CURRENT RECRUITING TRIALS

For more information about recruiting trials, contact the MS Team at ms-cru.neuro@mcgill.ca.

Relapsing Remitting MS

NOVARTIS ELIOS

ELIOS – Investigational Biomarkers to Track Disease Modification in Active RRMS (ELIOS)

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.

ROCHE BRAIN SHUTTLE

A Phase I Study to Investigate the Safety, Tolerability, Immunogenicity, Pharmacokinetics, And Pharmacodynamics of RO7121932 Following Intravenous Administration in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis  

The purpose of this study is to test the safety of the RO7121932 at different dose levels; determine how well it is tolerated; measure how the body absorbs, distributes, and gets rid of it (this is called “pharmacokinetics” [PK]); and find out what effects RO7121932 has.

RO7121932 combines an antibody with a “brain shuttle” module, which delivers it to the brain. Antibodies act like your body’s immune system and attach themselves to certain cells to attack germs and other illnesses in your body.

The Study Drug attaches to certain types of white blood cells (B cells) and reduces their number. These B cells, especially those in the brain, are thought to play a role in MS. 

Primary Progressive MS

ROCHE BRAIN SHUTTLE

A Phase I Study to Investigate the Safety, Tolerability, Immunogenicity, Pharmacokinetics, And Pharmacodynamics of RO7121932 Following Intravenous Administration in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis  

The purpose of this study is to test the safety of the RO7121932 at different dose levels; determine how well it is tolerated; measure how the body absorbs, distributes, and gets rid of it (this is called “pharmacokinetics” [PK]); and find out what effects RO7121932 has.

RO7121932 combines an antibody with a “brain shuttle” module, which delivers it to the brain. Antibodies act like your body’s immune system and attach themselves to certain cells to attack germs and other illnesses in your body.

The Study Drug attaches to certain types of white blood cells (B cells) and reduces their number. These B cells, especially those in the brain, are thought to play a role in MS. 

Secondary Progressive MS

ROCHE BRAIN SHUTTLE

A Phase I Study to Investigate the Safety, Tolerability, Immunogenicity, Pharmacokinetics, And Pharmacodynamics of RO7121932 Following Intravenous Administration in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis  

The purpose of this study is to test the safety of the RO7121932 at different dose levels; determine how well it is tolerated; measure how the body absorbs, distributes, and gets rid of it (this is called “pharmacokinetics” [PK]); and find out what effects RO7121932 has.

RO7121932 combines an antibody with a “brain shuttle” module, which delivers it to the brain. Antibodies act like your body’s immune system and attach themselves to certain cells to attack germs and other illnesses in your body.

The Study Drug attaches to certain types of white blood cells (B cells) and reduces their number. These B cells, especially those in the brain, are thought to play a role in MS. 

MOGAD

ROCHE METEOROID

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of Satralizumab in Patients With Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease (Meteoroid)

The main objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of satralizumab compared with placebo based on time from randomization to the first occurrence of an adjudicated MOGAD relapse in the double-blind (DB) treatment period.

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UPCOMING TRIALS

Relapsing Remitting MS

BMS BALANCE

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of BMS-986368 in Participants With Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity (MSS)

A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Four-Arm, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study Assessing the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Three Doses of Orally Administered BMS-986368, a FAAH/MAGL Inhibitor, for the Treatment of Spasticity in Participants With Multiple Sclerosis (BALANCE-MSS-1). The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of BMS-986368 in participants with Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity

MODERNA mRNA-1195-P201 

A Study to Investigate Multiple Sclerosis Relapse Prevention With mRNA-1195 Compared With Placebo in Participants Aged 18 to ≤55 Years

A Phase 2, Randomized, Observer-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Dose-Ranging Study of mRNA-1195 Intramuscular Injection in Participants 18 to ≤55 Years of Age With Early Multiple Sclerosis. The primary objective of this trial is to evaluate the safety and reactogenicity of mRNA-1195.
Primary Progressive MS

BMS BALANCE

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of BMS-986368 in Participants With Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity (MSS)

A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Four-Arm, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study Assessing the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Three Doses of Orally Administered BMS-986368, a FAAH/MAGL Inhibitor, for the Treatment of Spasticity in Participants With Multiple Sclerosis (BALANCE-MSS-1). The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of BMS-986368 in participants with Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity.

