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Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitor

Fenebrutinib vs Teriflunomide for Multiple Sclerosis (FENhance 2 Trial)

Phase 3
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Hoffmann-La Roche
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Ability to perform the Timed 25-Foot Walk Test (T25FWT) in <150 seconds.
Ability to complete the 9-Hole Peg Test (9-HPT) for each hand in < 240 seconds.
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 4.5 years
Awards & highlights

FENhance 2 Trial Summary

This trial is testing whether a new drug, fenebrutinib, is better than the current standard of care, teriflunomide, at slowing disability progression and relapse rate in people with RMS.

Who is the study for?
Adults with Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS) who can perform specific physical tests, have an EDSS score of 0-5.5, and meet the revised 2017 McDonald Criteria for RMS diagnosis. Participants must agree to contraception if of childbearing potential and not plan to donate eggs or sperm. Exclusions include those with certain infections, a history of cancer within 10 years, severe allergies or intolerances, immunodeficiencies like HIV, recent vaccinations or steroid treatments, liver issues such as cirrhosis or Gilbert's Syndrome.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing Fenebrutinib against Teriflunomide in adults with RMS to see which is better at slowing disability progression and reducing relapse rate. Participants are randomly assigned to one of the two drugs in equal numbers. The study may extend based on positive initial results.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects for both Fenebrutinib and Teriflunomide could include liver problems, hair thinning or loss (alopecia), diarrhea, nausea, fatigue, high blood pressure (hypertension), risk of infections due to immune system suppression; specific side effects will vary by individual.

FENhance 2 Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I can walk 25 feet in less than 150 seconds.
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I can complete a manual dexterity test in less than 4 minutes with each hand.
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My disability level allows me to walk without aid or rest for 200 meters.
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I have been diagnosed with RMS according to the 2017 guidelines.
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I agree to not have sex or use birth control and not donate sperm.
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My disability level is moderate or less.
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My condition meets the 2017 McDonald Criteria for RMS.
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I can walk 25 feet in less than 150 seconds.
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I agree to not have sex or use birth control and not donate sperm.
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I can complete a hand dexterity test in less than 4 minutes for each hand.

FENhance 2 Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 4.5 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 4.5 years 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)
Secondary outcome measures
Change from Baseline to Week 48 in the Concentration of Serum Neurofilament Light chain (NfL)
Change in Participant-Reported Physical Impacts of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Measured by the Multiple Sclerosis, 29-Item [MSIS-29] Physical Scale
Percentage Change in Total Brain Volume from Week 24 as Assessed by MRI
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FENhance 2 Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: FenebrutinibExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants will receive oral fenebrutinib with teriflunomide-matching placebo.
Group II: TeriflunomideActive Control2 Interventions
Participants will receive oral teriflunomide with fenebrutinib-matching placebo in a blinded fashion.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Placebo
1995
Completed Phase 3
~2670
Fenebrutinib
2018
Completed Phase 1
~10

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Hoffmann-La RocheLead Sponsor
2,428 Previous Clinical Trials
1,088,303 Total Patients Enrolled
34 Trials studying Multiple Sclerosis
24,278 Patients Enrolled for Multiple Sclerosis
Clinical TrialsStudy DirectorHoffmann-La Roche
2,199 Previous Clinical Trials
887,751 Total Patients Enrolled
35 Trials studying Multiple Sclerosis
17,605 Patients Enrolled for Multiple Sclerosis

Media Library

Fenebrutinib (Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04586023 — Phase 3
Multiple Sclerosis Research Study Groups: Teriflunomide, Fenebrutinib
Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Trial 2023: Fenebrutinib Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04586023 — Phase 3
Fenebrutinib (Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitor) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04586023 — Phase 3

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is this research project open to individuals who are below the age of 60?

"This trial, like all medical trials, has age limits for participants. The young age limit is 18 while the upper age limit is 55."

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How many facilities are included in this research project?

"28 different hospitals and clinics are participating in this study, with recruitment happening in Detroit, Kansas City, Stanford and 25 other locations. If you're considering enrolling, it might be best to choose a location near you in order to reduce travel."

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Could you please list the other instances where fenebrutinib has been studied?

"The medication fenebrutinib was first studied in 2014 at site 056001. To date, there have been 2721 completed trials with 15 more ongoing trials. Many of these active trials are located in Detroit, Michigan."

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Has fenebrutinib been cleared by the FDA?

"Fenebrutinib's safety is based on data from previous clinical trials and has been estimated to be a 3 on a scale from 1 to 3."

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Have scientists conducted similar research in the past?

"Fenebrutinib has been under clinical investigation since 2014. The first study was sponsored by Genzyme, a Sanofi Company. After the first trial, which included 166 patients, fenebrutinib received Phase 3 drug approval. Today, there are 15 active studies for fenebrutinib being conducted in 62 countries and 346 cities."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Missouri
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
University of Kansas Medical Center
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
~236 spots leftby Oct 2025