Who is eligible for clinical trial NCT05787795?

Participants must meet protocol criteria for Multiple Sclerosis. Confirm exact inclusion and exclusion requirements with the study coordinator.

Does clinical trial NCT05787795 provide travel or cost reimbursement?

Check with the site coordinator at the participating facility for travel and lodging stipend availability, and for which routine-care costs are covered.

🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-08-25

Identifying and Characterizing Preclinical MS (NCT05787795)

🟢 Recruiting Interventional Protocol 📊 Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Yale University

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this research study is to try and identify risk factors and biologic changes that suggest that someone may go on to develop multiple sclerosis before a person has shown any symptoms of the disease.

Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (5 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (4 items).

Location: Yale University — North Haven, Connecticut

📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Check every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).

Age 18+
Having one or more risk factors for multiple sclerosis, including one or more of the below:
Individuals known to have a radiologically isolated syndrome
Individuals with a family history of multiple sclerosis (first degree family member)
Individuals with personal risk factors, which are known to include smoking, obesity, Epstein Barr virus infections, Vitamin D deficiency, genetic risk score

Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:

Exclusion Criteria:
Currently pregnant
Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis or any ongoing, systemic autoimmune disease
Ongoing treatment with immunosuppressive medications

🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

Yale University — North Haven, Connecticut

💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

🏛️ View Official NIH Record ↗