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60 Multiple Sclerosis Trials near California
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San Francisco, California
The primary goal of this study is to assess the efficacy of bazedoxifene (BZA) as remyelinating agent in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS).
The investigators will utilize electrophysiologic techniques and magnetic resonance imaging to quantify the effect of treatment in 50 women over the course of 6 months.
Participants may remain on their standard disease modifying treatment during the course of the trial but may not concurrently participate in any other investigational new drug research study.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:40 - 65
Sex:Female
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Cancer, Pregnancy, Thromboembolism, Cardiac Block, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Clemastine, Duavee, Tamoxifen, Others
62 Participants Needed
Obexelimab for Multiple Sclerosis
West Hollywood, California
This study aims to examine the efficacy and safety of obexelimab in participants with relapsing multiple sclerosis
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:18 - 60
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Primary Progressive MS, Neuromyelitis Optica, Others
93 Participants Needed
CAR T-Cell Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
Palo Alto, California
A Study of Anti-CD19 Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell (CD19 CAR T) Therapy, in Subjects with Refractory Primary and Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:18 - 60
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:HIV, Hepatitis B/C, Stroke, Others
Must Be Taking:Anti-CD20 MAb
120 Participants Needed
BIIB091 for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
Orange, California
In this study, researchers will learn more about a study drug called BIIB091 in participants with MS who may be experiencing relapses. It is a 2-part study.
In Part 1, one set of participants will take either BIIB091 or diroximel fumarate (DRF). In Part 2, a different set of participants will take either a combination of BIIB091 and DRF or DRF alone.
The goal of the study is to learn more about the safety of BIIB091 and to compare the effects of the study drug when taken alone or together with DRF.
The main question researchers are trying to answer are:
* How many participants have new or worsening medical problems (adverse events) after taking BIIB091 or DRF?
* How many new areas of inflammation occur in the brain after treatment with BIIB091 and DRF?
Researchers will use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans to compare images of the brain before and after treatment. They will also explore the effect of BIIB091 and DRF on the heart using electrocardiograms (ECGs).
The study will be done as follows:
* After screening, participants who joined Part 1 will be randomly assigned to receive either a high or low dose of BIIB091, or the standard dose of DRF.
* The results of Part 1 will be used to choose the best dose of BIIB091 to use in Part 2.
* Participants who join Part 2 will be randomly assigned to receive either a standard dose of DRF, a combo of BIIB091 and the standard dose of DRF, or a combo of BIIB91 with a low dose of DRF.
* Neither the researchers nor the participants will know which drug or dose the participants will receive in either part of the study.
* The treatment period will last 48 weeks in each part of the study. Participants will take the drugs by mouth 2 times a day.
* Each part will also have a follow-up safety period that lasts up to 2 weeks.
* In total, participants in each part will have 20 study visits, or more if they have a relapse. The total study duration for participants will be up to 54 weeks.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:18 - 55
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:PPMS, Recent MS Relapse, HIV, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Fumarates, BTK Inhibitors
275 Participants Needed
Fenebrutinib for Multiple Sclerosis
Las Vegas, Nevada
This trial is testing fenebrutinib, a medication, to see its effects on the brain in people with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS). Researchers will use MRI scans to observe any changes. They will also check if the drug is safe and how it is processed by the body. Participants will either receive fenebrutinib or a non-active substance.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:18 - 55
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Cancer, Neurological Disorders, Cardiovascular, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Systemic Corticosteroids, Immunosuppressants
109 Participants Needed
CAR T Cell Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
San Francisco, California
The goal of this study is to test a drug called KYV-101 in people who have progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) and who have not responded to standard therapies to slow disease progression. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* What is the highest therapy dose that can be given without causing harm?
* Can this therapy enter the central nervous system?
Participants will be asked to:
* Attend 14 visits plus an 8-day inpatient hospital stay over the course of 58 weeks.
* Complete apheresis and chemotherapy treatments in preparation for KVY-101 therapy.
