Comparison of Alemtuzumab and Rebif® Efficacy in Multiple Sclerosis, Study Two

NCT ID: NCT00548405

Last Updated: 2017-04-17

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

840 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2007-10-31

Study Completion Date

2011-09-30

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study was to establish the efficacy and safety of two different doses of alemtuzumab (Lemtrada™) as a treatment for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS), in comparison with subcutaneous interferon beta-1a (Rebif®). The study enrolled participants who had received an adequate trial of disease-modifying therapies but experienced at least 1 relapse during prior treatment, and who met a minimum severity of disease as measured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Participants had monthly laboratory tests and comprehensive testing every 3 months.

Detailed Description

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Every participant received active treatment; there was no placebo. After Amendment 2, the 24 mg alemtuzumab dose was closed to enrollment so newly enrolled participants were randomly assigned to treatment with either 12 mg alemtuzumab or interferon beta-1a in a 2:1 ratio (that is, 2 given 12 mg alemtuzumab for every 1 given interferon beta-1a). Alemtuzumab was administered in two annual courses, once at the beginning of the study and again 1 year later. Interferon beta-1a was self-injected 3 times per week for 2 years. All participants were required to return to their study site every 3 months for neurologic assessment. In addition, safety-related laboratory tests were performed at least monthly. Participation in this study ended 2 years after the start of treatment for each participant. Additionally, participants who received alemtuzumab might be followed in the CAMMS03409 Extension Study (NCT00930553) for safety and efficacy assessments. Participants who received interferon beta-1a and completed 2 years on study might be eligible to receive alemtuzumab in the Extension Study.

Conditions

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Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Alemtuzumab 12 mg

Alemtuzumab (Lemtrada™) 12 milligram (mg) per day intravenous (IV) infusion on 5 consecutive days at Month 0, followed by alemtuzumab 12 mg per day IV infusion on 3 consecutive days at Month 12.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Alemtuzumab 12 mg

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Alemtuzumab 12 milligram (mg) per day intravenous (IV) infusion on 5 consecutive days at Month 0, followed by alemtuzumab 12 mg per day IV infusion on 3 consecutive days at Month 12.

Alemtuzumab 24 mg

Alemtuzumab 24 mg per day IV infusion on 5 consecutive days at Month 0, followed by alemtuzumab 24 mg per day IV infusion on 3 consecutive days at Month 12.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Alemtuzumab 24 mg

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Alemtuzumab 24 mg per day IV infusion on 5 consecutive days at Month 0, followed by alemtuzumab 24 mg per day IV infusion on 3 consecutive days at Month 12.

Interferon Beta-1a

Interferon Beta-1a (Rebif®) 44 microgram (mcg) subcutaneously 3-times weekly for 24 months. Dose adjustment was done as per Investigator's discretion.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Interferon beta-1a

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Interferon beta-1a 44 microgram (mcg) subcutaneously 3-times weekly for 24 months. Dose adjustment was done as per Investigator's discretion.

Interventions

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Alemtuzumab 12 mg

Alemtuzumab 12 milligram (mg) per day intravenous (IV) infusion on 5 consecutive days at Month 0, followed by alemtuzumab 12 mg per day IV infusion on 3 consecutive days at Month 12.

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Alemtuzumab 24 mg

Alemtuzumab 24 mg per day IV infusion on 5 consecutive days at Month 0, followed by alemtuzumab 24 mg per day IV infusion on 3 consecutive days at Month 12.

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Interferon beta-1a

Interferon beta-1a 44 microgram (mcg) subcutaneously 3-times weekly for 24 months. Dose adjustment was done as per Investigator's discretion.

