Multiple Sclerosis

Neurology
127
Pipeline Programs
30
Companies
50
Clinical Trials
2 recruiting
17
Approved Products

Pipeline by Development Stage

Preclinical
Phase 1
Phase 1/2
Phase 2
Phase 2/3
Phase 3
On Market
0
20
2
19
3
27
56
Early DiscoveryClinical DevelopmentMarket

Drug Modality Breakdown

Monoclonal Antibody
1676%
Small Molecule
314%
Vaccine
15%
RNA Therapeutic
15%
+ 205 programs with unclassified modality

On Market (17)

Approved therapies currently available

Sanofi
AUBAGIOApproved
teriflunomide
Sanofi
Pyrimidine Synthesis Inhibitor [EPC]oral2012
Biogen
AVONEXApproved
interferon beta-1a
Biogen
Interferon beta [EPC]intramuscular1996
Bayer
BETASERONApproved
interferon beta-1b
Bayer
subcutaneous1993
U
BRIUMVIApproved
ublituximab
Unknown Company
CD20-directed Cytolytic Antibody [EPC]intravenous2022
Sanofi
CAMPATHApproved
alemtuzumab
Sanofi
CD52-directed Cytolytic Antibody [EPC]intravenous2001
Teva
COPAXONEApproved
glatiramer acetate
Teva
subcutaneous1996
Eli Lilly and Company
CYMBALTAApproved
duloxetine hydrochloride
Eli Lilly and Company
oral2004
U
FINGOLIMODApproved
fingolimod
Unknown Company
oral
Novartis
GILENYAApproved
fingolimod hcl
Novartis
oral2010
U
GLATIRAMER ACETATEApproved
glatiramer acetate
Unknown Company
subcutaneous2025
Sanofi
LEMTRADAApproved
alemtuzumab
Sanofi
CD52-directed Cytolytic Antibody [EPC]injection2001
U
MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETILApproved
mycophenolate mofetil
Unknown Company
oral2024
Roche
OCREVUSApproved
ocrelizumab
Roche
CD20-directed Cytolytic Antibody [EPC]injection2017
U
REBIFApproved
interferon beta-1a
Unknown Company
Interferon beta [EPC]subcutaneous2002
Biogen
TECFIDERAApproved
dimethyl fumarate
Biogen
oral2013
Novartis
TRILEPTALApproved
oxcarbazepine
Novartis
Anti-epileptic Agent [EPC]oral2001
Biogen
TYSABRIApproved
natalizumab
Biogen
Integrin Receptor Antagonist [EPC]single-use2004

