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# Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of IMU-838 in Patients With Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis

NCT05201638

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05201638)

Phase

Phase 3

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05201638)

Recruitment status

Active, not recruiting

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05201638)

Participants

1,100

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05201638)

Lead sponsor

Immunic AG

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05201638)

Start date

2022-01-12

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05201638)

Number of sites

76

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05201638)

## Title and summary

**Summary**

Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Blinded Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of IMU-838 versus Placebo in Adults with Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (ENSURE-2)

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05201638)

**Acronym**

ENSURE-2

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05201638)

**Short title**

Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of IMU-838 in Patients With Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05201638)

**Official title**

A Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Blinded Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of IMU-838 Versus Placebo in Adults With Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (ENSURE-2)

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05201638)

## Status and phase

**Control arm**

Placebo

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05201638)

**Registry reports results**

No

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05201638)

**Listing at source**

Listed

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05201638)

**Recruitment status**

Active, not recruiting

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05201638)

**Phase**

Phase 3

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05201638)

**Study type**

Interventional

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## Dates

**Completion date**

2033-10-01

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**First posted**

2022-01-21

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05201638)

**Registry last updated**

2026-02-23

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**Primary completion date**

2026-11-01

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05201638)

**Start date**

2022-01-12

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05201638)

## Size and sites

**Actual participants**

1,100

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05201638)

**Participants**

1,100

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05201638)

**Participant count basis**

Actual

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05201638)

**Protocol amendments**

1

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05201638)

**Number of sites**

76

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05201638)

## Sponsor and oversight

**Registry sponsor category**

Industry

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05201638)

**Lead sponsor**

Immunic AG

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05201638)

**Source registry**

ClinicalTrials.gov

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05201638)

## Identifiers

**Registry ID**

NCT05201638

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**ClinicalTrials.gov ID**

NCT05201638

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05201638)

**Registry record**

Open registry record

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05201638)

## Study design

**Allocation**

Randomised

**Model**

Parallel groups

**Purpose**

Treatment

**Masking**

Quadruple masking

**Masked roles**

Participants, Care providers, Investigators, Outcome assessors

Sources for study design

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05201638)

## Outcomes

### Primary outcomes

1. To evaluate efficacy of IMU-838 versus placebo based on time to first relapse  
Timeframe: 72 weeks  
Survival analysis of time to first relapse, occurred after the start of study treatment administration and before the end of the double-blind period, censored at a maximum of 72 weeks.

### Secondary outcomes

1. Effect of IMU-838 versus placebo on volume of new T2 lesions  
Timeframe: 72 weeks  
To evaluate the effect of IMU-838 versus placebo on volume of new T2 lesions. Mean difference between IMU-838 and placebo in changes of the volume of new MRI T2 lesions over 24-weeks of treatment in the double-blind period.
2. Effect of IMU-838 versus placebo on disability progression  
Timeframe: 72 weeks  
To evaluate the effect of IMU-838 versus placebo on disability progression. Survival analysis of time to 12-week confirmed disability progression, as measured on Expanded Disability Status Scale during the double-blind period, censored at maximum 72-weeks.
3. Effect of IMU-838 versus placebo on cognitive performance  
Timeframe: 72 weeks  
To evaluate the effect of IMU-838 versus placebo on cognitive performance. Survival analysis of time to confirmed clinically relevant changes on Symbol Digit Modalities Test during the double-blind period, censored at maximum 72- weeks.
4. Effect of IMU-838 versus placebo on whole brain atrophy  
Timeframe: 72 weeks  
To evaluate the effect of IMU-838 versus placebo on whole brain atrophy. Difference in the mean of the percentage change on the whole brain volume between IMU-838 and placebo during the 72-weeks double-blind period.
5. Safety of IMU-838 versus placebo  
Timeframe: 72 weeks  
To evaluate safety and tolerability by assessment of occurrence of Adverse Events.

Sources for outcomes

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05201638)

## Eligibility

**Sex**

All

**Age groups**

Adults

**Minimum age**

18 Years

**Maximum age**

55 Years

**Healthy volunteers**

No

### Inclusion criteria

- Male or female patient (age ≥18 to ≤55 years).
- Patients with an established diagnosis of MS according to 2017 McDonald Criteria.
- Patients with RMS comprising of relapsing remitting MS (RRMS) and active secondary progressive MS, both defined according to Lublin criteria 1996 and 2014.
- Active disease as defined by Lublin 2014 evidenced prior to Screening by:

  1. At least 2 relapses in the last 24 months before randomization, or
  2. At least 1 relapse in the last 12 months before randomization, or
  3. A positive Gd+ MRI scan (brain and/or spine) in the last 12 months prior to randomization.
- Willingness and ability to comply with the protocol.
- Written informed consent given prior to any study-related procedure.

### Exclusion criteria

- Patients with non-active secondary progressive MS and primary progressive MS.
- Any disease other than MS that may better explain the signs and symptoms, including history of complete transverse myelitis.
- Clinical signs or presence of laboratory findings suggestive for neuromyelitis optica (NMO) spectrum disorders or myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG)-IgG-associated encephalomyelitis
- Any active and uncontrolled coexisting autoimmune disease, other than MS (except for type 1 diabetes mellitus and inflammatory bowel disease)
- Use of experimental/investigational drug (with the exception of COVID-19 vaccines approved by emergency use authorization) and/or participation in drug clinical studies within 6 months prior to Screening
- Previous or current use of MS treatments lifelong, or within a pre-specified time period.
- Use of the pre-specified concomitant medications.
- Clinically significantly abnormal and pre-specified lab values.
- History of chronic systemic infections within 6 months before the date of informed consent.
- Diagnosis or suspected liver function impairment, which may cause fluctuating liver function tests during this study.
- Known history of nephrolithiasis or underlying condition with a strong association of nephrolithiasis.
- History or clinical diagnosis of gout.
- History or presence of any major medical or psychiatric illness
- Substantial medical condition that could create undue risk to the patient, could affect adherence with the study protocol or could undesirably affect study outcomes

Sources for eligibility

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05201638)

## Sites

- Neuro of Central FloridaAltamonte Springs, United States
- Healthcare InnovationsCoral Springs, United States
- Heratsi Hospital Complex 1Yerevan, Armenia
- Saint Gregory the Illuminator Medical CenterYerevan, Armenia
- Erebouni Medical CenterYerevan, Armenia
- UCC of Rep of SrpskaBanja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bihać, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- University Clinical Center of SarajevoSarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- University Clinical Center SarajevoSarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- University Clinical Center TuzlaTuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Astra ClinicTallinn, Estonia
- University Hospital Muenster, Institute Translational Neurology dept. NeurologyMünster, Germany
- Post-Graduation Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)Chandigarh, India
- Fortis Memorial Research InstituteGurugramam, India
- Polakulath Narayanan Renai Medicity MSSHKochi, India
- Lucknow, India
- All India Institute of Medical SciencesNew Delhi, India
- GB Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and ResearchNew Delhi, India
- SRI Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and ResearchPunjābi Bāgh, India
- DKS PGIRaipur, India
- Hospital Nacional Dos de MayoLima, Peru
- NZOZ Novo-MedKatowice, Poland
- NZOZ Wielospecjalistyczna Poradnia Lekarska "Synapsis"Katowice, Poland
- Neuro-Medic Janusz ZbrojkiewiczKatowice, Poland
- NZOZ NeuromedLublin, Poland

And 51 more, listed on the interactive page.

Sources for sites

Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05201638)

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