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The purpose of the study is to develop an improved understanding of the long term pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of natalizumab with both standard dosing and extended dosing, and collect additional samples to explore cell-based biomarkers of natalizumab treatment and PML risk.


Clinical Trial Description

The underlying etiology for the association of natalizumab therapy to an increase risk of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) remains unknown. It is possible that persistently high natalizumab levels lead to sustained immune-modulation or suppression resulting in an increased PML risk. Since 2010 we have conducted three investigator initiated trials (IITs) at our center to measure serum natalizumab concentration, lymphocyte alpha 4 integrin saturation, and other biomarkers to understand the association of these markers to PML risk. A number of the patients who participated in these clinical trials are still infusing. These studies have demonstrated that plasma natalizumab concentrations continue to rise over time with a plateau effect not yet clearly delineated. Improved drug clearance in patients with higher body weight is described in the prescribing information. We have accumulated preliminary data suggesting that patients with lower body weight may be at higher risk for PML and that this may relate to higher drug concentrations and saturations seen in this group. Dose extension may be a viable option to lower drug concentration (pharmacokinetic, PK) and saturation (pharmacodynamic, PD) in patients with lower body weight to potentially impact PML incidence. In addition to the PK/PD of natalizumab, host related biomarkers may allow for more specific PML risk stratification. Further validation of these biomarkers is critical for our understanding of their utility. ;


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NCT number NCT02440126
Study type Observational
Source Rocky Mountain MS Research Group, LLC
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Status Completed
Phase
Start date October 2014
Completion date July 2020

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