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Other Intervention Names

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Lemtrada Lemtrada Rebif®

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Signed informed consent form (ICF)
* Age 18 to 55 years (inclusive) as of the date the ICF was signed
* Diagnosis of MS per update of McDonald criteria
* Onset of MS symptoms (as determined by a neurologist; could be retrospectively) within 10 years of the date the ICF was signed
* Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score 0.0 to 5.0 (inclusive) at Screening
* Greater than or equal to (\>=) 2 MS attacks (first episode or relapse) occurring in the 24 months prior to the date the ICF was signed, with \>=1 attack in the 12 months prior to the date the ICF was signed, with objective neurological signs confirmed by a physician, nurse practitioner, or other Genzyme-approved health-care provider and the objective signs could be identified retrospectively
* \>=1 MS relapse during treatment with a beta interferon therapy or glatiramer acetate after having been on that therapy for \>=6 months within 10 years of the date the ICF was signed
* MRI scan demonstrating white matter lesions attributable to MS and meeting at least 1 of the following criteria, as determined by the neurologist or a radiologist: \>=9 time constant 2 (T2) lesions at least 3 millimeter (mm) in any axis; a gadolinium- (Gd-) enhancing lesion at least 3 mm in any axis plus \>=1 brain T2 lesions; and a spinal cord lesion consistent with MS plus \>=1 brain T2 lesion

Exclusion Criteria

* Received prior therapy with alemtuzumab
* Current participation in another clinical study or previous participation in CAMMS323 (Comparison of Alemtuzumab and Rebif Efficacy in Multiple Sclerosis, CARE-MS I)
* Treatment with natalizumab, methotrexate, azathioprine, or cyclosporine in the past 6 months. Participants who received one of these medications more than 6 months before the date the ICF was signed were eligible for study entry if approval was granted by Genzyme
* Any progressive form of MS
* History of malignancy (except basal skin cell carcinoma)
* CD4 +, CD8 +, CD19 + (that is, absolute CD3 + CD4 + , CD3 + CD8 + , or CD19 + /mm 3 ) count, absolute neutrophil count less than (\<) lower limit of normal (LLN) at screening; if abnormal cell count(s) returned to within normal limits (WNL), eligibility could be reassessed
* Known bleeding disorder (for example, dysfibrinogenemia, factor IX deficiency, hemophilia, Von Willebrand's disease, disseminated intravascular coagulation, fibrinogen deficiency, or clotting factor deficiency)
* Significant autoimmune disease including but not limited to immune cytopenias, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, other connective tissue disorders, vasculitis, inflammatory bowel disease, severe psoriasis
* Presence of anti-thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) receptor (TSHR) antibodies (that is, above the LLN)
* Active infection or at high risk for infection
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

55 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Bayer

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

Genzyme, a Sanofi Company

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Medical Monitor

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Genzyme, a Sanofi Company

Locations

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North Central Neurology Associates, P.C.

Cullman, Alabama, United States

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Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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Hope Research Institute

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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Mayo Clinic Arizona, Department of Neurology

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

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Northwest NeuroSpecialists, PLLC

Tucson, Arizona, United States

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East Bay Physicians Medical Group/Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation

Berkeley, California, United States

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Neurology Center of North Orange County

La Habra, California, United States

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Department of Neurology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Neuro-Therapeutics Inc.

Pasadena, California, United States

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Neuro-Therapeutics, Inc

Pasadena, California, United States

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University of California, Davis Medical Center

Sacramento, California, United States

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Stanford University School of Medicine

Stanford, California, United States

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University of Colorado Hospital, Anschutz Outpatient Pavilioin

Aurora, Colorado, United States

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Neurological Consultants

Denver, Colorado, United States

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Advanced Neurosciences Research

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

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Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

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George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

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University of Florida Neuroscience Institute

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

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Neurology Associates, P.A.

Maitland, Florida, United States

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Neurological Associates

Pompano Beach, Florida, United States

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Negroski, Stein, Sutherland and Hanes Neurology

Sarasota, Florida, United States

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Axiom Clinical Research of Florida

Tampa, Florida, United States

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University of South Florida, Department of Neurology

Tampa, Florida, United States

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Emory University, Department of Neurology

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Shepherd Center, Inc.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Idaho Falls Multiple Sclerosis Center, PLLC

Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States

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University of Chicago Medical Center, Department of Neurology

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Consultants in Neurology, Ltd

Northbrook, Illinois, United States

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Fort Wayne Neurological Center

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

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Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Neurology

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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Josephson Wallack Munshower Neurology P.C.

