Trial comparing treatments for Multiple Sclerosis
Official title RItuximab Versus Ocrelizumab in Relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis.
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05758831
What this study is testing
What is Rituximab?
This is an investigational medicine being studied as a potential treatment for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. It is designed to bind to and remove specific immune cells called B cells from the body.
Also referred to as Mabthera, Truxima, Rixathon, Ruxience.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The study aims to find out if rituximab works just as well as ocrelizumab for people with active relapsing multiple sclerosis.
- Who it's for
- This study is looking for adults with active relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive either rituximab or ocrelizumab through IV infusions and complete health and quality of life questionnaires.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts 2 years and includes 6 follow-up visits, with treatments given at the start, 15 days later, and every 6 months.
- Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 55
You may be able to join if
- Patients presenting a relapsing remitting MS according to Mac Donald 2017 criteria, with clinical or radiological criteria of activity (ie at least...
- Age between 18 and 55 years
- EDSS ≤ 5
- Brain MRI within 6 months before inclusion
- For women of childbearing potential\ : effective contraception (effective contraception include oral contraception, intrauterine devices and other...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients presenting a relapsing remitting MS according to Mac Donald 2017 criteria, with clinical or radiological criteria of activity (ie at least one relapse AND/OR one new T2 lesion in the last 12 months before...
- Age between 18 and 55 years
- EDSS ≤ 5
- Brain MRI within 6 months before inclusion
- For women of childbearing potential\ : effective contraception (effective contraception include oral contraception, intrauterine devices and other forms of contraception with failure rate \<1%, for the duration of the...
- Having signed an informed consent form
- Patients covered with social insurance Non-
- Secondary or primary progressive MS;
- Previous treatment by mitoxantrone, cladribine, alemtuzumab and anti CD20 therapies in the last two years;
- Previous treatment by fingolimod or natalizumab in the last 4 weeks;
- Treatment with high dose corticosteroids during the 30 days preceding the inclusion;
- Occurrence of a relapse less than 30 days before inclusion;
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding;
- Other neurologic or systemic disease;
- Concomitant participation or Participation in another therapeutic trial in the last 6 months;
- Incapacity to understand or sign the consent form;
- Contraindication to MRI;
- Receipt of a live or live-attenuated vaccine within 6 weeks prior to randomization
- Active malignancy.
- Any ongoing infection
- Severe heart failure (New York Heart Association Class IV) or severe uncontrolled cardiac disease
- Positive test for HIV, hepatitis B or C, or tuberculosis
- Lymphopenia grade 3 (0.2 to 0.5 × 10\^9/L) or higher grades
- Neutropenia grade 3 (0.5 to 1.0 × 10\^9/L) or higher grades
- Known hypersensitivity or other known side effects for any of the study medications, including co-medications such as high glucocorticosteroids
- AST or ALT \>=3ULN
- Platelet (thrombocyte) count \< 100 x 10\^9/L
- Adults legally protected (under judicial protection, guardianship, or supervision), persons deprived of their liberty.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Caen, France
- Marseille, France
- Montpellier, France
- Nancy, France
- Nantes, France
- Nice, France
- Quimper, France
- Rennes, France
- Strasbourg, France
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 55 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Caen, France; Marseille, France; Montpellier, France; Nancy, France; Nantes, France; Nice, France and 3 more locations. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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