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      Ofatumumab for Multiple Sclerosis

      Knoxville, Tennessee
      This study will evaluate the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, safety and tolerability of a new dosage of ofatumumab compared to the approved dosage of ofatumumab followed by extended treatment in participants with relapsing multiple sclerosis.
      No Placebo Group
      Prior Safety Data
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:PML, Hepatitis, Immunodeficiency, Malignancy, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:B Cell Therapies

      180 Participants Needed

      Remibrutinib vs Teriflunomide for Multiple Sclerosis

      Knoxville, Tennessee
      This trial compares two medications, remibrutinib and teriflunomide, for treating patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis. These patients have repeated episodes of symptoms and need effective treatments. The medications work by controlling the immune system to prevent it from causing damage to the nervous system. Teriflunomide is an approved medication for adults with relapsing multiple sclerosis.
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Age:18 - 55

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:PPMS, CNS Disease, Substance Abuse, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Leflunomide, Methotrexate, CYP3A4 Inhibitors

      800 Participants Needed

      ABP 692 vs Ocrelizumab for Multiple Sclerosis

      Knoxville, Tennessee
      The main objectives of the study are to demonstrate pharmacokinetics (PK) similarity between ABP 692 and Ocrelizumab (US), and ABP 692 and Ocrelizumab (EU), and to demonstrate pharmacodynamics (PD) similarity between ABP 692 and Ocrelizumab reference product (RP) based on assessment of the suppression of new active brain lesions over 24 weeks as assessed by magnetic brain imaging (MRI).
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Primary Progressive MS, Secondary Progressive MS, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Systemic Corticosteroids, Immunosuppressants

      444 Participants Needed

      Tolebrutinib for Multiple Sclerosis

      Knoxville, Tennessee
      This is a Phase 3 extension, global, multicenter study to assess the long-term safety and tolerability of tolebrutinib in adult participants (aged ≥18 years) with RMS, PPMS, or NRSPMS who were previously enrolled in the Phase 2b LTS (LTS16004) or 1 of the 4 Phase 3 tolebrutinib pivotal trials (GEMINI 1 \[EFC16033\], GEMINI 2 \[EFC16034\], HERCULES \[EFC16645\], or PERSEUS \[EFC16035\]). SUBSTUDY: ToleDYNAMIC substudy
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Infections, Alcohol Abuse, Liver Disease, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:CYP3A Inducers, CYP2C8 Inhibitors

      2500 Participants Needed

      Fenebrutinib for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis

      Knoxville, Tennessee
      A study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of fenebrutinib on disability progression and relapse rate in adult participants with RMS. Eligible participants will be randomized 1:1 to either fenebrutinib or teriflunomide. At the end of the DBT phase (after disclosure of the DBT results), the Sponsor will determine whether or not to initiate the open-label extension phase of the study.
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Age:18 - 55

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Primary Progressive MS, Active Infection, Cancer, Neurological Disorders, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Systemic Corticosteroids, Immunosuppressants

      746 Participants Needed

      High-Dose Ocrelizumab for Multiple Sclerosis

      Knoxville, Tennessee
      This trial is testing if a higher dose of ocrelizumab given through an IV drip is more effective and safe for patients with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PPMS). The drug works by reducing harmful immune cells to potentially slow down the disease. Ocrelizumab is the first drug approved for treating both relapsing and primary progressive forms of multiple sclerosis.
      No Placebo Group
      Prior Safety Data
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Age:18 - 55

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Cancer, Immunocompromised, Infections, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Immunosuppressants, Corticosteroids, CD20s, Others

      769 Participants Needed

      Ozanimod for Multiple Sclerosis

      Knoxville, Tennessee
      This is a multicenter, longitudinal, single-arm, open-label study to describe the change from baseline in cognitive processing speed, measured by the SDMT, in subjects with RMS treated with ozanimod HCl 1 mg at 3 years. All subjects will receive orally administered ozanimod HCl 1 mg. The primary efficacy endpoint is the proportion of subjects with a clinically meaningful increase in raw score of ≥ 4 points or 10% from baseline (improved). The treatment period is 36 months. For all subjects who finish the subject and for those who discontinue, there will be a 30-day (± 15 days) and a 90-day (± 10 days) Safety Follow-up Visit. There is no planned protocol extension following the end of the study. Approximately 250 subjects with RMS will be recruited for this study. Subjects with RMS will be enrolled in this study if they have received ≤ 1 DMT, have an EDSS ≤ 3.5, and have been diagnosed with RMS within 5 years of study entry. The Investigator will be responsible for the overall conduct of the study at the site, confirmation of subject eligibility, routine study subject clinical management including for MS relapses, and management of AEs.
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Age:18 - 65

