New study aims to predict MS risk using genes and environment
NCT ID NCT01353547
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is trying to figure out what makes someone more likely to develop multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers are looking at a mix of genetic, environmental, and immune factors in 5,000 people in the US, including relatives of MS patients and others at higher risk. The goal is to create a risk score that could one day help with early detection or prevention.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a risk score that helps identify people at higher risk for MS, potentially enabling earlier monitoring or prevention strategies.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not produce a usable risk algorithm, and results may not apply to the general population.
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
TERMINATEDBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Columbia University Irving Center
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10032, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
TERMINATEDBoston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 15213, United States
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University of Pittsburgh
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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