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Pathogenicity of B and CD4 T Cell Subsets in Multiple Sclerosis

Pathogenicity of B and CD4 T Cell Subsets in Multiple Sclerosis

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04798651
Acronym
T4MS
Enrollment
150
Registered
2021-03-15
Start date
2021-09-30
Completion date
2026-09-01
Last updated
2026-02-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Clinically Isolated Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis

Keywords

Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System, Multiple sclerosis, clinically isolated syndrome, lymphoid cells, CD4 T cells, B cells

Brief summary

The study aims at identifying the type of B and CD4 T cell subsets with pathogenic properties in the different clinical forms of multiple sclerosis. This research might open new therapeutic approaches for the treatment of multiple sclerosis particularly progressive MS.

Detailed description

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease damaging the central nervous system (CNS). MS is categorized into several distinct forms according to clinical symptoms and medical examinations. Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) is characterized by attacks of worsening neurologic function, followed by partial or complete recovery periods. Patients can also present a gradual but steady progression of the disease (progressive forms). While several treatment options are currently available, no treatment completely stops the disease progression. Therefore, a deeper understanding regarding the mechanism of the disease development is essential to generate more efficient treatment strategies. CD4 T cells are known to be significantly involved in the formation of the CNS lesions characteristic of MS.The investigators hypothesize that different types of B and CD4 T cells play major roles in different forms of the disease. They will determine the phenotype and functions of the cells from the immune system particularly B and CD4 T cells present in the blood and cerebro-spinal fluid (CSF) of patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis or presenting a clinically isolated syndrome. The study will recruit 150 patients followed in Bordeaux University Hospital and diagnosed for clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) or multiple sclerosis (MS). Blood and CSF will be collected during a scheduled visit to study the properties of cells from the immune system in particular CD4 T cells in multiple sclerosis. Clinical and biological disease activity, treatment and outcomes will be studied in correlation with the properties of blood and CSF lymphocytes. No extra visit will be needed and the blood and CSF samples will be collected at the same times as those collected for clinical purposes.

Interventions

BIOLOGICALblood sample

28 ml whole blood for Peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) and monocytes isolation

BIOLOGICALcerebro-spinal fluid

1 ml of cerebro-spinal fluid

Sponsors

University Hospital, Bordeaux
Lead SponsorOTHER
University of Bordeaux
CollaboratorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* male or female subjects ; * Age ≥ 18 years; * subjects with MS defined by 2010 revised McDonald criteria or presenting a clinical isolated syndrome; * patients for which a blood draw and / or lumbar puncture to collect CSF is performed for diagnostic or therapeutic purpose; * affiliated to an health insurance system; * and who agree to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

* Pregnant or breastfeeding women, * patient concerned by articles L 1121-5 to L 1121-8 (persons deprived of their liberty by a judicial or administrative decision, minors, persons of legal age who are the object of a legal protection measure or unable to express their consent)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Functional and phenotypical characterization of the blood and CSF lymphocytes in MS and CIS patients.At inclusion (day 0)

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Quantification of disease activity scoresAt inclusion (day 0)Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS)
Number of lesionsAt inclusion (day 0)evaluated by MRI
Size of lesionsAt inclusion (day 0)evaluated by MRI
Localisation of lesionsAt inclusion (day 0)evaluated by MRI
Types of lesionsAt inclusion (day 0)evaluated by MRI
duration of the diseaseAt inclusion (day 0)
age at onset and progressionAt inclusion (day 0)
number of relapsesAt inclusion (day 0)
date of relapsesAt inclusion (day 0)
TreatmentAt inclusion (day 0)

Countries

France

Contacts

CONTACTAurélie RUET, Prof
aurelie.ruet@chu-bordeaux.fr05 56 79 55 21
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORAurélie RUET, Prof

University Hospital, Bordeaux

STUDY_DIRECTORNathalie SCHMITT, PhD

University of Bordeaux

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026