Multiple Sclerosis Trials / Trials in Ohio
22 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for Multiple Sclerosis in Ohio

22 clinical trials for Multiple Sclerosis are currently recruiting participants at study sites in Ohio. Study-related care is provided at no cost.

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Multiple Sclerosis clinical trials in Ohio: what to expect

Multiple sclerosis trials divide into relapsing and progressive forms. Relapsing MS studies test new oral and infused disease-modifying therapies, usually against an approved medicine rather than a placebo. Progressive MS has fewer approved options, so trials there test drugs meant to slow disability, protect nerves or repair myelin, and often do use a placebo. Alongside these are trials of rehabilitation, exercise, diet, fatigue and bladder treatments, and studies that simply follow people over time with MRI and blood tests.

In Ohio, recruiting multiple sclerosis studies are concentrated in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Centerville, with sites in 2 other cities. 15 of the 22 are run by a drug or device company, which usually means a larger study with travel reimbursement; the rest are academic or hospital-led.

Who multiple sclerosis trials usually look for

Listings state the type of MS, an age range (commonly 18 to 55 for relapsing trials, up to 65 for progressive) and a disability score range measured by the study neurologist. Relapsing trials usually want a relapse or new MRI activity in the past one to two years. Drug trials require a washout from your current therapy, which varies from weeks to months by drug and is managed by the site. Symptom and rehabilitation trials let you stay on your treatment.

What taking part involves

Screening includes a neurological exam, blood work and an MRI. Drug trials then run one to three years with visits every one to three months, an MRI every six to twelve months and a relapse assessment whenever symptoms change. Relapses are treated as normal. The study drug, scans and visits are free, and an extension usually lets everyone continue the active treatment afterwards. Rehabilitation trials involve sessions over eight to twenty-four weeks with walking, hand and cognition tests.

Questions worth asking the study team

What the comparison treatment is; how the washout from your current therapy is handled and how long it lasts; how many MRIs are needed; whether there is an extension; and what happens if you relapse during the study.

Showing 20 of 22 recruiting Multiple Sclerosis trials in Ohio

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Remibrutinib in Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
PHASE3 Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT07225504
This trial is looking for adults aged 18-65 with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS). Participants will take the medication remibrutinib and have regular assessments to evaluate its effects.
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Non-inferiority Study of Frexalimab Subcutaneous Administration Compared to Intravenous Administration in Adult Participants With Multiple Sclerosis
PHASE3 Cullman, Alabama +4 sites NCT07325292
This trial is looking for adults between 18 to 60 years old with Multiple Sclerosis. Participants will receive frexalimab either by injection under the skin or through an IV every four weeks for a year.
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Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness and Safety of Ozanimod Compared to Fingolimod in Children and Adolescents With Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
PHASE3 Loma Linda, California +4 sites NCT06408259
This trial is looking for children and adolescents with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). Participants will take either ozanimod or fingolimod and help researchers understand how well these treatments work and their effects on the body.
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A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of BMS-986368 in Participants With Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity
PHASE2 Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT06782490
This trial is looking for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who experience muscle stiffness for at least 6 months. Participants will help evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a new treatment.
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Treatment of Participants With Primary or Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
PHASE1 La Jolla, California +4 sites NCT07477639
This trial is looking for adults with two types of Multiple Sclerosis called primary progressive or secondary progressive MS. Participants will receive a treatment called TRX319 and will undergo tests to check the treatment's safety and effectiveness over about a year.
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An Open-label Study of AZD0120 in Adults With Multiple Sclerosis
PHASE1 Tucson, Arizona +4 sites NCT07224373
This trial is looking for adults with multiple sclerosis to test a new treatment called AZD0120. Participants will need to provide consent and meet specific health criteria to join the study.
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Central Vein Sign in Multiple Sclerosis Extension Study
NA Cleveland, Ohio +2 sites NCT07424027
This trial is looking for people who are already part of the CAVS-MS study and have completed their 24-month visits. Participants will be followed for 48 months to see how two specific MRI markers help in diagnosing and monitoring multiple sclerosis.
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Impact of the Cionic Neural Sleeve on Mobility in Multiple Sclerosis
NA Cleveland, Ohio NCT05964829
This trial is looking for people with multiple sclerosis who can walk for at least 15 minutes a day. Participants will use a device called the Cionic Neural Sleeve to see if it improves mobility.
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A Study Evaluating the Real World Experience of Participants Treated With BRIUMVI® (Ublituximab-xiiy) for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)
N/A Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT06433752
This trial is looking for people with a confirmed diagnosis of relapsing multiple sclerosis who are starting treatment with BRIUMVI®. Participants will receive the medication and share their experiences and results during the study.
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Care in Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
N/A Cleveland, Ohio +4 sites NCT07011914
This trial is looking for individuals with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, particularly from Black, Hispanic, or low-income backgrounds. Participants will take part in interviews and assessments to understand how childhood experiences and environment affect their health and quality of life.
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Best Available Therapy Versus Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant for Multiple Sclerosis (BEAT-MS)
PHASE3 Palo Alto, California +4 sites NCT04047628
This trial is looking for adults with treatment-resistant multiple sclerosis. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either stem cell transplantation or the best available therapy and will be followed for 6 years.
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Efficacy and Safety of Remibrutinib After Switching From Ocrelizumab in Participants Living With Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis.
PHASE3 Scottsdale, Arizona +4 sites NCT06846281
This trial is looking for people with relapsing multiple sclerosis who have been treated with ocrelizumab and want to switch to remibrutinib. Participants will take remibrutinib and their health will be monitored.
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A Study of Orelabrutinib in Patients With Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
PHASE3 Pheonix, Arizona +4 sites NCT07067463
This trial is looking for people with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PPMS). Participants will take either the study drug orelabrutinib or a placebo for about 30 to 60 months, with at least 12 months of treatment.
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A Study of Orelabrutinib in Patients With Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
PHASE3 Phoenix, Arizona +4 sites NCT07299019
This trial is looking for people with Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis who have not had a clinical relapse for at least 2 years. Participants will receive either orelabrutinib or a placebo for 1 to 5 years.
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A Phase 2a Study of SUN-627 in Participants With Non-Active Secondary Progressive and Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (SPMS/PPMS)
PHASE2 Columbus, Ohio +2 sites NCT07840326
This trial is looking for men and women aged 18-70 with non-active secondary progressive or primary progressive multiple sclerosis. Participants will take part in studying the safety of a medication called SUN-627 and will need to meet certain health criteria.
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Study to Evaluate Safety, Efficacy and Pharmacokinetics (PK) of a Modified Regimen of Ublituximab
PHASE3 Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT05877963
This trial is looking for people with relapsing multiple sclerosis. Participants will receive a modified treatment of ublituximab and help researchers understand its effectiveness and safety.
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Prospective Evaluation of Sequencing From antiCD-20 Therapies to Ozanimod
PHASE4 Cleveland, Ohio +2 sites NCT06529406
This trial is looking for people with relapsing multiple sclerosis who have been stable and treated with a specific therapy for at least two years. Participants will switch to a different medication called ozanimod and will have regular check-ups during the trial.
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RE104 Safety and Efficacy Study in Adjustment Disorder in Cancer and Other Medical Illnesses
PHASE2 Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT07002034
This trial is looking for people who have been diagnosed with Adjustment Disorder due to cancer or certain other health conditions. Participants will receive a single dose of the study drug to see if it helps reduce their depressive or anxiety symptoms.
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Testing an Immunotherapy Anti-cancer Drug, Nivolumab, for Advanced Cancers in Patients With Autoimmune Disorders, AIM-NIVO
PHASE1 Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT03816345
This trial is looking for adults with advanced cancers who also have autoimmune disorders. Participants will receive treatments that may include the drug nivolumab and possibly others to see how well they work together.
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A Study to Assess the Safety and Clinical Activity of Azer-cel in Participants With B-cell Mediated Autoimmune Disorders
PHASE1 La Jolla, California +4 sites NCT06680037
This trial is looking for adults with specific autoimmune disorders who want to explore a new treatment called Azer-cel. Participants will undergo tests and may have a procedure to collect fluid from their spine.
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See all 22 Multiple Sclerosis trials in Ohio

