This study investigates the add-on effect of oral minocycline in subjects treated with daily injection of Copaxone. Copaxone and minocycline are thought to have differential modes of actions that may complement each other in treating MS symptoms.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
44
Subcutaneous injection glatiramer acetate 20mg, with oral minocycline 100mg
Subcutaneous injection glatiramer acetate 20mg, with oral placebo
To evaluate the add-on treatment effect of oral minocycline in subjects treated with daily injection of GA as reflected by number of MRI T1 Gd-enhancing lesions in T1-weighted images.
Time frame: 24 months
Assessment of tolerability and safety
Time frame: 24 months
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