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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Nasal spray could tame brain inflammation in progressive MS
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2a trial tests a nasal spray called foralumab in 54 people with non-active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS). The spray contains an antibody that aims to calm overactive immune cells in the brain. Participants will receive either a low dose, a high dose, …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tiziana Life Sciences LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MS trial withdrawn before it began: CAR T-Cell hope on hold
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to test a new treatment called CABA-201, a CAR T-cell therapy made from a patient's own immune cells, for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The goal was to see if it was safe and could control the disease by targeting and resetting the immune system. However, …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cabaletta Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New daily pill could rival infusion for slowing progressive MS
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares two drugs for primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS), a form of MS that steadily worsens. About 985 adults with PPMS will receive either daily oral fenebrutinib or intravenous ocrelizumab (plus matching placebos) to see which better delays disab…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Fetal stem cells aim to tame immune chaos
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-stage trial tests clonal fetal mesenchymal stem cells (cfMSCs) in 100 people with severe immune-related disorders or tissue damage. The goal is to see if the cells are safe and can reduce symptoms. Participants have no other treatment options left.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Cheaper MS drug could match pricey standard in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether rituximab, a cheaper drug, works as well as ocrelizumab for active multiple sclerosis. About 600 adults with relapsing or progressive MS will receive one of the two drugs. The main goal is to see if rituximab can prevent new brain lesions as effec…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Experimental CAR-T therapy targets tough autoimmune conditions
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-phase study tests a new type of CAR-T cell therapy in 9 people with autoimmune diseases that have not responded well to standard treatments. The therapy uses specially engineered immune cells to target and attack faulty immune cells. The main goal is to check safety an…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Beijing Boren Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New MS drug copycat aims to match ocrevus in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 1 trial compares a new drug called RPH-035 to the approved MS drug Ocrevus. The study involves 180 adults with relapsing-remitting or secondary progressive multiple sclerosis who have flare-ups. Researchers are checking if RPH-035 behaves similarly in the body and has …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: R-Pharm • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New MS drug frexalimab faces off against standard treatment in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares the experimental drug frexalimab to the approved drug teriflunomide in about 1,655 adults with relapsing multiple sclerosis. The main goal is to see if frexalimab reduces the number of relapses more effectively. Participants receive either frexalimab i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New hope for progressive MS: drug aims to halt worsening disability
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called frexalimab in people with a type of progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) that is no longer causing relapses. The goal is to see if the drug can delay worsening disability compared to a placebo. About 943 adults aged 18 to 60 are taking …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Could a cancer drug slow MS progression? new trial halted midway
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial tests whether the oral drug masitinib can slow disability worsening in people with progressive multiple sclerosis who do not have relapses. About 800 participants will receive either masitinib or a placebo for 96 weeks. The main goal is to see if masitinib dela…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AB Science • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New hope for progressive MS: ocrelizumab trial targets disability
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing the drug ocrelizumab in 927 people with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), a form of the disease that steadily worsens. Participants receive infusions every 24 weeks for about 4 years. The main goal is to see if the drug can stop or slow disability progres…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New cell therapy for MS enters human safety testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests an experimental cell therapy called P-CD19CD20-ALLO1 in 60 adults with multiple sclerosis. The main goal is to see if it is safe and how the body handles it. Researchers will also measure how long the cells last and how they affect the immune system.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could a stronger dose of ocrevus slow MS disability better?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether a higher dose of the drug ocrelizumab (Ocrevus) can better slow disability progression in people with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS). About 769 adults with PPMS are receiving either the standard approved dose or a higher dose b…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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MS drug holiday for Over-50s: safe or risky?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether people over 50 with a stable, inactive form of secondary progressive multiple sclerosis can stop taking their disease-modifying drugs without getting worse. Researchers will track 250 participants for 2 years to see if stopping treatment leads to more …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Rennes University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Can a common supplement slow MS brain damage? new trial seeks answers.
