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Natalizumab in Combination With Glatiramer Acetate (GA) in Patients With Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
This study has been completed.
Sponsor:
Biogen
Collaborator:
Elan Pharmaceuticals
Information provided by:
Biogen
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00097760
First received: November 30, 2004
Last updated: June 17, 2009
Last verified: June 2009
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Purpose
The purpose of this study is to determine if natalizumab in combination with Glatiramer Acetate (GA) is safe and effective in delaying progression of individuals diagnosed with relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
| Condition | Intervention | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting | Drug: Natalizumab Drug: Placebo | Phase 2 |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Double Blind (Participant, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor) Primary Purpose: Treatment |
| Official Title: | Safety Study of Natalizumab in Combination With Glatiramer Acetate (GA) |
Resource links provided by NLM:
Genetics Home Reference related topics:
multiple sclerosis
MedlinePlus related topics:
Multiple Sclerosis
U.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Biogen:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Rate of development of new active lesions on MRI scans. [ Time Frame: Week 20 ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Incidence and severity of adverse events. [ Time Frame: Week 20 ]
| Enrollment: | 110 |
| Study Start Date: | June 2003 |
| Study Completion Date: | March 2004 |
| Primary Completion Date: | March 2004 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Arms | Assigned Interventions |
|---|---|
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Experimental: Group 1
Natalizumab 300 mg, IV infusion, every 4 weeks in addition to 20 mg of glatiramer acetate SC, daily, for up to 20 weeks.
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Drug: Natalizumab
Natalizumab 300 mg, IV infusion, every 4 weeks in addition to 20 mg of glatiramer acetate SC, daily, for up to 20 weeks.
Other Name: Tysabri
Drug: Natalizumab
Natalizumab, 300 mg IV infusion, every 4 weeks for up to 20 weeks.
Other Name: Tysabri
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Placebo Comparator: Group 2
Placebo, by IV infusion, every 4 weeks in addition to 20 mg glatiramer acetate, by SC injection, daily, for up to 20 weeks.
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Drug: Placebo
Placebo, by IV infusion, every 4 weeks in addition to 20 mg glatiramer acetate, by SC injection, daily, for up to 20 weeks.
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Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 55 Years (Adult) |
| Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of MS as defined by McDonald et al., criteria # 1-4
- Between the ages of 18 and 55, inclusive
- Baseline EDSS score between 0.0 and 5.0, inclusive
- Have been treated with GA for at least the 12 months prior to randomization
Exclusion Criteria:
- Primary progressive, secondary progressive or progressive relapsing MS
- MS relapse has occurred within the 50 days prior to randomization
- A clinically significant infectious illness
- History of, or abnormal lab result indicative of significant disease that would preclude the administration of a recombinant humanized antibody immunomodulating agent or GA for 20 weeks.
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00097760
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00097760
Sponsors and Collaborators
Biogen
Elan Pharmaceuticals
Investigators
| Study Director: | Biogen Idec, MD | Biogen |
More Information
Additional Information:
| Responsible Party: | Biogen Idec MD, Biogen Idec, Inc. |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00097760 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: |
C-1803 |
| Study First Received: | November 30, 2004 |
| Last Updated: | June 17, 2009 |
Keywords provided by Biogen:
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Multiple Sclerosis MS |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting Pathologic Processes Demyelinating Autoimmune Diseases, CNS Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System Nervous System Diseases Demyelinating Diseases Autoimmune Diseases |
Immune System Diseases Natalizumab Glatiramer Acetate Immunologic Factors Physiological Effects of Drugs Adjuvants, Immunologic Immunosuppressive Agents Antirheumatic Agents |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on June 26, 2017