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- Obesity / overweightHigh cholesterol
Evaluation of Milk Polar Lipids in Dyslipidemic Adults With Abdominal Obesity
Testing whether daily milk polar lipids affect heart and metabolic risk in adults with belly fat and
📍 University of Connecticut · Storrs, CT · Get directions →
The major objective of this project is to examine whether daily consumption of milk polar lipids (MPLs) influences cardiometabolic risk factors.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Efficacy and Safety of Remibrutinib After Switching From Ocrelizumab in Participants Living With Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis.
Testing remibrutinib in people with relapsing multiple sclerosis who switch from ocrelizumab versus
📍 Perseverance Research Center · Scottsdale, AZ · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
The purpose of this Phase 3b study is to assess the efficacy, safety and tolerability of remibrutinib after switching from ocrelizumab and compared to continuous ocrelizumab treatment, in patients living with relapsing multiple sclerosis (plwRMS).
- Type 2 diabetesHigh cholesterol
A Study to Evaluate the Effect of Obicetrapib/Ezetimibe 10 mg Fixed-Dose Combination or Obicetrapib 10 mg Daily on Top of Guideline-Recommended Lipid-Lowering Therapy in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes and/or Metabolic Syndrome
Testing whether a daily cholesterol medicine, alone or with ezetimibe, works on top of standard
📍 Clinical Research Institute of Arizona · Sun City West, AZ · +19 more US sites · Get directions →
This study will be a placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized, Phase 3 study to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of obicetrapib 10 mg, both as a fixed-dose combination (FDC) with ezetimibe 10 mg and as monotherapy, on top of guideline-recommended lipid-lowering therapy in patients with metabolic syndrome and/or Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Open-label, Multi-center, Phase I/II Study to Assess Safety, Disease Progression and Cellular Kinetics Following YTB323 Administration in Participants With Non-active Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PMS)
Testing the safety and effects on disease and immune cells of one dose of YTB323 in people with
📍 Novartis Investigative Site · Darlinghurst, New South Wales · Get directions →
This is an open-label, multi-center, non-confirmatory study to assess the safety, disease progression, and cellular kinetics following YTB323 administration to 28 participants with non-active Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PMS). The study design utilizes an ascending single dose design consisting of 3 sentinel cohorts followed by an expansion cohort.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Study to Evaluate Safety, Efficacy and Pharmacokinetics (PK) of a Modified Regimen of Ublituximab
Testing a modified ublituximab treatment for relapsing multiple sclerosis
📍 TG Therapeutics Investigational Trial Site · Birmingham, AL · +34 more US sites · Get directions →
The primary purpose of this phase 3b study is to assess the efficacy of a modified regimen of ublituximab in participants with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) as measured by T1 Gadolinium (Gd)-enhancing lesions in Part A; PK in Part B along with efficacy of ublituximab as measured by T1 Gd-enhancing lesions in participants who had a suboptimal experience on prior anti-CD20 therapy in Part C. The study consists of 3 parts: Part A is single-armed and open-label, Part B is randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, and Part C is single-armed and open-label.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Ublituximab (Briumvi) for Early Forms of Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
Testing safety of a twice-yearly medicine for early relapsing MS
📍 Northwestern Memorial Hospital · Chicago, IL · Get directions →
In this prospective, open-label, single-arm, single-institution trial, the investigators will accomplish the following two aims: 1. study the safety and tolerability of Ublituximab (Briumvi) twice annually in participants with early MS over a treatment observation period of \~12 months.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Dalfampridine Combined With Physical Therapy for Mobility Impairment in Multiple Sclerosis
Testing whether combining a walking medication with physical therapy improves mobility in people
📍 MGH Institute of Health Professions · Boston, MA · Get directions →
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate if combining a medication that can help improve walking in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) with a physical therapy program is better for improving walking than either treatment alone. The main questions this study will answer are: * Does combining dalfampridine with physical therapy improve mobility more than physical therapy without concurrent dalfampridine?
