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Implication of 5-HT7 Receptor in Inflammatory Mechanisms in Multiple Sclerosis

Study Purpose

Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease associated with inflammatory response harmful for the Central Nervous System. Immunological imbalance is involved with Th1 and Th17 cells in correlation with a disturbance of regulators mechanisms as Treg cells. Despite years of research, the mechanisms involved remain unclear. Serotonin (5-HT) seems to be play an essential role in developing CNS inflammatory diseases and in particular in MS. Indeed, several studies have shown the anti-inflammatory potential of this neurotransmitter and also its vulnerability in inflammatory context. Moreover, a recent study has shown that 5-HT can reduced CD4 T cells proliferation and pro-inflammatory cytokines released in vitro. Interestingly, treatment, treatment with SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) in an animal model of MS, on Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis, was shown to improve the clinical score and promote remission of the disease. Among serotonin receptors, the 5-HT7 receptor, can be considered as an interesting target to treat neurological disorders associated with inflammatory context. Present in humans and mice, this receptor is expressed on the surface of a large number of cells, such as T-lymphocytes, macrophages, dendritic cells as well as on cells of CNS such as neurons, astrocytes and microglia. Given the importance of the positive cells for 5-HT7 receptor, in the inflammatory context observed in multiple sclerosis, the investigators propose to study the receptor expression in blood samples from multiple sclerosis patient.

Recruitment Criteria

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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Study Type

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An observational clinical study is where participants identified as belonging to study groups are assessed for biomedical or health outcomes.


Searching Both is inclusive of interventional and observational studies.

Observational
Eligible Ages 18 Years - 50 Years
Gender All
More Inclusion & Exclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • - Men and women.
  • - Aged between 18 and 50 years old, - With multiple sclerosis already diagnosed and fulfilling the modified Mc Donald criteria.
  • - Stable (no relapse in the last 6 months and MRI less than a year old, with no new lesions) and with at least 1 year of treatment with Natalizumab, Ocrelizumab, Teriflunomide or Fumarate.
  • - Subject medically fit to give a maximum of 50 ml of extra whole blood.
  • - Patient having given their consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • - HIV serology known or discovered during the present episode.
  • - Demented patient.
  • - Patient treated with corticosteroids in the last month.
  • - Non-affiliated person or non-beneficiary of a social security scheme.
  • - Uncooperative patient.
  • - Patient under legal protection, guardianship or curatorship.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women

Trial Details

Trial ID:

This trial id was obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov, a service of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, providing information on publicly and privately supported clinical studies of human participants with locations in all 50 States and in 196 countries.

NCT05746845
Phase

Phase 1: Studies that emphasize safety and how the drug is metabolized and excreted in humans.

Phase 2: Studies that gather preliminary data on effectiveness (whether the drug works in people who have a certain disease or condition) and additional safety data.

Phase 3: Studies that gather more information about safety and effectiveness by studying different populations and different dosages and by using the drug in combination with other drugs.

Phase 4: Studies occurring after FDA has approved a drug for marketing, efficacy, or optimal use.

Lead Sponsor

The sponsor is the organization or person who oversees the clinical study and is responsible for analyzing the study data.

Centre Hospitalier Régional d'Orléans
Principal Investigator

The person who is responsible for the scientific and technical direction of the entire clinical study.

Maud PALLIX-GUYOT, Dr
Principal Investigator Affiliation CHR d'Orleans
Agency Class

Category of organization(s) involved as sponsor (and collaborator) supporting the trial.

Other
Overall Status Recruiting
Countries France
Conditions

The disease, disorder, syndrome, illness, or injury that is being studied.

