Multiple Sclerosis
Conditions
Keywords
CDP323, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Oral Compound, MS
Brief summary
The objective of the study is to evaluate the effect, safety and tolerability of CDP323 in patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis
Interventions
250 mg capsules, 500 mg bid (1000 mg/day)
capsules, once daily
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* relapsing form of MS * screening EDSS score 0 - 5.5, inclusive * at least one clinical relapse in the 12 months before screening * active disease, defined by set of MRI activity criteria * failed prior treatment with beta-interferons or glatiramer acetate
Exclusion criteria
* signs of silent infections, including positive tests for HIV1, HIV2 or Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C or tuberculosis * known allergy to gadolinium-DTPA, and/or ingredients of the study drug formulation * pre-treatment with immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory drugs prior to screening within certain time frames
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The cumulative number of newly active lesions on standardized brain MRI scans after 24 weeks of treatment (Week 28). | Cumulative number of newly active lesions from baseline to Week 28. | The following lesions are considered newly active: new gadolinium enhancement on T1-weighted images; new lesions on T2-weighted images, but non-enhancing on T1-weighted images; new enlargement on T2-weighted images, but non-enhancing on T1-weighted images. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Occurrence of any treatment emergent adverse event. | During up to 24 weeks of treatment. |
Countries
Belgium, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States