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Anti-metabolites

Cladribine Tablets for Multiple Sclerosis

Phase 4
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Keith Edwards, M.D.
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Male or female between 21 and 65 years old, inclusive
Have a diagnosis of clinically definite SPMS. (Lublin, 2014)
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 96 weeks
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will test if a biomarker can be used to detect activity in Multiple Sclerosis and if it can be used to adjust treatment to prevent dysfunction.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 21-65 with clinically definite Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (SPMS) who are neurologically stable and have chosen Cladribine Tablets as their treatment. Participants must be healthy otherwise, not pregnant or breastfeeding, agree to use effective contraception, and commit to follow-ups for two years post-study.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if biomarkers can detect MS activity in patients taking Cladribine Tablets, potentially guiding treatment changes to prevent dysfunction. It involves routine clinic visits and assessments over a two-year period following FDA guidelines.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects of Cladribine Tablets include risks of birth defects (teratogenicity), reduced white blood cell count (lymphopenia), other blood disorders, increased risk of infections, liver injury, allergic reactions (hypersensitivity), and heart failure.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 21 and 65 years old.
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I have been diagnosed with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis.
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I have chosen cladribine tablets as my treatment and signed the consent form.
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My disability score is between 2.0 and 7.0.
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I am between 21 and 65 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~96 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 96 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Decrease of serum/CSF NfL
Time to achieve no evidence of disease activity (NEDA) -4 compared to baseline
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Cognitive Function
Change in upper body function
Other outcome measures
CSF/serum NfL antibody as markers for progressive multiple sclerosis (PMS)
CSF/serum glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP)

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Cladribine TabletsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
All participants will receive cladribine tablets according to the current United States Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) package guidelines.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Keith Edwards, M.D.Lead Sponsor
EMD SeronoIndustry Sponsor
143 Previous Clinical Trials
27,171 Total Patients Enrolled
36 Trials studying Multiple Sclerosis
11,260 Patients Enrolled for Multiple Sclerosis
Keith R Edwards, M.D.Study DirectorMS Center of Northeastern New York, P.C.
3 Previous Clinical Trials
129 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Multiple Sclerosis
99 Patients Enrolled for Multiple Sclerosis

Media Library

Cladribine Tablets (Anti-metabolites) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04550455 — Phase 4
Multiple Sclerosis Research Study Groups: Cladribine Tablets
Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Trial 2023: Cladribine Tablets Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04550455 — Phase 4
Cladribine Tablets (Anti-metabolites) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04550455 — Phase 4
Multiple Sclerosis Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT04550455 — Phase 4

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Can septuagenarians partake in this experiment?

"This trial is open to applicants aged between 21 and 65. There are an additional 46 trials available for those below the age of consent, along with 418 clinical studies for folks over 65 years old."

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What ailments is Cladribine Tablets commonly employed to treat?

"Cladribine Tablets are a viable therapy for ctage1 protein, human hairy cell leukemia and multiple sclerosis."

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Is enrolment open for this experiment?

"Affirmative. Evidence on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this medical trial, which was uploaded to the site on September 16th 2020, is actively recruiting participants. The study seeks 30 individuals from a single research centre."

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Are there other investigations that have been conducted utilizing Cladribine Tablets?

"Currently, there are 34 separate clinical trials that involve Cladribine Tablets. Of those, 7 have advanced to Phase 3. Most of these tests are being conducted in Houston; however 359 other sites across the US are also running experiements on this medication."

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What demographic is most suited to participate in this investigation?

"This clinical trial is enrolling a population of 30 persons with multiple sclerosis, aged between 21 and 65. In order to be admitted into the study, participants must demonstrate their ability to follow all protocol visits and assessments; understand the risks associated with teratogenicity, lactation issues, lymphopenia or other hematologic toxicity etc.; have not shown neurological changes in more than 1 month prior to screening/baseline visitations; display a healthy constitution without any confounding diseases; commit themselves to two years of routine clinic check-ups after completion of trials as per FDA guidelines; and present an EDSS score ranging from 2 - 7"

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Has the FDA sanctioned Cladribine Tablets for medicinal use?

"The safety of Cladribine Tablets is rated a 3, as it has been approved for use by the FDA following extensive Phase 4 trials."

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What is the aggregate number of participants in this research project?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov records state that this experiment, which initially began recruiting in September 16th 2020, is still searching for participants. A total of 30 individuals are necessary to be recruited from one facility."

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Who else is applying?

How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Multiple Sclerosis Center of Northeastern New York, P.C.
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Met criteria
What state do they live in?
New York
How many prior treatments have patients received?
3+

Why did patients apply to this trial?

To support research for MS. I will travel to Latham, New york.
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment
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~4 spots leftby Dec 2024