Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders (NMOSD) is associated with a pathological humoral immune response against the aquaporin-4(AQP-4) water channel. Rucotinib is an oral inhibitor of JAK1 and JAK2 tyrosine kinases. It may benefit some patients with NMOSD due to the important role of JAK/STAT signaling pathway in the pathogenesis of NMOSD. Clincial trials may be needed to observe its efficacy and safety.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Treatment with ruxolitinib will be initiated in an initial dose regimen of 5-10 mg twice daily. Two months later, the dose of ruxolitinib will be increased to 10-15 mg twice daily.
Tianjin Medical University General Hospital
Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, China
time to the first protocol-defined relapse
An acute attack was defined as a new neurological worsening lasting for at least 24 hours and occurring more than 30 days after the previous attack.
Time frame: From baseline to one year after.
Worsening in EDSS
The Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) is a rating system that is frequently used for classifying and standardizing the severity and progression. EDSS ranges from 0 to 10.
Time frame: Worsening from baseline in EDSS to 52 weeks
Incidence of treatment-emergent adverse events [safety and tolerability]
Adverse events related to ruxolitinib are recorded
Time frame: From baseline to 52 weeks
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