Remote Multiple Sclerosis
Research Study
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University are conducting a research study to understand how patients' race and health literacy impact engagement in health care among blacks and whites with MS . Join our remote research study today!
Fast Facts
Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
identify as White or african american/Black
ages 18+
compensation provided
conducted virtually
Study Background
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University are investigating how place and race affect multiple sclerosis (MS) care.
African Americans/Blacks with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience more aggressive disease courses and worse disability than Whites with the disease. Factors known to contribute to existing racial health disparities, such as place (i.e., one’s built/physical environment), quality of and engagement in medical care, and health literacy have not yet been studied in the MS population.
Findings from this clinical research study can help determine the effects of place and race, and their interaction, on health literacy and on patient-provider communication (PPC) in Blacks and Whites with MS.
Participants will complete an online survey, followed by an in-person/Zoom interview.
Further research today and join our compensated study.
This research study (IRB00378369) is supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Disparities Solutions (HCHDS). Grant No. U54MD000214. Contact the Principal Investigator, Jagriti “Jackie” Bhattarai, PhD, with any questions at MSEquity@jhmi.edu or 443-380-0136.
Study Background
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University are investigating how place and race affect multiple sclerosis (MS) care.
African Americans/Blacks with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience more aggressive disease courses and worse disability than Whites with the disease. Factors known to contribute to existing racial health disparities, such as place (i.e., one’s built/physical environment), quality of and engagement in medical care, and health literacy have not yet been studied in the MS population.
Findings from this clinical research study can help determine the effects of place and race, and their interaction, on health literacy and on patient-provider communication (PPC) in Blacks and Whites with MS.
Participants will complete an online survey, followed by an in-person/Zoom interview.
Further research today and join our compensated study.
This research study (IRB00378369) is supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Disparities Solutions (HCHDS). Grant No. U54MD000214. Contact the Principal Investigator, Jagriti “Jackie” Bhattarai, PhD, with any questions at MSEquity@jhmi.edu or 443-380-0136.
Additional Information
The goal of this research study is to determine the effects of place and race, and their interaction, on health literacy and on patient-provider communication (PPC) in Blacks and Whites with MS.
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Key Criteria:
- Ages 18+
- Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Identify as White or African American/Black
- Can read and write in English
- No severe cognitive impairment
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients who are being seen at certain MS Centers throughout the nation CANNOT be included in this study.
- Are less than 18 years old
- Have severe cognitive impairment such that they are not able to follow or understand study instructions
- Cannot read and write in English
- Self-identify as being any other race but African American/black or white
Once enrolled, this study involves:
- Part 1: Completing an online survey
- Part 2: Attending an in-person/Zoom audio-recorded interview
Participants will be compensated $15 for completing Part 1 (online survey) and $40 for completing Part 2 (in-person/Zoom audio-recorded interview). Compensation will be in the form of Amazon gift cards.
There is no cost for you to participate in this study.