DTI in Children With Multiple Sclerosis
Primary Purpose
Multiple Sclerosis - Relapsing Remitting, Clinically Isolated Syndrome, CNS Demyelinating
Status
Unknown status
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Germany
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
DTI-MRI
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About this trial
This is an interventional diagnostic trial for Multiple Sclerosis - Relapsing Remitting focused on measuring pediatric multiple sclerosis, clinically isolated syndrome in children, biomarker, magnetic resonance imaging, diffusion weighted imaging
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- informed consent
- diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) according to the McDonald criteria 2010 and the consensus recommendations of International Pediatric MS Study Group (IPMSSG) (Krupp et al 2013)
- diagnosis of CIS according to the consensus recommendation of IPMSSG (Krupp et al 2013)
- all types of medication/therapy
Exclusion Criteria:
- pregnancy
- claustrophobia
- allergic reaction of gadolinium (contrast medium)
- implantation of cardiac device
- implantation of neurostimulators
- implantation of cochlea implants
- presence of tattooing (over 20% of body surface)
- presence of permanent-make-up
- presence of permanent transdermal patches
- presence of special catheter systems with temperature probes which cannot be removed
- implantation of metalliferous implants or implants which could contain metal traces
- implantation of artificial heart valves
- implantation of stents or coils
- presence of metal fragments in the eyes
Sites / Locations
- University Hospital MuensterRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm Type
Other
Arm Label
DTI-MRI
Arm Description
MRI of the brain with specific DTI-sequences according to a specific investigation protocol
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
change from baseline fractional anisotropy (FA) at 36 months measured by cerebral MRI and special DTI sequences
measured by cerebral MRI and special DTI sequences
change from baseline apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) at 36 months measured by cerebral MRI and special DTI sequences
measured by cerebral MRI and special DTI sequences
Secondary Outcome Measures
Disease activity (relapse rate, lesion load)
relapse rate, lesion load
Number of Participants with Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
EDSS (Expanded disability status scale, Values between 0-10)
Expanded disability status scale, Values between 0-10
spinal lesion load measured by spinal MRI (which is performed in each participant every 12 months)
measured by spinal MRI (which is performed in each participant every 12 months)
VEP-Score
score of visual evoked potential (amplitudes, latency) Values between 0-4
SSEP somatosensory evoked potentials, records of amplitudes and latency
somatosensory evoked potentials, records of amplitudes and latency
Medication particular medication of each patient
particular medication of each patient
neurocognitive deficits neuropsychological test battery
neuropsychological test battery including the following tests
Standard Progressive Matrices (SPM)
VLMT - verbal comprehension and retentivity test by Helmstaedter
ROF - Rey-Osterrieth-Figure
TMT A/B - Trail-Making-Test Form A and B
RWT - Regensburg word fluency test
block-span Corsi
count span test
SDMT - Symbol Digit Modalities Test
BDI-II, Revision - Beck Depressions-Inventory
PedsQL - Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory
Full Information
NCT ID
NCT02361697
First Posted
January 19, 2015
Last Updated
May 18, 2016
Sponsor
University Hospital Muenster
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT02361697
Brief Title
DTI in Children With Multiple Sclerosis
Official Title
Monitoring of Neurodegenerative Processes in Children With Multiple Sclerosis by Diffusion-weighed Magnetic Resonance Imaging (DTI)
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
May 2016
Overall Recruitment Status
Unknown status
Study Start Date
December 2014 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
December 2016 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
December 2017 (Anticipated)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
University Hospital Muenster
4. Oversight
Data Monitoring Committee
No
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
This is a prospective, non-randomised, non-blinded, single center study of children and adolescents with multiple sclerosis and clinically isolated syndrome to detect differences or early changes in diffusion-weighted imaging (DTI) by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Detailed Description
In children and adolescents with either multiple sclerosis or clinically isolated syndrome an MRI with special DTI-sequences of the brain is performed at timepoint of first manifestation of disease and every 6 months at 3 Tesla MRI according to a specific investigation protocol.
