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Multiple SclerosisPhase 3NCT04966338

Efficacy and Safety of Xacrel® (Ocrelizumab) in Participants With Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis

A Phase 3 study testing Ocrelizumab (CinnaGen, Iran) and Ocrelizumab (Roche, Switzerland) in people with Multiple Sclerosis and Relapsing-Remitting, run by Cinnagen at 15 sites in Iran.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Ocrelizumab produced by CinnaGen compared with Ocrevus® (Roche, Switzerland) in subjects with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 55 years
Conditions the study is for
Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting
What is being tested?
Ocrelizumab (CinnaGen, Iran) and Ocrelizumab (Roche, Switzerland)
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
170 participants
Where
15 sitesIran
Study dates
19 Aug 2019to 1 Oct 2021
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 55 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Ability to provide written, informed consent and to be compliant with the schedule of protocol assessments.
  • Ages 18-55 years at screening, inclusive.
  • Diagnosis of MS, in accordance with the revised McDonald criteria (2010).
  • At least two relapses having occurred within the past 2 years or one relapse within the past 12 months prior to screening.
  • Neurological stability for ≥ 30 days prior to both screening and baseline.
  • EDSS, at screening, from 0 to 5.5 inclusive.
  • Patients of reproductive potential must use reliable means of contraception.

Who cannot join

  • Diagnosis of primary progressive MS.
  • Disease duration of more than 10 years in patients with an EDSS ≤ 2.0 at screening.
  • Inability to complete an MRI (contraindications for MRI include but are not restricted to claustrophobia, weight ≥ 140 kg, pacemaker, cochlear implants, presence of foreign substances in the eye, intracranial vascular clips, surgery within 6 weeks of entry into the study, coronary stent implanted within 8 weeks prior to the time of the intended MRI, etc).
  • Known presence of other neurological disorders which may mimic MS including but not limited to: neuromeylitis optica, Lyme disease, untreated vitamin B12 deficiency, neurosarcoidosis and cerebrovascular disorders.
  • Pregnancy or lactation.
  • Any concomitant disease that may require chronic treatment with systemic corticosteroids or immunosuppressants during the course of the study.
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  • History or currently active primary or secondary immunodeficiency.
  • Lack of peripheral venous access.
  • History of severe allergic or anaphylactic reactions to humanized or murine monoclonal antibodies.
  • Significant or uncontrolled somatic disease or any other significant disease that may preclude patient from participating in the study such as Congestive heart failure (NYHA III or IV functional severity).
  • Known active bacterial, viral, fungal, mycobacterial infection or other infection, excluding fungal infection of nail beds.
  • Infection requiring hospitalization or treatment with I.V. antibiotics within 4 weeks prior to baseline visit or oral antibiotics within 2 weeks prior to baseline visit.
  • History or known presence of recurrent or chronic infection (e.g., hepatitis B or C, HIV).
  • History of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML)
  • History of malignancy, including solid tumors and hematological malignancies, except basal cell carcinoma, in situ squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, and in situ carcinoma of the cervix of the uterus that have been previously completely excised with documented, clear margins.
  • History of alcohol or drug abuse within 24 weeks prior to baseline.
  • History or laboratory evidence of coagulation disorders.
  • Receipt of a live vaccine (BCG, MMR, VZV, polio, yellow fever and some influenza vaccine) within 6 weeks prior to baseline. In rare cases when patient requires vaccination with a live vaccine, the screening period may be extended but cannot exceed 8 weeks.
  • Treatment with any investigational agent within 24 weeks of screening (Visit 1) or five half-lives of the investigational drug (whichever is longer).
  • Contraindications to or intolerance of oral or i.v. corticosteroids, including methylprednisolone administered i.v.
  • Treatment with dalfampridine unless on stable dose for ≥ 30 days prior to screening. Patients should remain on stable doses throughout the 48 weeks' treatment period.
  • Previous treatment with B-cell targeted therapies (i.e. rituximab, ocrelizumab, atacicept, belimumab or ofatumumab).
  • Systemic corticosteroid therapy within 4 weeks prior to screening.
  • Any previous treatment with anti-CD4, cladribine, mitoxantrone, daclizumab, teriflunomide, laquinimod, total body irradiation or bone marrow transplantation.
  • Treatment with cyclophosphamide, azathioprine, mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), cyclosporine, methotrexate or natalizumab within 24 months prior to screening. Patients previously treated with natalizumab will be eligible for this study only if duration of treatment with natalizumab was < 1 year.
  • Treatment with fingolimod or dimethyl fumarate (DMF) within 4 weeks prior to screening. Only patients with T lymphocyte count ≥ LLN will be eligible for this study.
  • Treatment with I.V. immunoglobulin within 12 weeks prior to baseline.
  • Positive serum β hCG measured at screening.
  • Positive screening tests for hepatitis B
  • CD4 count < 300/μL.
  • AST/SGOT or ALT/SGPT ≥ 2.0 Upper Limit of Normal (ULN).
  • Platelet count <100,000/μL (<100 x 109/L).
  • Levels of serum IgG 18% below the LLN.
  • Levels of serum IgM 8% below the LLN.
  • Total neutrophil count <1.5 x 10^3/μL.