Competitive Landscape

44 companies ranked by most advanced pipeline stage

Biogen
76 programs
4
6
2
7
17
BG00002Phase 41 trial
BG00012Phase 41 trial
Dimethyl FumaratePhase 41 trial
Dimethyl fumaratePhase 41 trial
Dosing Interruption of NatalizumabPhase 4Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
+71 more programs
Active Trials
NCT00618267Completed100Est. Dec 2008
NCT01405872Completed270Est. Sep 2013
NCT01641120Completed20Est. Feb 2014
+81 more trials
M&
Merck & Co.RAHWAY, NJ
20 programs
1
3
4
Mavenclad®Phase 41 trial
Mavenclad®Phase 41 trial
Mavenclad®Phase 41 trial
Mavenclad®Phase 41 trial
ATX-MS-1467Phase 21 trial
+15 more programs
Active Trials
NCT04934800CompletedEst. May 2024
NCT03933215CompletedEst. Mar 2024
NCT04640818UnknownEst. Oct 2022
+17 more trials
Novartis
NovartisBASEL, Switzerland
19 programs
2
1
1
FingolimodPhase 31 trial
FTY720Phase 21 trial
TRILEPTAL(Oxcarbazepine)Phase 24 trials
Artificial Intelligence in Predicting Progression in Multiple Sclerosis StudyN/A1 trial
BetaseronN/A
+14 more programs
Active Trials
NCT05426980Completed654Est. Sep 2023
NCT05121662Completed154Est. Feb 2025
NCT05061953Recruiting168Est. Oct 2027
+21 more trials
Teva
18 programs
3
8
AGEE creamPhase 41 trial
Alcohol Wipes vs. No Alcohol WipesPhase 41 trial
Copaxone®Phase 41 trial
Shared Solutions® plus MS Center v. Shared Solutions®Phase 41 trial
diclofenac sodium topical gelPhase 41 trial
+13 more programs
Active Trials
NCT00972062Completed60Est. Mar 2010
NCT00937157Completed12Est. Apr 2011
NCT00203086Completed30Est. Dec 2009
+20 more trials
Bayer
12 programs
1
1
1
Several diagnostic proceduresPhase 41 trial
colecalciferolPhase 2/31 trial
DarifenacinPhase 21 trial
BetaseronN/A5 trials
Cognitive evaluationN/A1 trial
+7 more programs
Active Trials
NCT04356339Completed100Est. Nov 2021
NCT01071694Withdrawn0Est. Dec 2012
NCT01158183Completed226Est. Sep 2009
+17 more trials
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Jazz PharmaceuticalsCA - Palo Alto
7 programs
5
1
SativexPhase 41 trial
GW-1000-02Phase 31 trial
GW-1000-02Phase 31 trial
GW-1000-02Phase 31 trial
GW-1000-02Phase 31 trial
+2 more programs
Active Trials
NCT02073474Completed978Est. Jan 2015
NCT01610687Completed137Est. Feb 2005
NCT01610700Completed160Est. Jul 2002
+4 more trials
Sanofi
7 programs
3
2
AlemtuzumabPhase 4Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
Glatiramer acetatePhase 41 trial
SAR442168Phase 11 trial
Teriflunomide HMR1726Phase 11 trial
TolebrutinibPhase 1Small Molecule1 trial
+2 more programs
Active Trials
NCT03954717Completed111Est. Mar 2022
NCT03759249Terminated51Est. May 2021
NCT04171310Completed6Est. Dec 2019
+4 more trials
Roche
RocheSTAVANGER NORWAY, Norway
6 programs
1
1
Ocrelizumab 300 mgPhase 41 trial
OCREVUS(Ocrelizumab)Phase 3Monoclonal Antibody4 trials
MSFC Versus DAM. A Smartphone Application for Multiple Sclerosis Self-assessment.N/A1 trial
PET Study in Multiple SclerosisN/A1 trial
biological samplesN/A1 trial
+1 more programs
Active Trials
NCT02814487Completed30Est. Sep 2016
NCT03787446Unknown9Est. Sep 2020
NCT05787795Recruiting1,000Est. Jun 2033
+6 more trials
Genentech
6 programs
1
1
11C-PBR28Phase 41 trial
P-CD19CD20-ALLO1 CellsPhase 11 trial
OcrelizumabN/AMonoclonal Antibody1 trial
OcrelizumabN/AMonoclonal Antibody1 trial
Resilience-Based Program for Support Partners of PwMSN/A1 trial
+1 more programs
Active Trials
NCT02807285No Longer Available
NCT03562975Completed18Est. Jan 2023
NCT03555253Completed62Est. Mar 2019
+2 more trials
Providence Therapeutics
4 programs
1
1
teriflunomidePhase 41 trial
cetrizinePhase 31 trial
All patients in the study will be treated with ocrelizumabN/AMonoclonal Antibody1 trial
Analysis of cell-mediated and antibody-mediated immunity to SARS-CoV-2 virusN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT05081700Completed14Est. Nov 2023
NCT04796584TerminatedEst. Oct 2022
NCT04175834Completed19Est. May 2022
+1 more trials
TG Therapeutics
TG TherapeuticsNEW YORK, NY
3 programs
1
2
UblituximabPhase 4Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
UblituximabPhase 4Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
UblituximabPhase 2Monoclonal Antibody1 trial
Active Trials
NCT02738775Completed49Est. Aug 2018
NCT07389590Not Yet RecruitingEst. Mar 2029
NCT07225361RecruitingEst. Aug 2029
Eli Lilly and Company
Eli Lilly and CompanyINDIANAPOLIS, IN
1 program
1
1
Duloxetine HydrochloridePhase 31 trial
Active Trials
NCT00755807Completed239Est. Nov 2010
Antares Therapeutics
1 program
1
XYOSTED 75 milligramPhase 41 trial
Active Trials
NCT04601233Not Yet RecruitingEst. Dec 2026
Pfizer
PfizerNEW YORK, NY
4 programs
1
2
Interferon-beta-1a FBS-free/HSA-freePhase 31 trial
megadose oral methylprednisolonePhase 31 trial
PF-06342674 0.25 mg/kgPhase 11 trial
Rebif® Pregnancy RegistryN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT00338741Completed36Est. Feb 2008
NCT02045732Terminated4Est. Oct 2015
NCT00110396Completed260Est. Apr 2007
+1 more trials
UP
2 programs
1
1
KemstroPhase 31 trial
CDP323Phase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT00484536Terminated232Est. Jul 2010
NCT00139789Completed60Est. Apr 2005
Immunic Therapeutics
1
1
IMU-838 tabletsPhase 31 trial
IMU-838Phase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT05054140Active Not RecruitingEst. Jan 2025
NCT05134441Active Not RecruitingEst. Sep 2033
Alkermes
AlkermesDUBLIN 4, Ireland
1 program
1
ALKS 8700Phase 3
Ipsen
IpsenChina - Tianjin
1 program
1
Abobotulinumtoxin APhase 31 trial
Active Trials
NCT03585569Unknown30Est. May 2020
Apimeds
1 program
1
Apitox - pure honeybee toxinPhase 31 trial
Active Trials
NCT03710655UnknownEst. Nov 2019
Pierre Fabre
Pierre FabreFrance - Aignan
1 program
1
CranberryPhase 31 trial
Active Trials
NCT00280592CompletedEst. Oct 2008
Clene
CleneSALT LAKE CITY, UT
2 programs
1
gold nanocrystalsPhase 21 trial
CNM-Au8N/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT04081714Temporarily Not Available
NCT03993171CompletedEst. Jul 2025
Axsome Therapeutics
Axsome TherapeuticsNY - New York
1 program
1
SolriamfetolPhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT06170970Recruiting46Est. Mar 2027
Moderna
ModernaCAMBRIDGE, MA
1 program
1
mRNA-1195Phase 2RNA Therapeutic1 trial
Active Trials
NCT06735248Recruiting180Est. Jan 2029
AS
1 program
1
masitinibPhase 2Small Molecule1 trial
Active Trials
NCT01450488CompletedEst. Jan 2010
Verona Pharma
7 programs
1
Autologous Mesenchymal Stem CellsPhase 1/21 trial
ESPRIMON/A1 trial
GE-O SYSTEMN/A1 trial
Lokomat deviceN/A1 trial
Resilience in Young Adults Newly Diagnosed With Multiple SclerosisN/A1 trial
+2 more programs
Active Trials
NCT04431323Completed53Est. Oct 2022
NCT02459821Unknown40Est. Dec 2016
NCT06381440UnknownEst. Nov 2024
+4 more trials
Design Therapeutics
1 program
1
Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells autologousPhase 1/21 trial
Active Trials
NCT01745783CompletedEst. Jun 2020
Contineum Therapeutics
3 programs
3
PIPE-307Phase 11 trial
PIPE-307Phase 11 trial
PIPE-791Phase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT04725175Completed70Est. Sep 2021
NCT04941781Completed6Est. Nov 2021
NCT05983939Completed56Est. Feb 2024
AbbVie
1 program
1
ABT-555Phase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT02606630Terminated4Est. Dec 2015
AstraZeneca
1 program
1
AZD0120 - Regimen 1Phase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT07224373Recruiting24Est. Dec 2028
DS
1
CS-0777 tabletsPhase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT00616733Completed25Est. Sep 2010

