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New treatment option for Multiple Sclerosis
Official title Allogenic Adipose Tissue-derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells for the Treatment of Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06592703
What this study is testing
What is Adipose tissue-derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells?
Adipose tissue-derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells is an investigational medicine, given as an infusion into a vein, being studied as a potential treatment for multiple sclerosis.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- In this study, we propose, for the first time, to test the safety and the potential efficacy of repeated allogenic Adipose tissue-derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells IT injections in Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis patients.
- Phase 1: an early, usually small safety study
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 55
You may be able to join if
- Patient with Primary Progressive MS according to the criteria of Mc Donald 2017 (Thompson et al Lancet neurol, 2017)
- Age between 18 and 55 years
- EDSS score: 3 to 6 at inclusion
- Documented evidence of disability progression independent of relapse activity at any point in time over the 2 years prior to the screening visit
- Positive CSF with oligoclonal bands
You likely can't join if
- Inflammatory activity during the past year (relapses or new T2 MRI lesions)
- Disease Modifying Drugs during the past year
- Treatment with high dose corticosteroids during the 30 days preceding the inclusion
- Contra indication to lumbar puncture/intrathecal infusion: intracranial hypertension, puncture site infections, severe thrombocytopenia (\<50 G/L)...
- Participation in another therapeutic trial in the last 6 months
- Adults under legal protection (safeguard of justice, curatorship, guardianship), persons deprived of their liberty, pregnant or breastfeeding women...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patient with Primary Progressive MS according to the criteria of Mc Donald 2017 (Thompson et al Lancet neurol, 2017)
- Age between 18 and 55 years
- EDSS score: 3 to 6 at inclusion
- Documented evidence of disability progression independent of relapse activity at any point in time over the 2 years prior to the screening visit
- Positive CSF with oligoclonal bands
- For women of childbearing potential (WOCBP), effective contraception as per the CFTG recommendations (version 1.1)
- Having signed a free, informed and written consent
- Affiliated to social security scheme
- Inflammatory activity during the past year (relapses or new T2 MRI lesions)
- Disease Modifying Drugs during the past year
- Treatment with high dose corticosteroids during the 30 days preceding the inclusion
- Contra indication to lumbar puncture/intrathecal infusion: intracranial hypertension, puncture site infections, severe thrombocytopenia (\<50 G/L), anticoagulant or fibrinolytic treatment
- Participation in another therapeutic trial in the last 6 months
- Adults under legal protection (safeguard of justice, curatorship, guardianship), persons deprived of their liberty, pregnant or breastfeeding women, minors, persons unable to express their consent
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Créteil, France
- Rennes, France
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 55 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Créteil, France; Rennes, France. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.