Longitudinal Assessment of Iron Rims in MS Lesions
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05123443 |
Recruitment Status : Unknown
Verified November 2021 by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Recruitment status was: Not yet recruiting
First Posted : November 17, 2021
Last Update Posted : November 17, 2021
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First Submitted Date | November 5, 2021 | ||||
First Posted Date | November 17, 2021 | ||||
Last Update Posted Date | November 17, 2021 | ||||
Estimated Study Start Date | January 1, 2022 | ||||
Estimated Primary Completion Date | June 30, 2022 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) | ||||
Current Primary Outcome Measures |
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Original Primary Outcome Measures | Same as current | ||||
Change History | No Changes Posted | ||||
Current Secondary Outcome Measures |
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Original Secondary Outcome Measures | Same as current | ||||
Current Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures | Not Provided | ||||
Original Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures | Not Provided | ||||
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Brief Title | Longitudinal Assessment of Iron Rims in MS Lesions | ||||
Official Title | Longitudinal Assessment of Iron Rims in White Matter MS Lesions as a Marker of Disability | ||||
Brief Summary | In multiple sclerosis (MS), the presence of white matter lesions surrounded by a rim of iron is suggested to signify a more severe disease course. Iron rim lesions can be detected through their appearance on susceptibility-based brain MRI at either 3-Tesla or 7-Tesla strength. We know that the formation of chronic active lesions is not uniform across MS cohorts so identifying risk factors which predispose individuals to the formation of rim lesions may provide a useful biomarker for clinical progression. One candidate set of risk factors include genetic variants which prevent some MS patients from resolving acute inflammation following their initial wave of inflammatory demyelination at lesion onset. Additionally, only small longitudinal clinical cohorts have reported the evolution of iron rim lesions many years after their initial formation, as well as their link to clinical disability or disease progression. NUH hold 7T-MRI scans of over 100 patients who received a research MRI with iron-sensitive sequences between 2008-2012. We will recruit 100 patients that received brain MRI several years ago to provide blood samples. The blood samples along with the previously acquired MRI scan will be sent to Johns Hopkins University in the US where genotyping studies will be performed to explore whether this genetic variation contributes to the accrual of chronic active rim lesions in MS. Patients who consent to provide blood samples will also have the option to consent to receive an additional 7-Tesla MRI scan which will allow us to compare how rim lesions evolve and whether their presence is correlated with disability. 30 MRI scans will initially be performed as funding for this amount is already secured. Following analysis of the pilot phase 1 data and securing additional funds, we will contact more patients who have already consented to receive the additional MRI to receive the scan |
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Detailed Description | The presence of multiple sclerosis (MS) lesions which are surrounded by a rim of iron (IRL) is suggested to signify a more severe disease course. These IRLs can be detected on ultra-high field strength brain MRI like 7-T or 3-T. Studies with large MS patient cohorts have demonstrated that IRLs are particularly frequent in progressive MS subtypes. So far only small longitudinal MRI and clinical cohorts have reported the evolution of IRLs many years after their initial formation, as well as their link to clinical disability or disease progression. The formation of IRLs is not uniform across MS cohorts so identifying risk factors which predispose individuals to them may provide a useful biomarker for clinical progression. One set of risk factors include genetic variants which prevent some MS patients from resolving the inflammation present at the start of their disease onset. Recent genetic studies of MS are beginning to implicate microglia (inflammatory/immune cells) in MS pathogenesis. Certain genetic variants change the activation states of certain cell populations like microglia and astrocytes which governs their response to CNS damage. It is not known how this genetic variation contributes to the formation, persistence and accrual of IRLs, warranting genotyping studies. This study relies on the recruitment of participants who received a susceptibility-based brain MRI between 2008-2012, this cohort of patients will be identified to the research team by the clinical team. To minimise inconvenience these patients will be sent a patient information sheet at least 2 weeks ahead of their scheduled annual appointment and will be contacted 2 days before their appointment to confirm whether they are interested in participating. If they agree, they will be asked to attend clinic 45 minutes before their scheduled time so there is sufficient time to meet the research team, discuss any questions and if willing, consent. As this study comprises a cross-sectional genetics component and a longitudinal MRI cohort, patients are able to consent to either/both the provision of blood samples and/or an additional susceptibility-based brain MRI. If the participant consents to provide blood samples they will be taken on the same day and stored in a -80'C freezer. When the total samples being stored reaches the target of 100 participant samples they will be shipped for analysis at Johns Hopkins University in the United States where funding has been secured to perform the genotyping studies. The research team will also collect additional clinical and demographic data from the already available medical records which will be anonymously shared with Johns Hopkins University. Participants may also consent to receive an MRI as part of the longitudinal MRI cohort component. This will be split into two phases, the first phase has already secured funding for 30 participants to receive an MRI. Of the participants who have consented to receive an MRI, initially 30 will be invited to the Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Center where they will meet a member of the research team and undergo the scan. Additional clinical and demographic information will also be collected at this visit. Following completion of phase 1 and after securing additional funds, more patients who have consented to receive the MRI will be invited to the SPMIC to receive the scan, the exact number of patients will be determined from analysis of the pilot data. |
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Study Type | Observational | ||||
Study Design | Observational Model: Cohort Time Perspective: Prospective |
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Target Follow-Up Duration | Not Provided | ||||
Biospecimen | Not Provided | ||||
Sampling Method | Non-Probability Sample | ||||
Study Population | Participants will be identified through the clinical cohort that previously consented to research participation between 2008 - 2012 where susceptibility based brain MRI scans were obtained. From those who meet the above criteria, 100 participants will provide blood samples, 30 of those participants who consented to also receive an MRI will be invited to have a 7T MRI scan for phase 1 of the longitudinal study, and more participants will be recruited to phase 2 after the analysis of the pilot data. |
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Condition | Multiple Sclerosis | ||||
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Publications * | Not Provided | ||||
* Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline. |
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Recruitment Status | Unknown status | ||||
Estimated Enrollment |
100 | ||||
Original Estimated Enrollment | Same as current | ||||
Estimated Study Completion Date | September 30, 2022 | ||||
Estimated Primary Completion Date | June 30, 2022 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) | ||||
Eligibility Criteria | Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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Ages | 16 Years and older (Child, Adult, Older Adult) | ||||
Accepts Healthy Volunteers | No | ||||
Contacts | Contact information is only displayed when the study is recruiting subjects | ||||
Listed Location Countries | Not Provided | ||||
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NCT Number | NCT05123443 | ||||
Other Study ID Numbers | 21NS037 | ||||
Has Data Monitoring Committee | Yes | ||||
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IPD Sharing Statement | Not Provided | ||||
Current Responsible Party | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust | ||||
Original Responsible Party | Same as current | ||||
Current Study Sponsor | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust | ||||
Original Study Sponsor | Same as current | ||||
Collaborators | Johns Hopkins University | ||||
Investigators | Not Provided | ||||
PRS Account | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust | ||||
Verification Date | November 2021 |