Phase III Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Copolymer 1 for Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis

June 23, 2005 updated by: National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)

OBJECTIVES:

I. Compare tolerance to and therapeutic impact of copolymer 1, a mixture of synthetic polypeptides, with placebo in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

PROTOCOL OUTLINE: This is a randomized, double-blind study. Patients are stratified by participating institution.

One group receives copolymer 1, a mixture of synthetic polypeptides composed of 4 amino acids, subcutaneously each day for 2 years.

The other group receives an injection of placebo daily for 2 years.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

250

Phase

  • Phase 3

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 45 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

PROTOCOL ENTRY CRITERIA:

--Disease Characteristics--

  • Clinically or laboratory-supported definite multiple sclerosis
  • Neurologically stable for at least 30 days prior to entry Expanded Disability Status Scale score no greater than 5
  • At least 2 documented relapses within 2 years prior to entry Onset of first relapse at least 1 year prior to randomization

--Prior/Concurrent Therapy--

  • Biologic therapy: No prior copolymer 1
  • Immunosuppressive therapy: No prior cytotoxic immunosuppressives, i.e.: Azathioprine Cyclophosphamide Cyclosporine At least 30 days since corticosteroids
  • Radiotherapy: No prior lymphoid irradiation

--Patient Characteristics--

  • Not HIV or HTLV-I seropositive No insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus No Lyme disease No requirement for aspirin or chronic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs No pregnant or nursing women Adequate contraception required of fertile women

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)

Collaborators

University of Maryland

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Kenneth P. Johnson, University of Maryland

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 1991

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 24, 2000

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 24, 2000

First Posted (Estimate)

February 25, 2000

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 24, 2005

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 23, 2005

Last Verified

January 1, 1997

More Information

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Keywords

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 199/12023
  • UMB-55901

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