Stopped earlyPhase 1Phase 2Progressive MSNCT035404852023-508457-10-00

What it found

Stopped early

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

Reason given: Early termination due to operational feasibility reasons, resulting from a slow recruitment rate and logistical and financial difficulties that prevent reaching the planned sample size within the study schedule.

What was tested

Treatment tested

  • Melatonin

    Melatonin receptor agonist

  • Benzyl alcohol

    Unknown

Placebo or sham

  • Placebo
  • Excipient No. 1 for Fagron capsules (200 milligrams), Composition: 98.05% microcrystalline cellulose AND 1.95% colloidal silica.

What it measured

Main measures

  • Rates of neurological impairment

    2 years

    Disability progression
  • Rates of disability

    2 years

    Disability progressionThinking and memoryArm and hand function
  • Disease progression: rates of neurological impairment (Kurtzke Expanded Disability Status Scale) and rates of disability (Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite - MSFC scale).

    Disability progression

Other measures (7)

  • Number of participants with treatment-related adverse events

    monthly from date of randomization until the end of the follow-up, assessed up to 24 months

    Safety
  • Cerebral atrophy

    In every study visit, assessed up to 24 months

    MRI lesionsBrain volume loss
  • Fatigue

    In every study visit, assessed up to 24 months

    Thinking and memoryFatigue
  • Quality of life using the Multiple Sclerosis International Quality of Life scale

    In every study visit, assessed up to 24 months

    Bladder, bowel and sexual functionQuality of life (reported by participants)
  • Sleep disorders

    In every study visit, assessed up to 24 months

    Mood and sleep
  • Spasticity

    In every study visit, assessed up to 24 months

    Spasticity
  • Number of participants with treatment-related adverse events, Cerebral atrophy, Fatigue, Quality of life, Sleep disorders, Spasticity, Efficacy of neuroinflammation, Axonal damage, Oxidative stress, Impact on microbiota

    Brain volume lossFatigueSpasticityMood and sleepQuality of life (reported by participants)Safety

Who could take part

Progressive MS · 18 to 65

Inclusion Criteria: Patients who come to the Multiple Sclerosis Unit of the Department of Neurology of the Virgen Macarena University Hospital (Seville) or Vithas Nisa Seville Hospital or Virgen del Rocío University Hospital (Seville), and who meet the following criteria: * Have progressive primary multiple sclerosis according to McDonald's diagnostic criteria modified in 2010. * Age between 18 and 65 years old. * Neurological impairment measured with the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) scale between 2 and 7 (both included, without disability or only clinical symptoms up to ambulatory capacity with bilateral support). * Not having received any immunomodulatory, except for ocrelizumab in stable doses for at least 9 months before inclusion in this study, or immunosuppressive treatment (including cytostatic agents) during the 3 months prior to participation in the trial. * If there is a possibility of pregnancy (in women of childbearing age (15 to 44 years)) or paternity, accept the use of a highly effective method of birth control recommended by the Clinical Trial Facilitation Group (CTFG) during the treatment phase of the trial.. * Not having consumed melatonin or other dietary supplements (antioxidants or vitamins (tripling the recommended daily doses) during the month prior to participation in the trial. * Ability to give informed consent and comply with the visits scheduled in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Alternative diagnosis that explains both the neurological disability and the findings in nuclear magnetic resonance. * Clinically significant medical problems that, in the opinion of the investigators, may cause tissue damage in the central nervous system or limit its repair, or that may expose the patient to unjustified risks or damages, or cause the patient not to complete the study. * Clinical history of hypersensitivity reactions to melatonin. * Pregnancy or lactation, or planning to become pregnant or patients of childbearing age not subject to birth control methods (recommended by the Clinical Trial Facilitation Group (CTFG)). * Abnormal results in basal blood tests, defined as: * Serum levels of alanine transaminase or aspartate transaminase greater than 1.5 times the upper limit of normal values. * Total leukocyte count less than 3,000 / mm3. * Platelet count less than 85,000 / mm3. * Serum creatinine level greater than 2.0 mg / dL or glomerular filtration rate less than 30. * Neurological deterioration measured with the Expanded Disability Status Scale scale of less than 2 or greater than 7. * Be receiving any immunosuppressive therapy, except for ocrelizumab, including cytostatic agents.

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

About this trial

In the sponsor's words

Phase I / II randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of melatonin administration combined with ocrelizumab in patients with Progressive Multiple Primary Sclerosis.

Papers

Loading reviews and guidelines…

Related trials

History

    1. Started

      Nov 2019

    2. Main results due

      Feb 2026

    3. Finished

      Feb 2026

    Assembled by software from public sources and not checked by people. Each record links to its source. Report an error