Predicting Disease Activity and Rebound Risk in MS Patients Treated With Sphingosine-1-phosphate Receptor Modulators (S1PRM)

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

Sphingosine 1-Phosphate (S1P) receptor modulators (S1PRMs) are part of the evolving treatment landscape of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) immunotherapies. They target the G-protein coupled S1P receptor, among other localizations expressed at the surface of lymphocytes. Binding as a functional antagonist leads to internalization of the receptor and therefore lymphocyte sequestration in the secondary lymphoid organs. The first S1PRM approved was fingolimod. More recently newer generation S1PRMs like ozanimod have been approved, which possess differences in receptor affinities, pharmacokinetics and indications (including Secondary Progressive MS or Ulcerative Colitis). Several retrospective analyses have shown that, upon cessation of fingolimod, pronounced relapse of the MS-disease called rebound disease activity may occur. Indeed, these relapses, sometimes with considerable severity, take place in up to 10% of patients. The risk of rebound disease of the newer generation S1PRM are not well defined. Although of utmost importance, predictive biomarkers of treatment efficacy in general and in special circumstances, e.g. an impending rebound when S1PRM cessation is planned, are scarce. In this prospective, exploratory observational study, we aim to investigate the predictive potential of the lymphocytic S1PR1 and 5 expression prior to treatment initiation with the newer generation S1PRM ozanimod on the future disease activity (on treatment part). Additionally, in a post-treatment part (off treatment), the incidence of rebound disease and the predictive potential of the lymphocytic S1PR1 and 5 expression will be examined in patients, where ozanimod has to be stopped due to clinical reasons. T and B cells from patient blood samples obtained prior to treatment start/cessation and 3 - 6 months after start/cessation will be isolated and S1PR1 and 5 staining intensity will be assessed by flow cytometry (FACS). Clinical assessments (relapse assessment, EDSS, medical history etc.) will be performed at every visit and MRI evaluation, following our standard clinical and MRI MS protocol. MRI disease activity will serve as the primary endpoint for both study groups. The relationship between the flow cytometric staining intensity and the defined endpoints will be assessed statistically by using comparative statistical approaches and multivariable regression analysis where needed for both time points. The data collected will correlate the expression pattern of S1P receptors by T and B lymphocytes to the proxy of paraclinical activity as predictive biomarkers for disease activity on treatment and after treatment discontinuation.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• Adult patients with RRMS (McDonald criteria 2017) fulfilling the Swiss medic label for ozanimod

• Written informed consent

• Adult patients with RRMS (McDonald criteria 2017) who stop ozanimod as indicated in clinical routine.

• Written informed consent

Locations
Other Locations
Switzerland
Neurology department
RECRUITING
Bern
Contact Information
Primary
Robert Hoepner, PD Dr. med.
robert.hoepner@insel.ch
+41316329465
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-03-27
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-03
Participants
Target number of participants: 60
Treatments
Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis starting Ozanimod
Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis stopping Ozanimod
Sponsors
Leads: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern

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