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of BMS-986368 in Participants With Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity
Testing a drug called BMS-986368 for muscle stiffness in multiple sclerosis
📍 Alabama Neurology Associates · Birmingham, AL · +14 more US sites · Get directions →
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of BMS-986368 in participants with Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
A Study of Orelabrutinib in Patients With Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Testing a drug called orelabrutinib versus placebo in people with PPMS
📍 Arizona Neuroscience Research, LLC · Pheonix, AZ · +12 more US sites · Get directions →
Orelabrutinib is a CNS-penetrable BTK inhibitor. This is a phase 3, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, multicenter study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of orelabrutinib compared with placebo in patients with PPMS.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
A Study to Assess Bioequivalence of Two Subcutaneous (SC) Formulations of Ocrelizumab in Participants With Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Checking if two under-the-skin versions of ocrelizumab match in the body in people with multiple
📍 Profound Research, LLC · Carlsbad, CA · +8 more US sites · Get directions →
The main purpose of this study is to assess the bioequivalence of ocrelizumab SC test formulation to the marketed ocrelizumab SC reference formulation in participants with either relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) or primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS). The study consists of 2 phases: a controlled phase, where participants in each group will receive one dose of test or reference formulation and a continuation phase, where all participants in both groups will receive ocrelizumab SC test formulation.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Effect of Corticosteroids on Inflammation at the Edge of Acute Multiple Sclerosis Plaques
Testing whether corticosteroids change inflammation in acute MS lesions
📍 National Institutes of Health Clinical Center · Bethesda, MD · Get directions →
Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. MS lesions can appear on the MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans in many ways.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Best Available Therapy Versus Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant for Multiple Sclerosis (BEAT-MS)
Comparing stem cell transplant vs best available treatment for relapsing multiple sclerosis
📍 Stanford Multiple Sclerosis Center · Palo Alto, CA · +21 more US sites · Get directions →
This is a multi-center prospective rater-masked (blinded) randomized controlled trial of 156 participants, comparing the treatment strategy of Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (AHSCT) to the treatment strategy of Best Available Therapy (BAT) for treatment-resistant relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS). Participants will be randomized at a 1 to 1 (1:1) ratio.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Solriamfetol for the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis Fatigue
Testing solriamfetol to treat tiredness from multiple sclerosis
📍 Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, MD · Get directions →
Fatigue is a prevalent and disabling symptom in Multiple Sclerosis (MS), affecting up to 90% of patients. Current treatments, including off-label prescriptions of wake-promoting agents, have shown limited effectiveness.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Entire-body PET Scans for Multiple Sclerosis
Testing whether whole-body PET scans can better track MS brain and nerve damage
📍 Brain Health Alliance · Ladera Ranch, CA · Get directions →
To evaluate whether an entire-body positron emission tomography (PET) scanner can be exploited to improve evaluation, monitoring and measurement of both peripheral and central demyelination in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
A Study of Orelabrutinib in Patients With Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Testing orelabrutinib versus placebo for people with non-active secondary progressive multiple
📍 Arizona Neuroscience Research, LLC · Phoenix, AZ · +12 more US sites · Get directions →
Orelabrutinib is a CNS-penetrable BTK inhibitor. This is a phase 3, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, multicenter study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of orelabrutinib compared with placebo in patients with non-active Secondary Progress MS.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Home Based Infusions for Ocrelizumab
Testing the safety and effectiveness of home infusions of ocrelizumab for multiple sclerosis
📍 Amerita · Centennial, CO · Get directions →
The goal is to assess the safety and effectiveness of home ocrelizumab infusion.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness and Safety of Ozanimod Compared to Fingolimod in Children and Adolescents With Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
Testing ozanimod versus fingolimod in children with multiple sclerosis
📍 Local Institution - 0114 · Loma Linda, CA · +11 more US sites · Get directions →
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, tolerability, drug levels and drug effects of ozanimod compared to fingolimod in children and adolescents with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS).
