Scientists hunt for harmful immune cells in MS patients
NCT ID NCT04798651
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at blood and spinal fluid from 150 people with multiple sclerosis or early symptoms. Researchers want to find which types of B and T cells cause damage in different forms of MS. The goal is to discover new targets for future treatments, especially for progressive MS.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could point toward new treatment targets for multiple sclerosis, especially for progressive forms.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to new therapies, and results may take years to translate into clinical use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Bordeaux - service de neurologie
RECRUITINGBordeaux, France
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