Living with Progressive Multiple Sclerosis?  Help us develop better treatment options.

We are Optimal Clinical Trials, a leading New Zealand research site, reaching out to individuals who may be interested in participating in clinical trials that may contribute to the development of new or improved medicines.

If you’re living with progressive MS, you may be able to join a clinical trial testing a potential new treatment that may slow decline, reduce relapses, and help people stay active for longer.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects the brain and spinal cord. It can make movement, strength and thinking harder. Symptoms may include weakness, numbness, trouble walking, vision changes and problems with memory or concentration. In progressive MS, symptoms steadily get worse over time.  There is no cure and current options are limited.

Why take part?
  • Help researchers develop better options for progressive MS
  • Get early access to a potential new treatment
  • Receive study-related medical care and monitoring at no cost
  • Participants will be reimbursed or provided stipend up to $4750 NZD before tax for completing participation in this study
Who can take part?
  • Adults aged 18 to 60 years old
  • Diagnosed with Progressive Multiple Sclerosis within the last 10 years OR Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis within the last 20 years
  • Other health and medicine criteria apply
What is involved?
  • Questionnaires about daily activities and wellbeing
  • The study will last approximately 3–5 years. During the first year, you will have to visit our clinic around 10 to 14 times. During the following years, you will have to visit our clinic around 4 times per year.
More information
  • Medsafe and the Health and Disability Ethics Committee have approved this study to run here in New Zealand
  • Your information is kept confidential
  • Free parking and flexible appointment times are available

How to apply

If you haven’t had a chance to register your interest before, feel free to complete the form on our page to register your interest. If you are eligible, our team will contact you to guide you through the next steps.

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