS Now provides a reliable source of information about the latest in MS research and disease management. You can stop participating in the registry at any time. You may also receive additional surveys or information on clinical trials. You are not obligated to participate and these additional studies will always come directly from NARCOMS. Your contact information will not be shared or sold to other parties.Read full original descriptionShow less
NARCOMS Global Multiple Sclerosis Registry: A Long-Term Study to Facilitate Research in Multiple Sclerosis
This project is based on the idea that we can learn about the complexities of MS by following disease and treatment patterns in a large group of people over several years. The information gathered is used for research only. Results are presented in summary form only. All details submitted by registry participants is strictly confidential. To participate in NARCOMS complete the baseline enrollment survey online through www.narcoms.org (or directly using the following link: https://redcap.link/py2rnyyn) or you can request a mail-in survey be sent to you by emailing. You will be asked to update your information, online or by mail, twice a year. Each update survey typically takes less than 20 minutes to complete. There is no cost to participate. For your participation you are offered a free subscription to the NARCOMS quarterly magazine, NARCOMS Now. NARCOMS Now provides a reliable source of information about the latest in MS research and disease management. You can stop participating in the registry at any time. You may also receive additional surveys or information on clinical trials. You are not obligated to participate and these additional studies will always come directly from NARCOMS. Your contact information will not be shared or sold to other parties.
Inclusion: Any individual who has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis or clinically isolated syndrome; Must be at least 18 years of age.
Exclusion: None.