Papers Published
Topcu, G., Smith, L., Mhizha-Murira, J. R., Goulden, N., Hoare, Z., Drummond A., Fitzsimmons, D., Evangelou, N., Schmierer, K., Tallantyre, E.C., Leighton, P., Allen-Philbey, K., Stennett, A., Bradley, P., Bale, C., Turton, J. & das Nair, R. on behalf of the NEuRoMS Collective (2022). Neuropsychological evaluation and rehabilitation in multiple sclerosis (NEuRoMS): protocol for a mixed-methods, multicentre feasibility randomised controlled trial. Pilot Feasibility Stud 8, 123. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-022-01073-5
Elwick, H., Smith, L., Mhizha-Murira, J. R., Topcu, G., Leighton, P., Drummond A., Evangelou, N. & das Nair, R. (2021). Cognitive Assessment in Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Care: A Qualitative Evaluation of Stakeholder Perceptions and Preferences. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09602011.2021.1899942
Smith, L., Elwick, H., Mhizha-Murira, J. R., Topcu, G., Bale, C., Evangelou, N., Timmons, S., Leighton, P. & das Nair, R. on behalf of the NEuRoMS collective (2020). Developing a clinical pathway to identify and manage cognitive problems in Multiple Sclerosis: Qualitative findings from patients, family members, charity volunteers, clinicians and healthcare commissioners. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, 102563. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msard.2020.102563
Abstracts Published
Topcu, G., Mhizha-Murira, J.R., Thomas, S., das Nair, R. (2025). Developing a fidelity assessment tool for a brief neuropsychological rehabilitation intervention for people with multiple sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 31(3S), 1305. https://doi.org/10.1177/13524585251358343.
Morris, N., Sticky, J., Topcu, G., Swain, P., Lee, A., Jones, R., Canosa, C., Hay, S., Auld, B., Lipinski, D., das Nair, R. (2025). Beyond SMART: evaluating goal setting in a neuropsychological rehabilitation trial in multiple sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 31(3S), 1294-1295. https://doi.org/10.1177/13524585251358343.
das Nair, R., Topcu, G., Timmons, S., Martin, J.L., Middleton, R., Swain, P., Lee, A., Jones, R., Howlett, J., Anderson, V., Canosa, C., Hay, S., Auld, B., Lipinski, D., Olojede, A., Adeleye, F., Lefnerova, L., Tallantyre, E., Schmierer, K., Stennett, A., Ford, H., Sharrack, B., Gaughan, S., Moir-Holland, M., Elliott, G., Evangelou, N. (2025). From 0 to >5800 screened: How we developed and implemented a new digitised cognitive screening pathway in six UK MS clinics. Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 31(3S), 1290. https://doi.org/10.1177/13524585251358343.
Topcu, G., Goulden, N., Mhizha-Murira, J.R., Hoare, Z., Evangelou, N., das Nair, R. (2024). Impact of cognition, mood and fatigue on work difficulties in people with Multiple Sclerosis: An observational study. Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 30(3S), 755-756. http://doi.org/10.1177/13524585241269221
Topcu, G., Mhizha-Murira, J.R., Goulden, N., Harris, S., Drummond, A., Kendrick, D., Hoare, Z., Fitzsimmons, D., Thomas, S., Middleton, R., Martin, J., Timmons, S., Leighton, P., Bale, C., Turton, J., Hancock, J., Morris, H., Swain, P., Taylor, L., Price, L., Hill, J., Rutkowski, D., Fletcher, K., Bradley, P., Allen-Philbey, K., Stennett, A., Tallantyre, E., Schmierer, K., Evangelou, N. & das Nair, R., on behalf of the NEuRoMS Collective (2024). Brief online neuropsychological rehabilitation for people with Multiple Sclerosis with mild or moderate cognitive problems: A mixed-methods multicentre feasibility randomised controlled trial. Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 30(2S), 41. https://doi.org/10.1177/13524585241253984
das Nair, R., Topcu, G., Bale, C., Turton, J., Evangelou, N. (2024). Patient and Public Involvement in Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation and Healthcare Research. Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 30(2S), 41-42. https://doi.org/10.1177/13524585241253984
Topcu, G., Goulden, N., Mhizha-Murira, J.R., Hoare, Z., Stennett, A., Allen-Philbey, K., Bradley, P., Schmierer, K., Tallantyre, E., Evangelou, N., das Nair, R. (2023). Prevalence of and risk factors for cognitive problems in people with Multiple Sclerosis: A multi-centre observational study. Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 29(3S), 689-690. https://doi.org/10.1177/13524585231196195
Topcu, G., Goulden, N., Mhizha-Murira, J.R., Hoare, Z., Stennett, A., Allen-Philbey, K., Bradley, P., Schmierer, K., Tallantyre, E., Evangelou, N., das Nair, R. (2023). Screening people with Multiple Sclerosis for cognitive problems does not make depression, anxiety and self-efficacy worse: Results from a multi-centre, longitudinal observational study. Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 29(3S), 688-689. https://doi.org/10.1177/13524585231196195
Topcu, G., Martin, J.L., Kontou, E., Ha Van, M., Harrington, K., das Nair, R. (2023). Developing and user-testing the online Word Colour Task to screen for cognitive problems in people with Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 29(3S), 687-688. https://doi.org/10.1177/13524585231196195
