Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Phase II Monocentric Trial for the Neuroprotective Effect of Lamotrigine Plus Interferon Beta 1a 30mcg Once Weekly Intramuscular in Patients With Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis.

Status unknownPhase 2Relapsing MSNCT00917839

What it found

No results found

We found no results in the registry or in papers.

What was tested

Treatment tested

  • Lamotrigine

    Sodium channel alpha subunit blocker

What it measured

Main measures

  • N-Acetyl-Aspartate / creatine - quotient in normal appearing white matter by MR-spectroscopy

    12 months

  • Safety of lamotrigine in combination with interferon beta 1a (30 mcg) once weekly intramuscular.

    6 months, 12 months

    Immune responseSafety

Other measures (4)

  • relapse rate

    12 months

    Relapses
  • Expanded disability status score

    12 months

    Disability progression
  • Fatigue Severity Score

    12 months

    Fatigue
  • N-Acetyl-Aspartate / creatine - quotient in normal appearing white matter by MR-spectroscopy

    6 months

Who could take part

Relapsing MS · 18 to 50

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Inclusion criteria

* definitive multiple sclerosis according to Mc Donald criteria * clinical isolated syndrome according to Mc Donald criteria * Expanded Disability Status Scale Score 0-5 * Pre-treatment with interferon beta 1a (Avonex) since at least 2 months before inclusion

Exclusion criteria

* relapse within 30 days prior to randomisation * steroid pulse therapy within 30 days prior to randomisation * pregnancy or poor contraception * contraindication for lamotrigine * depressive symptoms * drugs with possible interaction with lamotrigine according to instruction leaflet * other medical relevant conditions but multiple sclerosis * clinically relevant laboratory results * contraindication for MRI * missing informed consent

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

About this trial

In the sponsor's words

This study is designed to evaluate the neuroprotective effect of lamotrigine in the combination of interferon beta 1a once weekly intramuscular in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

Papers

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    History

      1. Started

        Jun 2009

      2. Main results due

        Dec 2010

      3. Finished

        Dec 2011

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