MSA Clinical Trials
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MyTrial – Day 2 am Agenda Part 2 – Navigating Multiple System Atrophy: A Journey Through the Longitudinal Study
Longitudinal Neuroimaging – Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) investigations of a longitudinal nature, where participants are scanned repeatedly over time and imaging data are obtained at more than one time-point, are essential to understanding functional changes and development in healthy and pathological brains Continue reading
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MyTrial – Day 2 am Agenda Part 1 – Navigating Multiple System Atrophy: A Journey Through the Harvard Biomarkers Study
The technology driving the MyTrial program is both advanced and innovative. By leveraging stunning technological breakthroughs, researchers can now envision a future where precision medicine is not just a concept but a reality for degenerative brain disorders. Continue reading
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MyTrial – Day 1 pm Agenda – Navigating the Journey: My Experience with a PBR06 PET Scan for Multiple System Atrophy
The PBR06 PET Scan is a specialized type of imaging that uses a radioactive tracer called PBR06 to visualize inflammation in the brain. PET stands for Positron Emission Tomography, a technique that helps doctors see how tissues and organs are functioning. Continue reading
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MyTrial – Day 1 am Agenda – Understanding SY08 PET Scans in the Diagnosis and Management of Multiple System Atrophy (MSA)
MSA can be difficult to distinguish from other disorders such as Parkinson’s disease. SY08 PET scans can reveal characteristic patterns of brain activity that help differentiate MSA from other neurodegenerative conditions, enabling a more accurate diagnosis. Continue reading
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MyTrial Experience: Charting a New Path in MSA Treatment
“deep phenotyping,” and it involves tracking our disease progression with various clinical measurements, including biometrics, biomarkers from blood and spinal fluid, and advanced brain imaging techniques like MRI and PET scans. Continue reading
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“The Heartbreak of Hope: Navigating the Clinical Trials of MSA”
However, the reality is often far from hopeful. Each trial brings with it a cocktail of anticipation and anxiety, only to be met with disappointment and despair as we witness the lack of statistically relevant results. Our hopes rise and fall with each update, each email that brings news of yet another setback. Continue reading
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“Finding Purpose Amid Social Media Fatigue: A Perspective from an MSA Warrior”
For those battling social media fatigue, the incessant reminders of life’s fragility may seem overwhelming, burdensome even. Yet, within the echo chambers of our online spheres lies a beacon of light Continue reading
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MSA: Battling the Unseen Enemy with Courage and Compassion
At times, the weight of it all feels unbearable, and thoughts of ending my own life have crossed my mind. It’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel when faced with such overwhelming darkness. Yet, in those moments of despair, I find strength in the love of those around me. Continue reading
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“The Simple Hope for a Good Day: My Journey with MSA”
As someone living with MSA, I’ve learned to adjust my expectations accordingly. Gone are the days of grand aspirations and lofty goals. Instead, I’ve come to accept that sometimes all you can hope for is a “good day.” Continue reading
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The Pursuit of “The Holy Grail” – Penetrating the Blood-Brain Barrier in MSA Treatment
While the road ahead remains fraught with challenges and uncertainties, the pursuit of penetrating the BBB represents a beacon of hope for the MSA community. With each new discovery and breakthrough, we edge closer to unlocking the mysteries of this devastating disease and ushering in a new era of treatment possibilities Continue reading
Living Beyond the Diagnosis 