Cognitive Effects of Immunomodulatory Drugs in MS

The purpose of this study is to examine and compare changes in the specific thinking skills of patients with RRMS who are receiving treatment with one of three immunomodulatory medications (Avonex, Copaxone, or Rebif).

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Key information

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis Autoimmune Diseases Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System Demyelinating Autoimmune Diseases, CNS Demyelinating Diseases Immune System Diseases Nervous System Diseases

Age range

18 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Kansas Medical Center

Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States

About this study

In addition this study will compare the patients' personal view of how they are doing, any changes in physical disability, and the frequency and severity of relapses over the three year period.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Diagnosis of RRMS for at least one year,
Currently on one of three immunomodulatory drugs (Avonex, Copaxone, or Rebif),
Visual Acuity is 20/50 or better,
patient has four color vision,
Must have at least a high school education

Exclusion criteria

History of head injury, drug/alcohol abuse, and/or psychiatric problems, -current diagnosis of a severe or lifethreatening disease other than MS,
currently taking immunosuppressant medication,
resides greater than 200 miles from the study site

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Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Sharon Lynch, MD

Other

Collaborators

EMD Serono

Registry information

Official study title

Comparison of the Cognitive Effects of Three Immunomodulatory Drugs in Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis: A Longitudinal Study

Important dates

Study start: 2005
Primary completion: 2011
Study completion: 2011
First posted: Sep 29, 2005
Registry last updated: Mar 23, 2012

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