🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-08-18

A Study Comparing Effectiveness of Kesimpta® (Ofatumumab) Versus Ocrevus® (Ocrelizumab) in Real-world Practice (NCT07779460)

Comparative Effectiveness of Kesimpta® (Ofatumumab) Versus Ocrevus® (Ocrelizumab) in Real-world Practice: A Retrospective Study

🟢 Recruiting Interventional Protocol 📊 Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This study aims to generate real-world evidence on the clinical effectiveness and economic burden of ofatumumab (OMB) versus ocrelizumab (OCR) in patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the United States (US). Clinical effectiveness will be assessed using annualized relapse rate (ARR), while economic burden will be assessed using healthcare resource utilization (HCRU) and healthcare costs (HCC). This study will use two primary data sources that capture longitudinal, de-identified healthcare utilization derived from claims submitted for reimbursement.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Novartis — East Hanover, New Jersey

Age range: 18 Years to 100 Years

📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Novartis — East Hanover, New Jersey

📞 Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: +41613241111

Email: novartis.email@novartis.com

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

💰 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 § 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.

💡 How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  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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