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CompletedNCT03157830OCTAVEUpdated Sep 19, 2024Results posted

Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Transitioning Patients From Natalizumab to Ocrelizumab

An observational study in Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis, sponsored by Providence Health & Services. Completed at 5 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 65 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-09-19.

Sponsored by Providence Health & Services · Observational

Study type
Observational
Model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
43
Ages
18 Years to 65 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

The primary objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of Ocrelizumab (OCR) in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis patients who have been previously treated with natalizumab (NTZ) by evaluating relapse rate, progression on MRI and disability progression.

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This is a multicenter, prospective, open-label, Phase IV clinical trial. Patients with relapsing forms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), ages 18 to 65, who have received a stable dose of NTZ for 12 or more consecutive months, and have been free of relapses, disability worsening or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) progression 6 months prior to the transition screening visit will be eligible for the study. After informed consent to participate has been obtained, the patient will have physical exam (PE), non-blinded Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS), MRI, Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS-29) and labs done for the screening visit to determine eligibility. Brain MRI with and without contrast will be performed with the standard MS protocol. MRIs will be performed with 3mm slice thickness with no gaps between slices. Patients will receive their first dose of OCR 4 to 6 weeks after the last dose of NTZ. Other baseline measures, including physical exam, EDSS, MSIS-29, and labs will be performed within 4 weeks of screening. Physical exam, non-blinded EDSS, and labs will be performed at month 3, month 6, month 9, and month 12. MSIS-29 will be performed at months 6 and 12. In addition, MRIs will be performed at months 3, 6, and 12.

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Conditions studied

  • Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis

Keywords

  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • MS
  • ocrelizumab
  • OCREVUS
  • Natalizumab
  • Tysabri
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In context

Multiple Sclerosis

3,460 studies on the registry are indexed under Multiple Sclerosis; 661 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 43 is below the median of 100 across 1,016 observational studies indexed under Multiple Sclerosis.

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Lead sponsor

Providence Health & Services is the lead sponsor of 83 studies on the registry; 6 are open to participants now.

Of its 10 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 8 (80%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 65 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No
Sampling method
Non-probability sample

Study population

Male and female patients with relapsing forms of MS, ages 18 to 65, must have received a stable dose of NTZ for 12 or more consecutive months, and have been free of relapses, disability worsening or MRI progression 6 months prior to switching from NTZ to OCR therapy are eligible to participate.

Inclusion criteria

  • Male or female with relapsing form of MS, age 18 to 65, inclusive, at the time of informed consent.
  • In the opinion of the investigator, able to understand the purpose and risk of the study and provide signed informed consent document.
  • Must have received a stable dose of NTZ for 12 or more consecutive months, and have had no evidence of on-NTZ disease activity (clinically or on MRI) for the 6 months prior to the screening visit.
  • Naïve to OCR.
  • No evidence, in the opinion of the investigators of significant cognitive limitation or psychiatric disorder that would interfere with the conduct of the study.
  • EDSS of ≤ 6.0 at screening.
  • Female patients of childbearing potential must practice effective contraception and continue contraception during the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of primary or secondary progressive multiple sclerosis.
  • Evidence of active hepatitis B infection at screening.
  • Any mental condition of such that patient is unable to understand the nature, scope, and possible consequences of the study.
  • Patients with untreated hepatitis C or tuberculosis. Patients who have history of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) or known to be HIV positive, per standard care.
  • Any persistent or severe infection.
  • Pregnancy or lactation.
  • Significant or uncontrolled somatic disease or severe depression in the last year.
  • Inability to complete an MRI.
  • Previous treatment with B-cell targeted therapies.
  • Current use of immunosuppressive medication.
  • Patients who have had evidence of disease activity within the 6 months prior to screening. This includes MS relapse, or new or enlarging T2 lesions or Gd+ enhancing lesions, or disability progression.
  • Patients with any significant comorbidity that in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with participation in the study.
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Study design

Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
43 participants (actual)
Patient registry
No

Groups and cohorts

  • Ocrelizumab, OCREVUS

    Patients eligible for this study will be receiving OCREVUS as part of their routine care for MS treatment, and undergo the standard monitoring tests and procedures for MS patients receiving treatment. In addition, they will complete the EDSS scale on 6 occasions over a 12-month period, and the MSIS-29 on three occasions during the 12 month period for research.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Relapse Free Survival at Month 12

    The proportion of relapse-free patients at month 12 after switching from natalizumab to ocrelizumab.