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Treatment of Participants With Primary or Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Testing whether TRX319 is safe for people with progressive multiple sclerosis
📍 University of Kansas Medical Center · Kansas City, KS · +1 more US site · Get directions →
The goal of this clinical trial is to treat male and female participants with two types of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) called primary progressive or secondary progressive MS. The main questions the trial aims to answer are the following: * Is TRX319 safe when administered to patients with progressive forms of MS?
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Targeting Agonists of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor for Multiple Sclerosis
Testing a medicine to reduce brain and eye tissue loss in people with multiple sclerosis
📍 Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, MD · +1 more US site · Get directions →
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate if the study drug will reduce brain and retinal atrophy by reducing inflammation and subsequently slowing neurodegeneration in people with Multiple Sclerosis. The main outcome for the trial is change in normalized brain parenchymal volume (nBPV), measured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Hyperpolarized Carbon Metabolic Imaging in Multiple Sclerosis
Testing whether special MRI using hyperpolarized carbon can predict how relapsing-remitting MS
📍 Byers Hall · San Francisco, CA · Get directions →
The main purpose of this study is to assess whether hyperpolarized carbon imaging in relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) patients can be used to predict response to anti-CD20 disease modifying therapy. Study procedures will include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) assessments with a hyperpolarized pyruvate sequence, clinical assessment as well as blood markers of disease progression.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Remibrutinib in Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Testing how well and how safely remibrutinib works in secondary progressive multiple sclerosis
📍 Alabama Neurology Associates PC · Birmingham, AL · +32 more US sites · Get directions →
The purpose of this study is to provide efficacy and safety data for remibrutinib in patients with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS)
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)💵 May compensate
Prospective Evaluation of Sequencing From antiCD-20 Therapies to Ozanimod
Testing whether ozanimod is safe and works as a step-down treatment for stable multiple sclerosis
📍 University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus · Aurora, CO · +2 more US sites · Get directions →
A multi-center pilot study to evaluate safety and efficacy of ozanimod as de-escalation therapy in clinically stable MS patients previously treated with anti-CD20 therapy.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Study of Ublituximab for Ocrelizumab Wearing-Off in Multiple Sclerosis
Testing whether switching from ocrelizumab to ublituximab helps MS symptoms that return
📍 Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, MD · Get directions →
The proposed study is a pilot study of ublituximab involving people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who are experiencing a "wearing off" phenomenon (return or worsening of MS-related symptoms) while being treated with ocrelizumab, and exploring whether switching to ublituzimab can resolve, improve or delay this phenomenon.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Metformin as an add-on or Monotherapy in Treatment of Aging People With Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Testing metformin alone or with other treatment in older people with multiple sclerosis
📍 UBMD Neurolgy · Buffalo, NY · Get directions →
The goal of the study is to learn about treating older people with multiple sclerosis (MS) with metformin. Metformin may be used as a single therapy or as an add-on therapy.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Glucose Consumption in MS Using [F-18]FDG-PET
Testing how [F-18]FDG PET shows glucose use in people with MS and controls
📍 Brigham & Women's Hospital · Boston, MA · Get directions →
Given the need for better diagnostic imaging techniques in multiple sclerosis (MS), the study aims to investigate the utility of \[F-18\]FDG positron emission tomography (PET) in MS. The study will be assessing glucose consumption patterns in subjects with progressive MS (PMS) and relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS), as well as healthy controls.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Silodosin for Urinary Symptoms in Female Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Testing whether silodosin helps lower urinary tract symptoms in women with multiple sclerosis
📍 Atlantic Health · Morristown, NJ · Get directions →