MODERNA mRNA-1195-P201 

A Study to Investigate Multiple Sclerosis Relapse Prevention With mRNA-1195 Compared With Placebo in Participants Aged 18 to ≤55 Years

A Phase 2, Randomized, Observer-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Dose-Ranging Study of mRNA-1195 Intramuscular Injection in Participants 18 to ≤55 Years of Age With Early Multiple Sclerosis. The primary objective of this trial is to evaluate the safety and reactogenicity of mRNA-1195.

VOT

Secondary Progressive MS

BMS BALANCE

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of BMS-986368 in Participants With Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity (MSS)

A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Four-Arm, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study Assessing the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Three Doses of Orally Administered BMS-986368, a FAAH/MAGL Inhibitor, for the Treatment of Spasticity in Participants With Multiple Sclerosis (BALANCE-MSS-1). The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of BMS-986368 in participants with Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity.

MODERNA mRNA-1195-P201 

A Study to Investigate Multiple Sclerosis Relapse Prevention With mRNA-1195 Compared With Placebo in Participants Aged 18 to ≤55 Years

A Phase 2, Randomized, Observer-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Dose-Ranging Study of mRNA-1195 Intramuscular Injection in Participants 18 to ≤55 Years of Age With Early Multiple Sclerosis. The primary objective of this trial is to evaluate the safety and reactogenicity of mRNA-1195.
CIS (Clinically Isolated Syndrome) / RIS (Radiologically Isolated Syndrome)

MODERNA mRNA-1195-P201 

A Study to Investigate Multiple Sclerosis Relapse Prevention With mRNA-1195 Compared With Placebo in Participants Aged 18 to ≤55 Years

A Phase 2, Randomized, Observer-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Dose-Ranging Study of mRNA-1195 Intramuscular Injection in Participants 18 to ≤55 Years of Age With Early Multiple Sclerosis. The primary objective of this trial is to evaluate the safety and reactogenicity of mRNA-1195.

ACTIVE (NOT RECRUITING) TRIALS

Relapsing Remitting MS

ALITHIOS

A randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, parallel-group study comparing the efficacy and safety of ofatumumab versus teriflunomide in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis

This research study will try to answer to the following questions:

· How well does ofatumumab work in reducing relapses, disease worsening, and brain lesions seen on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) compared to teriflunomide?

· How safe is treatment with ofatumumab, and how well is ofatumumab tolerated?

· How does ofatumumab affect the body?

· Is there a way to predict how ofatumumab will help in the course of MS from results of special laboratory tests and MRI scans?

FENHANCE

A Phase III Multicenter, Randomized, DoubleBlind, DoubleDummy, ParallelGroup Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Fenebrutinib Compared With Teriflunomide in Adult Patients with Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis

The purpose of this study is to compare the effects, good or bad, of fenebrutinib versus teriflunomide on patients with RMS.

For this study, 734 male and female participants will be recruited globally. The participants will be aged between 18-55 years.

OLERO

A Rollover Study to Evaluate the Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Ocrelizumab In Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

This is a Phase IIIb, single-arm, multicenter, OLE study. Participants receiving ocrelizumab as an investigational medicinal product (IMP) in a Roche sponsored Parent study who continue to receive ocrelizumab or are in safety follow-up at the time of the closure of their respective Parent study (WA21092, WA21093 or WA25046) are eligible for enrollment in this extension study. Participants who will continue ocrelizumab treatment will receive IMP based on the dosage and administration received at the time of rollover from the Parent study.

SANOFI PASS

A prospective, multicenter, observational, post-authorization safety study (PASS) to evaluate the long term safety profile of LEMTRADA (alemtuzumab) treatment in patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis

The purpose of this study is to collect information for a period of 10 years after your first dose of LEMTRADA, which will include information about your disease, related treatment history, and information to help to obtain a good understanding of potential side effects after treatment with LEMTRADA.

 

SANOFI LTS17043

A Study to Investigate Long-term Safety and Tolerability of Tolebrutinib in Participants With Multiple Sclerosis

This is a Phase 3 extension, global, multicenter study to assess the long-term safety and tolerability of tolebrutinib in adult participants (aged ≥18 years) with RMS, PPMS, or NRSPMS who were previously enrolled in the Phase 2b LTS (LTS16004) or 1 of the 4 Phase 3 tolebrutinib pivotal trials (GEMINI 1 [EFC16033], GEMINI 2 [EFC16034], HERCULES [EFC16645], or PERSEUS [EFC16035]).

