Real-World study tests cladribine tablets for MS patients who failed other drugs
NCT ID NCT03933202
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at how well cladribine tablets work in everyday practice for people with relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS) who had a poor response to other oral or infusion treatments. Researchers tracked 291 participants over 24 months, measuring relapse rates and patient satisfaction. The goal was to see if switching to cladribine improves outcomes in a real-world setting.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- cladribine tablets
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could confirm that cladribine tablets are a good option for people with MS who haven't done well on other medications.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be less reliable. It also only included people who already switched to cladribine, so findings may not apply to everyone.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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291 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2019
- Finished
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Nov 2024
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Participants with relapsing form of Multiple Sclerosis (RMS) including active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (aSPMS).
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Signed informed consent * Have diagnosis of RMS, including RRMS and aSPMS, and satisfy the approved indication for cladribine tablets as per United States Prescribing Information (USPI) * Have time since diagnosis of RMS of at least 12 months * In the opinion of the investigator, experienced suboptimal response (lack of effectiveness, intolerability, poor adherence) to oral or infusion DMD treatment other than cladribine tablets * Had received their last previous oral DMD for at least 1 month or at least 1 dose of their last previous infusion DMD * Have decided to initiate treatment with cladribine tablets during routine clinical care * Meet criteria as per the approved USPI * Have access to a valid e-mail address Exclusion Criteria: * Have been previously treated with cladribine in any dosing form (intravenous, subcutaneous, or oral) * Transitioning from previous oral DMD solely for administrative reasons such as relocation * Have comorbid conditions that preclude participation * Have any clinical condition or medical history noted as contraindication on USPI * Are currently participating in an interventional clinical trial * Pregnant or breastfeeding women, women who plan to become pregnant or men whose partner plans to become pregnant during study the cladribine treatment period
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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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Advanced Neurosciences Research, LLC
Fort Collins, Colorado, 80528, United States
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Ascension St. Francis Center for Neurological Disorders, S.C.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53215, United States
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Associated Neurologists of Southern Connecticut, PC
Fairfield, Connecticut, 06824, United States
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Axiom Clinical Research of Florida
Tampa, Florida, 33609, United States
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Baptist Health Lexington
Lexington, Kentucky, 40503, United States
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Baylor College of Medicine IRB
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Blacksburg Neurology, PC
Christiansburg, Virginia, 24073, United States
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Central Texas Neurology Consultants
Round Rock, Texas, 78681, United States
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College Park Family Care Center
Overland Park, Kansas, 66212, United States
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Colorado Springs Neurological Associates, PC - Neurology
Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80907, United States
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DENT Neurologic Institute
Amherst, New York, 14226, United States
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DHR Health Neurology Institute Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis
McAllen, Texas, 78503, United States
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Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders
Dayton, Ohio, 45459, United States
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Detroit Clinical Research Center, PC
Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334, United States
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Fort Wayne Neurological Center
Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46804, United States
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Fullerton Neurology and Headache Center
Fullerton, California, 92835, United States
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Guilford Neurologic Associates
Greensboro, North Carolina, 27405, United States
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HCA Research Institute
Englewood, Colorado, 80113, United States
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Insight Neuroscience LLC
Bellevue, Ohio, 44811, United States
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Integrated Neurology Services - Dr. Simon Fishman's Office
Alexandria, Virginia, 22310, United States
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MS Center of Evergreen
Kirkland, Washington, 98034, United States
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Massey Cancer Center - VCU Medical Center
Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States
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Memorial Healthcare
Owosso, Michigan, 48867, United States
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Meridian Clinical Research (Neurology)
Norfolk, Virginia, 23502, United States
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Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology - Neurology
Golden Valley, Minnesota, 55422, United States
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MultiCare Health System Institute for Research and Innovation - MultiCare Health System Institute for Research
Tacoma, Washington, 98405, United States
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MultiCare Health System Institute for Research and Innovation - MultiCare Health System Institute for Research and
Spokane, Washington, 99202, United States
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Multiple Sclerosis Center of Greater Washington
Vienna, Virginia, 22182, United States
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NYU Langone Brooklyn - Brooklyn
Brooklyn, New York, 11220, United States
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Neuro Institute of New England P.C.
Foxborough, Massachusetts, 02035, United States
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Neurological Associates
Richmond, Virginia, 23226, United States
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Neurological Clinical Research Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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Neurology Associates, P. A.
Maitland, Florida, 32751, United States
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Neurology Center of Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89128, United States
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Neurology Center of San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas, 78258, United States
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Neurology, PC
Knoxville, Tennessee, 37922, United States
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Neuroscience Group of Northeast Wisconsin - DUPLICATE
Neenah, Wisconsin, 54956, United States
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North Central Neurology Associates, P.C.
Cullman, Alabama, 35058, United States
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Northern Light Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Care Center
Bangor, Maine, 04401, United States
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Northwest Houston Neurology
Cypress, Texas, 77429, United States
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Northwest Neurology Ltd
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, 60008, United States
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Orlando Health Multiple Sclerosis Comprehensive Care Center - Downtown Orlando
Orlando, Florida, 32806, United States
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Prairie Education & Research
Springfield, Illinois, 62702, United States
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Premier Neurology Research, P.C.
Greer, South Carolina, 29650, United States
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Providence Neurological Specialties
Portland, Oregon, 97225, United States
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Raleigh Neurology Associates
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27607-6010, United States
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Regina Berkovich MD PhD INC
West Hollywood, California, 90048, United States
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Riverhills Neuroscience
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45212, United States
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Sentara Ambulatory Care Center
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23456, United States
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Suncoast Neuroscience and Associates, Inc.
St. Petersburg, Florida, 33713, United States
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The Boster Center for Multiple Scelosis
Columbus, Ohio, 43235, United States
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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority - Carolinas Healthcare System
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28203, United States
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The Elliot Lewis Center for Multiple Sclerosis Care
Wellesley, Massachusetts, 02481, United States
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The Medical College of Wisconsin - Endocrinology
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
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The Trustee of Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, New York, 10032, United States
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UMASS - Neurology
Worcester, Massachusetts, 01655, United States
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205, United States
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University of Miami
Miami, Florida, 33136, United States
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University of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama, 36693, United States
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University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States
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University of Toledo - PARENT
Toledo, Ohio, 43614-2598, United States
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VCU Medical Center - Pediatric Neurology
Richmond, Virginia, 23298-0211, United States
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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Wayne State University (WSU) - Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Clinical Research Center (MS Center) - Department of Neurology
Detroit, Michigan, 48201, United States
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Wills Eye Institute - Ocular Oncology Service - Wills Eye Institute
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States
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Yale University
Fairfield, Connecticut, 06824, United States
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