drugset / Trial / NCT00947895
Efficacy Study of Adrenocorticotropin Hormone to Treat Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Relapses After Sub-responding to an Initial 3 Day Course of Intravenous (IV) Methylprednisolone
RandomizedParallel-groupQuadruple-blindTreatment
Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare intramuscular (IM) ACTH (adrenocorticotropin hormone) and intravenous (IV) methylprednisolone (Solumedrol) for the treatment of an MS (Multiple Sclerosis) relapse (exacerbation) after sub-response to an initial 3 day course of IV methylprednisolone.
Timeline
- Start
- 2009-10
- Primary completion
- 2011-01
- Completion
- 2011-01
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparator | ACTH | Unknown | 80 mg | Intramuscular |
| Comparator | Methylprednisolone | Other / unclassified | 1000 mg | Intravenous |