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if silodosin works to treat lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in female patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). It will also learn about the effect of the drug on voiding parameters.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Assessing Changes in Multi-parametric MRI in MS Patients Taking Clemastine Fumarate as a Myelin Repair Therapy
Testing whether clemastine fumarate changes MRI signs of nerve repair in people with multiple
📍 Sandler Neurosciences Building, Neurological Clinical Research Unit · San Francisco, CA · Get directions →
The clinical trial is intended to assess for clinical evidence of Clemastine Fumarate as a myelin repair therapy in patients with chronic inflammatory injury-causing demyelination as measured by multi-parametric MRI assessments. No reparative therapies exist for the treatment of multiple sclerosis.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Nasal Foralumab in Patients With Non-Active Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Testing a nasal treatment in people with non-active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis
📍 Brigham and Women's Hospital · Boston, MA · Get directions →
Only subjects that have completed TILS-021, a Phase 2a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Dose-Ranging Study of Nasal Foralumab in Non-Active Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Patients are eligible to be enrolled in TILS-022. TILS-022 is a 6-month open-label extension study with an opportunity for dose to be escalated based on the subject's clinical status.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia to Treat Insomnia Symptoms in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis
Testing cognitive behavioral therapy to treat insomnia symptoms in people with multiple sclerosis
📍 University of Kansas Medical Center · Kansas City, KS · Get directions →
The incidence of insomnia is estimated to be as high as 90% in individuals with MS due to insomnia being underdiagnosed. Sleep disturbances in people with MS have been associated with reduced cognitive performance, physical function, psychological well-being, quality of life, and occupational function, as well as increased prevalence of fatigue, pain, depression, and anxiety.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Comparing Telehealth-Delivered CBT-I to Web-Based CBT-I to Enhance Sleep, Reduce Fatigue, and Promote Neuroprotection
Testing telehealth versus web-based CBT for sleep and fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis
📍 University of Kansas Medical Center- Sleep, Health and Wellness Laboratory · Kansas City, KS · Get directions →
The objective of this RCT is to assess the efficacy of one-on-one telehealth CBT-I (tCBT-I) compared to web-based CBT-I (wCBT-I) and treatment as usual (TAU) to improve sleep outcomes (Aim 1), fatigue and quality of life (Aim 2), and promote neuroprotection (Exploratory Aim 3), and to explore the characteristics of participants that predict improvement in sleep outcomes (Exploratory Aim 4). Reassessment of outcomes will be completed after the 6-week intervention and 6 months following completion of interventions.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
ELIOS - Investigational Biomarkers to Track Disease Modification in Active RRMS
Testing eye-tracking measures to track disease changes in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
📍 Novartis Investigative Site · Calgary, Alberta · Get directions →
The exploratory ELIOS study aims to assess the value of novel investigational Eye Movement Biomarkers (EMBs) in tracking disease-related changes among a real-world cohort of Canadian patients with active RRMS, within the context of disease-modifying treatment (i.e., ofatumumab). To that end, the study will use the patented investigational, Eye Tracking Neurological Assessment (ETNA-ProgMS) SaMD (v1.0.11 or later), which has not yet received Health Canada approval, to reliably and accurately track eye movements with precision.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
A Pharmacokinetics (PK), Pharmacodynamics (PD), Safety and Tolerability Study of Fenebrutinib in Children and Adolescents With Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)
Testing how fenebrutinib affects the body and safety in children with relapsing multiple sclerosis
📍 INECO Neurociencias Orono · Rosario, Santa Fe Province · Get directions →
This open label, single arm study will evaluate the PK and PD effects of fenebrutinib in children and adolescents with RMS aged between 10 and \< 18 years. This study consists of a Dose Exploration Period and an Optional Extension Period.
- High cholesterol
A Study to See How Safe and Effective Alirocumab is When Given Weekly to Adult Participants Who Have Hypercholesterolemia
Testing how safe and well weekly injections of alirocumab work for high cholesterol in adults
📍 Anaheim Clinical Trials · Anaheim, CA · +29 more US sites · Get directions →
This study is researching an experimental drug called alirocumab, referred to as "study drug". In the United States, alirocumab is approved for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia (high blood cholesterol levels).