Taylor, L., Swain, P., Morris, H., Ponda, D., Price, L., Stennett, A., Allen-Philbey, K., Tallantyre, E., Schmierer, K., Evangelou, N., das Nair, R. (2023). Online cognitive screening for people with Multiple Sclerosis: Is it inclusive? Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 29(3S), 748-749. https://doi.org/10.1177/13524585231196195
Swain, P., Taylor, L.A., Morris, H., Price, L., Topcu, G., Stennett, A., Allen-Philbey, K., Hancock, J., Tallantyre, E., Schmierer, K., Evangelou, N., das Nair, R. (2023). "Is there anything you would like to tell us about your experience today?" A content analysis of responses following cognitive screening. Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 29(3S), 189-190. https://doi.org/10.1177/13524585231196192
Mhizha-Murira, J.R., Leighton, P., Topcu, G., Stennett, A., Allen-Philbey, K., Bradley, P., Schmierer, K., Tallantyre, E., Evangelou, N., das Nair, R. (2023). Integrating a newly developed cognitive screening and management pathway within MS clinics in the United Kingdom: A qualitative study. Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 29(3S), 388-389. https://doi.org/10.1177/13524585231196192
das Nair, Topcu, G., Mhizha-Murira, J.R., Thomas, S., Timmons, S., Martin, J., Evangelou, N. (2023). Developing and delivering a digital cognitive screening and rehabilitation programme for routine clinical use. Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 29(1S), 29. https://doi.org/10.1177/13524585231165703
Topcu, G., Goulden, N., Mhizha-Murira, J.R., Hoare, Z., das Nair, R., NEuRoMS Collective. (2022). Thresholds for defining cognitive impairment in people with multiple sclerosis using an electronic version of a symbol substitution task. Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 28(3S), 157. https://doi.org/10.1177/13524585221123687
das Nair, R., Bale, C., Drummond, A., Evangelou, N., Fitzsimmons, D., Hoare, Z., Kendrick, D., Leighton, P., Middleton, R., Thomas, S., Timmons, S., Topcu, G. & Turton, J. (2020). Neuropsychological Evaluation and Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis-Developing, evaluating and implementing a clinical management pathway (NEuRoMS). Oral Presentation at Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis (RIMS) Digital Conference, 2020. Abstract Published in Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 26(2_suppl), 37-38. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/1352458520969077
Registered Protocols
Topcu, G. & das Nair, R., NEuRoMS Collective. (2025). Neuropsychological Evaluation and Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis (NEuRoMS): Developing an evidence-based online cognitive screen for people with Multiple Sclerosis. OSF. Available from: https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/A3T8U
Topcu, G. & das Nair, R., NEuRoMS Collective. (2024). Neuropsychological evaluation and rehabilitation in multiple sclerosis – definitive randomised controlled trial (RCT) and implementation study. ISRCTN Registry, ISRCTN10285713 Available from: https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN10285713
Goulden, N., Topcu, G., Hoare, Z., das Nair, R. (2023). Statistical Analysis Plan for NEuRoMS WP3 Feasibility Study. ISRCTN Registry, ISRCTN11203922 Available from: https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN11203922
Goulden, N., Topcu, G., Hoare, Z., Mhizha-Murira, J. R., Smith, L., das Nair, R. (2022). Statistical Analysis Plan for NEuRoMS WP2 Observational Study. OSF. Available from: https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/WUV25
das Nair, R., Topcu, G., Drummond, A., Hoare, Z., Fitzsimmons, D., Evangelou, N., Bale, C., Turton, J., Kendrick, D., Timmons, S., Leighton, P., Martin, J., Thomas, S., Middleton, R., Goulden, N., Harrington, K., Smith, L., Mhizha-Murira, J. R. (2021). Neuropsychological evaluation and rehabilitation in multiple sclerosis – feasibility study. ISRCTN Registry, ISRCTN11203922 Available from: https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN11203922
das Nair, R., Topcu, G., Drummond, A., Hoare, Z., Fitzsimmons, D., Evangelou, N., Bale, C., Turton, J., Kendrick, D., Timmons, S., Leighton, P., Martin, J., Thomas, S., Middleton, R., Goulden, N., Harrington, K., Smith, L., Mhizha-Murira, J. R. (2021). Neuropsychological evaluation and rehabilitation in multiple sclerosis – qualitative case study. ISRCTN Registry, ISRCTN15615992 Available from: https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN15615992
das Nair, R., Topcu, G., Evangelou, N., Hoare, Z., Drummond, A., Kendrick, D., Timmons, S., Fitzsimmons, D., Leighton, P., Martin, J., Thomas, S., Bale, C., Turton, J., Middleton, R., Goulden, N., Smith, L., Mhizha-Murira, J. R., Harrington, K. (2021). Neuropsychological evaluation and rehabilitation in multiple sclerosis – Observational study. OSF Registries. Available from: https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/NKHDW
