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CAVS-MS


Purpose

Determining whether use of Central Vein Sign criteria improves diagnostic specificity for MS in people presenting with atypical symptoms. Determining whether the Central Vein Sign predicts development of clinical MS in individuals with suggestive radiologic findings but no symptoms.

Patient Population

A total of 400 patients; 200 typical presentations, 200 atypical presentations. Men and women, aged 18-65 years who are seen at MS specialty referral centers for clinical suspicion of MS.

Research Method

CAVS-MS is a multi-center, observational, cohort study across the United States and Canada. Patients will undergo MRIs to assess the development or appearance of new lesions over two years. Patients will complete forms assessing their mental and physical health at multiple increments throughout the two years.

Clinical Trial Information

https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04495556?term=CAVS-MS&rank=1

Status: Active, Not Recruiting

The CAVS-MS Study at the University of Texas at Austin
Locations: UT Health Austin, MS and Neuroimmunology Center
Dell Medical School & Dell Seton Medical Center
Local site principal investigator: Leorah Freeman, MD, PhD
Research coordinators: Alejandra Gomez-Lopez, BA; Gabriella Cozzani, BSA

Sponsor

The Cleveland Clinic


Multiple Sclerosis Imaging and Outcomes Research Lab

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