Read about our past studies below. For more information about our research philosophy, read our paper on a Patient-Centered Framework for Rehabilitation Research in Outpatient Settings.
ADAPT
The purpose of this study was to see if cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) treatments could help decrease pain in people with MS and to investigate who specifically benefits from these types of treatments.
This study was funded by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS).
BICAMS
This study developed a tablet version of the Brief International Cognitive Assessment for Multiple Sclerosis (BICAMS) called “iCAMS,” and assessed its performance against the original paper-based version.
This study was funded by the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS). Meghan Beier, PhD was the lead investigator.
CALMS
The purpose of this study was to see if a new, telephone-based cognitive behavioral therapy for uncertainty tolerance (CBT-UT) could be helpful for adults who were recently diagnosed with MS compared to traditional CBT.
This study was funded by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS). Ivan Molton, PhD was the lead investigator.
COMBO-MS
The purpose of this clinical trial was to compare the effectiveness of 3 common treatments for fatigue in MS: 1) telephone-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), 2) a medication (modafinil), and 3) a combination of both therapies.
This study was funded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).
COVID-19 SURVEY
This study sought to understand how people living with MS in the United States experienced distress and perceived their COVID-19-related risk during the first surge of the pandemic.
This study was partially supported by the Nancy and Buster Alvord Endowed Professorship in Multiple Sclerosis Research held by Dawn M. Ehde, PhD.
CUBII-MS
The purpose of this study was to see how feasible, acceptable, and effective the Cubii under-desk elliptical is for exercise in people with MS.
Exercise equipment and funding for this study were provided by Fitness Cubed, Inc.
ECHO-MS
The focus of Project ECHO was to increase the capacity of healthcare providers in rural areas to provide MS care. This project was a collaborative effort between the University of Washington (UW) and the National MS Society (NMSS) to partner with physicians in under-served areas with the goal of increasing capacity for treatment and management of MS.
This study involved a partnership between the University of Washington and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS). Funding was provided by the Medtronic Foundation PatientLink Program and supplemented by private donations to the University of Washington.
ENERGY
This clinical trial evaluated self-hypnosis and mindfulness meditation to see if they improved fatigue severity in people living with MS.
This study was funded by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS). Mark Jensen, PhD was the lead investigator.
ENGAGE
This study involved pilot testing of a single-session cognitive behavioral pain intervention (Everyday Matters, created by the National MS Society), to see if it had a positive effect on resilience in aging adults with MS.
This study was funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS).
E-TIPS
The purpose of this study was to evaluate a telephone-delivered chronic pain therapy for employed adults with physical disabilities such as multiple sclerosis, limb loss or amputation, spinal cord injury, or traumatic brain injury.
This study was funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).
LAND
The purpose of this study was to better understand how quality of life and other symptoms vary during the first year following a diagnosis of MS or clinically isolated syndrome (CIS).
This study was funded by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS).
MS CARE
The purpose of this study was to evaluate a collaborative care approach for treating and controlling chronic pain and depression in adults with MS.
This study was funded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).
MS SMARTFORm
The purpose of this study was to learn if the use of a novel data collection tool, the MS Smartform, would lead to improved quality of care for people with MS by reducing the amount of time it takes to review patients’ MS history.
This study was funded by Genentech.
Physical Function and Fatigue
The purpose of this study was to learn how much fatigue and physical function have to change before that change becomes important to people living with MS.
This study was funded by Merck Healthcare KGaA (EMD Group).
Take Charge
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a telephone-delivered self-management intervention for fatigue, pain, and depression in adults with MS.
This study was funded by Merck Healthcare KGaA (EMD Group).