Research Methodology – Multiple Sclerosis Market
At Straits Research, we adopt a rigorous 360° research approach that integrates both primary and secondary research methodologies. This ensures accuracy, reliability, and actionable insights for stakeholders. Our methodology for the Multiple Sclerosis Market comprises the following key stages:
Market Indicator & Macro-Factor Analysis
Our baseline thesis for the Multiple Sclerosis Market is developed by integrating key market indicators and macroeconomic variables. These include:
Factors to Consider While Calculating Market Size and Share:
- Prevalence and incidence of Multiple Sclerosis in the target population.
- Current and anticipated changes in the global and regional demographics relating to the disease.
- The number of patients diagnosed vs. undiagnosed.
- Availability and market penetration of current treatment modalities worldwide.
- Market competition, including generic and branded drugs.
- Government initiatives and healthcare policies related to Multiple Sclerosis.
- Launch of new products, treatments, and services for MS in the market.
- The impact of technological advancements on the diagnosis and treatment of MS.
- Pricing and cost analysis of the multiple sclerosis treatments.
- Economic conditions and healthcare infrastructure of various countries.
Key Market Indicators:
- Nature and speed of disease progression (Relapsing-Remitting MS, Secondary-Progressive MS, Primary-Progressive MS).
- Patient population demographics (age, gender, geographic location).
- Treatment rate vs non-treatment rate.
- Price, sales, and revenue of key competitors.
- Rate of diagnosis and treatment.
- Presence of major pharmaceutical companies and their market strategies.
- Annual growth rate and compound annual growth rate.
Growth Trends:
- Increasing prevalence of Multiple Sclerosis across the globe.
- Rising awareness and advances in the diagnosis rate.
- Increasing investments in R&D leading to new product launches.
- Heightened adoption of disease modifying therapies (DMTs).
- Increased healthcare expenditure and improvement in healthcare infrastructure.
- Growth of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.
- Integration of telemedicine and digital health tools in managing MS.
- Growing healthcare policies and initiatives to mitigate the burden of the disease.
Secondary Research
Our secondary research forms the foundation of market understanding and scope definition. We collect and analyze information from multiple reliable sources to map the overall ecosystem of the Multiple Sclerosis Market. Key inputs include:
- Annual reports, investor presentations, SEC filings
- Company press releases and product launch announcements
- Public executive interviews and earnings calls
- Strategy briefings and M&A updates
- Country-level industry associations and trade bodies
- Government dossiers, policy frameworks, and official releases
- Whitepapers, working papers, and public R&D initiatives
- Relevant Associations for the Multiple Sclerosis Market
- Broker reports and financial analyst coverage
- Paid databases (Hoovers, Factiva, Refinitiv, Reuters, Statista, etc.)
- Import/export trade data and tariff databases
- Sector-specific journals, magazines, and news portals
- Global macroeconomic indicators and their cascading effect on the industry
- Demand–supply outlook and value chain analysis
- Consumer behaviour, adoption rates, and commercialization trends
Primary Research
To validate and enrich our secondary findings, we conduct extensive primary research with industry stakeholders across the value chain. This ensures we capture both qualitative insights and quantitative validation. Our primary research includes:
- Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Engagements
- Structured interviews with executives, product managers, and domain experts
- Paid and barter-based interviews across manufacturers, distributors, and end-users
- Discussions with stakeholders to validate demand-supply gaps
- Group discussions on emerging technologies, regulatory shifts, and adoption barriers
- Cross-verification of market sizing and forecasts with industry insiders
- Capturing business perspectives on growth opportunities and restraints
Data Triangulation & Forecasting
The final step of our research involves data triangulation ensuring accuracy through cross-verification of:
- Demand-side analysis (consumption patterns, adoption trends, customer spending)
- Supply-side analysis (production, capacity, distribution, and market availability)
- Macroeconomic & microeconomic impact factors
- Time-series analysis
- Regression and correlation studies
- Baseline modeling
- Expert validation at each stage
Outcome
The outcome is a comprehensive and validated market model that captures:
- Market sizing (historical, current, forecast)
- Growth drivers and restraints
- Opportunity mapping and investment hotspots
- Competitive positioning and strategic insights
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