+14 more companies

Trial Timeline

Clinical trial activity over time

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Antares TherapeuticsXYOSTED 75 milligram
TG TherapeuticsUblituximab
TG TherapeuticsUblituximab
RocheOcrelizumab
BiogenDimethyl fumarate
BiogenNatalizumab 300 MG in 15 ML Injection
Merck & Co.Mavenclad®
Merck & Co.Mavenclad®
NovartisFingolimod
Genentech11C-PBR28
NovartisFingolimod
BiogenDosing Interruption of Natalizumab
RocheOcrelizumab 300 mg
Merck & Co.Mavenclad®
Merck & Co.Mavenclad®

Showing 15 of 50 trials with date data

Clinical Trials (50)

Total enrollment: 5,468 patients across 50 trials

Testosterone Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction and Multiple Sclerosis

Start: Jun 2026Est. completion: Dec 2026
Phase 4Not Yet Recruiting

Study of Ublituximab for Ocrelizumab Wearing-Off in Multiple Sclerosis

Start: Feb 2026Est. completion: Mar 2029
Phase 4Not Yet Recruiting

Ublituximab (Briumvi) for Early Forms of Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis

Start: Nov 2025Est. completion: Aug 2029
Phase 4Recruiting
NCT05208840RocheOcrelizumab

A Study To Determine The Effect Of Ocrelizumab On Leptomeningeal Inflammation In Multiple Sclerosis

Start: Sep 2023Est. completion: Jan 20260
Phase 4Withdrawn
NCT05658484BiogenDimethyl fumarate

A Study of Dimethyl Fumarate (DMF) in Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis (RMS) Participants in China

Start: Jun 2023Est. completion: Apr 202560 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT05177718BiogenNatalizumab 300 MG in 15 ML Injection

