Kappa Free Light Chains (KFLC) in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Clinically Isolated Syndrome (CIS) (NCT07183020) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Kappa Free Light Chains (KFLC) in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Clinically Isolated Syndrome (CIS)
Germany1,142 participantsStarted 2022-10-27
Plain-language summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the role of kappa free light chains (KFLC) in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) and clinically isolated syndrome (CIS). The main question it aims to answer is:
Are KFLC superior, inferior or equally useful in the diagnostic work-up of CSF of patients with MS and CIS?
In CSF and serum sample pairs of patients diagnosed with MS or CIS, KFLC are measured using a nephelometric assay and are compared with the gold standard, of CSF diagnostics, oligoclonal bands.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) or clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) according to 2017-revised McDonald criteria for MS
* age between 18 and 70 years
Exclusion Criteria:
* no diagnosis of MS or CIS according to 2017-revised McDonald criteria for MS
* no available cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and serum sample pairs
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?
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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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Non-inferiority of diagnostic sensitivity of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) kappa free light chains (KFLC) in multiple sclerosis (MS) and clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) compared to oligoclonal bands
Timeframe: From study inclusion to the final analysis of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) oligoclonal bands and kappa free light chains (KFLC) at 12 months