Secondary progressive multiple sclerosis

This Phase 3 trial tests whether a simple injection of frexalimab every 4 weeks works as well as the standard IV infusion for adults with relapsing or non-active progressive multiple sclerosis. About 160 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods. The study …

This Phase 3 trial tests an oral drug called orelabrutinib against a placebo in about 990 people with non-active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). The goal is to see if the drug can delay worsening disability over 24 to 60 months. Participants are randomly assigned t…

This study tests whether a medicine called Panzyga can prevent major infections in people with autoimmune or rheumatic conditions who have low antibody levels after receiving B-cell depletion therapy. About 360 adults will receive either Panzyga or a placebo, and researchers will…

This 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…

This Phase 3 study tests whether the drug remibrutinib can slow disability worsening in people with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS). About 1,275 adults aged 18-65 with SPMS and recent disability progression will receive either remibrutinib or a placebo. The main g…

This early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called AZD0120 for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) that has not responded to other therapies. AZD0120 is a type of immune cell therapy (CAR-T) designed to target and reset the immune system. The study will enroll 24 adults age…

This early study tests a new treatment called azercabtagene zapreleucel (azer-cel) for people with B-cell mediated autoimmune disorders like multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells that are modified in a lab to target and destr…

This early-phase study tests whether combining mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) with specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) is safe and can help control autoimmune diseases. About 30 adults with established autoimmune conditions will receive the treatment and be monitored f…

This study tests whether specially engineered immune cells, called CAR-T cells, can safely treat autoimmune diseases. The cells are designed to target and suppress B cells, which play a key role in many autoimmune conditions. The trial involves 30 adults and focuses on safety and…

This study is testing a new blood filter called the Plasma Filter PX2. It is used in a procedure called therapeutic plasma exchange, which removes harmful substances from the blood of people with autoimmune diseases. About 46 adults will take part, and the study will check if the…

This early-phase study tests a new treatment called RD06-05, which uses specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) to target and calm the immune system in people with neurological autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, chronic inflammatory demyelinat…

This early-stage study tests a new treatment called HBI0101 CAR T for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis that haven't improved with standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects in…

This early-stage study tests a new mRNA-based treatment (ABO2203) for people with autoimmune diseases that haven't improved with standard care. The therapy works by directing the body's immune cells to attack and control overactive immune cells causing the disease. The study will…

This early-stage trial tests a cell therapy called TRX319 in 39 adults with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). The goal is to see if it is safe and to find the best dose. Participants receive TRX319 infusions, sometimes after a chemotherapy drug called bendamustine, and are fol…

This study tests whether rituximab, a drug used for certain cancers and autoimmune diseases, can improve thinking and hand function in people with advanced secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS). About 46 participants with high disability will receive either rituximab or…

This early-stage trial tests a personalized cell therapy called KYV-101 for people with progressive forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) that are not responding to standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target and destroy certain immune cells …

This study compares a stem cell transplant (using a person's own cells) against the best available medications for people with relapsing multiple sclerosis that hasn't responded to treatment. About 156 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two approaches and follow…

This early-stage trial is testing a new cell therapy called GT719 in 30 adults with recurrent or hard-to-treat neurological autoimmune diseases. The goal is to see if it is safe and how long the cells last in the body. Researchers will also look for early signs that it might help…

This phase 1b trial is testing whether ixazomib, a drug already used for multiple myeloma, is safe for people with multiple sclerosis. The study will enroll 72 adults with relapsing-remitting or progressive MS. Participants will receive either ixazomib or a placebo for up to 24 m…

This study is testing whether the shingles vaccine (RZV) works and is safe for adults with autoimmune rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus who are taking immune-suppressing drugs. Two hundred participants will receive two doses of the vaccine. Researchers will me…

This study tests a home-based balance training program for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The program combines stepping games, strength, and thinking tasks. Researchers will compare it to a simple stretching routine in 75 adults with MS to see if it improves physical functi…

This study will analyze DNA from up to 20,000 people, including those with immune disorders and their relatives, to find genetic variants linked to conditions like atopy, autoimmunity, and primary immunodeficiency. Researchers will also study how best to return genetic results to…