* Undergo medical and research testing such as physical and neurological exams, MRI, lumbar puncture, blood draws, questionnaires, and vision assessments.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Age:25 - 70
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:HIV, Hepatitis B/C, Cardiac Disease, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Anticoagulants, Mitoxantrone, Cladribine, Alemtuzumab
10 Participants Needed
CAR T-cell Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
Palo Alto, California
A Study of Anti-CD19 Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cell Therapy in Subjects with Non-relapsing and Progressive Forms of Multiple Sclerosis
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Age:18 - 65
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets, Anti-CD20
12 Participants Needed
Ketamine for MS Fatigue
Berkeley, California
The purpose of this study is to see whether using ketamine to increase glutamate in the prefrontal cortex can reduce Multiple Sclerosis (MS) related fatigue. The investigator proposes a prospective, crossover, randomized, placebo-controlled study to assess the efficacy and safety of low, single dose Ketamine, to assess its efficacy and safety in patients with MS-related fatigue.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Early Phase 1
Age:18 - 65
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Sleep Apnea, Hypertension, Liver Disease, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Ketamine Interactors
20 Participants Needed
Metformin for Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Los Angeles, California
This trial is testing metformin, a diabetes medication, to see if it can help adults aged 30-65 with progressive multiple sclerosis. The goal is to find out if metformin can reduce inflammation and protect nerve cells, potentially slowing down the disease.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Early Phase 1
Age:30 - 65
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Renal Dysfunction, Hepatic Dysfunction, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Glucocorticoids, Metformin, Others
44 Participants Needed
Whole-Body PET Scans for Multiple Sclerosis
Ladera Ranch, California
To evaluate whether an entire-body positron emission tomography (PET) scanner can be exploited to improve evaluation, monitoring and measurement of both peripheral and central demyelination in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Early Phase 1
Age:25 - 55
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Neuropsychiatric Illness, Diabetes, Cancer, Others
20 Participants Needed
ATP128 + VSV-GP128 + BI 754091 for Colorectal Cancer
Los Angeles, California
This is a multi-center, non-randomised Phase 1b study to evaluate the safety and tolerability of ATP128 alone or in combination with BI 754091 and of heterologous prime-boost ATP128 + VSV-GP128 in combination with BI 754091.
ATP128 is a self-adjuvanted chimeric recombinant protein vaccine being developed in combination with programmed cell death 1 (PD-1) blockade for the treatment of microsatellite stable (MSS) patients not responding to PD-1 blockade. The PD-1 inhibitor being tested with ATP128 is the BI 754091 (Ezabenlimab) compound which belongs to the human immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4) subclass of antibodies.
VSV-GP is a recombinant chimeric vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV, Indiana strain Rhabdoviridae) which carries the envelope glycoprotein (GP) of the visceral non neurotropic WE-HPI strain of the Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV, Arenaviridae) instead of the native VSV glycoprotein (G) and is developed as integral part of the prime-boost regimen together with ATP128.
The Sponsor plans to enrol 96 patients with histologically or cytologically confirmed stage IV colorectal cancer coming form three different patient populations:
* Cohort 1a: 6 patients with stage IV colorectal cancer (CRC) having failed standard of care (SoC) therapies
* Cohorts 1b, 2a, 2c: 30 patients with stage IV microsatellite stable/mismatch repair-proficient (MSS/MMRp) CRC being in stable disease (SD) or partial response (PR) after first line of SoC (4-6 months duration at minimum)
* Cohorts 2b, 4b: 30 patients with stage IV MSS/MMRp liver-limited disease
Patients eligible for this study will be enrolled in one of the 8 cohorts depending on their disease:
* Patients in Cohort 1a will receive ATP128 as single agent
* Patients in Cohorts 1b, 2a, 2b, 2c will receive ATP128 in combination with BI 754091
* Patients in Cohorts 3, 4a, 4b will receive ATP128 and VSV-GP128 in combination with BI 754091
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Autoimmune Disease, Active Infection, CNS Metastasis, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Checkpoint Inhibitors, Immunotherapy
96 Participants Needed
RO7121932 for Multiple Sclerosis