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Hepatic Disease, Neurologic Disorders, Others
      Must Be Taking:Ozanimod

      250 Participants Needed

      Ublituximab for Multiple Sclerosis

      Knoxville, Tennessee
      The purpose of this study is to evaluate long-term safety and efficacy of ublituximab therapy in participants with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS).
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Active Infection, Pregnancy, Malignancy, Others
      Must Be Taking:Ublituximab

      1100 Participants Needed

      Ofatumumab for Multiple Sclerosis

      Knoxville, Tennessee
      This trial will test if patients with a specific type of multiple sclerosis benefit from switching to a new medication. The medication aims to reduce harmful cells in the nervous system, potentially preventing future issues. It has been approved in several countries for treating this condition.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 4
      Age:18 - 50

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Progressive MS, Active Infections, Others
      Must Be Taking:DMTs For RRMS

      150 Participants Needed

      Ofatumumab for Early Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis

      Knoxville, Tennessee
      This study will evaluate the impact of ofatumumab in Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS) participants that are very early in the course of their disease using clinical and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) outcomes. The study will also assess changes in disease using monitoring techniques including digital biometric device use, biomarker analysis and non-conventional MRI. Select outcomes in the ofatumumab treated group will be compared to a group of Healthy participants to determine if there are similarities between the groups after the patients with MS undergo treatment with ofatumumab.
      No Placebo Group
      Prior Safety Data

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 4
      Age:18 - 35

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Neuromyelitis Optica, Active Infections, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Experimental Drugs, Chemotherapy

      180 Participants Needed

      Ocrelizumab Formulations for Multiple Sclerosis

      Knoxville, Tennessee
      The main purpose of this study is to assess the bioequivalence of ocrelizumab SC test formulation to the marketed ocrelizumab SC reference formulation in participants with either relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) or primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS). The study consists of 2 phases: a controlled phase, where participants in each group will receive one dose of test or reference formulation and a continuation phase, where all participants in both groups will receive ocrelizumab SC test formulation.
      No Placebo Group
      Prior Safety Data

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 2
      Age:18 - 65

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Cancer, Immunocompromised, Cardiovascular, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Systemic Corticosteroids, Immunosuppressants

      182 Participants Needed

      BMS-986368 for Multiple Sclerosis

      Knoxville, Tennessee
      The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of BMS-986368 in participants with Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 2

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Substance Abuse, Other Spasticity, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Cannabinoids

      200 Participants Needed

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      Frexalimab for Multiple Sclerosis

      Knoxville, Tennessee
      The study is evaluating the efficacy and safety of Frexalimab in patients with non-relapsing, secondary progressive MS. The primary objective is to determine whether Frexalimab can delay disability progression compared to placebo.
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Age:18 - 60

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Infection Risk, Psychiatric Disturbance, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Antithrombotics

      858 Participants Needed

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      Frexalimab for Multiple Sclerosis

      Knoxville, Tennessee
      The study is evaluating whether Frexalimab performs better than the existing MS medication, Teriflunomide, at reducing the number of relapses in patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Age:18 - 55

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:PPMS, Infection Risk, Psychiatric Disturbance, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Antithrombotics

      1400 Participants Needed

      Ublituximab for Multiple Sclerosis

      Knoxville, Tennessee
      The primary purpose of this phase 3b study is to assess the efficacy of a modified regimen of ublituximab as measured by T1 Gadolinium (Gd)-enhancing lesions and pharmacokinetics in participants with Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). The study consists of 2 parts: Part A is single-armed and open-label and Part B is randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled.
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Age:18 - 65

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:PPMS, Active Chronic Immune Disease, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Ublituximab, Alemtuzumab

      600 Participants Needed

      PIPE-307 for Multiple Sclerosis

      Knoxville, Tennessee
      This trial is testing a new drug called PIPE-307 to see if it can help people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. The drug likely works by calming the immune system to prevent nerve damage. The study will compare two different doses of PIPE-307 over several months.

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 2
      Age:18 - 50

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Optic Neuritis, Severe Myopia, Others
      Must Be Taking:Immunomodulatory DMT

      168 Participants Needed

      LY3541860 for Multiple Sclerosis

      Knoxville, Tennessee
      The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of LY3541860 in adult participants with multiple sclerosis that gets worse and gets better. The study will last about 9 months with additional 6 months follow-up.

