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My MS Toolkit: An Internet-Based Depression Self-Management Program for Adults Living With Multiple Sclerosis

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years and older
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.

Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study tests an online program called My MS Toolkit for adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) who have signs of depression. It looks at whether the depression section is easy to access and helps reduce depression symptoms.

We are conducting this study to test if the new Toolkit depression module is accessible and helpful for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) in decreasing depression severity.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • You report having MS and answer screening questions about it.
  • You are at least 18 years old.
  • You can read, write, and speak English.
  • You score more than 4 on the Patient Health Questionnaire, showing at least mild signs of depression.
  • You have a device connected to the internet to use the program.

Who can't join

  • You have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.
  • You started medicine for depression or anxiety in the past 2 months.
  • You are currently getting talk therapy for depression.
  • A suicide risk questionnaire shows that you have a moderate or high risk of suicide.
  • You are taking part in another clinical trial.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Self-reported diagnosis of MS (with screening questions such as current disease modifying therapy) * At least 18 years of age * Can read, write, and speak in English * Score of \>4 on the Patient Health Questionnaire, indicating at least mild depressive symptoms * Have access to an internet-connected device for accessing the intervention Exclusion Criteria: * Previous diagnosis of bipolar disorder or schizophrenia * Started medication for depression or anxiety in the past 2 months * Currently undergoing psychotherapy for depression * Are of moderate or high risk for suicide on the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) * Participating in another clinical trial

Study sites (1)

WA