Natalizumab and Chronic Inflammation

Start: Sep 2022Est. completion: Apr 20231 patients
Phase 4Terminated

Extension to the MAGNIFY MS Trial on Mavenclad® (Magnify MS Extension)

Start: Mar 2021Est. completion: Sep 2023219 patients
Phase 4Completed

Cognition and HRQoL in Adults With Highly-active RMS in Year 3 and 4 After Initial Mavenclad® Dose (CLARIFY MS Extension)

Start: Feb 2021Est. completion: Jun 2023280 patients
Phase 4Completed

Study of Efficacy and Safety of Fingolimod (Gilenya) 0.5 mg in Chinese Patients With Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS) Patients

Start: Feb 2021Est. completion: Mar 202598 patients
Phase 4Completed

Effect of Ocrelizumab on Neuroinflammation in Multiple Sclerosis as Measured by 11C-PBR28 MR-PET Imaging of Microglia Activation

Start: Dec 2020Est. completion: Apr 202522 patients
Phase 4Completed

Safety and Efficacy Study of Fingolimod in Taiwanese Adults (≥ 20years) With Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis

Start: Oct 2020Est. completion: Sep 202730 patients
Phase 4Recruiting
NCT04048577BiogenDosing Interruption of Natalizumab

A Pilot Study to Characterize the Biological Effect of a Pre-planned 12 Week Dose Interruption of Natalizumab

Start: Jul 2019Est. completion: Dec 202110 patients
Phase 4Unknown
NCT03589105RocheOcrelizumab 300 mg

A Study to Provide Complementary Efficacy, Safety and Patient Reported Outcomes Data in Participants With Active Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in a Pragmatic Setting

Start: Aug 2018Est. completion: Feb 2021423 patients
Phase 4Completed

Evaluation of Quality of Life (QoL) in Subjects With Highly Active Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) (CLARIFY MS)

Start: Jun 2018Est. completion: Nov 2021
Phase 4Completed

Evaluation of the Onset of Action in Highly Active MS (MAGNIFY)

Start: May 2018Est. completion: Feb 2022
Phase 4Completed

Evaluating the Use of Prednisone to Decrease Pegylated Interferon Beta-1a Side Effects

Start: Sep 2017Est. completion: May 202050 patients
Phase 4Unknown
NCT02675413BiogenDimethyl Fumarate

Mechanisms of Action of Dimethyl Fumarate (Tecfidera) in Relapsing MS

Start: Apr 2016Est. completion: Apr 20160
Phase 4Withdrawn

Effect of Fingolimod on Neurodegeneration

Start: Feb 2016Est. completion: Jan 20174 patients
Phase 4Terminated
NCT02499900TevaCopaxone®

Study to Assess Medication Satisfaction in Patients With Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis Treated With Copaxone®

Start: Aug 2015Est. completion: Jun 2017861 patients
Phase 4Completed

Pharmacokinetics of DMF and the Effects of DMF on Exploratory Biomarkers

Start: Aug 2015Est. completion: Jan 201720 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT02410278Biogendimethyl fumarate

Study of Montelukast on Gastrointestinal Tolerability in Patients With Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis Receiving Tecfidera

Start: Mar 2015Est. completion: Apr 2017102 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT02343159Biogendimethyl fumarate

Study to Evaluate Whether a Medication Event Monitoring System (MEMS) Can Improve Adherence to Tecfidera Treatment in Multiple Sclerosis Patients.

Start: Feb 2015Est. completion: Apr 201684 patients
Phase 4Terminated
NCT03092544Biogendimethyl fumarate

Investigating Indirect Mechanism of Neuroprotection of Tecfidera® (Dimethyl Fumarate) in RRMS and Progressive Patients

Start: Feb 2015Est. completion: Dec 201857 patients
Phase 4Unknown

Long-term, Open-label, Multicenter Study Assessing Long-term Cardiovascular Risks

Start: Sep 2014Est. completion: Jan 20206 patients
Phase 4Completed

Long-term Follow-up of Fingolimod Phase II Study Patients

Start: Jun 2014Est. completion: Dec 2015177 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT02143167BiogenSR-fampridine

Resistance Training and Amino Pyridine in Multiple Sclerosis

Start: May 2014Est. completion: Jan 201540 patients
Phase 4Completed

Study to Assess Immune Function and MRI Disease Activity in RRMS Patients When Switching From Natalizumab to Gilenya

Start: Mar 2014Est. completion: Apr 201615 patients
Phase 4Unknown

MAIN STUDY: SWITCH SUB-STUDY: SWITCH-JCV

Start: Oct 2013Est. completion: Feb 2022
Phase 4Completed
NCT01795872BayerSeveral diagnostic procedures

