CompletedPhase 2Relapsing MSNCT02738775

What it found

Main goal was not benefit

The main measure was safety, drug levels or similar, not whether the treatment works.

“In all cohorts ( N = 48), median B-cell depletion was >99% by week 4, maintained at weeks 24 and 48.”
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B-cell depletion · week 4

Total participants: 48

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What was tested

Treatment tested

Placebo or sham

  • Placebo

Results by group

Responder Rate of B-Cell Depletion at Week 4

Week 4

GroupValueIntervalNumber analysed
Cohort 187.5 percentage of participants47.35–99.688
Cohort 2100.0 percentage of participants63.06–1008
Cohort 387.5 percentage of participants47.35–99.688
Cohort 4100.0 percentage of participants63.06–1008
Cohort 5100.0 percentage of participants63.06–1008
Cohort 6100.0 percentage of participants63.06–1008

Values as posted on ClinicalTrials.gov. Outcomes measured differently across trials are not directly comparable.

Safety

GroupParticipants at riskSerious adverse eventsDeaths
Cohort 180 (0.0%)0
Cohort 281 (12.5%)0
Cohort 382 (25.0%)0
Cohort 480 (0.0%)0
Cohort 580 (0.0%)0
Cohort 682 (25.0%)0
Placebo130 (0.0%)0

As posted on ClinicalTrials.gov. Serious adverse events include any serious health event during the trial, whether or not the treatment caused it.

What it measured

Main measures

  • Responder Rate of B-Cell Depletion at Week 4

    Week 4

    Immune response

Other measures (12)

  • Number of New Gadolinium (Gd)-Enhancing T1 Lesions at Weeks 24 and 48

    Weeks 24 and 48

    MRI lesions
  • Number of New or Enlarging T2 Lesions at Weeks 24 and 48

    Weeks 24 and 48

    MRI lesions
  • Annualized Relapse Rate (ARR)

    Week 48

    Relapses
  • Relapse Rate Reduction (RRR)

    Baseline to Week 48

    Relapses
  • Percentage of Relapse Free Participants

    Week 48

    Relapses
  • Change From Baseline in B Cells (CD19+), Memory (CD19+CD27+) and Naïve (CD19+CD27-[Negative]) B Cells

    Baseline, Week 1 Day 2, Week 2, Week 3 Day 15, Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, Week 24 plus 2 days, Weeks 25, 28, 36, 40, 44 and 48

    Thinking and memoryImmune response
  • Change From Baseline in Sustained B Cell

    Baseline to pre-dose at Week 24 and Week 48

    Immune response
  • Additional Immune Profiling-CD4+ (Cluster of Differentiation 4 Positive)

    Baseline, Week 1 Day 2, Week 2, Week 3 Day 15, Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, Week 24 Plus 2 Days, Weeks 25, 28, 36, 40, 44 and 48

    Immune response
  • Additional Immune Profiling-CD8+ (Cluster of Differentiation 8 Positive)

    Baseline, Week 1 Day 2, Week 2, Week 3 Day 15, Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, Week 24 Plus 2 Days, Weeks 25, 28, 36, 40, 44 and 48

    Immune response
  • Additional Immune Profiling-Interleukin 10 (IL10)

    Baseline, Weeks 2, 4, 12, 20, 24, 25, 36, 44 and 48

    Walking and mobilityImmune responseHow the body handles the medicine

Who could take part

Relapsing MS · 18 to 55

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of relapsing multiple sclerosis * Active disease * Greater than or equal to (≥) 2 relapses in prior 2 years or 1 relapse in the year prior to screening and/or ≥1 gadolinium (Gd) enhancing lesion Exclusion Criteria: * Treatment with anti-cluster of differentiation 20 (CD20) monoclonal antibody within the last 12 months * Treatment with alemtuzumab within the last 12 months * Pregnant or nursing mothers

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

About this trial

In the sponsor's words

This study evaluates the use of single agent ublituximab, a novel monoclonal antibody, in participants with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.

Papers

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History

    1. Started

      May 2016

    2. Main results due

      Sept 2017

    3. Finished

      Aug 2018

    4. Results posted

      Jul 2021

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