Multiple Sclerosis
Relapses, progression, fatigue and walking: research on how MS behaves and how to slow it.
Research areas
Six areas of health, each read in plain words
Every area page explains what studies there look at, what taking part usually involves and the lines their listings often use, then opens a live search of the public register.
Epilepsy & Seizures
For seizures that keep coming despite treatment: added medicines, devices, diet and detection.
Chronic Cough
A cough that stays for months after tests find no cause. Research on the reflex behind it.
Hair Loss & Alopecia
Patchy, pattern and scarring hair loss: research on medicines, devices and why it happens.
Gout & Uric Acid
Painful flares and the uric acid behind them: research on lowering it and calming attacks.
Anemia & Iron
Low iron and low red cells: research on infusions, tablets and the conditions behind them.
On every area pageWhat you will find,
What you will find,
whichever area you open
The kinds of study the area is known for, from medicine trials to studies that only observe
What taking part tends to involve: scans, tests, diaries and visits
Lines that listings in the area often publish, marked by how they usually work
A live search of ClinicalTrials.gov, set to that condition and to studies that are recruiting
Before you search
Questions about the areas
Yes. Orva writes about all six areas, and its updates follow them. If they stop being useful, reply STOP to any text.
Orva only writes about these six areas, but ClinicalTrials.gov lists studies in every area of health, and our guide to reading a study listing works for any of them.
It is a good idea. Your doctor knows your history and can help you think through whether a study suits you. Taking part never replaces your regular care.
No. A text or email from Orva can tell you about research, but it never enrolls you in anything. If a study interests you, you contact its team yourself, and the team decides who takes part.
Hear about research in these areas
Occasional texts or emails about research in Orva’s six areas, from Orva alone.
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