Current Studies and Clinical Trials
From time to time, local researchers seek subjects for their MS studies. When these opportunities arise, the Chapter makes this information available to you. See below for the most current local opportunities.
Local Clinical Trials Recruiting Patients
Please note: To participate, you may have to reside near the facility, as treatment and follow-up visits will be necessary throughout the course of the study. Also, please keep in mind that clinical trials often have strict criteria for enrollment, specifying the type of people (disease type, duration, age, etc.) they are seeking to participate. These help to ensure that the results will be as reliable and as effective as possible. If you are interested in participating in a clinical trial we encourage you to discuss the possibility with your personal physicians.
Agent: FTY720 (oral fingolamod)
Study Purpose: Randomized, single blind, placebo-controlled, parallel assignment to determine safety and efficacy
Type of MS: RR MS
Questions and Enrollment Information:
- Newton Wellesley Hospital,
Newton, Mass.
Contact: Jussarah Dejesus, 617-243-6517 - Caritas St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center,
Boston, Mass.
Contact: Nina Perkins, 617-789-3171 - UMass Memorial Medical Center,
Worcester, Mass.
Contact: Bernadette Shaw, 508-793-6598, bernadette.shaw@umassmemorial.org
Agent: Combination of Interferon beta 1-a (Avonex®) and glatiramer acetate (Copaxone®)
Study Purpose: Randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled, parallel assignment to determine safety and efficacy
Type of MS: RR MS
Questions and Enrollment Information:
- Lahey Clinic,
Lexington, Mass.,
Contact: Sharon Lamont, 781-372-719 - UMass Memorial Medical Center,
Worcester, Mass.,
Contact: Bernadette Shaw, 508-793-6598, bernadette.shaw@umassmemorial.org
Other Clinical Trials
Find research opportunities in other areas of the country.