Stanford, California
This trial is testing a new drug called RO7121932 to see if it is safe and well-tolerated. The drug is being given to people with multiple sclerosis (MS) in different ways, either through a vein or under the skin. The goal is to find out if the drug can help treat MS without causing harmful side effects.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Age:18 - 65
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Active Infections, Cancer History, Neurological Disorders, Others
Must Not Be Taking:MS Treatments, Anti-CD20 Therapies
129 Participants Needed
MS FIT App for Multiple Sclerosis
San Francisco, California
This trial tests the MS FIT app, which helps MS patients track falls, view health data, and get fall prevention tips. It targets MS patients because they often experience falls that affect their daily lives. The app uses data from health records, wearables, and surveys to monitor falls and provide personalized advice.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Cognitive Impairment, Visual Impairment, Others
100 Participants Needed
MSCopilot® App for Multiple Sclerosis
San Diego, California
This trial is testing MSCopilot® Detect, a smartphone app that helps people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) monitor their condition from home. The app aims to make it easier to track disease progression and improve patient care. It involves 314 MS patients from several countries who will use the app to complete periodic questionnaires and tests. MSCopilot is a software medical device designed for the self-assessment of people with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS), validated against traditional tests.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:30 - 65
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Medically Unstable, Visual Acuity, Pregnancy, Others
314 Participants Needed
Telehealth vs In-Clinic Care for Multiple Sclerosis
San Francisco, California
The current standard of outpatient MS care depends on in-clinic visits, but MS patients face many barriers to accessing this care. These barriers include those resulting from the disease itself, such as physical limitations, driving restrictions and financial limitations, and they are further compounded by an overall shortage of neurologists. Furthermore, MS care has a significant economic impact, with the estimated indirect and direct costs for treating MS in the US estimated to be \> $85.4 billion. Therefore, there is a need to improve access to and reduce cost of MS care, and telehealth is a potential solution. The VIRTUAL-MS study has been designed to evaluate the impact of telehealth care on MS clinical outcomes, costs, and satisfaction compared to in-person care. Additionally, the study aims to evaluate facilitators and barriers to telehealth use to inform widespread implementation.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Neutropenia, Wound Care, Others
120 Participants Needed
Early Aggressive vs Traditional Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
Carmichael, California
FDA-approved multiple sclerosis (MS) disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) target the relapsing phase of MS but have minimal impact once the progressive phase has begun. It is unclear if, in the relapsing phase, there is an advantage of early aggressive therapy with respect to preventing long-term disability. The infectious risks and other complications associated with higher-efficacy treatments highlight the need to quantify their effectiveness in preventing disability.
The TRaditional versus Early Aggressive Therapy for MS (TREAT-MS) trial is a pragmatic, randomized controlled trial that has two primary aims: 1) to evaluate, jointly and independently among patients deemed at higher risk vs. lower risk for disability accumulation, whether an "early aggressive" therapy approach, versus starting with a traditional, first-line therapy, influences the intermediate-term risk of disability, and 2) to evaluate if, among patients deemed at lower risk for disability who start on first-line MS therapies but experience breakthrough disease, those who switch to a higher-efficacy versus a new first-line therapy have different intermediate-term risk of disability.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 60
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Pregnancy, Breast-feeding, Chemotherapy, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Rituximab, Ocrelizumab, Teriflunomide, Others
900 Participants Needed
Fasting Mimicking Diet for Multiple Sclerosis
Los Angeles, California
In the proposed study, investigators will assess the safety and feasibility of cycles of a fasting mimicking diet (FMD) and its effect on Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life (MSQOL) in relapsing MS (RMS) patients treated with standard disease modifying therapies (FMDMS).
