The Role of Serum Leptin Levels in Multiple Sclerosis Disease Activity While on Interferon Beta 1a (Rebif) Treatment (Leptin)

June 14, 2012 updated by: University of South Florida

The Role of Leptin Levels in Multiple Sclerosis

To determine a correlation between serum leptin levels, nitric oxide preceding a relapse and change in leptin and nitric oxide levels during exacerbation in relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis patients.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

This is an observational pilot study in patients with definitive relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis to determine whether there is a correlation in serum leptin levels and serum nitric oxide levels during a clinically observed increase in disease activity. Each subject will followed for 12 months while taking interferon beta-1a subcutaneous injections 3 times a week.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

20

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Florida
      • Tampa, Florida, United States, 33612
        • USF Health

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 60 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

USF Medical Clinic Tampa, Flrida

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Confirmed diagnosis of multiple sclerosis per update of McDonald criteria
  • Initiating treatment with interferon beta 1a subcutaneous injection with minimal dosing of 22mcg.
  • 18-60 years of age.
  • Women who are not pregnant or breast feeding, and who do not intend to become pregnant.
  • Stable dose of concomitant medications for 30 days prior to baseline. Efforts should be made to maintain steady doses of concomitant medications for the duration of the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Treatment on other interferon preparations, glatiramer acetate, in last 30 days or 6 months on Natalizumab, mitoxantrone, cyclosporine or other immunomodulators as determined by the PI.
  • Treatment with any other investigational treatments within the past year or treatment with any investigational treatments for multiple sclerosis within the last year.
  • Any progressive form of MS.
  • Known Hypersensitivity to interferon beta 1a.
  • Inability to administer subcutaneous injections
  • Inability to undergo laboratory evaluation.
  • Seropositivity for HIV (by medical history)
  • Diabetes Mellitus Tyle I or II (by medical history)
  • Hepatitis B or C (by medical history)
  • Uncontrolled psychiatric disorder.
  • Any unstable illness that the investigator's opinion precludes participation in this study.
  • Inability to maintain compliance with study protocol.
  • Implanted devices or metal which would contraindicate MRI.
  • Clinically significant abnormalities in CBC or CMP
  • MMSE <25

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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Fasting leptin and nitric oxide testing
Time Frame: monthly, for 12 months
monthly, for 12 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of South Florida

Collaborators

EMD Serono

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Stanley J Krolczyk, DO, RPH, University of South Florida

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 1, 2009

Study Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 10, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 10, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

February 11, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 18, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 14, 2012

Last Verified

February 1, 2010

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • USF 6175-A675E9

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