Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Trial
• Now Open in Norfolk, VA
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the central nervous system (CNS). MS is primarily a disease of young adults, particularly women, with disease onset typically occurring between the ages of 20 and 40 years. Evidence suggests that MS is, in part, an autoimmune disease directed against protein components of myelin. Although not usually reported in pediatric patients, MS affects more girls than boys, and most cases are relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS).
Most people with MS start out with a clinical course characterized by episodes or attacks (relapses) of neurologic dysfunction, which occur over many years. This is called the relapsing-remitting phase. Symptoms of such relapses include vision loss or double vision, numbness/tingling in the extremities, muscle weakness, slurred speech, difficulty with coordination, and bladder dysfunction. Early on, these symptoms tend to subside completely after each attack. Over time, there tends to be incomplete recovery from such attacks. Most patients develop progressive disability, with or without occasional relapses, minor remissions, and plateaus.
Limited approved MS therapies are currently available for children. Meridian is conducting a clinical research study for an investigational medication for children with MS.
Eligible participants…
- Must be aged 10 to <18
- Must be diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
- Must have experienced…
- One or more relapses in the 12 months before joining OR
- Two or more relapses in the 24 months before joining OR
- Have evidence of asymptomatic disease activity (Gd-enhancing lesions) on brain MRI in the 6 months before joining.
For more information, complete the form on this page. After you submit your information, a Meridian enrollment specialist will call you to talk about the study. There is no obligation to join — you can decide if the study is right for your child.
You can also talk to a Meridian enrollment specialist about this study by calling (912) 623-2240.
Study Location
Meridian Clinical Research
6161 Kempsville Circle #315
Norfolk, VA 23502
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