An Open Label Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Combination Therapy With AVONEX and Bi-Monthly High Dose Intravenous Methotrexate With Leucovorin Rescue in the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis

CompletedPhase 4Relapsing MSNCT00037102

What it found

No results found

We found no results in the registry or in papers.

This trial finished 22 years ago. We found no results in the registry or in any paper that cites it.

What was tested

Treatment tested

  • Interferon beta-1a

    Interferon alpha/beta receptor agonist

  • Methotrexate

    Dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor

Who could take part

Relapsing MS · 18 to 60

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Inclusion criteria

To be eligible for entry into this study, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria at the time of enrollment: * Between the ages of 18 and 60 years, inclusive. * Diagnosis of clinically definite relapsing MS. * Must have been on AVONEX® therapy for at least six months. * Brain MRI scans demonstrating lesions consistent with MS. * Subject must have had at least one clinical exacerbation in the last year, and this must have occurred after having been on AVONEX® therapy for at least six to twelve (6-12) months. A clinical exacerbation is defined as a decrease of 0.1 in the MSFC composite or any of the subset domains scores administered 3 months apart. * Give written informed consent prior to any testing under this protocol, including screening tests and evaluation that are not considered part of the subject's routine care. To be eligible for treatment with methotrexate, subjects must have evidence for MS disease activity on their baseline screening MRI.

Exclusion criteria

Not separately supplied in the registry.

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

About this trial

In the sponsor's words

The participant will receive weekly intramuscular treatment with AVONEX® (interferon beta 1-a) and bi-monthly high dose intravenous methotrexate with Leucovorin rescue.

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    History

      1. Started

        Jul 2001

      2. Main results due

        Dec 2003

      3. Finished

        Dec 2003

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