Studies how childhood adversity relates to life quality in multiple sclerosis
Observes whether difficult childhood experiences affect adults living with multiple sclerosis.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Adverse Childhood Experiences in Patients With MS: Impact on Quality of Life and on Coping Strategies Towards the Disease and Its Treatment
Key facts
- Where
- Rome, ItalySee the site
Where in Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCSRome, ItalyTaking 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
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
- Trial code
- NCT06718920
- Record updated
- 26 February 2025
- Original description
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the presence of adverse childhood experiences (ACE) in patients with Multiple Sclerosis. The main questions it aims to answer are:Read full original descriptionShow less
Single-center Observational Study to Characterize Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis and Their Impact on Quality of Life, Disease Coping Strategies, and Adherence to Disease Course-modifying Therapies
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the presence of adverse childhood experiences (ACE) in patients with Multiple Sclerosis. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does the presence of ACE impact on quality of life of patients with multiple sclerosis? * Does it influence how the patients cope with the disease and with disease course-modifying therapies? During follow up visits, planned as part of their regular medical care, participants will answer survey questions on a tablet .
Inclusion: Age older than 18 years; Diagnosis of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis according to McDonald criteria (2017 revisions) made between 2014 and 2024; Signature of informed consent.
Exclusion: Presence of conditions that prevent or limit understanding and proper completion of questionnaires; Presence of language barrier.