Phase 3 Study of Dexpramipexole iscurrently recruiting participants

[smwelder]

the trial is nocurrently recruiting participants

 

[Alyoop]

Its just about to get underway. Some forum members have been given the information. I spoke to a chap from Biogen Idec and he said it was about to start recruitment.

 

[SueG]

Recruitment is starting- I have made it through the phone screening at Mass General and go for the in-person screening next Friday. Fingers crossed!
Sue

 

[Alyoop]

Way to go Sue. Fingers crossed.

 

[sadiemae]

I find it so frustrating that most of the trials set a limit on how long you have had symptoms as criteria for getting in. Les has an onset of symptoms as 10-07, so the majority of trials are a no go for us. NOT FAIR!

 

[Ms. Pie]

Keep us posted!

 

[smwelder]

what was asked and said during phone interview?

 

[StillSteve]

Good luck Sue! I hope you get in.

I've contacted the clinic in Minneapolis that will be participating in this study. I was told last week that they are still undergoing training on it, and that I will get a phone screen when they are ready. I'm hoping to hear back this week.

- S

 

[SueG]

Phone interview was mostly basic health history-- the stuff we've all been asked a million times-- have you had heart problems, high blood pressure, seizures, cancer, etc. etc; any prescription allergies; when were you diagnosed; can you swallow pills; pre-menopausal women have to be on good birth control; all very routine. Since my health until ALS was exemplary, it was a pretty boring interview!
Good luck, Steve, and others.

Sue

 

[JohnBrooks]

I started the study this week. So far I don't really feel any different, either positive or negative.

As other people join the study, I would like to make contact and compare notes. Is there anyone else taking the study now?

 

[sadiemae]

A lot of times on Patients like me, they track the studies.

 

[michael0314]

I am trying to get in also. have made contact with a clinic and am being screened. Good luck to everyone and I hope it helps all in our shoes in the future.

 

[HelenL]

Thanks for jogging my memory, I just called Mass General again to make an appointment. I did the pre-screen over the phone already, and they emailed me the forms to sign. Sue, what did they do at your first appointment last Friday?

 

[SueG]

The screening appointment at MGH was a lot of history questions (health history, ALS history, current meds & supplements, etc.), an ALS-FRS, a very basic physical exam, breathing test, and blood and urine samples. And reviewing and signing the consent forms. Took 2 1/2 hrs. I returned Tuesday and started the trial. Like John, I haven't noticed anything different, positive or negative. MGH is the first center to be enrolling subjects; I believe a couple of others have just started. Hoping for the best for all of us!
Sue

 

[HelenL]

Hi All, I have an appointment for May 23 at Mass General, and hopefully will be starting the trial...