Active clinical trials for "Sclerosis"

The purpose of this study is To examine if Avaonex can delay the development of clinically definite multiple sclerosis. To investigate if Avonex can delay disability progression by slowing brain atrophy.

The purpose of this research project is to collect and store blood samples and clinical data. Researchers can then use the stored samples in future studies. Through such studies, they hope to find new ways to detect, treat, and maybe even prevent or cure health problems.

To evaluate the ability of different spectral domain optical coherence tomography (OCT) devices, as well as different acquisition and analysis packages, to detect disease progression in patients with multiple sclerosis with and without a history of optic neuritis

The investigators are enrolling 3-12 month old infants with a diagnosis of tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) for a new study on early markers of autism. The study is looking for early signs for autism in a population (TSC) where autism is common. The goal of this project is to use behavioral testing, MRI and EEG techniques to identify children at risk for developing autism starting at 3 months of age and continuing until 36 months of age. Throughout the study, the investigators will recommend Early Intervention services for any child who shows early signs of autism.

Non-adherence reduces treatment benefit and can bias the assessment of treatment efficacy thereby involving safety risks for the patient and influencing health cost-effectiveness. This observational study will concentrate upon the role of MS nurses in influencing adherence. This study will examine the influence of initial and subsequent periodic nurse interviews which aim to improve adherence to Betaferon® treatment.

The purpose of this study is to determine if sexual dysfunction symptoms and quality of life measures in patients with Multiple Sclerosis may be improved in patients that are prescribed Tysabri.

Under the escalation treatment strategy when a patient displays breakthrough disease parameters under first line therapy, MS physicians are allowed by the EMEA to switch for Natalizumab (NTZ) or fingolimod (FGL). NTZ and FGL efficacy have been demonstrated by randomized therapeutic trial. As both treatments have been tested versus placebo a common way to compare them is to look at their respective annualized relapse risk ratio decrease. Roughly NTZ decrease by 70% and FGL by 50%. Nevertheless it is a terrible comparison since the placebo group had different behaviour in the 2 trials and the patients demographic features at baseline are also different. Therefore, it is right now totally impossible to compare these 2 drugs with a decent methodology. Only a head-to-head comparison could do it. Unfortunately this head-to-head comparison is not available and will not probably be done under the drug companies initiative. During the time of this study, we will perform a phase IV, observational, prospective head-to-head comparison of NTZ versus FGL efficacy in 600 patients. Our primary end point will be disease free patients after 1 year of treatment. Further, this trial will allow us to collect new biological samples, useful for a validation our project main aim. Further these new samples will be obtained from 3 European countries, which is a must if we want to generalize our conclusion obtained from a French cohort. Cooperation at the European level is thus essential for the implementation of this project .

This is an observational survey to assess the factors that influence adherence to Betaferon therapy in multiple sclerosis patients using elements of the BetaPlus support program, including the nurse support and auto-injectors. The patients were evaluated under normal clinical practice and were asked to fill out the quality of life FAMS questionnaire, Coping processes (WCQ) and depression questionnaire CES-D.

The purpose of this study is to test the RebiSmart™ for ease of use multiple domains related to subject's acceptability and satisfaction reliability of the correct function for self-injection of Rebif® 44 mcg sc tiw in subjects with RMS.

This study aims to evaluate the occurence and severity of fatigue and depression in multiple sclerosis patients and the impact of Betaferon treatment on symptoms alterations. The study is conducted in routine practice setting hence no interference with standard care takes place. Pharmacologic treatments of MS-fatigue and depression will also be recorded.