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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Iowa Health Physicians

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

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Ruan Neurology Clinic and Research Center

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

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University of Kansas Medical Center, Department of Neurology

Kansas City, Kansas, United States

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MidAmerica Neuroscience Institute

Lenexa, Kansas, United States

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Associates in Neurology, PSC

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

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University of Louisville Research Foundation

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

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Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

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Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical Center

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Partners Multiple Sclerosis Center/Brigham and Women's Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Springfield Neurology Associates, LLC

Springfield, Massachusetts, United States

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UMass Memorial Medical Center

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

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University of Michigan Department of Neurology

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

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Henry Ford Hospital

Detroit, Michigan, United States

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Wayne State University, School of Medicine, Department of Neurology

Detroit, Michigan, United States

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Spectrum Health Medical Group, Neurology (Previously known as Michigan Medical P.C., Neurology)

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

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Michigan Neurology Associates, P.C.

Saint Clair Shores, Michigan, United States

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Northern Michigan Neurology

Traverse City, Michigan, United States

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Mayo Clinic Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota, United States

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Neurology Consultants of Kansas City, Inc.

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

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Montana Neurobehavioral Specialists

Missoula, Montana, United States

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University of Nevada School of Medicine

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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Renown Institute for Neurosciences / Renown regional Medical Center

Reno, Nevada, United States

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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Norris Cotton Cancer Center

Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States

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MS Center at Holy Name Hospital

Teaneck, New Jersey, United States

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University of New Mexico, Health Sciences Center, MS Specialty Clinic

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

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Empire Neurology, PC

Latham, New York, United States

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Winthrop University Hospital, Clinical Trials Center

Mineola, New York, United States

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Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Corinne Goldsmith Dickinson Center for Multiple Sclerosis

New York, New York, United States

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Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Care Center at South Shore Neurologic Associates, P.C.

Patchogue, New York, United States

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University of Rochester Medical Center

Rochester, New York, United States

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SUNY Upstate Medical University, Department of Neurology

Syracuse, New York, United States

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University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Department of Neurology

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

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Wake Forest University Health Science, Department of Neurology

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

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Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Mellen Center

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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Neurology Specialists, Inc.

Dayton, Ohio, United States

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Oak Clinic for Multiple Sclerosis

Uniontown, Ohio, United States

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MS Center of Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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Lehigh Valley Hospital, Neuroscience and Pain Research

Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

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Northshore Clinical Associates

Erie, Pennsylvania, United States

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University of Pittsburgh, Kaufmann Medical Building

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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The Neurology Foundation, Inc.

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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Neurology Clinic, P.C.

Cordova, Tennessee, United States

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Advanced Neurosciences Institute

Franklin, Tennessee, United States

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Biomedical Research Alliance of NY, LLC

Franklin, Tennessee, United States

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Hope Neurology PC

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

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Vanderbilt Multiple Sclerosis Center

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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Clinical Center for Multiple Sclerosis

Dallas, Texas, United States

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Central Texas Neurology

Round Rock, Texas, United States

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Integra Clinical Research

San Antonio, Texas, United States

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Neurology Center of San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas, United States

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MS Center of Greater Washington, P.C.

Vienna, Virginia, United States

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Swedish Neuroscience Institute

Seattle, Washington, United States

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Virginia Mason Medical Center

Seattle, Washington, United States

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Rockwood Clinical Research Center

Spokane, Washington, United States

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DIABAID

Buenos Aires, , Argentina

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Westmead Hospital

Westmead, New South Wales, Australia

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The Wesley Research Institute

Auchenflower, Queensland, Australia

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Griffith School of Medicine, Gold Coast Campus, Griffith University

Southport, Queensland, Australia

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Clinical Cognitive Research Unit/Clinical Trials, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Neurology Department

Woodville South, South Australia, Australia

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Royal Hobart Hospital

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

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St. Vincent's Hospital, MS Education & Research, Department of Clinical Neurosciences

Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia

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Austin Health

Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia

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Royal Melbourne Hospital, Department of Neurology

Parkville, Victoria, Australia

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Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Neurosciences Department

Concord, , Australia

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Southern Neurology

Kogarah, , Australia

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Liverpool Hospital, Neurology Department

Liverpool, , Australia

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AKH Wien, Universitätsklinikum für Neurologie

Vienna, , Austria

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Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Neurology

Brussels, , Belgium

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CHU Ourthe Amblève, Neurology