    Time frame: 12 Months

Secondary outcomes

  1. Relapse Rate at Months 3, 6, and 9

    Proportion of relapse-free patients at months 3, 6, and 9

    Time frame: 3, 6, and 9 months

  2. MRI Evidence of MS Disease Activity at Months 3, 6, and 12

    Proportion of patients free from MRI evidence of MS disease activity at months 3, 6, and 12

    Time frame: 3, 6, and 12 Months

  3. New or Enlarging T2 Lesions at 3, 6, and 12 Months

    Proportion of patients with New or Enlarging T2 lesions at 3, 6, and 12 months. For patients with New or Enlarging T2 lesions, number of New and Enlarging T2 lesions.

    Time frame: 3, 6, and 12 months

  4. New Gd+ Lesions Detected at Months 3, 6, and 12

    Proportion of patients with New Gd+ lesions detected at months 3, 6, and 12. For patients with New Gd+ lesions, number of New Gd+ lesions

    Time frame: 3, 6, and 12 months

  5. Change in the EDSS Score From Baseline to Month 12

    Average change in EDSS score. The Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) is an assessment used by neurologist to assess changes in the level of disability over time in patients with MS. The EDSS scale ranges from 0 to 10 in 0.5 unit increments that represent higher levels of disability. Scores are also based on measures of impairment in the 8 functional systems. Higher scores indicate greater impact of MS on QoL.

    Time frame: 12 months

  6. Change in MSIS-29 From Baseline to Months 6 and 12

    Average change in MSIS-29: Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS) is a patient reported outcome (PRO) measure, consisting of two subscales- physical impact of MS (20 items) and psychological impact (9 items). It asks subject to rate the impact MS has their daily life in the past 2 weeks (1=low impact to 4=large impact). Scores from individual items are summed to a total score. Physical impact score ranges from 20-80 and psychological impact scores ranges from 9-36. Higher scores indicate greater impact of MS on QoL.

    Time frame: 6 and 12 months

  7. Proportion of Patients That Discontinued OCR

    Proportion of patients that stop treatment with OCR for any reason

    Time frame: 12 months

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Results

Posted Sep 19, 2024

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneOcrelizumab, OCREVUS
Started43
Completed41
Not completed2
Withdrew: Lost to follow-up1
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject1

Outcome measures

PrimaryRelapse Free Survival at Month 12

The proportion of relapse-free patients at month 12 after switching from natalizumab to ocrelizumab.

Time frame:
12 Months
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of Participant Survival Rate
Relapse Free Survival at Month 12
Percentage of Participant Survival RateOcrelizumab, OCREVUS
Relapse Free Survival at Month 1295.2 (88.9 to 100)
SecondaryRelapse Rate at Months 3, 6, and 9

Proportion of relapse-free patients at months 3, 6, and 9

Time frame:
3, 6, and 9 months
Reported as:
Number · percentage of relapse-free patients
Relapse Rate at Months 3, 6, and 9
percentage of relapse-free patientsOcrelizumab, OCREVUS
Proportion of relapse-free patients at months 3100
Proportion of relapse-free patients at months 6100
Proportion of relapse-free patients at months 997.67
SecondaryMRI Evidence of MS Disease Activity at Months 3, 6, and 12

Proportion of patients free from MRI evidence of MS disease activity at months 3, 6, and 12

Time frame:
3, 6, and 12 Months
Reported as:
Number · percentage of patients free from MRI evi
MRI Evidence of MS Disease Activity at Months 3, 6, and 12
percentage of patients free from MRI eviOcrelizumab, OCREVUS
Proportion of patients free from MRI evidence of MS disease activity at 3 months92.31
Proportion of patients free from MRI evidence of MS disease activity at 6 months92.31
Proportion of patients free from MRI evidence of MS disease activity at 12 months92.31
SecondaryNew or Enlarging T2 Lesions at 3, 6, and 12 Months

Proportion of patients with New or Enlarging T2 lesions at 3, 6, and 12 months. For patients with New or Enlarging T2 lesions, number of New and Enlarging T2 lesions.

Time frame:
3, 6, and 12 months
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants with new or e
New or Enlarging T2 Lesions at 3, 6, and 12 Months
percentage of participants with new or eOcrelizumab, OCREVUS
Proportion of participants with new or enlarging T1 and/or T2 lesions at 3 months4.65
Proportion of participants with new or enlarging T1 and/or T2 lesions at 6 months0
Proportion of participants with new or enlarging T1 and/or T2 lesions at 12 months0
SecondaryNew Gd+ Lesions Detected at Months 3, 6, and 12

Proportion of patients with New Gd+ lesions detected at months 3, 6, and 12. For patients with New Gd+ lesions, number of New Gd+ lesions

Time frame:
3, 6, and 12 months
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants with new Gd+
New Gd+ Lesions Detected at Months 3, 6, and 12
percentage of participants with new Gd+Ocrelizumab, OCREVUS
Proportion of patients with new Gd+ lesions at 3 months5.13
Proportion of patients with new Gd+ lesions at 6 months0
Proportion of patients with new Gd+ lesions at 12 months0
SecondaryChange in the EDSS Score From Baseline to Month 12

Average change in EDSS score. The Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) is an assessment used by neurologist to assess changes in the level of disability over time in patients with MS. The EDSS scale ranges from 0 to 10 in 0.5 unit increments that represent higher levels of disability. Scores are also based on measures of impairment in the 8 functional systems. Higher scores indicate greater impact of MS on QoL.

