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Multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, dose finding study to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of three doses of ACT-128800, an oral S1P1 receptor agonist, administered for twenty-four weeks in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis

Primary objective1. To demonstrate the efficacy of at least one of three doses of ACT-128800 as compared to placebo in patients withrelapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) on the cumulative number of new gadolinium-enhancing lesionsper patient…

The effect of interferon beta-1a treatment on functional adaptation in Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Primary: Does immunomodulation brought about by interferon beta-1a (Rebif) enhance or prolong functional reorganization in subjects with RRMS?Secondary: Does interferon beta-1a (Rebif) also affects functional connectivity as measured by resting-…

Vitamin D treatment effect on retinal nerve fiber loss after optic neuritis

Primary objective:- To determine whether high dose vitamin D treatment in optic neuritis can reduce axonal loss as measured by OCT. Secondary objectives: - To investigate whether the occurrence of a second attack (defining clinically definite MS) is…

One-sequence, two-period, open-label study to evaluate the effects of FTY720 on the pharmacokinetics of an oral contraceptive (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol) in healthy female volunteers.

The purpose of this investigation is: • To examine how the new drug FTY720 (study medication) will be absorbed, metabolized and excreted by the body in combination with the contraception pill which consists of ethinyl-estradiol and levonorgestrel.•…

A Multicenter, Randomized, Rater-Blind, Parallel-Group, Active Controlled Study to Evaluate the Benefits of Switching Therapy (Glatiramer Acetate or Interferon β-1a) to Natalizumab in Subjects with Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy (clinical and MRI) of switching tonatalizumab compared to receiving interferon β1-a or glatiramer acetate.

Long-term extension of the multinational, double-blind, placebo controlled study EFC6049 (HMR1726D/3001) to document the safety of two doses of teriflunomide (7 and 14 mg) in patients with multiple sclerosis with relapses

To document the long-term safety and tolerability of teriflunomide in MS patients with relapses.

A randomized double blind, placebo-controlled study of fluoxetine in progressive multiple sclerosis (FLUOX-PMS)

We expect that in people with multiple sclerosis the processing of energy substances such as sugars (energy metabolism)i n the brains is not optimal . In our view this could explain the progressive deterioration of the disease. Currently there are…

An extension of the 24-month, double-blind, randomized, multicenter, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study comparing efficacy and safety of FTY720 1.25 mg and 0.5 mg administered orally once daily versus placebo in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis

Study CFTY720D2301E1 is designed to assess the following properties of FTY720 inpatients with relapsing MS:* To evaluate long-term safety and tolerability* To evaluate long-term efficacy

A multi-center double-blind parallel-group placebo-controlled study of the efficacy and safety of teriflunomide in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis who are treated with interferon-beta.

To assess the effect of teriflunomide in comparison to placebo, on frequency of multiple sclerosis (MS) relapses in patients with relapsing forms of MS who are treated with interferon beta (IFN-β)

A Phase 3 Randomized, Rater- and Dose-Blinded Study Comparing Two Annual Cycles of Intravenous Low- and High-Dose Alemtuzumab to Three-Times Weekly Subcutaneous Interferon Beta-1a (Rebif®) in Patients with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Scleroris Who Have Relapsed On Therapy

The objectives of this study are to compare the safety and efficacy of 2 annual cycles of intravenous (IV) alemtuzumab to 3-times weekly subcutaneous (SC) interferon beta 1a (Rebif*) in patients with active relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (…

BENEFIT 11 a long-term, follow-up study (16401) of the BENEFIT (304747),
BENEFIT Follow-up (305207) Studies and BENEFIT Extension (311129) Study to
further evaluate the progress of patients with first demyelinating event suggestive of
multiple sclerosis

The primary objectives are to describe the disease course (conversion to clinically-definite multiple sclerosis [CDMS]), change in disability, cognitive function, resource use, and employment status, in relation to treatment with Interferon beta-1b…

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Group, Dose Ranging Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of BIIB033 in Subjects with Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis When Used Concurrently with Avonex®

Primary: The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of BIIB033 in subjects with active relapsing MS when used concurrently with Avonex. Secondary: Secondary objectives of this study in this study population are to assess the…

A two-phased, randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled study of ECP002A (*9-THC) to determine safety, tolerability and efficacy in Multiple Sclerosis patients suffering from spasticity and pain.

Primary objective:*Evaluation of the efficacy of ECP002A (*9-THC) on spasticity in patients with MSSecondary objectives:*Evaluation of the efficacy of ECP002A (*9-THC) on pain in patients with MS*Evaluation of the tolerability of ECP002A (*9-THC) in…

The effects of vitamin D3 supplementation on the T cell compartment in Multiple Sclerosis; a pilot-study

In this study we want to assess whether supplementation of vitamin D directs the T cell compartment towards a less pro-inflammatory direction, with promotion of Treg function.

Tryptophan enriched diet to improve affective and cognitive functions in patients with multiple sclerosis

The purpose of this study is to test the acute effects of a TRP enriched meal in a dose-dependent manner in MS patients. The results of MS patients without mood disturbances (control group) will be compared to MS patients with mood disturbances (…

Double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized, parallel-group Phase II study in subjects with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and effects of two doses of CDP323 over 24 weeks with a rater-blind MRI follow-up over 12 weeks.

Therapeutic exploratory study (Phase II).The purpose of this study the efficacy of a new compound (CPD323) for the treatment of Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerose (RRMS).CDP323 is a small chemical molecule. It is taken orally (by mouth) as a…

Imaging of Rituximab-Zirconium-89 uptake with Positron-Emission-Tomography scans in active relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis patients: a pilot study

We here propose a pilot immuno-PET study in active relapsing MS patients to investigate safety and sensitivity of 89Zr-rituximab in detecting CD20 positive (active) MS lesions and to assess inter-patient variability in 89Zr-rituximab biodistribition…

Mild cognitive complaints in MS: pilot-evaluation of a standardised educational and treatment program.

The objective of this study is the effect of a psycho educational program for cognitive complaints in MS.

A Randomized, Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Single Ascending Dose Study of the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of BIIB033 in Healthy Adult Volunteers

The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of single-dose IV infusion of BIIB033 administered to healthy adult volunteers.Secondary objectives of this study are:* assess the single dose PK profile of BIIB033 *…

An Open label Follow-On Study to Assess the Ongoing Safety of MBP8298 in Subjects with Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis.

To obtain ongoing safety data of 500 mg MBP8298 given intravenously every six months in subjects previously enrolled in the MBP8298-01 study *A Double Blind Placebo Controlled Multi-Centre Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of MBP8298 in…