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Monoclonal Antibodies

Ocrelizumab for Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (CONSONANCE Trial)

Moscow, Russian Federation
Phase 3
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Hoffmann-La Roche
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
EDSS (Expanded Disability Status Scale) </ =6.5 at screening
Be older than 18 years old
Must not have
Previous treatment with azathioprine, cyclophosphamide, mycophenolate mofetil or methotrexate in the last 12 weeks
Participants in a severely immunocompromised state until the condition resolves
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up from baseline to week 96, week 96 to week 192 and baseline to week 192
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Pivotal Trial

Summary

This trial is testing a new MS treatment to see if it is effective and safe.

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Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PMS) who've had disability progression in the last 2 years, can use a smartphone with Wi-Fi, and have an EDSS score of 6.5 or less. Women must agree to contraception during treatment and afterward. Exclusions include recent other MS treatments, severe immune conditions, certain drug intolerances, active infections, pregnancy, or previous ocrelizumab use.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests Ocrelizumab's effectiveness and safety in treating PMS. It's an open-label trial where all participants receive the drug; there are no comparison groups. The focus is on how well it works over time and what side effects occur.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Ocrelizumab may cause infusion reactions like itching or rash, infections due to weakened immunity, potential liver issues indicated by blood tests changes. There might also be a risk of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a rare brain infection.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I can walk with assistance or devices.
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Exclusion Criteria

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I haven't taken azathioprine, cyclophosphamide, mycophenolate mofetil, or methotrexate in the last 3 months.
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My immune system is currently not severely weakened.
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I have been treated with ocrelizumab before.
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I do not have good veins for IV access.
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I am currently being treated or monitored for cancer recurrence.
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I cannot tolerate or am not allowed to take corticosteroids.
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I haven't taken daclizumab, ozanimod, or figolimod in the last 8 weeks.
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My condition is relapsing-remitting MS.
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I was treated with natalizumab and PML was not ruled out following a specific procedure.
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I have never had treatment with alemtuzumab, total body irradiation, or bone marrow transplantation.
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I have or had a brain infection called PML.
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I have been diagnosed with a neurological disorder.
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I do not need long-term steroids or immunosuppressants.
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I cannot undergo an MRI scan.
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Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~from baseline to week 96, week 96 to week 192 and baseline to week 192
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and from baseline to week 96, week 96 to week 192 and baseline to week 192 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Proportion of Participants with No Evidence of Progression (NEP)
Proportion of Participants with no evidence of progression and no active disease (NEPAD)
Secondary study objectives
Change from Baseline in Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs)
Measure of phase rim lesions using a Susceptibility-Weighted Imaging [SWI]/T2 sequence
Spectroscopic MR: Measure of the Relative Signal Amplitude of N-Acetyl Aspartate (NAA), and Choline to Creatine

Side effects data

From 2024 Phase 4 trial • 10 Patients • NCT04261790
30%
Headache
20%
Cough
10%
Blood pressure fluctuation
10%
Chest discomfort
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Ocrelizumab

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Pivotal Trial
The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: OcrelizumabExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Ocrelizumab will be administered via intravenous (IV) infusion.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Ocrelizumab
2016
Completed Phase 4
~8850

Find a Location

Closest Location:University of Cincinnati; Department of Neurology· Cincinnati, OH· 100 miles

Who is running the clinical trial?

Hoffmann-La RocheLead Sponsor
2,476 Previous Clinical Trials
1,105,059 Total Patients Enrolled
36 Trials studying Multiple Sclerosis
24,938 Patients Enrolled for Multiple Sclerosis
Clinical TrialsStudy DirectorHoffmann-La Roche
2,250 Previous Clinical Trials
904,154 Total Patients Enrolled
37 Trials studying Multiple Sclerosis
18,264 Patients Enrolled for Multiple Sclerosis

Media Library

Ocrelizumab (Monoclonal Antibodies) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03523858 — Phase 3
Multiple Sclerosis Research Study Groups: Ocrelizumab
Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Trial 2023: Ocrelizumab Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03523858 — Phase 3
Ocrelizumab (Monoclonal Antibodies) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03523858 — Phase 3
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