This pilot study will establish a proof of concept for using a systems biology approach to characterize the dynamics of MS disease processes. The primary objective of the study is to identify multi-omic (genetic, proteomic, biochemical and/or microbial) factors that correlate with clinical and subclinical MS disease activity. Identification of such biomarkers could have an immediate clinical utility in identification of MS patients prone to more aggressive disease earlier in their disease course, thus affording the opportunity to better individualize therapy. In addition, insights from better understanding of the complex interplay of various systems biology factors should improve our understanding of MS in general. The study will recruit 14 patients with relapsing MS who are initiating treatment with ocrelizumab, and follow them for 30 months.
The main purpose of the study is to improve the understanding of MS and to look at the genetic factors that may influence how MS progresses. This will involve collecting blood and stool samples, patient questionnaires, and MS-related assessments. About 67 mL (13 tsp) of blood will be collected at the first visit, and again at 6 months, 12 months, and 30 months after first visit. Participants will receive standard treatment (ocrelizumab) and have standard exams, MRIs, and tests while on the study. Study participation is about 30 months, which includes about 9 study visits. Some study visits may be up to 5 hours long. 14 people will take part in this study.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
14
300 mg of OCR IV infusion will be given on Day 0 followed by a second dose of 300 mg OCR 14 days later ± 2 days, and then 600 mg of OCR as a single infusion will be given every 24 weeks thereafter per standard medical care.
Providence Neurological Specialties West
Portland, Oregon, United States
Swedish Medical Center Multiple Sclerosis Center
Seattle, Washington, United States
Proportion of relapse free patients
Number of participants free of MS relapse at 6, 12, and 30 months divided by total number of participants.
Time frame: 6, 12, and 30 months
Annualized relapse rate (ARR)
Changes in ARR to assess MS activity levels at baseline compared to 12 and 30 months. Total number of relapses divided by total number of participants.
Time frame: 12 and 30 months
Correlates of T2 lesions on-study MRI activity
Number of new and/or unique T2 lesions for each participant compared to screening
Time frame: 12, 24, and 30 months
Correlates of gadolinium enhancing lesions on-study MRI activity
Number of new and/or enlarged gadolinium enhancing lesions for each participant compared to screening
Time frame: 12, 24, and 30 months
Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS)
Changes in EDSS to assess MS activity levels at baseline compared to 12 and 30 months. The EDSS provides a total score on a scale that ranges from minimum 0 to maximum 10. The first levels 1.0 to 4.5 refer to people with a high degree of ambulatory ability and the subsequent levels 5.0 to 9.5 refer to the loss of ambulatory ability
Time frame: 12 and 30 months
Timed 25-Foot Walk (T25FW)
Changes in T25FW to assess MS activity levels at baseline compared to 6, 12, and 30 months. Scale ranges from minimum 0 seconds to maximum 180 seconds. Lower score indicates better result.
Time frame: 6, 12, and 30 months
9-Hole Peg Test (9HPT)
Changes in 9HPT to assess MS activity levels at baseline compared to 6, 12, and 30 months. Scales ranges from minumum 0 seconds to maximum 300 seconds (5 minutes). Lower score indicates better result.
Time frame: 6, 12, and 30 months
Low Contrast Visual Acuity (LCVA)
Changes in LCVA to assess MS activity levels at baseline compared to 6, 12, and 30 months. Test performed on right eye, left eye, and binocular (both eyes). Scale ranges from minimum 20/200 to maximum 20/16. Higher score indicates better result.
Time frame: 6, 12, and 30 months
Symbol digit modality test (SDMT)
Changes in SDMT to assess MS activity levels at baseline compared to 6, 12, and 30 months. Scale ranges from minimum 0 to maximum 110. Higher score indicates better result.
Time frame: 6, 12, and 30 months
Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS)
Changes in MFIS to assess MS activity levels at baseline compared to 6, 12, and 30 months. Scale ranges from minimum 0 to maximum 84. Lower score indicates better result.
Time frame: 6, 12, and 30 months
Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-2)
Changes in BDI-2 to assess MS activity levels at baseline compared to 6, 12, and 30 months. Scale ranges from minimum 0 to maximum 63. Lower score indicates better result.
Time frame: 6, 12, and 30 months
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