A Study of NeuroVax™, a Therapeutic TCR Peptide Vaccine for SPMS of Multiple Sclerosis
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02057159 |
Recruitment Status :
Recruiting
First Posted : February 6, 2014
Last Update Posted : March 11, 2020
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Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment | Phase |
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Secondary Progress Multiple Sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis | Biological: NeuroVax Biological: IFA Placebo | Phase 2 Phase 3 |
Objectives:The primary objective is to compare between treatment groups the cumulative number of new gadolinium enhancing (Gd+) lesions on brain MRI at weeks 24, 32, 40 and 48 i n subjects with secondary progressive MS. Secondary objectives include additional MRI measurements, analyses of clinical relapses, measures of neurologic disability, immunologic evaluations, and safety.
Study Design: Multi-center, randomized , double-blind, placebo-controlled , two arm parallel design study of NeuroVax™ vs. Incomplete Freund's Adjuvant ( I F A) placebo.
Subject Population: 200 subjects with Secondary Progressive SPMS MS, with an EDSS score >= 3.5 , and meeting all inclusion/exclusion criteria, will be enroll in this study. Subjects will be randomized equally to NeuroVax™ or I F A
,1 0 0 per arm .
Study Type : | Interventional (Clinical Trial) |
Estimated Enrollment : | 200 participants |
Allocation: | Randomized |
Intervention Model: | Single Group Assignment |
Masking: | Double (Participant, Investigator) |
Primary Purpose: | Treatment |
Official Title: | A Phase II Study of NeuroVax™, a Therapeutic TCR Peptide Vaccine for SPMS of Multiple Sclerosis |
Actual Study Start Date : | March 9, 2020 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date : | March 9, 2023 |
Estimated Study Completion Date : | March 9, 2023 |

Arm | Intervention/treatment |
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Experimental: NeuroVax
NeuroVax
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Biological: NeuroVax
TCR peptides in IFA |
Placebo Comparator: IFA Placebo
IFA Placebo
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Biological: IFA Placebo
IFA Placebo |
- The primary objective is to compare between treatment groups the cumulative number of new gadolinium enhancing (Gd+) lesions on brain MRI at up to 48 weeks in subjects with secondary progressive MS [ Time Frame: up to 48 weeks ]
- Secondary MRI measurements objectives include additional MRI measurements, analyses of clinical relapses, measures of neurologic disability, immunologic evaluations, and safety. [ Time Frame: 48 Weeks ]Secondary MRI measurements
- Analyses of clinical relapses [ Time Frame: 48 Weeks ]Analyses of clinical relapses
- Measures of neurologic disability EDSS score [ Time Frame: 48 Weeks ]Measures of neurologic disability EDSS score
- Immunologic evaluations [ Time Frame: 48 Weeks ]Immunologic evaluations
- Safety Evaluation [ Time Frame: 48 Weeks ]Safety Evaluation

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Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 50 Years (Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Subject is between 18 and 50 years of age, inclusive.
- Definite MS by the revised McDonald criteria (2005) (Appendix A), with a Secondary Progressive course.
- Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) >=score 3.5 (Appendix B).
- Two or more documented clinical relapses of MS in the preceding 24 months OR one documented clinical relapse of MS in the preceding 1 2 months prior to screening .
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Laboratory values within the following limits:
- Creatinine 1 . 5 x high normal.
- Hemoglobin

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT02057159
Contact: Richard M Bartholomew, Ph.D | 1-858-414-4664 | Richardmbartholomew@gmail.com |
United States, California | |
CRO | Recruiting |
San Diego, California, United States, 92129 | |
Contact: Richard M Bartholomew, PhD 858-414-4664 Richardmbartholomew@gmail.com | |
Principal Investigator: Richard Bartholomew, Phd |
Study Director: | Richard M Bartholomew, Ph.D | Immune Response BioPharma, Inc. |
Responsible Party: | Immune Response BioPharma, Inc. |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT02057159 |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
IR902-231 |
First Posted: | February 6, 2014 Key Record Dates |
Last Update Posted: | March 11, 2020 |
Last Verified: | March 2020 |
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: | Yes |
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: | No |
Secondary Progress Multiple Sclerosis SPMS Multiple Sclerosis NeuroVax |
Multiple Sclerosis Sclerosis Pathologic Processes Demyelinating Autoimmune Diseases, CNS Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System |
Nervous System Diseases Demyelinating Diseases Autoimmune Diseases Immune System Diseases |