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48 Multiple Sclerosis Trials near Texas

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No Placebo
Highly Paid
Stay on Current Meds
Pivotal Trials (Near Approval)
Breakthrough Medication
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

200 Participants Needed

Nivolumab for Cancer

Richardson, Texas
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

300 Participants Needed

The study is being done to determine if treatment with a novel form of light therapy is tolerated in patients with progressive multiple sclerosis. The goal of this trial to establish the safety profile of this light therapy while generating data on its impact on fatigue, as well as its mechanism of action. Fatigue is often a complex symptom in multiple sclerosis, without any FDA-approved direct therapy. Fatigue is traditionally treated with symptom management through a multidisciplinary team.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1

20 Participants Needed

This US multicenter, prospective cohort study aims to evaluate how MSCopilot can be seamlessly integrated into the current care pathway and identify potential optimizations to enhance its impact on both MS patients and clinicians, facilitating broader implementation. Specifically, the study will assess: * The overall integration of MSCopilot into routine clinical practice, * Patients' ability to use MSCopilot at home without supervision, * The need for patient support when using MSCopilot at home, * User behavior based on usage analytics data from the MSCopilot mobile app and dashboard, * Patient adherence to MSCopilot use in routine clinical practice, * The adequacy of the onboarding/training process for HCPs, * The effectiveness of HCPs onboarding/training in ensuring successful patient onboarding, * The variances in user behavior and adherence to MSCopilot use according to socio-demographic factors and EDSS scores
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

60 Participants Needed

Neurogenic overactive bladder (NOAB), characterized by urinary frequency, urgency or urgency incontinence symptoms occurring during the storage phase of the bladder, is the most common urinary complaint in multiple sclerosis (MS). Current management options for NOAB in MS have limited efficacy and considerable adverse effects, which underscores the significance of this study and highlights the need for better, less invasive therapies. This novel study investigates brain therapeutic targets that could shift the focus of NOAB management in MS from a bladder-centric focus to brain restoration; specifically modulating the brain regions identified in the prior functional magnetic resonance imagining studies. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a noninvasive brain stimulation that can modulate neurons (excite or inhibit) to improve the connectivity of the regions of interest (ROI). The preliminary data demonstrate, for the first time, significant improvement in bladder symptoms in ten women with MS who have voiding dysfunction following multifocal transcranial magnetic stimulation without any treatment-related adverse effects. This randomized double-blind, sham-controlled single center clinical trial with an optional open-label extension (OLE) phase is designed to evaluate the effects of targeted rTMS in women with MS and NOAB by investigating restorative reorganization of brain function The main purpose of this study is to determine the effects of individualized repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) for improving overactive bladder symptoms such as urinary frequency and urgency with or without incontinence in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). Patients will undergo initial screening that includes a demographics information, physical exam, past medical and surgical history, medication list, urine pregnancy test (female subjects with childbearing potential), and completion of questionnaires to confirm the eligibility of patients. All eligible patients will be required to complete a functional MRI scan followed by locating the regions of interest through neural navigation system and finally receiving 10 treatment sessions. Since this is a randomized trial, some patients will receive active treatment/ therapy sessions while others will only receive sham or placebo treatments. The total duration to complete all treatment sessions and follow up visits is approximately 4-5 months.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Sex:Female

29 Participants Needed

The purpose of the study is to test whether low level electric stimulation, called transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), on the part of the brain (i.e., presupplementary motor area) thought to aid in memory will improve verbal retrieval in multiple sclerosis patients. The primary outcome measures are neuropsychological assessments of verbal retrieval, and the secondary measures are neuropsychological assessments of other cognitive abilities and electroencephalography (EEG) measures. Additionally, the study will examine the degree to which baseline assessments of cognition and concussion history predict responses to treatment over time, both on assessments administered within the intervention period and at follow-up.