Trial locations and contacts

15 sites in 1 country.

15 sites in 1 country

Iran15 sites
  • Golestan Hospital

    Ahvāz, Khozestan

  • Sina Hospital

    Hamadan

  • Ayatollah Kashani Hospital, MS Clinic

    Isfahan

  • Shafa Hospital

    Kerman

  • Imam Reza Hospital

    Kermanshah

  • Qaem Hospital

    Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan Province

  • Qaem International Hospital

    Rasht, Gilan Province

  • Bouali Hospital, MS Clinic

    Sari, Mazandaran

  • Dr. Nikseresht's office

    Shiraz

  • Namazi Hospital

    Shiraz

  • Imam Reza Hospital Department of Neurology

    Tabriz

  • Amir Alam Hospital

    Tehran

  • Imam Hossein Hospital, MS Clinic

    Tehran

  • Imam Khomeini Hospital

    Tehran

  • Sina Hospital, MS Research Center

    Tehran

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About this study

Official title: A Phase III, Randomized, Two-armed, Double-blind, Parallel, Active-controlled Clinical Trial to Evaluate Equivalency of the Efficacy and Safety of Ocrelizumab (CinnaGen, Iran) in Comparison to Reference Product, Ocrevus® (Roche, Switzerland) in Patients With Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Ocrelizumab produced by CinnaGen compared with Ocrevus® (Roche, Switzerland) in subjects with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS).

All the participants will receive one of the following regimens:

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Ocrelizumab (CinnaGen) or Ocrevus® (Roche, Switzerland) ,600 mg (given as dual infusions of ocrelizumab 300 mg on Days 1 and 15 of the first 24-week treatment cycle and as single infusions of 600 mg on Day 1 for each 24-week treatment cycle, thereafter) every 24 weeks.

The primary objective of this study is to verify the equivalency of Ocrelizumab (CinnaGen) versus Ocrevus® (Roche, Switzerland) in reducing the annualized relapse rate (ARR) in participants with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) at 2 years.

Being tested
Ocrelizumab (CinnaGen, Iran), Ocrelizumab (Roche, Switzerland)
Keywords
RRMS, Annualized Relapse Rate, Monoclonal, Humanized, Ocrelizumab
Medical subject headings
Multiple Sclerosis

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Ocrelizumab (CinnaGen, Iran)Biological

    Also called Xacrel®

    Ocrelizumab (CinnaGen, Iran) will be administered via intravenous (IV) infusion.

  • Ocrelizumab (Roche, Switzerland)Biological

    Also called Ocrevus®

    Ocrelizumab (Roche, Switzerland) will be administered via intravenous (IV) infusion.

Study groups in NCT04966338
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Ocrelizumab (CinnaGen, Iran)ExperimentalOcrelizumab (CinnaGen, Iran) 600 mg (given as dual infusions of ocrelizumab 300 mg on Days 1 and 15 of the first 24-week treatment cycle and as single infusions of 600 mg on Day 1 for each 24-week treatment cycle, thereafter) every 24 weeks.
Receives: Biological: Ocrelizumab (CinnaGen, Iran)
Ocrelizumab (Roche, Switzerland)Active comparatorOcrelizumab (Roche, Switzerland) 600 mg (given as dual infusions of ocrelizumab 300 mg on Days 1 and 15 of the first 24-week treatment cycle and as single infusions of 600 mg on Day 1 for each 24-week treatment cycle, thereafter) every 24 weeks.
Receives: Biological: Ocrelizumab (Roche, Switzerland)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Annualized Relapse Rate at 48 weeks