Esneux, , Belgium

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University Hospital Leuven, Campus Gasthuisberg, Neurology

Leuven, , Belgium

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Hospital da Restauracao

Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

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Hospital Sao Lucas PUC-RS

Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

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Hospital de Clínicas USP

São Paulo, , Brazil

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Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericordia de Sao Paulo

São Paulo, , Brazil

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UBC Hospital

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Multiple Sclerosis Clinic, Connell 7, Kingston General Hospital

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

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London Health Sciences Centre- University Hospital

London, Ontario, Canada

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The Ottawa Hospital, General Campus

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Centre de Sante et de Services Sociaux de Gatineau-Hull Hospital

Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

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Clinique Neuro rive-sud, Recherche sepmus inc

Greenfield Park, Quebec, Canada

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Hospital Maisonneuve-Rosemont

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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Clinical Hospital Centre Rijeka, Clinic for Neurology

Rijeka, , Croatia

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General Hospital Varazdin, Department of neurology

Varaždin, , Croatia

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Clinical Hospital Centre Zagreb

Zagreb, , Croatia

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Clinical Hospital Sestre Milosrdnice

Zagreb, , Croatia

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General Hospital " Sveti Duh", Department of neurology

Zagreb, , Croatia

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MS Center, Department of Neurology

Hradec Králové, , Czechia

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St. Anne's University Hospital Brno

Pekarska, , Czechia

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Department of Neurology 1st Faculty of Medicine and General Teaching Hospital, MS Center

Prague, , Czechia

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Krajska zdravotni a.s. - Hospital Teplice

Teplice, , Czechia

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Århus Universitetshospital, Scleroseklinikken, Århus Sygehus

Aarhus, , Denmark

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Scleroseklinikken, Rigshospitalet

Copenhagen, , Denmark

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Odense University Hospital

Odense, , Denmark

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CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Hôpital Gabriel Montpied

Clermont-Ferrand, , France

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Hôpital General, Service de Neurologie

Dijon, , France

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Hospital Roger Salengro

Lille, , France

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Hôpital Pitié Salpétrière, Service de Neurologie

Paris, , France

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Sevice de Neurologie

Rennes, , France

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Hôpital Civil, Departement de Neurologie

Strasbourg, , France

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Krankenhaus Hohe Warte, Betriebsstätte der Bayreuth

Bayreuth, , Germany

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Judisches Krankenhaus Berlin

Berlin, , Germany

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Neurologisches Fachzentrum Berlin

Berlin, , Germany

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Neurologische Universitätsklinik Bonn

Bonn, , Germany

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Multiple Sklerose Zentrum am, Zentrum für klinische Neurowissenschaften, Neurologische Uniklinik Dresden

Dresden, , Germany

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Asklepios Klinic Barmbek

Hamburg, , Germany

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Medizinische Hochshule Hannover

Hanover, , Germany

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Oberhavelkliniken Hennigsdorf

Hennigsdorf, , Germany

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Klinikum Ingolstadt, Neurologische Klinik

Ingolstadt, , Germany

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Klinikum Rechts der Isar, Klinik für Neurologie

München, , Germany

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Klinik und Poliklinik fur Neurologie der Universitat Rockstock

Rostock, , Germany

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Universitatsklinik Ulm

Ulm, , Germany

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Fachkrankenhaus Hubertusburg

Wermsdorf, , Germany

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Hadassah Medical Center Ein Karem

Jerusalem, , Israel

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Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Department of Neurology

Tel Aviv, , Israel

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Sheba Medical Centre

Tel Litwinsky, , Israel

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Ospedale Binaghi - Centro Sclerosi Multipla

Cagliari, , Italy

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Ospedale S. Antonio Abate di Gallarate

Gallarate, , Italy

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Università di Genova Dipartimento di Neuroscienze Oftalmologia e Genetica

Genova, , Italy

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Ospedale Civile di Brescia c/o Ospedale Richiedei, Centro di riferimento per la Sclerosi Multiple

Montichiari, , Italy

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Ospedale San Luigi di Orbassano

Orbassano, , Italy

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Azienda Ospedaliera Sant'Andrea Neurologia

Roma, , Italy

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Unidad de Investigación en Salud de Chihuahua, S.C.

