Clinical trials: Demyelinating Disorder
Multiple Sclerosis
tDCS to Lower Neuropathic Pain and Fatigue in People With Multiple Sclerosis
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on neuropathic pain and fatigue in people with MS. The investigators will conduct tDCS or sham on 5 consecutive days.
- Trial name
- NCT03870048
- Testing
- transcranial direct current stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
Patients With Relapse Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS): Candidates for MS Therapy Change
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the change in patient-reported treatment satisfaction after 6 months of treatment with fingolimod 0.5mg/day vs.
- Trial name
- EPOC (NCT01317004)
- Testing
- Fingolimod, Standard MS DMT
- Where
- 17 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
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
Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
A Multicenter Study to Assess Response to Influenza Vaccine in Multiple Sclerosis Participants Treated With Ofatumumab
To assess whether participants treated with ofatumumab 20 mg subcutaneous (s.c.) administered once every 4 weeks (q4) can mount an adequate immune response to inactivated influenza vaccine as measured by humoral responses…
- Trial name
- NCT04667117
- Testing
- Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, Ofatumumab, iDMT
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting, Multiple Sclerosis, Secondary Progressive
Intranasal Insulin for Improving Cognitive Function in Multiple Sclerosis
This study will evaluate if giving insulin that is administered in the nostrils (intranasal) is safe and tolerable for people with multiple sclerosis (MS).
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting, Multiple Sclerosis, Secondary Progressive, Multiple Sclerosis, Primary Progressive
- Trial name
- NCT02988401
- Testing
- Insulin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
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
An Investigation of Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD) in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
A study to compare the efficacy of GW-1000-02 [named Sativex® in Canada and also named Sativex® Oromucosal Spray] with placebo in relieving five key symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis after six weeks of therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT01610700
- Testing
- GW-1000-02
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Relapse Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
A Study to Assess the Effect of a Single Infusion of VAY736 on Disease Activity in Patients With Relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis
This was a randomized, partially blinded, placebo-controlled, non-confirmatory study to assess the effects of a single infusion of VAY736 on disease activity as measured by brain MRI scans in patients with relapsing-remitting…
- Trial name
- NCT02038049
- Testing
- VAY736
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, Czechia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Traumatic Brain Injury, Multiple Sclerosis
Measuring Cerebral Blood Flow Using Pseudo-continuous Arterial Spin Labeling Perfusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging
This study will test a new MRI sequence that measures cerebral blood flow (CBF). Because this technique for measuring CBF is new, there is little information on what the normal values for different regions of the brain should be.
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer's Disease, Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT02767609
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Multiple Sclerosis
A Study To Evaluate The Safety And Tolerability Of PF-06342674 (RN168) In Subjects With Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
PF-06342674 (RN168), being developed for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS), is an antibody that binds to and inhibits the human interleukin-7 receptor, a component potentially involved in MS.
- Trial name
- NCT02045732
- Testing
- PF-06342674 0.25 mg/kg, PF-06342674 1.5 mg/kg, PF-06342674 6.0 mg/kg
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting
Study of the Effect of BG00012 on MRI Lesions and Pharmacokinetics in Pediatric Subjects With RRMS
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of BG00012 (dimethyl fumarate) on brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) lesions in pediatric participants with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS).
- Trial name
- FOCUS (NCT02410200)
- Testing
- dimethyl fumarate
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Belgium and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Biogen
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
Exploratory Study of the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Multiple Regimens of Natalizumab in Adult Participants With Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
The primary objective of this study is to explore the effects of multiple regimens of natalizumab on disease activity and safety in participants with relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS).
- Trial name
- REFINE (NCT01405820)
- Testing
- natalizumab IV, natalizumab SC
- Where
- 64 sites in Belgium, France and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 290 people
- Sponsor
- Biogen
Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting
Effects of Ocrelizumab on B-cell Tolerance Defect in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
B-cells have an important role in the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis (MS). Ocrelizumab, a medication that targets B-cells have been found to be highly effective in stopping the disease activity in relapsing-remitting MS.
- Trial name
- NCT04261790
- Testing
- Ocrelizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting
A Study of Ocrelizumab in Participants With Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS) Who Have Had a Suboptimal Response to an Adequate Course of Disease-Modifying Treatment (DMT)
This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of ocrelizumab in participants with RRMS who have had a suboptimal response to an adequate course of DMT.
- Trial name
- NCT02637856
- Testing
- Ocrelizumab
- Where
- 82 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 608 people
- Sponsor
- Genentech, Inc.
Neurogenic Bladder, Multiple Sclerosis
Brain Targets in Patients With Bladder Emptying Difficulties
The goal of this study is to identify brain centers specifically associated with "initiation of voiding" in patients with neurogenic bladder dysfunction.
- Conditions
- Neurogenic Bladder, Multiple Sclerosis, Voiding Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT03574610
- Testing
- Transcranial Rotating Permanent Magnet Stimulator (TRPMS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Multiple Sclerosis
Dietary Supplement of Curcumin in Subjects With Active Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis Treated With Subcutaneous Interferon Beta 1a
This is a prospective, monocentric, double blind, placebo controlled, two arm study. Curcumin is derived from the rhizomes of the plant Curcuma longa (common name, turmeric) belonging to the Zingiberaceae family found in South…
- Trial name
- CONTAIN (NCT01514370)
- Testing
- IFN beta 1a 44 mcg TIW, Curcumin
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Multiple Sclerosis
The Neural Mechanisms of Split-belt Treadmill Adaptation in People With Multiple Sclerosis
Majority of people with multiple sclerosis experience difficulty with balance and mobility, leading to an increased risk of falls.
- Trial name
- NCT05878873
- Testing
- Split-belt Treadmill, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colorado State University
Spinal Cord Injury, Sleep-disordered Breathing
Treatment of Sleep-disordered Breathing in Patients With SCI
Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) remains under-treated in individuals living with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D). The investigators' aim is to test a program that addresses challenges and barriers to positive airway…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Sleep-disordered Breathing, Spinal Cord Disease, Multiple Sclerosis
- Trial name
- NCT02830074
- Testing
- Best practices PAP + patient Education +ongoing Support and Training, Sleep Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Multiple Sclerosis
Rebif New Formulation (RNF) in Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis
The primary objective of the study is to compare the immunogenicity of the new fetal bovine serum (FBS)-free/human serum albumin (HSA)-free Rebif® formulation (RNF) to historical data.
- Trial name
- RNF (NCT00110396)
- Testing
- Interferon-beta-1a FBS-free/HSA-free
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 260 people
- Sponsor
- EMD Serono
Multiple Sclerosis, Fatigue
Prospective Case Series to Refine Standalone Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Components for Multiple Sclerosis Fatigue
This prospective case series will use mixed methods to examine the feasibility, acceptability, and initial effects of three telehealth cognitive behavioral therapy components (relaxation training, behavioral activation, cognitive…
- Trial name
- NCT05848323
- Testing
- 4-week Relaxation Training, 4-week Behavioral Activation, 4-week Cognitive Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington