Secondary progressive multiple sclerosis
MONDO:0000450A multiple sclerosis with a clinical course characterized by a progressive accumulation of neurological disability, independent of relapses, following an initial relapsing-remitting (RR) phase.
Also known as: SPMS, secondary-progressive MS
113 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 65 tagged with Secondary progressive multiple sclerosis itself.
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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 3 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 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 3 • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 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 1 • Sponsor: R-Pharm • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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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 2 • 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 CancelledThis 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 1/2 • Sponsor: Cabaletta Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 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 3 • 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 PausedThis 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 3 • Sponsor: AB Science • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 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 3 • 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 2 • Sponsor: Emmanuelle Waubant, MD PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 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 3 • 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 3 • Sponsor: Immunic AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Stem cells from amniotic fluid tested for progressive MS – but trial pulled
Disease control CancelledThis 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 1/2 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New MS drug candidate made available to patients before approval
Disease control Expanded access (paused)This 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 4 • 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 Expanded access (ended)This 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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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…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Can Real-World data show how well multiple sclerosis patients stick with ofatumumab?
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers are studying how people with relapsing multiple sclerosis use ofatumumab in everyday practice in Germany and Japan. The study looks at insurance claims from about 5,000 adults to see how many stay on the treatment and how regularly they take it. It also tracks how oft…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 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 …
Sponsor: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC