A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Sativex in Relieving Symptoms of Spasticity Due to Multiple S… (NCT01599234) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Sativex in Relieving Symptoms of Spasticity Due to Multiple Sclerosis
United Kingdom337 participantsStarted 2005-03
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of Sativex in relieving symptoms of spasticity in multiple sclerosis
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Willing and able to give informed consent.
* Aged 18 years or above.
* Ability (in the investigator's opinion) and willingness to comply with all study requirements.
* Diagnosed with any disease subtype of multiple sclerosis of duration greater than six months.
* Diagnosed with spasticity due to multiple sclerosis of at least three months duration and was not wholly relieved with their current therapy.
* Stable dose of anti-spasticity and non-pharmacological therapies for at least 30 days prior to the screening visit and willingness for these to be maintained for the duration of the study.
* Stable dose of disease modifying medications for at least six months duration prior to the screening visit and willingness to maintain this for the duration of the study.
* The last six daily diary spasticity numerical rating scale scores before randomisation had been completed and summed to at least 24.
* Agreement for the responsible authorities (as applicable in individual countries), their primary care physician, and their consultant, if appropriate, to be notified of their participation in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Concomitant disease or disorder that had symptoms of spasticity, or that may have influenced the subject's level of spasticity.
* Received a Botulinum Toxin injection within four months prior to the screening visit or unwillingness to stop receiving Botulinum Toxin injections for the relief of spasticity for the duration of the study.
* Had …
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
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Change From Baseline in Mean Spasticity 0-10 Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) Score During the Last 14 Day of Treatment (End of Treatment)