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
A Study to Investigate Multiple Sclerosis Relapse Prevention With mRNA-1195 Compared With Placebo in Participants Aged 18 to ≤55 Years
Testing the safety of an mRNA treatment to help prevent multiple sclerosis relapses
📍 Boston Clinical Trials Inc - Internal Medicine · Boston, MA · +7 more US sites · Get directions →
The primary objective of this trial is to evaluate the safety and reactogenicity of mRNA-1195 in participants with multiple sclerosis.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
A Phase I Double Blind Study of Metformin Acting on Endogenous Neural Progenitor Cells in Children and Young Adults With Multiple Sclerosis
Testing whether starting metformin at different times is feasible in youth with multiple sclerosis
📍 The Hospital for Sick Children · Toronto, Ontario · Get directions →
A randomized multiple baseline feasibility trial where participants will start taking metformin at one of 3 randomly determined points (3-months, 6-months or 9 months) during the 12-month trial. All subjects will be on a daily dose of metformin for a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 9 months.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Effects of Ublituximab on Motor Functions in Multiple Sclerosis
Testing whether ublituximab changes walking and fall risk in people with relapsing multiple
📍 Georgia State University · Atlanta, GA · +1 more US site · Get directions →
The purpose of this study is to test if ublituximab changes walking functions and fall risk in people with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS). Twenty-five qualified people with RMS will undergo a 48-week ublituximab treatment.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Ocrelizumab Discontinuation in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
Testing stopping ocrelizumab in people with relapsing multiple sclerosis
📍 Yale School of Medicine · New Haven, CT · +12 more US sites · Get directions →
This study is a prospective, multi-center, randomized, double blinded, placebo-controlled study of OCR treatment-discontinuation in patients with early RMS. All eligible participants will be initiated on OCR using the standard approved administration schedule of two 300 mg infusions separated by 14 days (i.e., Days 0 and 14) for a total of 600 mg, followed by 600 mg infusions at Month 6,12, 18, and 24.
- Dementia / Alzheimer'sParkinson's diseaseMultiple sclerosis (MS)
Safety, PK and Biodistribution of 18F-OP-801 in Patients With ALS, AD, MS, PD and Healthy Volunteers
Testing safety of a PET imaging tracer in people with ALS, AD, MS, PD
📍 UCSF · San Francisco, CA · +2 more US sites · Get directions →
This is a Phase 1/2 study to evaluate the safety and tolerability of 18F-OP-801 in subjects with ALS, AD, MS, PD and age-matched HVs. 18F-OP-801 is intended as a biomarker for PET imaging of activated microglia and macrophages in regions of neuroinflammation.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Non-inferiority Study of Frexalimab Subcutaneous Administration Compared to Intravenous Administration in Adult Participants With Multiple Sclerosis
Comparing skin injections versus IV infusion of a medicine for adults with multiple sclerosis
📍 North Central Neurology Associates- Site Number : 8401100 · Cullman, AL · +21 more US sites · Get directions →
This is a randomized, open-label, parallel, Phase 3 study with 2-arms for treatment. The purpose of this study is to evaluate SC administration of frexalimab every 4 weeks (q4w) compared to IV administration of frexalimab q4w in male and female participants with RMS and nrSPMS (aged 18 to 60 years at the time of enrollment).
- Obesity / overweightHeart / cardiovascular diseaseHigh cholesterol
Akkermansia Muciniphilia and Metabolic Side Effects of ADT
Testing how Akkermansia gut bacteria relate to body and blood lipid changes in people with obesity
📍 London Health Sciences Centre - Victoria Hospital · London, Ontario · Get directions →
The overriding objectives of this study are: 1. Primary outcomes: 1.