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), a supplement, can protect the brain in people with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). About 98 adults with primary or secondary progressive MS will receive either NAC or a placebo for 15 months. Researchers will measure brain sh…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Emmanuelle Waubant, MD PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Can your own stem cells repair MS nerve damage? new trial aims to find out
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether a patient's own bone marrow stem cells, injected into the spinal fluid, can repair nerve damage caused by progressive multiple sclerosis. The study involves 18 adults with secondary or primary progressive MS. Researchers will measure changes i…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Haukeland University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New MS pill aims to slash relapses in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests an oral medication called IMU-838 against a placebo in about 1,100 adults with relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS). The goal is to see if the drug can reduce the number of relapses and new brain lesions over 72 weeks. Participants must be 18-55 years old wi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Immunic AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New pill aims to stop MS relapses in its tracks
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether IMU-838 (vidofludimus calcium) can reduce relapses and brain lesions in adults with relapsing multiple sclerosis. Over 1,100 participants are randomly assigned to receive either the drug or a placebo for up to 72 weeks. The study is active but no …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Immunic AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New hope for progressive MS: ocrelizumab trial targets disability
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether ocrelizumab (Ocrevus) can slow disability progression in adults with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS). Over 1,000 participants receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see if the drug delays worsening of hand function…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New MS drug tolebrutinib tested for Long-Term safety in 2,500 patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the long-term safety of the drug tolebrutinib in 2,500 adults with relapsing or progressive multiple sclerosis. Participants previously took part in earlier trials and will continue taking tolebrutinib or a placebo for up to several years. The goal is to see if t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Stem cells from amniotic fluid tested for progressive MS – but trial pulled
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to test whether stem cells from amniotic fluid, injected into the spinal fluid, could safely help people with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). The trial was designed for adults aged 18–60 with primary or secondary progressive MS. However, the study was withdr…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Experimental CAR T-Cell therapy takes on progressive MS
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment called KYV-101 for people with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) that hasn't improved with standard treatments. KYV-101 is a CAR T-cell therapy made from a patient's own immune cells, designed to attack the cells causing inflammation…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bruce Cree • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New MS drug candidate made available to patients before approval
Disease control TEMPORARILY_NOT_AVAILABLEThis program offers early access to an experimental drug called CNM-Au8 for up to 25 adults with multiple sclerosis (MS). It is designed for people who have no other treatment options. The goal is to provide the drug while researchers continue to study its safety and effectivenes…
Sponsor: Clene Nanomedicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New combo approach for MS: switching from natalizumab to cladribine
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether switching from natalizumab to cladribine tablets is safe and effective for people with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. About 40 adults aged 18-60 will take cladribine after stopping natalizumab. Researchers will track immune cell changes, relaps…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New hope for MS patients: drug access program opens for those with no alternatives
Disease control NO_LONGER_AVAILABLEThis program provides access to siponimod, a medication that helps control active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS). It is for adult patients who have no satisfactory treatment options. Doctors can request the drug for eligible patients through a compassionate use p…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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MS patients switch meds: will a cheaper option work just as well?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis who switched from the drug MabThera to a similar, lower-cost medicine called Rixathon. Researchers want to see if the switch changes signs of nerve damage, new brain lesions, relapses, or disability. They will…
Sponsor: Uppsala University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Could a short pill course save hand function in advanced MS?
Disease control OngoingThis UK trial tests whether cladribine tablets, taken for just 8-10 days a year over two years, can slow the loss of hand function in people with advanced multiple sclerosis (MS). The study includes 204 participants with significant disability (EDSS 6.5-8.5). Half receive cladrib…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:20 UTC
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AI boosts brain scan accuracy in massive new trial
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether an AI tool can help radiologists read brain CT and MRI scans more accurately and quickly. Researchers will compare how well doctors, AI alone, and doctors using AI together can spot abnormalities, urgent findings, and classify diseases. The goal is to red…
Sponsor: Yaou Liu • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can a better diet ease MS symptoms? new study tests diet quality and calorie cutting
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether improving diet quality and reducing calories can help physical function, thinking, pain, fatigue, mood, and anxiety in 100 adults with relapsing-remitting or secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. Participants receive prepared meals and behavioral s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Could a headset at home boost brain recovery? new study tests tDCS for stroke, tumors, and neurodegeneration
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a home-based brain stimulation device (tDCS) combined with activity therapy can help improve cognitive and language problems in people with stroke, brain tumors, or neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's or Alzheimer's. Fifty-five participants will…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Could a light bulb fight MS fatigue? small trial begins
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-stage study tests whether a novel light therapy, designed to reset the body's internal clock, is safe and can reduce fatigue in people with progressive multiple sclerosis. Twenty participants will receive the light therapy while researchers monitor side effects and mea…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New tool could predict who will suffer from steroid side effects
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to create a tool that predicts which patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases (like rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, or polymyalgia rheumatica) will develop serious side effects from long-term steroid use. Researchers will collect routine medical data—such a…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock safer pregnancies for women with autoimmune conditions
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis registry enrolls up to 1,000 women aged 12–55 with rheumatic or autoimmune diseases who are pregnant or planning pregnancy. Researchers will collect data from medical records and patient surveys to study pregnancy outcomes, disease activity, and medication use. No experiment…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Could a breathing trick plus mild zaps strengthen brain pathways in MS?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether combining a special breathing technique (called acute intermittent hypoxia, or AIH) with mild electrical stimulation of leg muscles can boost brain-to-muscle signals in people with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. About 40 participants will have …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New study tracks brain decline in progressive MS
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 66 people with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) and healthy volunteers for two years to understand how thinking and memory change over time. Participants take cognitive tests and undergo MRI scans to see how brain tissue damage relates to mental de…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New study to uncover sleep secrets in brain disease patients
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to build a research group of 100 people with neurological diseases like stroke, Parkinson's, epilepsy, or dementia. Researchers will use overnight sleep tests and questionnaires to measure sleep patterns, breathing, and heart rate during sleep. The goal is to bett…
Sponsor: The First Hospital of Jilin University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Immune cell showdown: autoimmune vs. infection vs. healthy
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at immune cells from people with autoimmune diseases (like lupus), people with infections, and healthy volunteers. Researchers want to understand how these cells differ and what makes them attack the body in autoimmune conditions. The study involves blood and bon…
Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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300 volunteers help create medical image bank for science
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study gathers MRI, CT, and ultrasound images from 300 adults—some healthy, some with kidney or brain disease—to build a collection for future not-for-profit research. No new treatments are being tested; the goal is to make medical images available to scientists for advancing…
Sponsor: Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:28 UTC