Rituximab for thinking and hand function in advanced MS
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether the drug rituximab can help people with secondary progressive MS keep their thinking and hand abilities from getting worse. It is for people with more advanced disability.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS).
- Your disability level is at least 6.5 on the EDSS scale (needs significant help walking).
- You haven't had a relapse in the last 3 months.
- You are not taking other MS disease-modifying drugs besides rituximab.
- You have no known allergy to rituximab and no other brain conditions that might affect thinking or hand use.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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