Clinical trials: Demyelinating Autoimmune Diseases, CNS
Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting
Minocycline as add-on to Interferon Beta-1a [IFN Beta-1a] (Rebif®) in Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis [RRMS]
This is a multicentric, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized, parallel group study to estimate the effect of minocycline as add-on to interferon beta-1a (IFN beta-1a) in subjects with relapsing-remitting multiple…
- Trial name
- RECYCLINE (NCT01134627)
- Testing
- Minocycline
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 305 people
- Sponsor
- Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Multiple Sclerosis
Long-term Extension to Study AC-058B301 to Investigate Safety, Tolerability and Disease Control of Ponesimod 20 mg in Patients With Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
The study AC-058B301 (OPTIMUM; NCT02425644) has been designed to investigate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of ponesimod in subjects with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS).
- Trial name
- OPTIMUM-LT (NCT03232073)
- Testing
- Ponesimod
- Where
- 148 sites in United States, Belarus and 26 more
- Volunteers
- 877 people
- Sponsor
- Actelion
Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting
Acthar Gel for Multiple Sclerosis That Keeps Getting Better and Worse (RRMS)
This study will enroll about 66 participants who experienced a relapse of RRMS that steroids did not help. The doctor will put participants into a treatment group.
- Trial name
- OPTIONS (NCT03126760)
- Testing
- Acthar Gel
- Where
- 22 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Mallinckrodt ARD LLC
Multiple Sclerosis, Fatigue
Cubii for Exercise in People With MS
The goals of this observational study are to evaluate (1) the feasibility, usability, and satisfaction with the Cubii elliptical and (2) the preliminary efficacy of the Cubii elliptical for increasing activity (primary outcome)…
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Fatigue, Activity, Motor, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- Cubii (NCT05826431)
- Testing
- Cubii elliptical
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Multiple Sclerosis
Role of Microglial Activation and Norepinephrine Transporter Abnormalities in Pathogenesis of MS-related Fatigue
The overarching aim is to assess the role of microglial activation and norepinephrine transporter binding in pathogenesis of MS-related fatigue, using novel Positron Emission Tomography (PET) radiotracers, [F-18]PBR06 and…
- Trial name
- NCT04144257
- Testing
- [F-18]PBR06, [C-11]Methylreboxetine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Multiple Sclerosis
Methylphenidate to Improve Balance and Walking in MS
Methylphenidate is an amphetamine-like psychomotor stimulant drug currently approved for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), postural orthostasis tachycardia syndrome and narcolepsy.
- Trial name
- NCT01896700
- Testing
- Methylphenidate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Multiple Sclerosis
Activity and Balanced Eating to Reduce Comorbidities and Symptoms of MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the leading cause of irreversible neurological disability among young women and the second leading cause of disability among young men in the U.S.
- Trial name
- ABC's of MS (NCT03808545)
- Testing
- Behavioral Intervention for Physical Activity in Multiple Sclerosis (BIPAMS), BIPAMS + Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
Safety and Tolerability of Glatiramer Acetate
This is an open-label, randomized, multi-center, parallel-arm study to assess the safety and tolerability of a daily dose of Glatiramer Acetate (GA) 40 mg/mL three times a week (TIW) administered subcutaneously (SC) as compared…
- Trial name
- GLACIER (NCT01874145)
- Testing
- GA 20 mg/mL, GA 40 mg/mL
- Where
- 35 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 209 people
- Sponsor
- Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc.
Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
Evaluation of Patient Retention of Fingolimod vs. Currently Approved Disease Modifying Therapy in Patients With Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis.
A 12 month study where 852 patients with relapsing remitting MS will be randomized 1:1 to fingolimod or approved disease modifying therapy.
- Trial name
- PREFERMS (NCT01623596)
- Testing
- Fingolimod, Disease Modifying therapy
- Where
- 123 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 881 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Multiple Sclerosis, Gait Disorders, Neurologic
Pilot Study of Powered Exoskeleton Use for Gait Rehabilitation in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis
The investigator plans to test the use of the Ekso Bionics® Gait Training (Ekso GT™) exoskeleton for gait training in MS patients. The device will solely be used in the clinic under direct supervision from a physical therapist.
