Last Update: Dec 17, 2025
A Randomized, Double-blind, Double-dummy, Parallel-group Study, Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of Remibrutinib Versus Teriflunomide in Participants With Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis, Followed by Extended Treatment With Open-label Remibrutinib
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
Novartis Reference Number:CLOU064C12301
All compounds are either investigational or being studied for (a) new use(s). Efficacy and safety have not been established. There is no guarantee that they will become commercially available for the use(s) under investigation.

Study Description

To compare the efficacy and safety of remibrutinib versus teriflunomide in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) The study CLOU064C12301 consists of an initial Core Part (CP) (maximum duration per participant of up to 30 months), followed by an Extension Part (EP, of up to 5 years duration) for eligible participants.

The Core Part is a randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, active comparator-controlled, fixed-dose, parallel-group, multi-center study in approximately 800 participants with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS).

The Extension Part is an open-label, single-arm, fixed-dose design in which eligible participants are treated with remibrutinib for up to 5 years.

A second study of identical design (CLOU064C12302) will be conducted simultaneously. Both studies will be conducted globally and data from the two studies will be pooled for some of the endpoints.

Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
Phase3
Recruiting
800
Dec 16, 2021
Oct 30, 2030
All
18 Years - 55 Years (Adult)

Interventions

Drug

Remibrutinib

tablet taken orally
Drug

Teriflunomide

capsule taken orally

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* 18 to 55 years of age
* Diagnosis of RMS according to the 2017 McDonald diagnostic criteria
* At least: 1 documented relapse within the previous year. OR 2 documented relapses within the previous 2 years, OR 1 active Gadolinium (Gd)-enhancing lesion in the 12 months.
* EDSS score of 0 to 5.5 (inclusive)
* Neurologically stable within 1 month

Exclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS)
* Disease duration of more than 10 years in participants with EDSS score of 2 or less at screening
* History of clinically significant CNS disease other than MS
* Ongoing substance abuse (drug or alcohol)
* History of malignancy of any organ system (other than complete resection of localized basal cell carcinoma of the skin or in situ cervical cancer),
* Participants with history of confirmed Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) or Neurological symptoms consistent with PML
* suicidal ideation or behavior
* Evidence of clinically significant cardiovascular, neurological, psychiatric, pulmonary , renal, hepatic, endocrine, metabolic, hematological disorders or gastrointestinal disease that can interfere with interpretation of the study results or protocol adherence
* Participants who have had a splenectomy
* Active clinically significant systemic bacterial, viral, parasitic or fungal infections
* Positive results for syphilis or tuberculosis testing
* Uncontrolled disease states, such as asthma, or inflammatory bowel disease, where flares are commonly treated with oral or parenteral corticosteroids
* Active, chronic disease of the immune system (including stable disease treated with immune therapy (e.g. Leflunomide, Methotrexate)) other than MS (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, etc.) with the exception of well-controlled diabetes or thyroid disorder.
* Participants with a known immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS, hereditary immune deficiency, drug induced immune deficiency), or tested positive for HIV antibody
* History or current treatment for hepatic disease including but not limited to acute or chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis (including all Child-Pugh classes) or hepatic failure or any chronic liver or biliary disease.
* History of severe renal disease or creatinine level
* Participants at risk of developing or having reactivation of hepatitis
* Hematology parameters at screening:

* Hemoglobin: \< 10 g/dl (\<100g/L)
* Platelets: \< 100000/mm3 (\<100 x 109/L)
* Absolute lymphocyte count \< 800/mm3 (\<0.8 x 109/L)
* White blood cells: \<3 000/mm3 (\<3.0 x 109/L)
* Neutrophils: \< 1 500/mm3 (\<1.5 x 109/L)
* B-cell count \< 50% lower limit of normal (LLN) or total IgG \& total IgM \< LLN (only required for participants who had a history of receiving B-cell therapies, such as rituximab, ocrelizumab or ofatumumab, prior to screening)
* History or current diagnosis of significant ECG abnormalities
* Resting QTcF ≥450 msec (male) or ≥460 msec (female) at pre-treatment as per central ECG reading at screening visit
* Use of other investigational drugs
* Requirement for anticoagulant medication or use of dual anti-platelet therapy Significant bleeding risk or coagulation disorders,
* History of gastrointestinal bleeding
* Major surgery within 8 weeks prior to screening
* History of hypersensitivity to any of the study drugs or excipients
* Pregnant or nursing (lactating) female participants, prior to randomization
* Women of childbearing potential not using highly effective contraception
* Sexually active males not agreeing to use condom
* Have received any live or live-attenuated vaccines within 6 weeks of randomization or requirement to receive these vaccinations during study
* Use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors or use of moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers within two weeks prior to randomization

Inclusion to Extension part:

• Participants who complete the Core Part of the study on double-blind study treatment and conduct the Accelerated Elimination Procedure (AEP)

Other inclusion and exclusion criteria may apply

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Beirut,166378,Lebanon

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Kuala Lumpur,Kuala Lumpur,50586,Malaysia

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Poznan,60-693,Poland

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Kielce,25 726,Poland

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Lodz,90 324,Poland

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Lodz,93-113,Poland

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Rzeszów,35-323,Poland

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Bydgoszcz,Woj Kujawsko Pomorskie,85-796,Poland

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Piotrkow Trybunalski,97-300,Poland

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Szczecin,70-111,Poland

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Jeddah,21423,Saudi Arabia

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Jeddah,21499,Saudi Arabia

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Alcorcón,Madrid,28922,Spain

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Valencia,46010,Spain

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Mersin,Yenisehir,33110,Turkey (Türkiye)

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Geeta Ganesh
Jackie Bourke

Washington Hospital Center

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Washington D.C.,District of Columbia,20010,United States

Anu Bhooshan
Brian Barry

The MS Center for Innovation in Care

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St Louis,Missouri,63131,United States

Barry A Singer
Christina Castile

Jersey Shore University Medical Ctr

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Neptune City,New Jersey,07753,United States

Lana Zhovtis Ryerson
Lisa Romano

Montefiore Medical Center

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The Bronx,New York,10467,United States

Daniel Sun
Lauren Gluck

Neurostudies Inc

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Port Charlotte,Florida,33952,United States

Patricia Trumble
Liliana Montoya

Christiana Care Health Services

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Newark,Delaware,19713,United States

Theresa Whitehead Izwylde
Jason M Silversteen

Beth Israel Deaconess Med Center

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Boston,Massachusetts,02215,United States

Jacob Sloane
John Dempsey

Neuro Center

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Pomona,California,91767,United States

Sadiq Altamimi
Ikram Rfifa

Hoag Health System

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Newport Beach,California,92663,United States

Yasir Jassam
Madison Martin

The Research and Education Inst. of Alta Bates Summit Med. Grp

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Berkeley,California,94705,United States

Maya Eshel
Deepak Soneji

Wayne State University Multiple Sclerosis Clinic

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Detroit,Michigan,48201,United States

Jacob Rube
Loraine Di Cerbo

MS Center of Greater Washington, P.C.

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Vienna,Virginia,22182,United States

Heidi Crayton
Rebeca Marin

Providence St Vincent Med Center

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Portland,Oregon,97225,United States

Stanley Cohan
Kai Darke

The Neurological Institute PA

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Charlotte,North Carolina,28204,United States

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Katelyn Eudy

Neurological Associates of Long Island PC

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Lake Success,New York,11042,United States

Teresa DeAngelis
Gail Cohen

Honor Health Research Institute

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NYU Langone Med Center CV Research

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Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

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