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 2
      Age:18 - 55

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Primary Progressive MS, CNS Disease, Others

      200 Participants Needed

      Why Other Patients Applied

      "I've tried 2 MS drugs but I am getting worse. I am having trouble walking long distances or for more than 30 minutes. I need to find a new medication. My doctor and I discussed some of the options in trials and I'm ready to dive in to learn more."

      OL
      Multiple Sclerosis PatientAge: 57

      "I am 42 yrs old with 2 little kids, work as a nurse, tried several drugs, most made me feel awful. I want my quality of life. I don’t want to have to take something daily/monthly. I don’t like the side effects of many drugs. I'm excited to be considered as a candidate for one of these trials."

      KT
      Multiple Sclerosis PatientAge: 44

      "I have been losing mobility in the past 3 years very rapidly. I have tried physical therapy, but it didn't really show results. I'll admit that I am not very self-motivated, so I can use some structure. I use to be extremely active and now I am like a wet rag. So I am hoping that participating in a research trial will be of help to me."

      AK
      Multiple Sclerosis PatientAge: 75

      "I've been taking Kesimpta for a couple years now and seem to be having more flare ups. I'm only 43. I have 5 kids and feel like I'm missing my life. Sleeping my life away. I'm ready to try ANYTHING for a chance at living life again."

      XJ
      Multiple Sclerosis PatientAge: 43

      "I've been using natural supplements and would like to find something more effective. My former PCP was hesitant to prescribe modafanil. I'm interested in learning about all options available to me—including the drugs currently under research investigation."

      GK
      Multiple Sclerosis PatientAge: 50
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      How much do Multiple Sclerosis clinical trials in Knoxville, TN pay?

      Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range for Phase 2–4 trials (Phase 1 trials often pay substantially more). Further, most trials will cover the costs of a travel to-and-from the clinic.

      How do Multiple Sclerosis clinical trials in Knoxville, TN work?

      After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across Multiple Sclerosis trials in Knoxville, TN 30% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically, you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or so. The average trial length in Knoxville, TN for Multiple Sclerosis is 12 months.

      How do I participate in a study as a "healthy volunteer"?

      Not all studies recruit healthy volunteers: usually, Phase 1 studies do. Participating as a healthy volunteer means you will go to a research facility in Knoxville, TN several times over a few days or weeks to receive a dose of either the test treatment or a "placebo," which is a harmless substance that helps researchers compare results. You will have routine tests during these visits, and you'll be compensated for your time and travel, with the number of appointments and details varying by study.

      What does the "phase" of a clinical trial mean?

      The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in to get approval for a specific condition. Phase 1 trials are the trials to collect safety data in humans. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where further human data is needed on drug effectiveness. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. As a general rule, Phase 3 trials are more promising than Phase 2, and Phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.

      Do I need to be insured to participate in a Multiple Sclerosis medical study in Knoxville, TN?

      Clinical trials are almost always free to participants, and so do not require insurance. The only exception here are trials focused on cancer, because only a small part of the typical treatment plan is actually experimental. For these cancer trials, participants typically need insurance to cover all the non-experimental components.

      What are the newest Multiple Sclerosis clinical trials in Knoxville, TN?

      Most recently, we added Ocrelizumab Formulations for Multiple Sclerosis, BMS-986368 for Multiple Sclerosis and Ofatumumab for Multiple Sclerosis to the Power online platform.

      What do the "Power Preferred" and "SuperSite" badges mean?

      We recognize research clinics with these awards when they are especially responsive to patients who apply through the Power online platform. SuperSite clinics are research sites recognized for a high standard of rapid and thorough follow-up with patient applicants. Meanwhile, Power Preferred clinics are the top 20 across the entire Power platform, recognized for their absolute top patient experience.

      Which clinics have received Power Preferred and SuperSite awards recruiting for Multiple Sclerosis trials in Knoxville, TN?

      The Multiple Sclerosis clinics in Knoxville, TN currently recognized as SuperSites are: HOPE Neurology Site Number : 8400019 in Knoxville, Tennessee

      Can MS go into remission?

      Yes. In relapsing-remitting MS the immune attack can quiet down for weeks, months, or even years, letting symptoms ease or disappear; neurologists try to extend these quiet spells—called remission or “no evidence of disease activity” (NEDA)—with early use of disease-modifying drugs, healthy habits, and regular MRI checks. Remission isn’t a cure because slow nerve damage can still smolder, and it is uncommon in secondary- or primary-progressive MS, so sticking with treatment and follow-up appointments remains vital even when you feel well.

