The city of Rochester, New York, currently has 4 active clinical trials seeking participants for Multiple Sclerosis research studies.
Ocrelizumab Discontinuation in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
Recruiting
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 and Month 12. At Month 12, participants will be randomized (1:1:1) to one of three Arms with randomized treatm... Read More
Gender:
All
Ages:
Between 18 years and 55 years
Trial Updated:
05/13/2024
Locations: University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
Conditions: Multiple Sclerosis
Safety and Efficacy of Fingolimod in Pediatric Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Recruiting
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of fingolimod vs. interferon beta-1a i.m. in pediatric patients with multiple sclerosis (MS)
Gender:
All
Ages:
Between 10 years and 17 years
Trial Updated:
04/22/2024
Locations: Novartis Investigative Site, Rochester, New York
Conditions: Multiple Sclerosis
Traditional Versus Early Aggressive Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis Trial
Recruiting
FDA-approved multiple sclerosis (MS) disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) target the relapsing phase of MS but have minimal impact once the progressive phase has begun. It is unclear if, in the relapsing phase, there is an advantage of early aggressive therapy with respect to preventing long-term disability. The infectious risks and other complications associated with higher-efficacy treatments highlight the need to quantify their effectiveness in preventing disability. The TRaditional versus Ear... Read More
Gender:
All
Ages:
Between 18 years and 60 years
Trial Updated:
02/28/2024
Locations: University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
Conditions: Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting
Best Available Therapy Versus Autologous Hematopoetic Stem Cell Transplant for Multiple Sclerosis (BEAT-MS)
Recruiting
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. All participants will be followed for 72 months after randomization (Day 0, Visit 0).
Gender:
All
Ages:
Between 18 years and 55 years
Trial Updated:
01/26/2024
Locations: Rochester Multiple Sclerosis Center, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York
Conditions: Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis, Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis