MS and periods: new study tracks symptom patterns
NCT ID NCT06832293
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms, like fatigue and thinking skills, change during different phases of the menstrual cycle. About 300 females with MS who still have periods will track their symptoms using a phone app for six months. The goal is to find patterns that could help manage symptoms better.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 300 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population will be female individuals with confirmed diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) who experience a regular menstrual cycle.
- Ages
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16 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Female participants diagnosed with MS based on the 2024 McDonald Diagnostic criteria (biologically sex-based, any gender as long as not on hormonal gender-enhancing therapy) * Aged 16 or older * Experiencing menstruation with cycles ranging from 21 to 35 days * Have entered menarche, still experiencing menstrual cycles, and have not yet entered menopause * May be using hormonal contraceptive methods (e.g., oral contraceptives or hormonal IUDs) * Able to speak English * Willing to provide informed consent (mature minors will be assessed by their physician for consent eligibility) * Able to complete questionnaires and operate the app Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with CNS inflammation disorders other than MS, such as: NMOSD (Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder) or MOGAD (Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-associated Disease) * Male or intersex individuals, given the inclusion criteria of requiring a uterus * Females under 15 years of age * Females who have not started menstruation * Females who have stopped menstruation due to menopause or hysterectomy * Pregnant or postpartum individuals within one year of delivery, * Individuals currently breastfeeding * Unable to provide informed consent, or not deemed a mature minor * Unable to complete questionnaires and operate the app
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Conditions
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The places running it
2 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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