Multiple Sclerosis Trial, By Invitation
voxsanity.com.au · Eligibility summary from public government registries · 18 August 2026 · not medical advice
Who may and may not be able to join
AI generated eligibility summary. Written by an AI model from the official source data and checked on a sample basis. It can contain mistakes, so confirm anything important against the original source. How we use AI
Who may be able to join
- People aged 18 to 70 who have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, with at least 30 days having passed since their last relapse.
- People whose completion time on a specific hand and finger coordination test (the grooved peg test) is 91 seconds or longer, which is notably slower than the typical score for people with multiple sclerosis.
- People who are able to read, understand, and sign a consent form agreeing to take part.
- People who have a disability score of 2.5 or higher on a standard multiple sclerosis disability scale, OR who have a medical record noting problems with the use of their dominant hand or arm.
Who may not be able to join
Each point below is a reason the trial team may not be able to accept someone. It is not a list of requirements to meet.
- People who have a medical condition that is not well-controlled or is considered serious at the time of the trial.
- People who have a history of seizures or epilepsy.
- People who have another disease affecting the brain or nervous system, or who have had a significant brain injury.
- People who have had a bacterial or viral infection within the past 30 days.
- People who have previously been treated with total body radiation, clemastine, bexarotene, or another experimental treatment aimed at repairing the protective coating of nerve fibres.
- People who have recently attempted suicide or who are currently expressing thoughts of suicide.
- People who have an implanted medical device, such as a pacemaker, cochlear implant, or nerve stimulator.
- People who have an unusual ear structure or a current ear infection.
- People who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or not using contraception.
- People who are unable to walk 25 feet (approximately 7.5 metres) continuously without stopping.
- People who have another significant illness or condition that could interfere with taking part in the study (confirm with trial site).
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 29 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.