Time frame:
12 months
Reported as:
Median · Score on EDSS
Change in the EDSS Score From Baseline to Month 12
Score on EDSSOcrelizumab, OCREVUS
Baseline3.50 (1 to 6)
Month 123.50 (1 to 6.5)
SecondaryChange in MSIS-29 From Baseline to Months 6 and 12

Average change in MSIS-29: Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS) is a patient reported outcome (PRO) measure, consisting of two subscales- physical impact of MS (20 items) and psychological impact (9 items). It asks subject to rate the impact MS has their daily life in the past 2 weeks (1=low impact to 4=large impact). Scores from individual items are summed to a total score. Physical impact score ranges from 20-80 and psychological impact scores ranges from 9-36. Higher scores indicate greater impact of MS on QoL.

Time frame:
6 and 12 months
Reported as:
Median · score on MSIS29 Scale
Change in MSIS-29 From Baseline to Months 6 and 12
score on MSIS29 ScaleOcrelizumab, OCREVUS
Physical - Baseline to Month 6-1.346 (-1.763 to 4.455)
Psychological - Baseline to Month 6-1.283 (-2.086 to 0.4455)
Physical - Baseline to Month 121.524 (-5.085 to 2.036)
Psychological - Baseline to Month 12-0.6953 (-3.225 to 4.616)
SecondaryProportion of Patients That Discontinued OCR

Proportion of patients that stop treatment with OCR for any reason

Time frame:
12 months
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Proportion of Patients That Discontinued OCR
percentage of participantsOcrelizumab, OCREVUS
Proportion of Patients That Discontinued OCR4.65

Adverse events

Collected over 12 months. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Ocrelizumab, OCREVUS0/43 (0%)8/43 (18.6%)36/43 (83.7%)
Most frequent serious events
Showing 10 of 11
Most frequent serious events
EventOcrelizumab, OCREVUS
Diabetic ketoacidosisEndocrine disorders2/43
Acute kidney injuryRenal and urinary disorders2/43
Urinary tract infectionInfections and infestations1/43
SeizureNervous system disorders1/43
Spontaneous abortionReproductive system and breast disorders1/43
Chronic venous hypertension with symptomatic varicose veins, left legVascular disorders1/43
AnaphylaxisImmune system disorders1/43
Acute encephalopathyImmune system disorders1/43
Acute cystitis without hematuriaRenal and urinary disorders1/43
Acute renal failureRenal and urinary disorders1/43
Most frequent other events
Most frequent other events
EventOcrelizumab, OCREVUS
Infusion related reactionGeneral disorders31/43
Respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations12/43
Urinary tract infectionInfections and infestations7/43

Baseline characteristics

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(Years)Ocrelizumab, OCREVUS
Median43 (20 to 64)
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Ocrelizumab, OCREVUS
Female33
Male10
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants)Ocrelizumab, OCREVUS
American Indian or Alaska Native0
Asian1
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander0
Black or African American3
White34
More than one race2
Unknown or Not Reported3
Region of Enrollment
Region of Enrollment(participants)Ocrelizumab, OCREVUS
United States43
Disease duration
Disease duration(Years)Ocrelizumab, OCREVUS
Median11 (1 to 29)
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Study locations

5 sites
  • RWJBarnabas Health
    Livingston, New Jersey 07039, United States
  • Providence MS Center
    Portland, Oregon 97225, United States
  • Kadlec Neuroscience Center
    Richland, Washington 99352, United States
  • Multiple Sclerosis Center, Swedish Neuroscience Institute
    Seattle, Washington 98122, United States
  • Providence Multiple Sclerosis Center
    Spokane, Washington 99208, United States
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References and documents

Study documents

  • Protocol and statistical analysis plan · Oct 23, 2019
  • Informed consent form · Dec 1, 2021

Documents are hosted by the registry — open the source record to download them.

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Sep 19, 2024, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT03157830
Lead sponsor
Providence Health & Services
Collaborators
Genentech, Inc.
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
May 17, 2017
Start date
Jun 1, 2017
Primary completion
Jan 28, 2022
Completion
Jun 6, 2022
Results posted
Sep 19, 2024
Last update
Sep 19, 2024

Study contacts

Kyle Smoot, MD
principal investigator · Providence Brain & Spine Institute

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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