Healthy, Multiple Sclerosis
Study Website: View Trial Website
Additional Details

In a previous translational study (5-HT SEP), the expression modulation of 5-HT7 receptor in function of immunological context was investigated, in different group of MS patients:

  • - Group 1: MS patients with an acute relapse.
  • - Group 2: MS stable patients treated with Natalizumab.
  • - Group 3: Healthy people (from Etablissement Français du Sang) From blood cells of different groups of individuals, the investigators determined the percentage and intensity of expression of the receptor on circulating lymphocytes by flow cytometry.
The investigators demonstrated in this first study that the 5-HT7 receptor is mainly expressed on the surface of B lymphocytes compared to T lymphocytes. Interestingly, while the percentage of T lymphocytes (CD4+, CD8+) remained unchanged between the 3 groups, the investigators observed that the expression of R5-HT7 on the surface of the T lymphocyte subpopulations (Th1, Th2, Th17 and Treg), is significantly increased in the blood of MS patients treated with Natalizumab compared to healthy individuals and MS patients in relapse. Considering litterature data and our preliminary results showing the therapeutic potential of 5-HT7R ligand in animal models of MS as well as the upregulation of 5-HT7 expression in NTZ-treated patients (5-HTSEP study), the investigators wish to go further with these investigations. The main objective of this new translational study is to demonstrate the interest of the 5-HT7 serotonin receptor as a biomarker in the therapeutic monitoring of patients suffering from Multiple Sclerosis. The investigators first want to know if the increase in the expression of R5-HT7 on the surface of lymphocyte populations in stable MS patients is due specifically to Natalizumab treatment or if other treatments would also induce a similar effect. To answer this question, the investigators will study the expression of the receptor not only on the surface of lymphocyte cells but also on the surface of monocytes, NK cells and polymorphonuclear cells (cells not investigated in the first 5-HTSEP study) in three groups of individuals:
  • - Group 1: Healthy individuals, so-called "control" donors whose blood samples will be collected from the EFS (French Blood Establishment) - Group 2: Stable MS patients without inflammatory activity of the disease treated with high efficacy treatment (Natalizumab or Ocrelizumab) - Group 3: Stable MS patients without inflammatory disease activity treated with moderately effective treatment (Teriflunomide or Fumarate) Group 1 (healthy volunteers) is a control group necessary for the smooth running of the study and the interpretation of the results.
For group 2, the Natalizumab treatment has already been investigated during the previous 5-HTSEP study. This new study will make it possible to 1) compare the expression/activity of the receptor in the three groups 2) check the reproducibility of the results compared to the previous study 3) evaluate any variations linked to the temporality of the treatment with 2 blood samples, a first before injection of Natalizumab, a second 14 days later. Indeed, unlike the 5-HTSEP study, where a single sample 1 month after injection of Natalizumab was analysed, the investigators wish to take these two samples, in order to carry out a longitudinal study making it possible to observe the evolution of the expression of the 5-HT7 receptor as a function of the temporality of the treatment. Group 3 will assess whether other treatments (teriflunomide or fumarate) can induce an effect similar to that observed after Natalizumab treatment which is associated with an increase of R5-HT7 expression on the surface of lymphocyte populations in stable MS patients.

Arms & Interventions

Arms

: Healthy individuals

Group 1: Healthy individuals, so-called "control" donors whose blood samples will be collected from the EFS (French Blood Establishment)

: Stable MS patients treated with high efficacy treatment

Group 2: Stable MS patients without inflammatory activity of the disease treated with high efficacy treatment (Natalizumab or Ocrelizumab)

: Stable MS patients treated with moderately effective treatment

Group 3: Stable MS patients without inflammatory disease activity treated with moderately effective treatment (Teriflunomide or Fumarate)

Interventions

Biological: - Blood sample

Blood sampling will be done on three groups: Group 1: Healthy volunteers, so-called "control" donors whose blood samples will be ordered from the EFS (French Blood Establishment) Group 2: Stable MS patients without inflammatory activity of the disease treated with high efficacy treatment (Natalizumab or Ocrelizumab) Group 3: Stable MS patients without inflammatory disease activity treated with moderately effective treatment (Teriflunomide or Fumarate)

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International Sites

CHR Orléans, Orléans, France

Status

Recruiting

Address

CHR Orléans

Orléans, , 45067

Site Contact

MAUD PALLIX-GUYOT, MD

[email protected]

+33238575252

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Site Contact

MAUD PALLIX-GUYOT, MD

[email protected]

+33238575252


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