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Nanoparticle

Gold Nanocrystals for Multiple Sclerosis (REPAIR-MS Trial)

Phase 2
Recruiting
Led By Benjamin Greenberg, MD
Research Sponsored by Clene Nanomedicine
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Cohort 1: Stable treatment with natalizumab, defined as a stable dose maintained at the standard infusion interval of 28-days (±5 days) for at least the prior six (6) months
Cohort 1: Clinical diagnosis of Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS) (meeting McDonald criteria, 2017)
Must not have
Cohort 2: History of AQP4, MOG Ab(+) status, or documented ≥ 3 contiguous segment lesion in the spinal cord
Cohort 1: Patients with clinically significant hepatic or renal dysfunction or clinical laboratory findings that would limit the interpretability of change in liver or kidney function, or those with low platelet counts (< 150 x 109 per liter) or eosinophilia (absolute eosinophil count of ≥500 eosinophils per microliter) at Screening
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up through 18 weeks
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing a new drug for MS patients who have been diagnosed within the last 15 years. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and effective, and how it affects the brain.

Who is the study for?
Adults aged 18-70 with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnosed within the last 15 years. Participants must have stable MS or be on specific therapies for at least 48 weeks. They should not have had recent relapses, metal implants affected by MRI, significant medical conditions, drug abuse history, pregnancy plans during and post-trial without contraception use, or a gold allergy.
What is being tested?
The REPAIR-MS study is testing CNM-Au8 gold nanocrystals to see if they can improve brain metabolism in MS patients. This involves taking the treatment and having special brain scans called '31P-MRS imaging' over a period of 12 weeks to measure any changes.
What are the potential side effects?
While side effects are not explicitly listed here, typical clinical trial concerns include potential allergic reactions to the gold nanocrystals and issues related to frequent MRI scans such as discomfort or claustrophobia.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have been on a stable dose of natalizumab every 28 days for at least 6 months.
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I have been diagnosed with Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis.
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I have been on consistent B-cell therapy or S1P modulator therapy for at least 48 weeks.
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My disability score is 6.5 or less, showing I can walk with some assistance.
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I have been diagnosed with PPMS or nonactive SPMS.
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I am between 18 and 55 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have a history of AQP4 or MOG antibody positivity, or a spinal cord lesion spanning 3 or more segments.
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I do not have significant liver or kidney issues, low platelet counts, or high eosinophil levels.
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I am not pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant within 6 months after the trial.
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I am on MS treatment but not using B-cell depleters or S1P modulators.
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I have been treated with MS medications other than natalizumab or have taken clemastine fumarate.
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My symptoms are not due to PPMS or SPMS.
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I am not pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant within 6 months after the trial ends.
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I do not have significant liver or kidney issues, low platelet counts, or high eosinophil levels.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~through 18 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and through 18 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
The change from baseline to week 12 in CNS metabolic changes, based on 31P-MRS Redox Ratio.
Other study objectives
9-Hole Peg Test
Clinical Global Impression Scale
EDSS
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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: 7.5mg CNM-Au8Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
7.5mg suspension of clean-surfaced, faceted, gold nanocrystals in 120ml of sodium bicarbonate buffered water
Group II: 60mg CNM-Au8Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
60mg suspension of clean-surfaced, faceted, gold nanocrystals in 120ml of sodium bicarbonate buffered water
Group III: 30mg CNM-Au8Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
30mg suspension of clean-surfaced, faceted, gold nanocrystals in 120ml of sodium bicarbonate buffered water
Group IV: 15mg CNM-Au8Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
15mg suspension of clean-surfaced, faceted, gold nanocrystals in 120ml of sodium bicarbonate buffered water

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Clene NanomedicineLead Sponsor
12 Previous Clinical Trials
769 Total Patients Enrolled
3 Trials studying Multiple Sclerosis
128 Patients Enrolled for Multiple Sclerosis
University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterOTHER
1,083 Previous Clinical Trials
1,058,159 Total Patients Enrolled
15 Trials studying Multiple Sclerosis
51,664 Patients Enrolled for Multiple Sclerosis
Benjamin Greenberg, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
3 Previous Clinical Trials
119 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

CNM-Au8 (Nanoparticle) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03993171 — Phase 2
Multiple Sclerosis Research Study Groups: 7.5mg CNM-Au8, 15mg CNM-Au8, 30mg CNM-Au8, 60mg CNM-Au8
Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Trial 2023: CNM-Au8 Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03993171 — Phase 2
CNM-Au8 (Nanoparticle) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03993171 — Phase 2
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