To test the primary hypothesis, investigators will compare the composite quality of life score in terms of improvement in disability, fatigue, and cognitive function with the fasting protocol, as compared to a Mediterranean diet (control) group alone. Further, investigators hypothesize that the effects will remain for at least 6-months after the last FMD cycle. The Mediterranean diet (MD) has been chosen as the control diet to minimize baseline dietary differences among patients. It has been trialed for feasibility in Multiple Sclerosis patients and used in a previous human FMD trial for MS patients where a FMD followed by MD was shown to have positive effects on people with MS.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 55
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Active Infection, Malignancy, Pregnancy, Diabetes, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Glucocorticoids
50 Participants Needed
Ofatumumab for Multiple Sclerosis
Fullerton, California
Open-label study to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment with ofatumumab in subjects transitioning from any fumarate-based RMS approved therapy or fingolimod due to breakthrough disease.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Age:18 - 60
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Not Listed
562 Participants Needed
IMU-838 for Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Torrance, California
This trial is testing a new medication called IMU-838 to help adults with Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. The medication aims to reduce inflammation and slow down the worsening of the disease. The study will check if the medication is safe and effective over a long period.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Age:18 - 65
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Not Listed
450 Participants Needed
Mobile App for Depression in Multiple Sclerosis
San Francisco, California
The researchers want to find out if an electronic application called MS CATCH can enhance patients' and doctors' experiences during and in between clinical visits. MS CATCH is a smartphone-based tool which allows patients to enter their mood related symptoms at regular intervals, which is then available to their Neurologist in their electronic medical record. The neurologist is also able to view additional information from their medical record, and receives alerts for changes reported by the patient that raise concern for the patient's mental health.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Cognitive Impairment, Psychotic Disorders, Substance Abuse, Others
100 Participants Needed
Why Other Patients Applied
"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
"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 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'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
CC-97540 for Multiple Sclerosis
Irvine, California
This trial is testing a new drug called CC-97540 to see if it is safe and effective for people with relapsing or progressive multiple sclerosis. The goal is to find out if it can help manage symptoms or slow down the disease.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Age:18 - 60
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Myositis, Stroke, CIDP, Others
Must Be Taking:High-efficacy DMTs, Immunosuppressants
120 Participants Needed
Exercise for Multiple Sclerosis
La Jolla, California
This multi-center, randomized controlled feasibility trial will assess a 20-week home-based exercise intervention in youth with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The goal is to determine the feasibility of conducting a larger, definitive trial on exercise training as a non-pharmacological approach to improve disease outcomes in this population.
Participants will be randomized to either an Exercise Training group or a Mobility and Flexibility Training group. The investigators will evaluate differences between the two groups in physical activity levels, mediators of physical activity, and psychosocial outcomes. Assessments, including clinical exams, brain MRI, eye tracking, cognitive testing, blood draws, and questionnaires, will occur at baseline and after 20 weeks. Accelerometry will be done at baseline, 10 weeks, and 20 weeks to track physical activity.
The primary objectives are to assess the feasibility of recruiting, retaining, and randomizing youth with MS and to evaluate adherence to the exercise intervention and coaching sessions. Exploratory objectives include examining changes in depressive symptoms, cognitive function, blood biomarkers (BDNF and irisin), brain volume, and fitness levels in response to the intervention.
Approximately 40 participants will be enrolled from four sites in Canada and the United States.
Primary outcomes include feasibility, acceptability, and fidelity measures. Exploratory outcomes include blood biomarkers, brain MRI, cognitive testing, and other neuropsychological measures.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:11 - 25
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Non-specific White Matter, Motor Disability, Cardiac Risk, Others
40 Participants Needed
Wearables + Physical Therapy for Overactive Bladder in Multiple Sclerosis
San Francisco, California
The goal is to investigate the feasibility and effects of adding "wearables for the bladder" devices to conventional pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) to bladder function, in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Sex:Female
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Recent Relapse, Pregnancy, Others
20 Participants Needed
Brain-Computer Interface Device for Severe Neurological Disorders
San Francisco, California
This trial is testing a method that uses sensors on the brain to help people with severe neurological disorders control devices and speak. The sensors pick up brain signals and translate them into actions or speech. This could help those who struggle with movement and communication due to their condition.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Dementia, Active Depression, Substance Abuse, Others
3 Participants Needed
IDP-023 + Ocrelizumab for Multiple Sclerosis
San Francisco, California
This is an open label, Phase 1b, multiple ascending dose, and dose-expansion study of IDP-023 administered in combination with interleukin-2 (IL-2) and ocrelizumab to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and biologic activity on autoreactive immune cells in patients with refractory progressive multiple sclerosis.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Age:18 - 65
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Relapsing MS, CNS Tumor, HIV, Others
Must Be Taking:Ocrelizumab
34 Participants Needed
Nivolumab for Cancer
Sacramento, California
This phase Ib trial studies the side effects of nivolumab and to see how well it works in treating patients with autoimmune disorders and cancer that has spread to other places in the body or cannot removed by surgery. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as nivolumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread.
