๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-26

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Pharmacokinetics (PK) of a Higher Dose of Ocrelizumab in Adults With Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PPMS) (NCT04548999)

A Phase IIIB Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Pharmacokinetics of a Higher Dose of Ocrelizumab in Adults With Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase3 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This is a randomized, double blind, controlled, parallel group, multicenter study to evaluate efficacy, safety and PK of a higher dose of ocrelizumab per intravenous (IV) infusion every 24 weeks (Q24W) in participants with PPMS, in comparison to the approved 600 milligrams (mg) dose of ocrelizumab.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Alabama Neurology Associates โ€” Homewood, Alabama

Age range: 18 Years to 55 Years

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (147 Sites)

Showing the first 25 of 147 sites.

  • Alabama Neurology Associates โ€” Homewood, Alabama
  • 21st Century Neurology โ€” Phoenix, Arizona
  • University of California Irvine โ€” Irvine, California
  • Stanford University Medical Center โ€” Stanford, California
  • University of Colorado Denver โ€” Aurora, Colorado
  • Advanced Neurosciences Research LLC โ€” Fort Collins, Colorado
  • MS and Neuromuscular Center of Excellence โ€” Clearwater, Florida
  • University of South Florida โ€” Tampa, Florida
  • Baptist Health Lexington โ€” Nicholasville, Kentucky
  • International Neurorehabilitation Institute โ€” Lutherville, Maryland
  • Massachusetts General Hospital. โ€” Boston, Massachusetts
  • University of Massachusetts Medical School โ€” Worcester, Massachusetts
  • Michigan Institute for Neurological Disorders โ€” Farmington Hills, Michigan
  • Washington University School of Medicine โ€” St Louis, Missouri
  • Jersey Shore University Medical Centre โ€” Neptune City, New Jersey
  • Northwell Health โ€” Great Neck, New York
  • Lenox Hill Hospital โ€” New York, New York
  • Cleveland Clinic โ€” Cleveland, Ohio
  • Neurology Clinic PC โ€” Cordova, Tennessee
  • Advanced Neurosciences Institute โ€” Nashville, Tennessee
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center โ€” Dallas, Texas
  • Lone Star Neurology of San Antonio โ€” San Antonio, Texas
  • Texas Institute for Neurological Disorders โ€” Sherman, Texas
  • Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - St. Francis Outpatient Center โ€” Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • CEMIC Saavedra โ€” Buenos Aires,

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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