Scientists probe 'Durable Effect' of MS drugs on immune system
NCT ID NCT06586177
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 100 people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis who are taking anti-CD20 drugs like ofatumumab or rituximab. Researchers will track changes in immune cells, proteins, and brain scans over time to understand how these therapies work long-term. The goal is to learn why some patients have better outcomes, not to test a new treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Anti-CD20 antibodies (ofatumumab, ocrelizumab, ublituximab, rituximab)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors understand why some patients respond better to B-cell therapies and how to personalize treatment for multiple sclerosis.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly test a new therapy. Results may not lead to immediate changes in care.
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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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Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf
RECRUITINGDüsseldorf, 40225, Germany
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