Trial Details

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

100 Participants Needed

The goal of this randomized controlled clinical trial is to examine the feasibility and initial efficacy of undertaking and delivering a novel, stakeholder-informed exercise training program for wheelchair users with multiple sclerosis. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is the study feasible as measured by participant recruitment (24 participants total), retention (80%), and safety (adverse events)? * Is the study acceptable as measured by participant satisfaction and perceptions using an evaluation survey and semi-structured interviews? * Is there significant change in following the 16-week study in metabolic health outcomes, MS symptoms, and exercise behavior change? Participants will be randomized to complete the 16-week SPIN exercise training program or WellMS attention/contact wellness program. Researchers will compare the SPIN and WellMS groups to determine if there is a significant difference in metabolic health outcomes, MS symptoms, and exercise behavior change.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

24 Participants Needed

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:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:30 - 65

336 Participants Needed

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

900 Participants Needed

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

562 Participants Needed

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

450 Participants Needed

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

120 Participants Needed

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

4 Participants Needed

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

96 Participants Needed

Injuries affecting the central nervous system may disrupt the cortical pathways to muscles causing loss of motor control. Nevertheless, the brain still exhibits sensorimotor rhythms (SMRs) during movement intents or motor imagery (MI), which is the mental rehearsal of the kinesthetics of a movement without actually performing it. Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) can decode SMRs to control assistive devices and promote functional recovery. Despite rapid advancements in non-invasive BCI systems based on EEG, two persistent challenges remain: First, the instability of SMR patterns due to the non-stationarity of neural signals, which may significantly degrade BCI performance over days and hamper the effectiveness of BCI-based rehabilitation. Second, differentiating MI patterns corresponding to fine hand movements of the same limb is still difficult due to the low spatial resolution of EEG. To address the first challenge, subjects usually learn to elicit reliable SMR and improve BCI control through longitudinal training, so a fundamental question is how to accelerate subject training building upon the SMR neurophysiology. In this study, the investigators hypothesize that conditioning the brain with transcutaneous electrical spinal stimulation, which reportedly induces cortical inhibition, would constrain the neural dynamics and promote focal and strong SMR modulations in subsequent MI-based BCI training sessions - leading to accelerated BCI training. To address the second challenge, the investigators hypothesize that neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) applied contingent to the voluntary activation of the primary motor cortex through MI can help differentiate patterns of activity associated with different hand movements of the same limb by consistently recruiting the separate neural pathways associated with each of the movements within a closed-loop BCI setup. The investigators study the neuroplastic changes associated with training with the two stimulation modalities.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

100 Participants Needed

Individuals with and without neurologic diagnoses greatly benefit from participation in regular exercise but the majority are physically inactive. This is an issue for both them and their care partners as their health is often linked. This study aims to examine the long-term physical and psychosocial effects of structured, group-based, high intensity functional training (HIFT) exercise for people with neurologic diagnoses and their care partners.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

100 Participants Needed

Over the past 10 years, the rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) have nearly doubled in the United States. This chronic, neuroinflammatory, and neurodegenerative disease is most often diagnosed between the ages of 20-40. Cognitive impairment effects up to 70% of people with MS (PwMS) and has a detrimental impact on mental health, social connections, and employment. Further, up to 50% of PwMS also struggle with depression. Numerous cognitive rehabilitation programs are available to address cognitive impairment, but few interventions have simultaneous effects on cognition and emotional well-being. Music interventions have potential to fill this gap. Brain imaging studies on music and emotion show that music can modulate activity in the brains structures that are known to be crucially involved in emotion. Further, music engages areas of the brain that are involved with paying attention, making predictions, and updating events in our memory. The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of an online musical training intervention (MTI) for PwMS and explore the potential effect on cognition, psychosocial, and functional well-being compared to an active control group (music listening (ML)). The specific aims are to: 1) determine the feasibility and acceptability of delivering the MTI virtually over three months to PwMS; 2) evaluate the effect of the MTI on cognitive functioning (processing speed, working memory, cognitive flexibility, response inhibition), psychosocial (anxiety, depression, stress, quality of life, self-efficacy) and functional (insomnia) well-being compared to ML; and 3) (exploratory aim) to utilize non-invasive neuroimaging to determine if pre-intervention brain activity predicts post-intervention cognitive functioning.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting

40 Participants Needed

RE104 for Adjustment Disorder

Shreveport, Louisiana
The purpose of this study is to determine if treatment with a single dose of RE104 for Injection reduces depressive symptoms or depressive symptoms mixed with anxiety symptoms in participants with Adjustment Disorder due to cancer or other illnesses such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's Disease (PD) or Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) as compared to active-placebo.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2

100 Participants Needed

Why Other Patients Applied

"I've been battling multiple sclerosis for 28 years. I've tried three medications. I keep my dosing stable, but I'm just tired of managing. I want to take control of my situation."

KE
Multiple Sclerosis PatientAge: 43

"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'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 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 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Multiple Sclerosis clinical trials in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas?

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 Texas?

Most recently, we added MSCopilot App for Multiple Sclerosis, RE104 for Adjustment Disorder and Stem Cell Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis to the Power online platform.

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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