- Trial name
- NCT04000373
- Testing
- Ekso GT™ exoskeleton
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Multiple Sclerosis
Teleconference Fatigue Management for People With Multiple Sclerosis
Approximately 60% of individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) describe fatigue as their most disabling symptom. Energy conservation education involves teaching people with MS different strategies to manage fatigue and reduce its…
- Trial name
- NCT00591721
- Testing
- Energy conservation education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 190 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Multiple Sclerosis, Infusion Reaction
Comparing Risk and Severity of IRRs in Patients Premedicated With Cetirizine vs. Diphenhydramine Prior to Ocrelizumab
This 6-month randomized controlled pilot study will determine whether there is some evidence that cetirizine is better tolerated than diphenhydramine without an increase in Infusion-Related Reactions (IRRs) in subjects receiving…
- Trial name
- PRECEPT (NCT04175834)
- Testing
- cetrizine, diphenhydramine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Providence Health & Services
Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting
A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Ocrelizumab in Patients With Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
This is a phase II, multicenter, randomized, parallel-group, partially blinded, placebo and Avonex (interferon beta-1a) controlled dose finding study to evaluate the efficacy as measured by brain MRI lesions, and safety of 2 dose…
- Trial name
- NCT00676715
- Testing
- Ocrelizumab, Avonex
- Where
- 84 sites in United States, Belgium and 16 more
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- Genentech, Inc.
Multiple Sclerosis, Constipation
Lubiprostone in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis Associated Constipation
The purpose of the study is to assess how safe and effective the drug Lubiprostone is in people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)and moderate to severe MS-associated constipation.
- Trial name
- NCT01236534
- Testing
- Lubiprostone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Multiple Sclerosis
Effectiveness of Ankle Foot Orthoses on Gait in Multiple Sclerosis
The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of a specifically designed ankle foot orthosis (AFO, hinged, with tamarack joint and adjustable check strap) on the spatial and temporal gait parameters, electromyography…
- Trial name
- NCT01796860
- Testing
- AFO
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Multiple Sclerosis
Prospective Observational Long-term Safety Registry of Multiple Sclerosis Participants Who Have Participated in Cladribine Clinical Trials
Prospective Observational Long-term Safety Registry of Multiple Sclerosis Participants who Have Participated in Cladribine Clinical Trials
- Trial name
- PREMIERE (NCT01013350)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,161 people
- Sponsor
- EMD Serono
Multiple Sclerosis
Retrospective Cohort Study of Rebif® Use in Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Subjects (REPLAY)
The aim of this retrospective study is to review and describe safety, tolerability and efficacy of Rebif® (subcutaneous interferon [IFN]-beta-1a) in children and adolescents, using information already recorded in medical records.
- Trial name
- REPLAY (NCT01207648)
- Testing
- Rebif®
- Where
- 18 sites in United States, Argentina and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 307 people
- Sponsor
- EMD Serono
Multiple Sclerosis, Optic Neuritis
Long Term Study of Avonex Therapy Following a First Attack of Multiple Sclerosis
The current study is a continuation of the 5 year extension study of the phase III CHAMPS study (see reference). This study was designed to determine if immediate initiation of therapy with Interferon Beta-1a (AVONEX) after a…
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Optic Neuritis, Transverse Myelitis, Acute Brainstem/Cerebellar Syndrome
- Trial name
- CHAMPIONS10 (NCT00179478)
- Testing
- interferon beta 1a 30 ug IM once weekly
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 155 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Multiple Sclerosis, Fatigue
A Study of Suvorexant in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis Fatigue and Insomnia
This study assesses the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of suvorexant in multiple sclerosis patients. Enrolled subjects will receive 2 weeks of treatment during treatment period 1 with either suvorexant or matching placebo…
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Fatigue, Insomnia
- Trial name
- DREAM (NCT03110315)
- Testing
- Suvorexant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Theodore R. Brown, MD MPH
Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
Tolerability of Acthar for the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis in Relapses (TAMS)
Tolerability of Acthar for the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis Relapses (TAMS)
- Trial name
- NCT02258217
- Testing
- Acthar
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- OhioHealth