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Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitor

Remibrutinib vs Teriflunomide for Multiple Sclerosis

Phase 3
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
EDSS score of 0 to 5.5 (inclusive)
18 to 55 years of age
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline up to 30 month
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial compares the two drugs remibrutinib and teriflunomide to see which is better at treating relapsing multiple sclerosis, and if either drug has any serious side effects.

Who is the study for?
Adults aged 18-55 with Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS) as per the McDonald criteria, an EDSS score of 0 to 5.5, and a recent history of relapses or active lesions are eligible. Exclusions include those with certain cancers, mental health risks, other immune diseases besides MS, substance abuse issues, significant organ disorders or infections, severe allergies to study drugs or components, pregnant/nursing women, and those not using effective contraception.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing the effectiveness and safety of Remibrutinib compared to Teriflunomide in treating RMS. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either Remibrutinib or Teriflunomide while their health outcomes are monitored.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects for both medications may include liver problems, hair thinning or loss (Teriflunomide), increased risk of infection due to immune system effects (Remibrutinib), gastrointestinal disturbances like nausea or diarrhea, headaches and potential allergic reactions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My disability level allows me to walk without aid or rest for at least 200 meters.
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I am between 18 and 55 years old.
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My condition meets the 2017 criteria for RMS diagnosis.
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My neurological condition has been stable for the last month.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline up to 30 month
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline up to 30 month for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Annualized relapse rate (ARR) of confirmed relapses [Core Part]
Secondary outcome measures
Annualized rate of new or enlarging T2 lesion [Core Part]
Annualized rate of new or enlarging T2 lesion [Extension Part]
Annualized relapse rate (ARR) of confirmed relapses [Extension Part]
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Trial Design

4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Remibrutinib - Extension (on teriflunomide in Core)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants on teriflunomide in Core will switch to remibrutinib tablet
Group II: Remibrutinib - ExtensionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants on remibrutinib in Core will continue on remibrutinib tablet
Group III: Remibrutinib - CoreExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Remibrutinib tablet and matching placebo of teriflunomide capsule
Group IV: Teriflunomide - CoreActive Control1 Intervention
Teriflunomide capsule and matching placebo remibrutinib tablet

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Novartis PharmaceuticalsLead Sponsor
2,859 Previous Clinical Trials
4,197,444 Total Patients Enrolled
100 Trials studying Multiple Sclerosis
51,327 Patients Enrolled for Multiple Sclerosis

Media Library

Remibrutinib (Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05147220 — Phase 3
Multiple Sclerosis Research Study Groups: Remibrutinib - Core, Teriflunomide - Core, Remibrutinib - Extension, Remibrutinib - Extension (on teriflunomide in Core)
Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Trial 2023: Remibrutinib Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05147220 — Phase 3
Remibrutinib (Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitor) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05147220 — Phase 3

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

To what type of patient does this research pertain?

"This study is for individuals with sclerosis who are between 18-55 years old. There are approximately 800 slots available for participants."

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Are octogenarians able to participate in this research?

"Eligibility for this study is limited to individuals aged 18-55. There are currently 44 trials in progress for patients that are minors and 406 studies underway for elderly adults."

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Can more people sign up to participate in this trial?

"That is correct, the website clinicaltrials.gov has information indicating that this study is looking for patients as we speak. The posting date was December 16th 2021 and the most recent update was November 11th 2022. In total, 23 sites are recruiting 800 individuals for this trial."

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What other medical studies have included Remibrutinib as a treatment?

"Remibrutinib was first looked into back in 2014 at site 056001. So far, there have been a total of 27 studies completed with 13 more ongoing clinical trials. A large majority of these investigations are taking place near Saint Petersburg, Florida."

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What is the latest information on Remibrutinib's FDA approval status?

"Remibrutinib's safety is estimated to be a 3. This is based on the fact that remibrutinib is in Phase 3 trials, which means there is not only some data supporting efficacy, but also multiple rounds of data supporting safety."

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~369 spots leftby Apr 2026