A Study of the Safety and Effectiveness of Sativex®, for the Relief of Symptoms of Spasticity in … (NCT00681538) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
A Study of the Safety and Effectiveness of Sativex®, for the Relief of Symptoms of Spasticity in Subjects, From Phase B, With Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
United Kingdom572 participantsStarted 2008-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Sativex® versus Placebo is effective in the relief of symptoms of spasticity in subjects with multiple sclerosis, who have been identified as having a capacity to respond to Sativex.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Willing and able to give written informed consent for participation in the study.
* Male or female, aged 18 years or above.
* Subject is able (in the investigator's opinion) and willing to comply with all study requirements.
* Diagnosed with any disease sub-type of MS of at least six months duration.
* Spasticity due to MS of at least three months duration, which is not wholly relieved with current anti-spasticity therapy, and which is expected to remain stable for the duration of the study.
* Subject fulfils at least one of the two criteria below. Subject must be either: Currently established on a regular dose of anti-spasticity therapy or Previously tried and failed, or could not tolerate suitable anti-spasticity therapy.
* Subject is currently receiving a stable regimen (for at least 30 days prior to study entry) of all medications that may have an effect on spasticity; and willing to maintain this for the duration of the study. If the subject is currently taking disease-modifying medication, this must be at a stable dose for at least three months prior to the screening visit; the dose must also remain stable for the duration of the study.
* Willing for his or her name to be notified to his or her primary care physician, and consultant and the responsible authorities for participation in this study, as applicable.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any concomitant disease or disorder that has spasticity-like symptoms or that may influence the subject's level of…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
The Change in Mean Spasticity Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) Score From Baseline to End of Treatment (Phase B).
Timeframe: Baseline (last 7 days of Week 4) - End of treatment (last 7 days of Week 17)