Besides MRI-DTI several clinical data are recorded every 6 months:
expanded disability status scale (EDSS)
disease activity/ relapse rate
lesion load (number of T2-lesions)
brain atrophy
visual and somatosensoric evoked potentials (VEP, SSEP)
neuropsychological examination
Furthermore a complete neurological examination is done every 6 months and particular medication of each patient is recorded in a specific investigator form (case report form, CRF)
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Multiple Sclerosis - Relapsing Remitting, Clinically Isolated Syndrome, CNS Demyelinating
Keywords
pediatric multiple sclerosis, clinically isolated syndrome in children, biomarker, magnetic resonance imaging, diffusion weighted imaging
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Diagnostic
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
15 (Anticipated)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
DTI-MRI
Arm Type
Other
Arm Description
MRI of the brain with specific DTI-sequences according to a specific investigation protocol
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
DTI-MRI
Intervention Description
MRI of the brain with special DTI-sequences are performed in each child with multiple sclerosis or clinically isolated syndrome at timepoint of first manifestation and every 6 months in a longterm follow-up of 3 years
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
change from baseline fractional anisotropy (FA) at 36 months measured by cerebral MRI and special DTI sequences
Description
measured by cerebral MRI and special DTI sequences
Time Frame
every 6 months (from date of randomization until the end of the study, assessed up to 36 months)
Title
change from baseline apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) at 36 months measured by cerebral MRI and special DTI sequences
Description
measured by cerebral MRI and special DTI sequences
Time Frame
every 6 months (from date of randomization until the end of the study, assessed up to 36 months)
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Disease activity (relapse rate, lesion load)
Description
relapse rate, lesion load
Time Frame
every 6 months (from date of randomization until the end of the study after 36 months)
Title
Number of Participants with Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
Time Frame
every 6 months (from date of randomization until the end of the study, assessed up to 36 months)
Title
EDSS (Expanded disability status scale, Values between 0-10)
Description
Expanded disability status scale, Values between 0-10
Time Frame
every six months (from date of randomization until the end of the study, assessed up to 36 months)
Title
spinal lesion load measured by spinal MRI (which is performed in each participant every 12 months)
Description
measured by spinal MRI (which is performed in each participant every 12 months)
Time Frame
every 12 months (from date of randomization until the end of the study, assessed up to 36 months)
Title
VEP-Score
Description
score of visual evoked potential (amplitudes, latency) Values between 0-4
Time Frame
every 6 months (from date of randomization until the end of the study, assessed up to 36 months)
Title
SSEP somatosensory evoked potentials, records of amplitudes and latency
Description
somatosensory evoked potentials, records of amplitudes and latency
Time Frame
every 12 months (from date of randomization until the end of the study, assessed up to 36 months)
Title
Medication particular medication of each patient
Description
particular medication of each patient
Time Frame
every 6 months (from date of randomization until the end of the study, assessed up to 36 months)
Title
neurocognitive deficits neuropsychological test battery
Description
neuropsychological test battery including the following tests
Standard Progressive Matrices (SPM)
VLMT - verbal comprehension and retentivity test by Helmstaedter
ROF - Rey-Osterrieth-Figure
TMT A/B - Trail-Making-Test Form A and B
RWT - Regensburg word fluency test
block-span Corsi
count span test
SDMT - Symbol Digit Modalities Test
BDI-II, Revision - Beck Depressions-Inventory
PedsQL - Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory
Time Frame
every 12 months (from date of randomization until the end of the study, assessed up to 36 months)
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
5 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
informed consent
diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) according to the McDonald criteria 2010 and the consensus recommendations of International Pediatric MS Study Group (IPMSSG) (Krupp et al 2013)
diagnosis of CIS according to the consensus recommendation of IPMSSG (Krupp et al 2013)
all types of medication/therapy
Exclusion Criteria:
pregnancy
claustrophobia
allergic reaction of gadolinium (contrast medium)
implantation of cardiac device
implantation of neurostimulators
implantation of cochlea implants
presence of tattooing (over 20% of body surface)
presence of permanent-make-up
presence of permanent transdermal patches
presence of special catheter systems with temperature probes which cannot be removed
implantation of metalliferous implants or implants which could contain metal traces
implantation of artificial heart valves
implantation of stents or coils
presence of metal fragments in the eyes
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Christiane Elpers, MD
Phone
0049 251 47774
Email
christiane.elpers@ukmuenster.de
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Gerhard Kurlemann, MD
Phone
0049 251 47762
Email
Gerhard.Kurlemann@ukmuenster.de
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Christiane Elpers, MD
Organizational Affiliation
University Hospital Muenster
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University Hospital Muenster
City
Muenster
ZIP/Postal Code
48149
Country
Germany
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Christiane Elpers, MD
Phone
0049 251 47774
Email
christiane.elpers@ukmuenster.de
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Gerhard Kurlemann, MD
Phone
0049 251 47762
Email
Gerhard.Kurlemann@ukmuenster.de
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