Evaluating two methods for diagnosing MOG-antibody related disorders

Evaluation of The Diagnostic Value of Two Cell-based Assays for MOG-IgG-associated Diseases: A Multicenter, Paired Design Observational Study

Huashan Hospital · NCT06617962

This study is testing two different lab methods to see which one is better at diagnosing MOG-antibody related disorders in people who might have them.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment240 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorHuashan Hospital (other)
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality)
Trial IDNCT06617962 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to compare the diagnostic performance of two cell-based assays for detecting MOG-IgG in patients suspected of having MOG-antibody related disorders (MOGAD). It involves collecting serum samples from participants with high clinical suspicion of MOGAD and control groups, including individuals with other inflammatory CNS diseases, non-inflammatory CNS diseases, and healthy controls. The study will assess the sensitivity, specificity, and overall clinical diagnostic value of both live cell-based and fixed cell-based assays to determine the most effective method for diagnosing MOGAD in a Chinese population.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with a high clinical suspicion of MOGAD.

Not a fit: Patients with confirmed diagnoses of other autoimmune diseases unrelated to MOGAD may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the accuracy of diagnosing MOGAD, leading to better patient management and treatment outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: While this approach is novel in the context of MOGAD, similar methodologies have shown promise in diagnosing other autoimmune disorders.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* age ≥18 years old, male and female.
* MOGAD is highly suspected.
* Other inflammatory CNS disease control groups include: According to the diagnostic criteria and consensus of various diseases, the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, Autoimmune encephalitis (except NMDAR encephalitis), Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating polyradiculopathy (CIDP), Retinal Cerebrovascular disease (SUSAC), POEMS syndrome (POEMS), and neuropathy were confirmed. The monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance (MGUS), Sarcoidosis and so on.
* The control group of non-inflammatory central nervous system diseases included: Migraine, CSVD, benign cranial hypertension, Glioma with definite diagnosis and no other autoimmune diseases.
* Healthy controls include healthy people who have no autoimmune diseases through physical examination and other means.
* Complete clinical data.
* Informed consent of the patient or his guardian has been obtained.

Exclusion Criteria:

* According to the Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Optic Neuromyelitis Spectrum Diseases (2021), patients with optic Neuromyelitis Spectrum diseases (NMOSD) with positive AQP4 were clearly diagnosed.
* According to the Expert Consensus on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Autoimmune encephalitis in China (2022), the diagnosis was confirmed as NMDAR encephalitis.
* Patients with positive anti-glial fibrillary acidic protein antibody (GFAP-IgG) in serum and/or cerebrospinal fluid.
* Lack of clinical data.
* Unqualified blood samples.
* The patient\'s informed consent was not obtained.
* Misdiagnosis in the research process went wrong in this study.

Where this trial is running

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein-Antibody Related Disorders

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.