- Dementia / Alzheimer'sMultiple sclerosis (MS)
PET Brain Imaging in Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer's Disease, and Other Neurological and Neuropsychiatric Diseases
Testing PET brain scans to measure immune cell activity in dementia
📍 Brigham MS Center, 60 Fenwood Road · Boston, MA · Get directions →
The specific aims of the study are: Primary: To determine the presence and regional distribution of microglial activation, as assessed by Fluorine-18 (18F) labeled "Peripheral Benzodiazepine Receptor 06" (PBR06) -PET, in subjects with active Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS), Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (SPMS), and Alzheimer's Disease (AD) as compared to healthy controls Secondary: 1. To assess the relationship between microglial activation and clinical variables including disease severity and comorbidities (such as pain, fatigue and/or depression), as well as clinical MRI findings (such as lesions and atrophy) 2.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Assessment of Synaptic Density in MS
Testing brain imaging to measure synapse density in progressive MS
📍 Brigham and Women's Hospital · Boston, MA · Get directions →
The investigators propose to use the novel SV2a-PET ligand, \[F-18\]SDM-8 to assess synaptic density in progressive multiple sclerosis (PMS) (including primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) and secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS)), given its improved imaging characteristics and potential for large scale applicability. The specific aims of the study are: Aim 1: To compare the cortical and subcortical grey matter synaptic density in PMS patients, patients with relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS), and healthy subjects, using a novel \[F-18\] labeled synaptic density PET ligand, \[F-18\]SDM8, also known as \[F-18\]SynvesT-1.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Targeting Residual Activity By Precision, Biomarker-Guided Combination Therapies of Multiple Sclerosis (TRAP-MS)
Testing how single or combined medicines affect MS biomarkers
📍 National Institutes of Health Clinical Center · Bethesda, MD · Get directions →
Background: In people with multiple sclerosis (MS), brain and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers indicate inflammation or disease. Researchers want to see if 4 drugs given alone or combined affect MS biomarkers.
- High cholesterolLupus (SLE)
IMPACT Study: IMProve Pregnancy in APS With Certolizumab Therapy
Testing certolizumab added to usual treatment to improve pregnancy in lupus and antiphospholipid
📍 Hospital for Special Surgery · New York, NY · +1 more US site · Get directions →
This treatment trial evaluates the addition of an anti-tumor necrosis factor-alpha drug, certolizumab, to usual treatment (a heparin agent and low-dose aspirin) in pregnant women with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) and repeatedly positive tests for lupus anticoagulant (LAC) to determine if this regimen will improve pregnancy outcomes. All enrolled patients will receive certolizumab, and pregnancy outcomes will be compared to those of women with APS and repeatedly positive tests for LAC enrolled in a previous study by the investigators.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Molecular Imaging of NET Using [C-11]MRB-PET in MS
Using PET scans to study brain norepinephrine transporter injury in MS
📍 Brigham MS Center, 60 Fenwood Road · Boston, MA · Get directions →
This study aims to use \[C-11\]MRB PET (positron emission tomography) imaging to look at brain injury in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and healthy individuals. The overarching hypothesis is that there is decreased radioligand binding to the norepinephrine transporter in multiple sclerosis, reflecting injury to the noradrenergic system and that it plays a role in disease pathogenesis, its clinical manifestations and severity.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Cannabis as a Complementary Treatment in Multiple Sclerosis
Testing cannabis as an add-on treatment for multiple sclerosis
📍 CRCHUM · Montreal, Quebec · Get directions →
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory disease of the central nervous system (CNS) afflicting over 77,000 Canadians. Unfortunately, the therapeutic arsenal to relieve MS symptoms is limited.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Mechanisms of Cannabidiol in Persons With MS: the Role of Sleep and Pain Phenotype
Testing how CBD, THC, or both affect sleep and pain in people with MS
📍 University of Michigan · Ann Arbor, MI · Get directions →
The purpose of this research study is to compare the effects of cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), or both, on sleep and pain in persons with multiple sclerosis (MS). Little is known about how CBD and/or THC may help sleep, reduce pain, or perhaps even treat pain through better sleep.
- DepressionMultiple sclerosis (MS)
Home-Based Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) for Depression in Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Testing brain stimulation from home to treat depression in people with MS
📍 NYU Langone Health · New York, NY · Get directions →
This project is a double-blind, sham-controlled, parallel-arm, randomized controlled trial. We will recruit n=170 people living with MS, who are experiencing an episode of depression in the context of a major depressive episode (MDE).