Caregiver stress under the microscope: new study on MS families
NCT ID NCT07549048
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how mood and sleep problems relate to the stress of caring for someone with multiple sclerosis. Researchers will survey 50 patients and their caregivers to measure depression, anxiety, insomnia, and caregiver burden. The goal is to better understand the challenges caregivers face, not to test a new treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 50 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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May 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Multiple sclerosis and caregivers
- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-80 years * Clinically diagnosed with multiple sclerosis by a neurologist * Being followed in the physical therapy and rehabilitation clinics during the study period * Having a primary or regular caregiver (family member) * Both patient and caregiver able to read and understand Turkish and complete questionnaires * Willing to participate and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairment or communication problems preventing questionnaire completion * Acute relapse or hospitalization due to exacerbation within the last month * Severe comorbid neurological, psychiatric, or systemic disease affecting assessments * Caregiver \<18 years old or not providing regular care * Paid professional caregiver * Caregiver with severe psychiatric, neurological, or primary sleep disorder * Refusal to participate
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Trainig and Research Hospital
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Bahcelievler, 34100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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