Clinical Study to Evaluate the Effects of the Complement C5 Inhibitor Ravulizumab on Serum Neurofilament Light Chain (sNfL) and Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (sGFAP) Levels in Patients With Aquaporin-4-Positive (AQP4-Ab+) Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD)
What it found
No result yet.
What was tested
Treatment tested
- Blood samples for sNfL and sGFAP levels
What it measured
Main measures
• Changes in sNfL and sGFAP levels during disease course in AQP4-IgG NMOSD seropositive patients receiving Ravulizumab
2 years
Other measures (1)
Correlation analysis of sGFAP and sNfL levels with the EDSS score.
2 years
Disability progression
Who could take part
NMOSD · 18 and over
Inclusion Criteria Patients are eligible to be included in the study only if all of the following criteria apply: Age 1. Patient must be 18 years of age or older, at the time of signing the informed consent. Type of Patient and Disease Characteristics 2. Anti-AQP4 Ab-positive at screening and a diagnosis of NMOSD as defined by the 2015 international consensus diagnostic criteria (Wingerchuk, 2015). A historically positive anti-AQP4 Ab test may be acceptable if the test was performed using an acceptable, validated cell-based assay from an accredited laboratory. 3. At least 1 clinical attack prior to the Prescreening/Screening Periods. 4. Treatment-naïve patients or patients under specific off-label treatments (rituximab, corticosteroids, azathioprine, mycophenolate mofetil) or the complement C5 inhibitor ravulizumab. Naïve patients who initiate ravulizumab at enrolment, should have been prescribed ravulizumab, but not yet initiated treatment, according to the label and local market reimbursement criteria. 5. Vaccinated against N. meningitidis (for serogroups A, C, W, Y and B) a) within 3 years and at least 2 weeks prior to the first dose of ravulizumab, or b) at the time of the first dose of ravulizumab provided that antibacterial drug prophylaxis is administered as per National Vaccination Guidelines and Summary of Product Characteristics of ravulizumab. Weight 6. Body weight ≥ 40 kg. Sex 7. Contraceptive use by men or women should be consistent with local regulations regarding the methods of contraception for those receiving each immunotherapy. Informed Consent 8. Capable of giving signed informed consent as described in Section 10.1.3, which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the informed consent form (ICF) and in this protocol. Exclusion Criteria Patients are excluded from the study if any of the following criteria apply: Medical Conditions 1. History of N. meningitidis infection. 2. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection (evidenced by HIV-1 or HIV-2 antibody titer) 3. History of unexplained infections. 4. Active systemic bacterial, viral, or fungal infection within 14 days prior to screening. 5. Presence of fever ≥ 38°C (100.4°F) within 7 days prior to screening 6. NMOSD pregnant women will be excluded according to the local clinical practice. ' 7. History of implanted medical devices which are incompatible with strong magnetic fields used for MRI. Prior/Concomitant Therapy 6. Use of inebilizumab within 6 months prior to Enrollment in patients switching to another therapy i.e. ravulizumab or the off-label ISTs. 7. Use of satralizumab within 3 months prior to Enrollment. 8. Pregnant, breastfeeding, or intending to conceive during the course of the study
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
Contact details on the registryAbout this trial
In the sponsor's words
This is a nationwide observational study looking at how ravulizumab, a complement C5 inhibitor, affects blood biomarkers o sNfL and sGFAP in people with AQP4-antibody positive NMOSD. The study does not change your treatment-only regular blood samples are collected to monitor these markers
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History
Started
Sept 2025
Main results due
Sept 2027
Finished
Jun 2028
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