CCSVI Studies, continue

Sep 04, 2012Seven research projects investigating CCSVI (Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency) and MS -- launched with a $2.4 million investment by the National MS Society and the MS Society of Canada -- have reached the two-year milepost.

The funded multi-disciplined researchers have been reporting significant progress in their two-year study goals. As of July 2012, most of the investigators are in the process of completing their projects and expect to do so within the next year. Even though the work continues for several of the teams, some are already presenting preliminary results at medical meetings, and all have shared technical advice so that the projects can move forward as smoothly and quickly as possible.The need for continued work beyond the two-year grant funding period is not uncommon, as practical and logistical issues begin impacting on projected timelines, including such items as:
• getting proper protocols in place;
• applying for and gaining approvals from the required Institutional Review Boards in the U.S. or the Research Ethics Board in Canada, a first step established by regulatory authorities to protect human subjects involved in research projects;
• getting technicians and other team members trained on how to conduct appropriate screenings; and
• recruiting study participants.After the research projects are completed, the studies will be analyzed and submitted for publication in one or more scientific journals so that peers can evaluate and comment on the findings. Currently it is not yet known when the full data and results will be available, though updates will continue as appropriate to reflect the ongoing transparency of the work being supported by the U.S and Canadian MS Societies. Results from the seven projects, as well as other studies underway around the globe, will help guide our planning for future investments in this area of research.
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