Where the Multiple Sclerosis studies are in Ohio

Research sites running the most studies
  • Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland3 trials
  • TG Therapeutics Investigational Trial Site, Cleveland3 trials
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland2 trials
  • Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, Cleveland2 trials
  • TG Therapeutics Investigational Trial Site, Cincinnati2 trials
  • TG Therapeutics Investigational Trial Site, Columbus2 trials
By city

Counts are recruiting studies listing at least one site in Ohio, from ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed every two days.

Multiple Sclerosis clinical trials in Ohio: common questions

How many Multiple Sclerosis clinical trials are recruiting in Ohio?
TrialFinder currently lists 22 recruiting Multiple Sclerosis clinical trials with study sites in Ohio. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are Multiple Sclerosis clinical trials located in Ohio?
Study sites for the Multiple Sclerosis trials listed on this page include Cleveland, Columbus. Each trial page lists every participating site with contact details, so you can find the location closest to you.
Do I need insurance to join a Multiple Sclerosis clinical trial in Ohio?
No. Study-related care is covered by the trial sponsor at no cost to participants, including the study treatment, required lab tests and study visits. Many Multiple Sclerosis trials in Ohio also compensate participants for time and travel. Health insurance is not required to search or enroll.
How do I qualify for a Multiple Sclerosis clinical trial in Ohio?
Each study sets its own criteria based on age, Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis details, prior treatments, current medications and general health. The fastest way to find out is to contact a research site directly — most will pre-screen you by phone in 10 to 15 minutes at no charge. You can also create a free TrialFinder profile to be matched automatically.
Will I get a placebo instead of MS treatment?
In relapsing MS almost never: trials compare the new drug with an approved medicine, so everyone is treated. Progressive MS trials more often use a placebo because fewer approved treatments exist, and an extension usually follows.
Do I need to stop my current MS medicine to join?
For a drug trial, yes, after a washout that depends on your current medicine and is supervised by the study neurologist. Trials of rehabilitation, diet or symptom treatments let you continue it.
What is an EDSS score?
The Expanded Disability Status Scale, a 0 to 10 score a neurologist assigns from an exam, mostly based on walking. Trials set a range, and the study neurologist scores you at screening; you do not need to know it in advance.
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