The purpose of this study is to determine the impact that treatment with a cellular concentrate derived from an individual's own fat, known as the stromal vascular fraction (SVF), has on the quality of life of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). SVF contains components with "regenerative" properties, including stem cells that may be capable of ameliorating specific disease conditions. This study is designed to evaluate quality of life changes in individuals with MS for up to 12 months following SVF treatment.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
221
StemGenex
San Diego, California, United States
Change from Baseline in Overall Quality of Life Over the Course of a 12 Month Period as Measured by the Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life Inventory (MSQLI)
The change from baseline over the course of 12 months using participants' assessment of their quality of life. Mean scores will be used for baseline (day 0) and all interviews up to month 12 (months 1, 3, 6, and 12). Answer options are graded on a multiple point Likert scale.
Time frame: Baseline, 12 months
Change from Baseline in Overall General Quality of Life Over the Course of a 12 Month Period as Measured by the Health Status Questionnaire (SF-36)
Change from Baseline in General Quality of Life at Month 12 as Measured by Participants Using the Health Status Questionnarie (SF-36)
Time frame: Baseline, Month 12
Change from Baseline in Fatigue Over the Course of a 12 Month Period as Measured by the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS)
Change from Baseline in Fatigue at Month 12 as Measured by Participants Using the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS)
Time frame: Baseline, Month 12
Change from Baseline in Pain and Other Sensory Symptoms Over the Course of a 12 Month Period as Measured by the MOS Pain Effects Scale (PES)
Change from Baseline in Pain and Other Sensory Symptoms at Month 12 as Measured by Participants Using the MOS Pain Effects Scale (PES)
Time frame: Baseline, Month 12
Change from Baseline in Sexual Satisfaction Over the Course of a 12 Month Period as Measured by the Sexual Satisfaction Scale (SSS)
Change from Baseline in Sexual Satisfaction at Month 12 as Measured by Participants Using the Sexual Satisfaction Scale (SSS)
Time frame: Baseline, Month 12
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Change from Baseline in Bladder Control Over the Course of a 12 Month Period as Measured by the Bladder Control Scale (BLCS)
Change from Baseline in Bladder Control at Month 12 as Measured by Participants Using the Bladder Control Scale (BLCS)
Time frame: Baseline, Month 12
Change from Baseline in Bowel Control Over the Course of a 12 Month Period as Measured by the Bowel Control Scale (BWCS)
Change from Baseline in Bowel Control at Month 12 as Measured by Participants Using the Bowel Control Scale (BWCS)
Time frame: Baseline, Month 12
Change from Baseline in Visual Problems Over the Course of a 12 Month Period as Measured by the Impact of Visual Impairment Scale (IVIS)
Change from Baseline in Visual Problems at Month 12 as Measured by Participants Using the Impact of Visual Impairment Scale (IVIS)
Time frame: Baseline, Month 12
Change from Baseline in Cognitive Problems Over the Course of a 12 Month Period as Measured by the Perceived Deficits Questionnaire (PDQ)
Change from Baseline in Cognitive Problems at Month 12 as Measured by Participants Using the Perceived Deficits Questionnaire (PDQ)
Time frame: Baseline, Month 12
Change from Baseline in Emotional Distress Over the Course of a 12 Month Period as Measured by the Mental Health Inventory (MHI)
Change from Baseline in Emotional Distress at Month 12 as Measured by Participants Using the Mental Health Inventory (MHI)
Time frame: Baseline, Month 12
Change from Baseline in Social Support Over the Course of a 12 Month Period as Measured by the Modified MOS Social Support Survey (MSSS)
Change from Baseline in Social Support at Month 12 as Measured by Participants Using the Modified MOS Social Support Survey (MSSS)
Time frame: Baseline, Month 12