Stopped earlyPhase 2Relapsing and progressiveNCT00035529

What it found

Stopped early

The trial ended early for another reason (see below).

mean number of new gadolinium-enhancing (Gd+) lesions obtained on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans performed every 4 weeks · 24 weeks

Total participants: 65

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What was tested

Treatment tested

  • Abatacept

    T-lymphocyte activation antigen CD80 inhibitor|T-lymphocyte activation antigen CD86 inhibitor

Placebo or sham

  • Placebo

What it measured

Main measures

  • Preliminary efficacy- Reduction in cumulative nr of new or recurrent Gd-enhancing lesions.

    MRI lesions

Other measures (1)

  • Preliminary efficacy: 1) Decrease in annualized relapse rate and 2) Reduction in cumulative nr of new or enlarging T2-weighted MRI lesions.

    RelapsesMRI lesions

Who could take part

Relapsing and progressive · 18 to 55

Inclusion * relapsing-remitting MS * at least 1 exacerbation in preceding 2 years * at least 1 MRI lesion * stable for 2 months prior to dosing Exclusion * progressive MS * currently treated with an immunomodulatory therapy * previously treated with an approved MS drug where treatment was discontinued for lack of efficacy * active bacterial or viral infections

As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.

About this trial

In the sponsor's words

The purpose of this study is to determine whether BMS-188667 will decrease multiple sclerosis disease activity on MRI examinations, as well as decrease the rate of clinical MS exacerbations, compared to placebo

Papers

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History

    1. Started

      Nov 2001

    2. Main results due

      Dec 2003

    3. Finished

      Dec 2003

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