No Placebo Group
Prior Safety Data
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy, Allogeneic Transplant, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Anticancer Investigational Agents
300 Participants Needed
RP2/RP3 + Atezolizumab + Bevacizumab for Colorectal Cancer
Los Angeles, California
This is an open-label, Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating therapy with an oncolytic immunotherapy (RP2 or RP3) in combination with atezolizumab and bevacizumab in patients with advanced Microsatellite Stable and Mismatch Repair Proficient Colorectal Carcinoma.
No Placebo Group
Prior Safety Data
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Hepatitis, HIV, CNS Metastases, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Antivirals, Immunosuppressants
4 Participants Needed
18F-OP-801 for ALS
Stanford, California
This trial tests a new brain scan substance called 18F-OP-801 on patients with ALS, AD, MS, PD, and healthy volunteers. It helps doctors see brain inflammation by highlighting active immune cells. This could improve early detection and treatment of these diseases.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1, 2
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Obesity, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Corticosteroids, NSAIDs
65 Participants Needed
Myelin Repair Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
San Francisco, California
The clinical trial is intended to assess for clinical evidence of Clemastine Fumarate as a myelin repair therapy in patients with acute inflammatory injury-causing demyelination as measured by multi-parametric MRI assessments.
No reparative therapies exist for the treatment of acute demyelinating lesions. Clemastine fumarate was identified along with a series of other antimuscarinic medications as a potential remyelinating agent using the micropillar screen (BIMA) developed at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Following in vivo validation, an FDA IND exemption was granted to investigate clemastine for the treatment of multiple sclerosis in the context of chronic optic neuropathy. That pilot study was recently completed and is the first randomized control trial documenting efficacy for a putative remyelinating agent for the treatment of MS. The preselected primary efficacy endpoint (visual evoked potential) was met and a strong trend to benefit was seen for the principal secondary endpoint assessing function (low contrast visual acuity). That trial number was 13-11577.
This study seeks to follow up on that study and examine clemastine fumarate's protective and reparative effects in the context of acute demyelinating brain lesions as imaged by multi-parametric MRI assessments. The investigators will be assessing the effects of clemastine fumarate as a remyelinating therapy and assessing its effect on MRI metrics of lesions found in patients with a confirmed diagnosis of acute inflammatory injury-causing demyelination.
In addition to using conventional multi-parametric MRI assessments, this study will also evaluate a new MRI technique called Ultrashort Echo Time (UTE) MRI to assess the effects of clemastine fumarate as a remyelinating therapy of acute lesions found in patients with a confirmed diagnosis of acute inflammatory injury-causing demyelination and compare it to the other assessments.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1, 2
Age:18 - 55
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Brain Atrophy, Cardiac Block, Cancer, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Corticosteroids, Alemtuzumab, Mitoxantrone, Others
44 Participants Needed
Clemastine for Optic Neuritis
San Francisco, California
The main purpose of this study is to assess clemastine as a remyelinating agent in patients with acute optic neuritis.The study will also evaluate the tolerability of clemastine, originally approved as first-generation antihistamine, in patients with optic neuritis. Study procedures will include assessments for evidence of remyelination in the anterior visual pathway and in the brain using electrophysiologic techniques and magnetic resonance imaging. If they are on one, patients in this study can remain on their standard disease modifying treatment during the course of the study. However, patients cannot participate in any other investigational new drug research study concurrently.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:18 - 55
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Diabetes, Cancer, Pregnancy, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Remyelinating Therapies
90 Participants Needed
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Multiple Sclerosis clinical trials in California 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 California 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 California 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 California 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 California 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 California ?
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 California ?
Most recently, we added Exercise for Multiple Sclerosis, Ozanimod vs Fingolimod 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 California ?
The Multiple Sclerosis clinics in California currently recognized as SuperSites are: Hoag Memorial Hospital Site Number : 8400031 in Newport Beach, California Multiple Sclerosis Center of California Site Number : 8401122 in Laguna Hills, CaliforniaPopular Searches
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