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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT05740722

NCT05740722 Nicotinamide Riboside Supplementation In Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

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NCT ID NCT05740722
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor Haukeland University Hospital
Condition Multiple Sclerosis
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 300 participants
Start Date 2023-05-03
Primary Completion 2027-08-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 65 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Nicotinamid ribosidePlacebo

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

In Phase 2, researchers evaluate early signs of effectiveness. You may be randomized to receive the active treatment or a comparator. Monitoring continues closely.

This trial targets 300 participants in total. It began in 2023-05-03 with a primary completion date of 2027-08-01.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of Nicotinamide riboside (NR) for treatment of patients with progressive multiple sclerosis. The main question it aims to answer is: • Does NR delay disability progression in progressive multiple sclerosis? Participants will be treated with NR or placebo for 30 months,

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * A diagnosis of progressive MS (secondary; SPMS or primary; PPMS) according to the 2013 revisions of clinical course of multiple sclerosis and the 2017 revisions of the McDonald criteria. * Aged 18-65 years. * EDSS 3-6.5 * Able to perform T25FW test * The participant must have documented evidence of disability progression observed during the 24 months before screening. * With or without a stable disease modifying therapy during the last three months. * Written informed consent for study participation. Exclusion Criteria: * A diagnosis of relapsing MS according to the revisions of the McDonald criteria * Neoplastic disease at baseline * Previous history of malignant melanoma or breast cancer * Stable phase of a progressive disease course * Pregnancy or lactating female patients * Dementia or other neurodegenerative disorder at baseline visit * Comorbidity (psychiatric or somatic) that precludes study participation * Use of high dose vitamin B3 supplementation within 30 days of enrolment * Genetically confirmed mitochondrial disease or metabolic disorder

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Kjell-Morten Myhr

✉ kjell-morten.myhr@helse-bergen.no

📞 +47 55976031

Principal Investigator

Kjell-Morten Myhr

STUDY DIRECTOR

Haukeland University Hopsital

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05740722 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 65 Years, studying Multiple Sclerosis. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT05740722 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether the treatment shows signs of effectiveness while continuing to monitor safety. More participants are enrolled than in Phase 1 to help refine the treatment protocol.

Is NCT05740722 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05740722 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at kjell-morten.myhr@helse-bergen.no for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05740722 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Bergen, Norway.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05740722 clinical trial?

NCT05740722 is sponsored by Haukeland University Hospital. The principal investigator is Kjell-Morten Myhr at Haukeland University Hopsital. The trial plans to enroll 300 participants.

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