Chronic progressive multiple sclerosis
MONDO:0005284A form of multiple sclerosis characterized by a progressive deterioration in neurologic function which is in contrast to the more typical relapsing remitting form. If the clinical course is free of distinct remissions, it is referred to as primary progressive multiple sclerosis. When the progressive decline is punctuated by acute exacerbations, it is referred to as progressive relapsing multiple sclerosis. The term secondary progressive multiple sclerosis is used when relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis evolves into the chronic progressive form. (From Ann Neurol 1994;36 Suppl:S73-S79; Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp903-914)
156 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Experimental drug aims to tame stubborn autoimmune diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study tests an experimental drug called STR-P005 in people with autoimmune diseases that have come back or not improved with standard treatments. The drug is given through an IV in multiple doses. The main goal is to check safety and see how the body handles the drug. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Starna Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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MS patients may soon get a simpler shot option
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether people with multiple sclerosis can safely switch from their current anti-CD20 therapy to a new under-the-skin version of ocrelizumab. About 100 participants will be followed for up to 48 weeks to see if brain lesions stay stable and if they are satisfi…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug STR-P005 aims to tame stubborn autoimmune diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study tests a new drug called STR-P005 in 18 people with autoimmune diseases that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the best dose. Participants receive the drug by infusion in different schedules, and researchers will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beijing GoBroad Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New MS drug trial uses Super-Powered MRI to see inside the brain
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an experimental drug called remibrutinib in 20 people with relapsing or progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). Participants take the drug twice daily for 2 years and undergo powerful 7T MRI scans to measure changes in brain volume, lesions, and tissue health. The g…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Moein Amin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New gene therapy trial targets tough autoimmune conditions
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called LVIVO-TaVec400 in 44 people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, multiple sclerosis, and myasthenia gravis that have not responded to standard therapies. The main goals are to check the treatment's safety and find the rig…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New CAR-T therapy targets tough MS cases in early safety trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study tests a new treatment called S103 (BCMA-CAR T cells) in 9 adults with progressive or hard-to-treat multiple sclerosis (MS). The main goal is to see if the treatment is safe and to find the best dose. Researchers will also look for early signs that it might help c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New Immune-Calming therapy could slow progressive MS
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase IIa trial tests a personalized cell therapy for people with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). The treatment uses the patient's own immune cells, turned into 'tolerogenic dendritic cells' that are designed to calm the immune system and stop it from attacking the nerv…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Antwerp • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy takes on multiple sclerosis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS) that combines a drug called ofatumumab with NK042, a therapy made from immune cells donated by healthy people. The study will include 20 adults with different types of MS and will primarily check for safety …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could one antibiotic dose before tooth pulling prevent infections in Immune-Weakened patients?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a single dose of amoxicillin before a simple tooth extraction can prevent infections in people with autoimmune rheumatic diseases who are on immune-suppressing medications. Researchers will compare infection rates between those who get the antibiotic and …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Nurse-Led video calls aim to empower MS patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a six-month personalized telenursing program for 110 adults with multiple sclerosis. Participants receive monthly educational videos and nurse-led video calls to help them better understand their health and navigate the healthcare system. The goal is to improve h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: G. d'Annunzio University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Could Low-Oxygen breathing supercharge gait therapy for MS?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether breathing low-oxygen air for short periods right before walking training helps people with multiple sclerosis walk better and farther. Thirty-five participants will receive either the low-oxygen breathing or a sham (placebo) version, followed by treadmill…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Could magnetic pulses ease MS depression and fatigue?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is safe and helpful for depression and fatigue in adults with multiple sclerosis (MS). About 20 participants will receive daily rTMS sessions for 5 days, with assessments before, after, and at a 4-…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could a zapping cap boost memory? small study tests brain stimulation for cognitive decline
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) can improve working memory in 30 adults with mild cognitive impairment or traumatic brain injury. Participants will receive low-level electrica…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Can clearing old cells boost brain and body in MS? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests whether a combination of two drugs, dasatinib and quercetin, can safely remove aged, damaged cells that may contribute to inflammation and nerve damage in people with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). The study enrolls 30 adults aged 50-8…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Can when you eat protect your brain from MS?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether the time of day you eat can affect brain health in people with multiple sclerosis. Twenty-two adults with MS will follow a daily eating schedule for a set period. Researchers will measure markers of nerve health and inflammation in the blood. A small g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can a simple blood test predict MS worsening?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will check if three substances in the blood (GFAP, NfL, and VEGF) are linked to how quickly disability gets worse in people with progressive multiple sclerosis. Researchers will measure these markers and compare them to standard tests of disability and thinking. The go…
Sponsor: Ondokuz Mayıs University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Can hospitals boost vaccine access for the most vulnerable?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test a new way to offer vaccines to vulnerable patients—those with chronic diseases or weakened immune systems—during hospital visits. Researchers will see if offering, prescribing, and giving vaccines in the hospital increases how many people get vaccinated. The …
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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AI takes on MS: new study aims to predict disease progression
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect health data and samples from 100 people with multiple sclerosis over several years. Researchers will use artificial intelligence and data science to find patterns that could help predict how the disease will progress. The goal is to eventually personalize …
Sponsor: Luxembourg Institute of Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Hidden heart risks in kids with brain conditions?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 70 children aged 1 month to 18 years who have neurological disorders like epilepsy, migraine, or stroke. Researchers will use echocardiograms and ECGs to check for hidden heart problems. The goal is to understand if heart issues are common in these children an…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:21 UTC