Follow-up Study After 11 Years of Patients Who Were Included in the BENEFIT Trial (304747) With a First Demyelinating Event Suggestive of Multiple Sclerosis

Start: Sep 2013Est. completion: Jun 2014278 patients
Phase 4Completed

ENGYNE Exploring Gilenya in Patients With Neutralizing Antibodies Against Interferon

Start: Jun 2013Est. completion: Jun 20140
Phase 4Withdrawn

Long-term Effect of Fingolimod on Circulating Immunocompetent Mononuclear Cells in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

Start: Jan 2013Est. completion: Feb 20168 patients
Phase 4Terminated
NCT01701856BayerInterferon beta-1b

Natalizumab De-escalation to Interferon-beta-1b in Patients With Relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis

Start: Sep 2012Est. completion: Oct 20135 patients
Phase 4Terminated

FAME - Fampyra Outcome Measures Study: a Study of Different Outcome Measures on the Effect of Fampyra

Start: Jun 2012Est. completion: May 2014108 patients
Phase 4Completed

Open-Label Study to Assess the Effect of Long-Term Prolonged-Release Fampridine (BIIB041) on Quality of Life as Reported by Participants With Multiple Sclerosis

Start: Feb 2012Est. completion: Aug 2013901 patients
Phase 4Completed

A Randomized Study of Sativex on Cognitive Function and Mood: Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Start: Jan 2012Est. completion: May 2013121 patients
Phase 4Completed

Combination of Antidepressants and Fingolimod Relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS) Patients With Depression

Start: Nov 2011Est. completion: Sep 201354 patients
Phase 4Terminated

Effect of Physical ACtivity in Fingolimod Treated patiEnts (PACE) With Relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis

Start: Nov 2011Est. completion: Jul 2014178 patients
Phase 4Terminated

Fingolimod -Response According to Coping - Evaluation

Start: Aug 2011Est. completion: Jun 2013189 patients
Phase 4Completed

Alemtuzumab on Surrogate Markers of Disease Activity and Repair Using Advanced MRI Measures in Subjects With Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis

Start: Jun 2011Est. completion: Jul 20178 patients
Phase 4Completed

Patients With Relapse Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS): Candidates for MS Therapy Change

Start: May 2011Est. completion: Jun 201461 patients
Phase 4Completed

Fingolimod Versus Interferon Beta 1b in Cognitive Symptoms

Start: May 2011Est. completion: Sep 2015151 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT01454791Tevadiclofenac sodium topical gel

Diclofenac Sodium Topical Gel to Reduce Injection Site Discomfort in Patients Taking Glatiramer Acetate

Start: Jan 2011Est. completion: Mar 201340 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT00988988TevaAGEE cream

The Effects of Ethyl-Alpha-Guanido-Methyl Ethanoate on Skin Reactions From Glatiramer Acetate Injections

Start: Feb 2010Est. completion: Aug 20120
Phase 4Withdrawn
NCT00910598Tevaglatiramer acetate

Optical Coherence Tomography: Glatiramer in Clinically Isolated Syndrome or Early Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Start: Sep 2009Est. completion: Jun 201260 patients
Phase 4Unknown
NCT00752778Biogenpet-scan FDG-F18

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Follow-up of Macrophagic Infiltration in MS Patients Treated With Tysabri

Start: Dec 2008Est. completion: Mar 20118 patients
Phase 4Terminated

The Effects of Tysabri Treatment on Vaccination Response and Lymphocyte Subsets in Subjects With Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis

Start: Jan 2008Est. completion: Dec 200960 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT00574041BiogenInterferon beta-1a

How Side Effects of Avonex Are Affected by Gradually Increasing to Full Dose vs Starting at Full Dose

Start: Jun 2007Est. completion: Feb 200819 patients
Phase 4Terminated
NCT00275912NovartisOxcarbazepine

Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Oxcarbazepine Monotherapy in Children With Partial Seizures

Start: Sep 2006Est. completion: Sep 200760 patients
Phase 4Completed

Safety Study in Relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS) Patients Receiving Betaferon or Rebif

Start: Mar 2006Est. completion: Apr 2008220 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT00492765BiogenInterferon-beta-1a

Simvastatin as an Add-on Treatment to Interferon-beta-1a for the Treatment of Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis

Start: Feb 2006Est. completion: Apr 2010380 patients
Phase 4Completed

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Key Insights

27 late-stage (Phase 3) programs — potential near-term approvals
2 actively recruiting trials targeting 5,468 patients
30 companies competing in this space