Cortical Findings
Research Study
in Multiple Sclerosis
á The goal of the study is to understand the relationship between changes in brain, particularly in the gray matter, and cognitive performance (thinking and memory).
á We
will first acquire a set of high-resolution magnetic
resonance images (MRI).
á We will also run a set of cognitive tests that
try to measure everyday thought processes.
á
Finally, the
cognitive test results will be compared with the MRI to see if the cortical
gray matter is affecting performance more than white matter.
á you're at least 18 years of age.
á have been diagnosed with MS.
á speak English as your first language.
á you
are currently pregnant.
á have
a history of brain trauma or neurological disorders other than MS.
á if
you have a pacemaker or surgical implants that would prevent you from having
and MRI.
á You will undergo an MRI examination that lasts about an hour, but no longer than 1.5 hours.
á You will undergo a set of cognitive tests that lasts about 2 hours.
á You
would be asked to return yearly, for a
repeat of these tests, for a total of 4 years.
á Your doctor or research nurse will explain the study in further detail.
á You participation is voluntary both at this point and at anytime in the future.
á There
will be no cost to you for the MRI and cognitive testing.
á You
will receive monetary compensation for your time spent participating in this
research study.
á Information obtained will help in our understanding of multiple sclerosis.
á Parking will be paid for during your visits to the MS Center for the study.
á you
will find a more detailed description of this study and more info on our Center
on our website at:
cni.bwh.harvard.edu/studies/CorticalLesionsStudy.htm
á feel
free to call or Email our study coordinator:
Mrs. Khalima Bolden,
Center for Neurological Imaging,
Brigham & Women's Hospital,
221 Longwood Ave RF394, Boston,
MA 02115
Tel: 617-732-8600
Fax: 617-264-5154
Email: kbolden@bwh.harvard.edu