This observational study is recruiting 2400 people with immune-related central nervous system diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, along with healthy volunteers for comparison. Researchers will use MRI scans, lumbar punctures, blood tests, and neurological exams to track disease…

This registry follows pregnant women who have taken mycophenolate, a drug used to prevent organ rejection and treat autoimmune diseases. Researchers will collect data on pregnancy complications and birth defects up to one year after birth. The goal is to better understand the dru…

This study will test whether a special eye scan (OCT) can detect changes in the retina that show how well the MS drug ublituximab is working. Researchers will compare 15 people starting ublituximab with 15 people on other MS treatments. The goal is to find a new, non-invasive way…

This study looks at how much of the multiple sclerosis drug BRIUMVI gets into breast milk. About 16 breastfeeding women with relapsing MS will provide milk samples after their regular treatment. The goal is to understand drug exposure for nursing infants, not to test a new treatm…

This study is looking for the genes that cause certain immune system problems. Researchers want to understand why some people get sick and others don't, even in the same family. Up to 5,000 people with immune disorders and their relatives will give blood or cheek cell samples for…

This study is measuring a protein called STIM1 on the surface of immune cells in 670 people with various autoimmune diseases. The goal is to find which diseases have high levels of this protein, which could help researchers develop new antibody-based treatments. Participants prov…

This study collects and freezes testicular tissue from boys and young men who are at risk of becoming infertile due to cancer, autoimmune disorders, or their treatments. The tissue is stored in a research bank, with the hope that future medical advances will allow it to be used t…

This study tests whether breathing short bursts of low-oxygen air (like at high altitude) can improve ankle strength and brain activity in people with multiple sclerosis. Twenty-one adults with relapsing forms of MS will undergo 15 cycles of low oxygen followed by normal air in o…

This study collects blood samples from 1000 people with rare neurological diseases that may be autoimmune. Researchers will use the samples to find new biomarkers and autoantibodies, which could help diagnose and treat these conditions in the future. Participants give extra blood…

This study looks at how sleep issues contribute to tiredness and thinking problems in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). About 382 MS patients and a control group without MS will have overnight sleep tests, thinking assessments, and questionnaires. The goal is to better underst…

This study looks at 320 adults who are about to start strong immune-suppressing therapy and have already had at least two COVID-19 shots. Researchers want to find out if giving a COVID-19 booster right before starting therapy or waiting six months provides better protection. Part…

This study tests whether a breathing technique called Acute Intermittent Hypoxia (AIH) can help improve arm and hand function in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Participants will breathe short bursts of low-oxygen air while researchers measure brain signals and muscle streng…

This study is creating a large registry of 800 people receiving biologic medications for immune conditions like autoimmune diseases and primary immune deficiencies. Researchers will collect blood samples and health data to better understand how these treatments work and who respo…

This study uses special PET scans to look for brain inflammation in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will compare two radioactive tracers, [F-18]PBR06 and [C-11]PBR28, to see which works better. Up to 250 participants, including healthy vol…

This study looks at how the brain uses sugar (glucose) in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) compared to healthy volunteers. Researchers will use a special PET scan to measure brain activity and compare it with MRI scans and blood tests. The goal is to find better ways to diagno…

This study aims to understand how brain connections (synapses) are lost in progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers will use a new type of PET scan to measure synaptic density in 30 people with progressive MS, relapsing-remitting MS, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to…

This study is collecting health data, smartphone app measurements, and biological samples from 100 people with multiple sclerosis. Researchers aim to find new biomarkers and digital tools to better understand how MS progresses and when it changes form. The goal is to improve moni…

This study looks at how well therapeutic plasma exchange (a blood-filtering procedure) works for people with autoimmune neurological diseases. Researchers at Al-Azhar University Hospitals will follow 60 Egyptian patients to see if their symptoms and daily function improve. The go…

This study looks at whether short selfie videos taken on a phone can accurately measure walking and speech changes in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). About 300 adults with MS will record 5 videos every 3 months for a year and also attend some in-person visits. The goal is to…