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| Name | Class |
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| Mallinckrodt | INDUSTRY |
| Auburn University MRI Research Center | UNKNOWN |
| iReportoire Inc | UNKNOWN |
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This study will determine changes in: 1) the immune activity, characterized as the "immunorepertoire;" 2) 7 Tesla MRI brain images; 3) clinical outcomes; and 4) patient reported quality of life outcomes in subjects with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis who are treated with Acthar Gel.
20 patients with documented Multiple Sclerosis, who have been diagnosed within 12 months of enrollment in the study and who are currently experiencing an MS relapse, defined as the following manifestation:
Acute onset or worsening of any of the manifestations of CNS relapses (excluding spinal cord) including:
If they choose to participate, subjects will be asked to:
Meet at the Clinic 4 times:
Meet with neurologist for neurological exam that will include a:
At each of the 4 visits
At baseline and 30 day visit
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acthar Gel | Experimental | Acthar Gel is supplied as 5 mL multi-dose vial (63004-8710-1) containing 80 USP Units per mL. H.P. Acthar Gel (repository corticotropin injection). Acthar Gel will be administered as a subcutaneous daily dose of 80 units for up to 2 weeks. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acthar Gel | Drug | Patients who present with MS relapse within 72 hours of onset will be recruited for study. Upon consent they will be administered Achtar Gel for 5-14 days as clinically appropriate. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Changes in immunorepertoire, MRI imaging, clinical outcomes and patient reported quality of life | This study will observe changes in the activity of b cells and t cells as evidenced in the patient's immunorepertoire, as well as changes in 7T MRI images, physician-documented clinical outcomes in patients receiving Acthar Gel for treatment of MS relapse at four time points: baseline, 5, 14 and 30 days post initiation of treatment. | within 1 month post initiation of treatment with Acthar Gel |
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Inclusion Criteria:
They were diagnosed with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis within 1 year of their participation in the study Are established patients of the Tanner Center for MS Seek care for relapse within 72 hours of onset Are between the ages of 19 and 65 inclusively.
Relapse will be confirmed and defined as the acute worsening of function that lasts for at least 24 hours with any of the manifestations of Central Nervous System relapses (excluding spinal cord) including:
Brain stem syndrome Optic neuritis Cerebellar syndromes Hemi-motor/sensory events Males and Females are both eligible Patients of any race or ethnicity are eligible Are not pregnant (as confirmed by pregnancy test at the time of enrollment) or nursing Have no known contraindicating conditions (see exclusions)
Exclusion Criteria:
They are currently being treated for MS with the any of the following disease-modifying drugs: Tysabri, Gilenya, Aubagio, Tecfidera They have a history of experiencing significant adverse reactions to corticosteroids They are deemed by Dr Riser to be better served with an intervention other than Acthar Gel to treat their current MS relapse Are pregnant or nursing
Are known to have any of the contraindicating conditions:
Scleroderm Osteoporosis Systemic fungal infections Ocular herpes simplex Recent surgery History of or presence of peptic ulcer Congestive heart failure Uncontrolled hypertension Adreno-cortical insufficiency, hyper-function or sensitivity Sensitivity to proteins of porcine origin
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Ritalinda D Lee, PhD | Contact | 256-714-0683 | rlee@tannerms.org |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Emily S Riser, MD | Tanner Center for MS | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Tanner Center for MS | Birmingham | Alabama | 35209 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
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| D009103 | Multiple Sclerosis |
| ID | Term |
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| D020278 | Demyelinating Autoimmune Diseases, CNS |
| D020274 | Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
| D003711 | Demyelinating Diseases |
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| D001327 | Autoimmune Diseases |
| D007154 | Immune System Diseases |