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JULY 25, 2016

$19.6 Million from PCORI Supports MS Research

By Gina Shaw

Four major new studies will assess the comparative effectiveness of several therapies used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) or its symptoms, supported by a total of $19.6 million in funding from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).

The awards, announced on July 19, will include two studies that will compare the benefits and harms of various disease-modifying therapies (DMTs); a third will evaluate the effectiveness of medications used to treat fatigue; and the