Can your phone replace a doctor visit for MS relapses?
NCT ID NCT02454907
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether smartphone communication and a special questionnaire could help confirm MS relapses without requiring an in-person visit. Researchers worked with 150 people with relapsing-remitting MS to see if this approach improves patient satisfaction and care. The goal was to make it easier for patients to get timely help when symptoms flare up.
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 easier ways for MS patients to confirm relapses without always needing an in-person doctor visit.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study focused on testing a questionnaire and communication method, not a treatment. Results may not apply to all MS patients or settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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