The Neuroprotective Effect of Lamotrigine and Interferon Beta 1a in Patients With Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis

NCT ID: NCT00917839

Last Updated: 2009-06-10

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

PHASE2

Total Enrollment

88 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2009-06-30

Study Completion Date

2011-12-31

Brief Summary

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This study is designed to evaluate the neuroprotective effect of lamotrigine in the combination of interferon beta 1a once weekly intramuscular in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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lamotrigine

7 weeks initial phase with increasing dose beginning with 25 mg oral 12 months treatment phase with fixed dose of 100 mg oral

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

lamotrigine

Intervention Type DRUG

100 mg, once daily, 12 months

Placebo

300mg Mannitol with 2% Aerosil

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

lamotrigine

Intervention Type DRUG

100 mg, once daily, 12 months

Interventions

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lamotrigine

100 mg, once daily, 12 months

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* definitive multiple sclerosis according to Mc Donald criteria
* clinical isolated syndrome according to Mc Donald criteria
* Expanded Disability Status Scale Score 0-5
* Pre-treatment with interferon beta 1a (Avonex) since at least 2 months before inclusion

Exclusion Criteria

* relapse within 30 days prior to randomisation
* steroid pulse therapy within 30 days prior to randomisation
* pregnancy or poor contraception
* contraindication for lamotrigine
* depressive symptoms
* drugs with possible interaction with lamotrigine according to instruction leaflet
* other medical relevant conditions but multiple sclerosis
* clinically relevant laboratory results
* contraindication for MRI
* missing informed consent
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

50 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen

Locations

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Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen

Sankt Gallen, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Switzerland

Central Contacts

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Norman Putzki, MD

Role: CONTACT

+4171494 ext. 1663

Ozgur Yaldizli, MD

Role: CONTACT

+4171494 ext. 3587

Facility Contacts

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Norman Putzki, MD

Role: primary

+4171494 ext. 1663

Other Identifiers

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LT.01

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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