Primary Progressive MS

CALLIPER IMMUNIC-AG

Study to Evaluate Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of IMU-838 in Patients With Progressive Multiple Sclerosis 

This study will be a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study with a blinded Main Treatment Period (MT) and an Open Label Period (OLE) to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of IMU838 in adult patients with PMS. The study will consist of the following periods:

Screening Period: Approximately 28 days Main Treatment Period: Up to 120 weeks (approximately 2 years) Open Label Extension Period: Up to approximately 8 years.

 

GAVOTTE

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Pharmacokinetics of a Higher Dose of Ocrelizumab in Adults With Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PPMS)

This is a randomized, double blind, controlled, parallel group, multicenter study to evaluate efficacy, safety and pharmacokinetics of a higher dose of ocrelizumab per intravenous (IV) infusion every 24 weeks in participants with PPMS, in comparison to the approved 600 mg dose of ocrelizumab.

OLERO

A Rollover Study to Evaluate the Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Ocrelizumab In Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

This is a Phase IIIb, single-arm, multicenter, OLE study. Participants receiving ocrelizumab as an investigational medicinal product (IMP) in a Roche sponsored Parent study who continue to receive ocrelizumab or are in safety follow-up at the time of the closure of their respective Parent study (WA21092, WA21093 or WA25046) are eligible for enrollment in this extension study. Participants who will continue ocrelizumab treatment will receive IMP based on the dosage and administration received at the time of rollover from the Parent study.

PERSEUS

A Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, efficacy and safety study comparing SAR442168 to placebo in participants with primary progressive multiple sclerosis

The purpose of this study is to see if the study drug works to delay the progression of disability in people with PPMS compared to placebo and has an acceptable safety profile.

For this study, approximately 990 male and female participants with PPMS will be recruited at numerous sites worldwide including Canada. The participants will be aged between 18-55 years.

SANOFI LTS17043

A Study to Investigate Long-term Safety and Tolerability of Tolebrutinib in Participants With Multiple Sclerosis

This is a Phase 3 extension, global, multicenter study to assess the long-term safety and tolerability of tolebrutinib in adult participants (aged ≥18 years) with RMS, PPMS, or NRSPMS who were previously enrolled in the Phase 2b LTS (LTS16004) or 1 of the 4 Phase 3 tolebrutinib pivotal trials (GEMINI 1 [EFC16033], GEMINI 2 [EFC16034], HERCULES [EFC16645], or PERSEUS [EFC16035]).

Secondary Progressive MS

CALLIPER IMMUNIC-AG

Study to Evaluate Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of IMU-838 in Patients With Progressive Multiple Sclerosis 

This study will be a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study with a blinded Main Treatment Period (MT) and an Open Label Period (OLE) to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of IMU838 in adult patients with PMS. The study will consist of the following periods:

Screening Period: Approximately 28 days Main Treatment Period: Up to 120 weeks (approximately 2 years) Open Label Extension Period: Up to approximately 8 years.

 

SANOFI LTS17043

A Study to Investigate Long-term Safety and Tolerability of Tolebrutinib in Participants With Multiple Sclerosis

This is a Phase 3 extension, global, multicenter study to assess the long-term safety and tolerability of tolebrutinib in adult participants (aged ≥18 years) with RMS, PPMS, or NRSPMS who were previously enrolled in the Phase 2b LTS (LTS16004) or 1 of the 4 Phase 3 tolebrutinib pivotal trials (GEMINI 1 [EFC16033], GEMINI 2 [EFC16034], HERCULES [EFC16645], or PERSEUS [EFC16035]).

 

MS TEAM

Dr. A. Saveriano

Dr. A. Saveriano

Principal Investigator

Dr. Simon Thebault

Dr. Simon Thebault

Principal Investigator

Dr. Paul Giacomini

Dr. Paul Giacomini

Principal Investigator

Sophie Morris

Sophie Morris

Clinical Research Coordinator

Dr. Adil Harroud

Dr. Adil Harroud

Principal Investigator

Dr. M. Lévesque-Roy

Dr. M. Lévesque-Roy

Principal Investigator

Michael Pileggi

Michael Pileggi

Team Lead