Ocrelizumab and GLP-1 Agonists for Multiple Sclerosis

People With Multiple Sclerosis Treated With Ocrelizumab and GLP-1 Agonists

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 – 70
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
100 (estimated)
Sponsor
Northwestern University · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults with multiple sclerosis who have received Ocrelizumab treatment. Participants will be monitored over 72 weeks to assess changes in their condition.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must be taking Ocrelizumab

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
  • I am between 18 and 70 years old.
  • I have a body mass index of 24.0 or higher.
  • I have taken at least one dose of Ocrelizumab.
  • I have an Expanded Disability Status Scale score of less than 7.0.
  • I can provide informed consent.
  • I have an MRI to confirm my diagnosis.
  • I am willing to report my health outcomes monthly.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have had no prior exposure to certain MS treatments.
  • I am currently a participant in another clinical trial.
  • I am unable to speak a language that can be translated at the hospital.
  • I have had a relapse in the past 3 months.
  • I have undergone a major surgical procedure in the past 6 months.
  • I have taken systemic steroids in the past 3 months.
  • I am unable to provide consent voluntarily.
  • I cannot complete the study activities.

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 primary outcome measure is PIRA (progression independent of relapse activity), based primarily on clinical assessment, dichotomized as present or not. For Aim 1, the cohort, patient-derived disability status (PDDS) score, and ambulation score (self-reported) will be the primary endpoints of interest. For Aim 2, the clinical trial, PIRA will be measured pre-GLP-1 start and at study end (week …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of MS (2019 revised McDonald criteria) of any type (PPMS, RRMS, SPMS) by a neurologist, * Adult age 18-70 years, * BMI \>=24.0 kg/m2, * Taken at least one dose of Ocrelizumab prior to study entry, * EDSS \<7.0, * Able to provide individual informed consent, * MRI ava…
Contacts

Dylan Rice, BA

240-362-4800

dylan.rice@northwestern.edu

CONTACT

Caroline Gebczak, BS

630-313-0470

caroline.gebczak@northwestern.edu

CONTACT