      What is the most common cause of death in MS patients?

      Death certificates show that the commonest “underlying” cause of death in people with MS is the disease itself (ICD-10 G35), accounting for roughly half of all deaths; this label usually stands for advanced disability complicated by infections and breathing problems. Cardiovascular disease and cancer trail well behind (each about one-tenth to one-fifth of deaths), so focusing on preventing aspiration, treating infections quickly, staying mobile, and managing heart-health risks offers the biggest leverage for living longer with MS.

      What not to do if you have MS?

      Think of “don’ts” in three buckets: 1) anything that drives inflammation (smoking, heavy drinking, high-salt or highly processed, high-saturated-fat foods); 2) anything that lets the body decondition or overheat (long periods of inactivity, extreme heat without cooling strategies); and 3) anything that interferes with treatment safety (skipping or delaying prescribed medicines, starting high-dose supplements or live vaccines, or stopping disease-modifying therapy without your neurologist’s okay). Steering clear of these pitfalls, while staying active, eating mostly whole foods, and working closely with your MS team, gives the best chance of slowing attacks and disability.

      What is the new test for MS?

      Doctors now have a spinal-fluid test called the “kappa free light-chain (KFLC) index,” which measures tiny antibody pieces instead of looking for oligoclonal bands. In several large studies it identified multiple sclerosis with about 90–95 % sensitivity and 85–90 % specificity, is run on an automated machine (so it’s faster, cheaper, and less subjective), and many centers are beginning to add it to the standard work-up, although it still requires a lumbar puncture and currently complements rather than fully replaces oligoclonal-band testing.

      Is MS a disability?

      Multiple sclerosis is recognized by disability laws in the U.S., U.K., Canada and many other countries, but you are considered “disabled” only if your specific symptoms—such as fatigue, vision loss, or mobility problems—limit everyday tasks or steady work despite treatment. Because MS progression varies widely (some stay mild for decades while roughly one-third need a cane within 15 years), keep detailed medical records and talk with your neurologist, employer, or a benefits adviser early to document limitations, request job accommodations, or file for disability support if needed.

      How many brain lesions are normal with MS?

      There isn’t a “normal” or required lesion count for multiple sclerosis: some people have none on the first MRI, others show a handful, and studies put the typical range at roughly 5–15 lesions. What matters more to doctors is where the spots are and whether new ones appear over time—four or more lesions, especially in key areas like around the ventricles, can raise concern for future disability, but prognosis depends on the pattern and evolution rather than any single number.

      Has anyone reversed MS?

      So far no treatment has reliably “turned MS off” for everyone, but limited reversal of disability can occur. Many patients regain some or all lost function after a relapse, and small clinical trials of autologous stem-cell transplantation show that about 50-70 % of carefully selected, highly active cases improve their disability scores for several years, though the procedure carries notable risks and is not yet routine care. Current disease-modifying drugs aim to prevent new damage, and research into remyelination medicines is underway, but a guaranteed, widely available way to reverse MS does not yet exist.

      Are MS cases on the rise?

      Yes, the head-count of people living with multiple sclerosis is climbing worldwide—up roughly one-third since 1990—largely because people are being diagnosed earlier and living longer with the disease. New cases per year (incidence) have risen only modestly and unevenly, suggesting that improved detection and better treatments, rather than an explosive growth in risk, account for most of the increase, though lifestyle factors such as low vitamin D, obesity, smoking and EBV infection may also play a smaller role.

      Does MS run in families?

      MS can cluster in families, but it is not passed down in a simple all-or-nothing way: the lifetime chance is about 1 in 300 for anyone, rises to roughly 1 in 30 (≈2–3 %) if you have a parent, child, or sibling with MS, and even identical twins match only about 1 in 4 times—proof that genes are only part of the story. Because most relatives never develop the disease, routine genetic testing isn’t recommended; instead, general health steps that may lower risk (adequate vitamin D, avoiding smoking, healthy weight) are sensible for everyone.

      What is the progressive treatment for MS?

      Treatment for progressive MS has two parts. First, disease-modifying drugs such as ocrelizumab (for primary-progressive) and siponimod or, in some cases, cladribine/rituximab (for active secondary-progressive) can slow further disability when started early under an MS specialist’s care. Second, an ongoing personalised plan—physiotherapy and exercise, medicines for spasticity, pain, bladder or fatigue, plus good sleep, diet, vaccination and prompt treatment of infections—helps control day-to-day symptoms and prevents complications, with regular reviews to adjust both pieces as the condition evolves.

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