Hi folks, I did the 60 minute survey and it's legit -- Ipsos has been hired by a client to find out about our feelings towards CCSVI. Your identity is protected and you can withdraw at any time. It's either 15 or 60 minutes and you get paid an honorarium. I was asked to share this information by them (not paid to do so -- but I am getting $ for the interview I did!). It doesn't matter who their client is (to me) -- if it's a drug company, so be it, let them hear the truth about how we feel! Please share! ~Sandra Ipsos Health, an independent market research company specializing in medical market research, will be conducting an online survey and telephone interviews with multiple sclerosis patients across Canada. Virtually anyone with MS will qualify for the online survey.  Participants will receive an honorarium of $50 (for the 15 minute online survey) or $125 (for the 60 minute telephone interview) as a token of appreciation for their views and opinions. Interviews and surveys will be conducted in the language of choice, either French or English. One of the companies developing treatments for multiple sclerosis is looking to better understand what it's like to live with MS and what people with the condition think about some new treatment options that may become available in Canada, including surgical treatment and oral medication. Here are some topics that will be discussed during the telephone interviews: ?         To understand the extent to which current treatments are meeting patients? needs and to what extent CCSVI might have the potential to meet their needs. ?         How are patients hearing about CCSVI and what kinds of conversations are they having with their healthcare professionals concerning it so far? ?         To what extent are patients interupting their current treatment because of CCSVI or waiting for other advances? ?         In general, what sorts of things do MS patients value in a treatment? While we will be sharing some information with the MS Society, all information gathered as part of the study will remain confidential and summarized in aggregate form; no information is ever linked to an individual. I would like to reassure you that we act in accordance with the codes of conduct for market research regarding anonymity and confidentiality as outlined by the Marketing Research and Intelligence Association (MRIA).  The aim of this market research is to gain patients? views and is not in any way promotional. Those interested may contact Andrew Udell toll-free at 1-888-770-7742 x 222, ms@sharperinsights.com or send him a message on facebook http://www.facebook.com/drew.udell Andrew UdellSharper Insights 1.888.770.7742 Toll-Free www.sharperinsights.com