Chihuahua City, Chihuahua, Mexico

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Hospital Medica Sur CIF-BIOTEC

Delegacion, Tlalpan, Mexico

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Hospital Angeles del Pedregal; Camino a Santa Teresa

Mexico City, , Mexico

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Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis

's-Hertogenbosch, , Netherlands

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Orbis Medisch Centrum, Department of Neurology

Sittard, , Netherlands

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Independent Public Healthcare Facility, Norbert Barlicki University Hospital No. 1 of the Medical University of Lodz

Lodz, , Poland

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Independent Public Teaching Hospital No. 4 in Lublin

Lublin, , Poland

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Heliodor Swiecicki Teaching Hospital of the Poznan, University of Medical Sciences

Poznan, , Poland

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Research Medical Complex "Your Health" Ltd

Kazan', , Russia

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Institution of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, "Neurology Scientific Center under RAMS"

Moscow, , Russia

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Moscow State Medical Institution City Clinical Hospital #11, Moscow City Center for Multiple Sclerosis

Moscow, , Russia

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Moscow State Public Medical Institution, City Clinical Hospital #11

Moscow, , Russia

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Municipal Treatment and Prevention Institution, "City Hospital #33"

Nizhny Novgorod, , Russia

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Federal State Institution: Siberian District Medical Center

Novosibirsk, , Russia

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Institution of the Russian Academy of Sciences, "Institute of the Human Brain n.a. N.P. Bekhtereva within the Russian Academy of Sciences"

Saint Petersburg, , Russia

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St. Petersburg Pavlov State Medical University, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery with a Clinic

Saint Petersburg, , Russia

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St.Petersburg State Medical Institution, "City Multispecialty Hospital #2"

Saint Petersburg, , Russia

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St.Petersburg State Medical Institution, "Nikolayevskaya Hospital"

Saint Petersburg, , Russia

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State Medical Institution, "Samara Regional Clinical Hospital n.a. M.I. Kalinin"

Samara, , Russia

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Clinic of Neurology, Clinical Centre of Serbia

Belgrade, , Serbia

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Military Medical Academy

Belgrade, , Serbia

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Clinical Centre of Kragujevac

Kragujevac, , Serbia

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Clinical Centre Vojvodina Institute of Neurology

Novi Sad, , Serbia

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Servicio de Neurología Hospital Vall d'Hebron Paseo de Vall d'Hebron

Barcelona, , Spain

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Servicio de Neurología Hospital Clínico San Carlos

Madrid, , Spain

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Servicio de Neurología Hospital Carlos Haya

Málaga, , Spain

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Servicio de Neurología Hospital Virgen de la Macarena

Seville, , Spain

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Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Neurologkliniken

Gothenburg, , Sweden

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Norrlands Universitets sjukhus

Umeå, , Sweden

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Institute of Neurology, Psychiatry and Narcology under the Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine

Kharkiv, , Ukraine

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Kyiv Municipal Clinical Hospital #4, Department of Demyelinating Diseases of the Nervous System

Kyiv, , Ukraine

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Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Department of Neurology

Lviv, , Ukraine

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Department Of Neurosciences, Addenbrookes Hospital

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

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Centre for Neuroscience & Trauma, Blizard Institute of Cell and Molecular Science Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry

London, England, United Kingdom

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Frenchay Hospital

Bristol, , United Kingdom

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Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Clinical Trials Unit

Salford, , United Kingdom

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Department of Neurology Glossop Road, Royal Hallamshire Hospital

Sheffield, , United Kingdom

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Countries

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United States Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Croatia Czechia Denmark France Germany Israel Italy Mexico Netherlands Poland Russia Serbia Spain Sweden Ukraine United Kingdom

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Other Identifiers

Review additional registry numbers or institutional identifiers associated with this trial.

2007-001162-32

Identifier Type: EUDRACT_NUMBER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

CAMMS324,

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: secondary_id

ISRCTN70702834

Identifier Type: REGISTRY

Identifier Source: secondary_id

ACTRN12608000426381

Identifier Type: REGISTRY

Identifier Source: secondary_id

NTR1469

Identifier Type: REGISTRY

Identifier Source: secondary_id

CARE-MS II

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

CAMMS32400507

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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