    Total number of confirmed relapses divided by the total number of days on study A relapse is defined as the appearance of a new or worsening of a previously stable or improving pre-existing neurological abnormality, separated by at least 30 days from onset of a preceding relapse. The abnormality must be present for at least 24 hours and occur in the absence of fever or infection

    Measured: 48 weeks

Secondary outcomes (9)
  1. Time to onset of sustained disability progression for at least 12 weeks

    Disability progression is defined as an increase in the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score of:

    1. At least a 1.5-point increase in patients with a baseline score of 0 B) At least a 1.0-point increase on the EDSS in patients with a baseline score of 0<EDSS≤5.5 C) At least a 0.5-point increase on the EDSS in patients with a baseline score of >5.5

    The EDSS scale ranges from 0 (normal neurological exam) to 10 (death due to multiple sclerosis)

    Measured: Baseline up to Week 96

  2. Time to onset of sustained disability progression for at least 24 weeks

    Disability progression is defined as an increase in the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score of:

    1. At least a 1.5-point increase in patients with a baseline score of 0 B) At least a 1.0-point increase on the EDSS in patients with a baseline score of 0<EDSS≤5.5 C) At least a 0.5-point increase on the EDSS in patients with a baseline score of >5.5

    The EDSS scale ranges from 0 (normal neurological exam) to 10 (death due to multiple sclerosis)

    Measured: Baseline up to Week 96

  3. Proportion of relapse-free patients by 96 weeks

    A relapse is defined as the appearance of a new or worsening of a previously stable or improving pre-existing neurological abnormality, separated by at least 30 days from onset of a preceding relapse. The abnormality must be present for at least 24 hours and occur in the absence of fever or infection

    Measured: Week 96

  4. Total number of new Gadolinium (Gd)-enhancing lesions as detected by brain MRI

    Sum of the individual number of (Gd)-enhancing lesions at Weeks 24, 48, and 96

    Measured: Baseline up to Week 96

  5. Total number of new, and/or enlarging T2 hyperintense lesions as detected by brain MRI

    Sum of the individual number of new, and/or enlarging T2 hyperintense lesions at Weeks 24, 48, and 96

    Measured: Baseline up to Week 96

  6. Change in total T2 lesion volume as detected by brain MRI from baseline to week 96

    Measured: Baseline up to Week 96

  7. Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs)

    Intensity, seriousness and causality assessment of observed AEs, and abnormal laboratory findings every 12 weeks.

    Measured: Baseline up to Week 96

  8. Number of Participants With Infusion Related Reactions (IRRs)

    Assessment of IRRs every 24 weeks

    Measured: Baseline up to Week 96

  9. Immunogenicity Assessment

    Number of participants positive for anti-drug antibodies at weeks 24, 48 and 96

    Measured: Baseline up to Week 96

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted19 Jul 2021
  2. Study start19 Aug 2019
  3. Primary completion9 Nov 2020
  4. Study completion1 Oct 2021

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
170 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04966338
Sponsor's protocol ID
OCR.CIN.MS.96.III
Status last verified
Oct 2022
First submitted
27 Jun 2021
Last updated
18 Oct 2022
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Sahraian MA, Abolfazli R, Shaygannejad V, Ashtari F, Majdinasab N, Navardi S, Baghbanian SM, Sedighi B, Naser Moghadasi A, Nahayati MA, Ghalyanchi Langroodi H, Mohammadianinejad SE, Beladi Moghadam N, Ayromlou H, Nikseresht A, Ghiasian M, Razazian N, Asadollahzadeh E, Sabzvari A, Kafi H, Albooyeh S. Evaluating efficacy and safety of ocrelizumab biosimilar (Xacrel) compared to the originator (Ocrevus) in relapsing multiple sclerosis: a phase III, randomized, equivalency, clinical trial. Sci Rep. 2024 Oct 22;14(1):24921. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-75745-y.

    PubMed 39438591

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Ocrelizumab (CinnaGen, Iran) and Ocrelizumab (Roche, Switzerland) in people with Multiple Sclerosis and Relapsing-Remitting, run by Cinnagen at 15 sites in Iran.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 35 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Oct 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 15 sites in Iran. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Annualized Relapse Rate at 48 weeks (time frame: 48 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04966338, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 18 Oct 2022.

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