An Efficacy Study of Teriflunomide in Patients With Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (TOWER)

I just learned of this study and wanted to share it with you, since this is a potential future ORAL medication that is not mentioned nearly as much as those from the larger MS pharmaceuticals...

An Efficacy Study of Teriflunomide in Patients With Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis - Full Text View -.

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The objective of the study is to evaluate the effect of two doses of Teriflunomide on the frequency of relapses in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis. The effect on worsening of disability and fatigue will also be evaluated, as well as long term safety.

This study is ongoing, but not recruiting participants.

First Received on May 7, 2008.   Last Updated on February 19, 2011   History of Changes

Sponsor:	Sanofi-Aventis
Information provided by:	Sanofi-Aventis
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00751881

  Purpose

The objective of the study is to evaluate the effect of two doses of Teriflunomide on the frequency of relapses in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis. The effect on worsening of disability and fatigue will also be evaluated, as well as long term safety.

Condition	Intervention	Phase
Multiple Sclerosis	Drug: Teriflunomide (HMR1726) Drug: Placebo	Phase III

Study Type:	Interventional
Study Design:	Allocation: Randomized Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator) Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title:	A Multi-center Double-blind Parallel-group Placebo-controlled Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Teriflunomide in Patients With Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis

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