Could MS patients switch to once-yearly infusions? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT05999604

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This phase 3 trial tests whether people with active multiple sclerosis who have been stable on Ocrevus for at least two years can safely switch to annual infusions instead of the standard every-6-month schedule. The goal is to see if the less frequent dosing is just as good at preventing new brain lesions, while potentially lowering infection risk and reducing hospital visits. About 244 adults will be randomly assigned to receive Ocrevus either once or twice a year for two years.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

ocrelizumab (Ocrevus)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could allow people with stable MS to receive infusions once a year instead of twice, reducing infection risk and treatment burden.

What could go wrong

This is a non-inferiority trial, so it may show that annual dosing is slightly less effective at preventing new brain lesions. The study is also relatively small (244 people) and only follows participants for two years.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

multiple sclerosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

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  • CH Gonesse

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    Gonesse, 95500, France

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  • CHI Poissy-Saint-Germain en Laye

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    Poissy, 78300, France

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  • CHU de Grenoble

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    Grenoble, 38043, France

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  • CHU de Limoges

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    Limoges, 87042, France

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  • CHU de Nice

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    Nice, 06000, France

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  • CHU de Strasbourg

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    Strasbourg, 67098, France

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  • Fondation Adolphe de Rothschild

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    Paris, 75019, France

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  • Hôpital Foch

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    Suresnes, 92150, France

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  • Hôpital Henri Mondor

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    Créteil, 94010, France

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  • Hôpital Pierre Wertheimer (HCL)

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    Lyon, 69500, France

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  • Hôpital de la Pitié-Salpêtrière

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    Paris, 75013, France

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