CONNECT Trial of eSupport Online Health-coach Moderated Support Groups for Multiple Sclerosis

Inclusion Criteria

• •Provision of signed and dated informed consent form (ICF)
• •Able to speak, read and understand English
• •Reside in the U.S.
• •Willingness to enroll as a member in eSupport Health
• •Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
• •Willingness to adhere to the schedule of weekly online meetings with a minimum of 50% attendance (i.e., 6 of 12 meetings)
• •Males and females; Age 18+
• •Self-reported diagnosis of multiple sclerosis including the date of the diagnosis (month and year) and the name of the diagnosing physician
• •Access to necessary resources for participating in a technology-based intervention (i.e., computer or tablet with a web camera and with a stable internet connection in a private setting) and demonstrated basic ability to use a computer by completing the electronic ICF completion process and meeting with the Study Coach via Zoom Telehealth secured platform at the Enrollment Session.
• •Provide identification to verify name, date of birth, and address.