Study on Inflammation in Relapsing Remitting MS

Smoldering Inflammation in MS

Recruiting Observational Study
Multiple Sclerosis
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
25 (estimated)
Sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) to learn more about inflammation in this condition. If you join, you may undergo certain research procedures and evaluations to better understand your inflammation levels.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you out Severe claustrophobiaInsulin dependent diabetes

You may be able to join if

  • I am at least 18 years old
  • I have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
  • I have active disease with at least one enhancing lesion in the last 6 months
  • I am treatment naïve except for relapse-related treatments
  • I plan to start a high efficacy disease-modifying treatment
  • I can provide written consent
  • I have normal clinical lab results within the last 3 months

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a low binding polymorphism for TSPO
  • I am allergic to certain imaging agents
  • I cannot safely undergo PET, CT, or MRI scans
  • My eGFR is less than 60
  • I have severe claustrophobia
  • I am currently pregnant or breastfeeding
  • I have insulin-dependent diabetes
  • I have conditions that increase my risk during research procedures

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

The goal of this observational study is to learn about inflammation in those with relapsing remitting Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The main questions it aims to answer are: * How does abnormal neural inflammation compare to cellular and molecular inflammation in MS? * Once treated, why does abnormal inflammation persist?

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female, any race * Age ≥ 18 years * Capable of providing written informed consent for volunteering to undergo research procedures * Diagnosis of MS as established by the referring physician and confirmed by the Sponsor-Investigator. Only patients with active disease, d…
Contacts

Matthew Brier, MD, PhD

314-362-7666

brierm@wustl.edu

CONTACT

Nicole Shelley, MA

314-730-0516

nshelley@wustl.edu

CONTACT