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Filter by:To determine whether simvastatin at a dose of 80mg can reduce the rate of whole brain atrophy, as measured by MRI, over a 2-year time-period when compared to placebo.
The hypothesis of this study is that helminth-induced immunomodulation therapy (HINT) will be safe and effective when administered orally in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS).
Vitamin D likely plays a role in the geography of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and patients at risk and with MS have relatively low Vitamin D levels compared to their normal counterparts. This trial examines the safety of high dose oral Vitamin D3 titrated up to a maximum of 40,000 IU per day over a 12 month period. Fifty patients matched for MS and non-MS characteristics will be divided into two groups: one group receiving the high dose Vitamin D regimen, and the other restricted to a maximum of 4000 IU per day. The hypothesis is that patients with MS can tolerate seemingly high doses of Vitamin D3 without adverse events and/or calcium-related abnormalities. It is also hypothesized that those receiving the higher doses will demonstrate improved relapse and disability status compared to controls, and that the treatment group will show improved markers of bone health and immune indicators of reduced inflammation.
To evaluate the safety and tolerability of atacicept and to explore if atacicept reduces Central Nervous System inflammation in subjects with RMS as assessed by frequent MRI. This study is randomised. Study medication is administered via subcutaneous (under the skin) injections.
The purpose of this extension trial was to further evaluate the safety and tolerability of oral cladribine in subjects who have previously completed treatment within Trial 25643 (CLARITY). This trial also explored clinical benefit of prolonged 192-week versus 96-week treatment.
The trial consists of a dose escalation, to establish the safety of ofatumumab in RRMS patients. A 48-week treatment period followed by an individualized follow-up period until normalization of peripheral B-cell counts or Immunoglobulin G (IgG) levels.
To assess the efficacy of Memantine in improving the cognitive impairment in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Several investigations have suggested that polyunsaturated fatty acids may promote therapeutic effects in MS. This pilot study will determine whether omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs),in the form of linoleic acid,can reduce disease activity and prevent disability progression in patients with relapsing MS.This study will seek to measure disease activity as seen on MRI scans in addition to measuring relapse rates.
Participants (n=20) will be identified at routine care visits performed at the Rochester Multiple Sclerosis Center. Eligible participants will have MS by McDonald Criteria,7 and will have a modified Ashworth spasticity rating8 of two or higher in at least one lower extremity muscle group. Participants will be seen at screening, one, and three months, and will be evaluated using the modified Ashworth scale,8 pendulum test,9 toe tapping test,10 manual muscle testing,11 timed 25 foot walk,12 and Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite.13 The type and severity of any adverse events will be recorded using standard definitions. Participants will be instructed to call between visits to inform the investigators regarding any adverse events they experience. Follow-up will continue until all adverse events resolve or stabilize.
Determine the in-vivo mechanism of action of INF-B-1b as it's mechanisms of action are not completely understood. We propose that high dose exogenous recombinant IFN-B-1b induces tolerizing effect on DC-dependent T-cell differentiation in patients with MS by inducing the expression of SOCS3 in DCs.