Racial Disparities in Multiple Sclerosis: Differences in Neurodegeneration, Metabolism, Cognition, and Motor Functions in Black and White Patients (P3-18.008)

Fen Bao; Anas Nourelden; Abigail Biddix; Mawadda Abdelhai; Nidhi Patel; Zaima Liaquat; Kalyan Yarraguntla; Jacob Rube; Carla Santiago‐Martinez; Anza Memon

doi:10.1212/wnl.0000000000215488

June 9, 2026Neurology

Racial Disparities in Multiple Sclerosis: Differences in Neurodegeneration, Metabolism, Cognition, and Motor Functions in Black and White Patients (P3-18.008)

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Key Points

This study aims to investigate the differences in neurodegeneration and functional outcomes between black and white individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Cross-sectional design was employed to assess neurodegeneration and functional outcomes.
Participants included individuals with multiple sclerosis from both racial groups.
Data collection focused on cognitive functioning and disease burden assessment.
Significant disparities found in neurodegeneration between black and white MS patients.
Differences in cognitive performance and motor functions observed across racial groups.
Disease burden measures indicated varying impacts of MS on functional outcomes.

Implication

Cross-sectional study examines neurodegeneration and functional outcomes in black and white individuals with MS, suggesting significant disparities.

Abstract

This cross-sectional study investigates racial disparities in neurodegeneration, functional outcomes, and disease burden between black and white individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS).

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Bao et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Racial Disparities in Multiple Sclerosis: Differences in Neurodegeneration, Metabolism, Cognition, and Motor Functions in Black and White Patients (P3-18.008)

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Racial Disparities in Multiple Sclerosis: Differences in Neurodegeneration, Metabolism, Cognition, and Motor Functions in Black and White Patients (P3-18.008)

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