People with MS needed for trial of supportive psychological therapies
This MS Society funded trial is looking at the effectiveness of two different psychological treatments for helping people in the early stages of MS to adjust to the challenges of living with the disease.
The trial is finishing shortly, but the researchers are currently looking for around 5 more people to start the trial within the next few weeks.
Participants will be randomly assigned to have 8 sessions of either cognitive behaviour therapy or supportive listening from a specially trained nurse. They will have two face-to-face sessions, but the other six will be done by telephone to minimise travelling.
More information is available at www.soton.ac.uk/samstrial
More information is available at www.soton.ac.uk/samstrial
In order to take part you must:
- Live in the South London area
- Have been diagnosed with MS (any type) within the last 10 years
- Be able to walk a short distance (20 metres with a stick if needed)
- Not be currently or recently having other psychological therapies or counselling
- If taking disease modifying drugs, to have been taking them for at least 3 months
- If taking anti-depressants, to have been taking them for at least 2 months
If you are interested in taking part or have any further questions, please email Laura Dennison, the Trial Co-ordinator, or telephone her on 02380 597657.
Please note that by finding out more you are not committing yourself to take part.
