Clinical trial Recruiting at 86 sites Observational Ages 18 and up

Investigating the effects of ocrelizumab on neurofilament levels and patient satisfaction in multiple sclerosis

Official title: SurfSubQ - A Prospective Longitudinal Multicenter Observational Study to Investigate Neurofilament Light Chain Levels and Patient Satisfaction After Subcutaneous Ocrelizumab Administration in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis

Run by Hoffmann-La Roche · NCT06780150 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing how the medication ocrelizumab affects certain markers in the blood and how satisfied people with multiple sclerosis feel about their treatment after a year.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment842 (estimated)
SponsorHoffmann-La Roche
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionsocrelizumab, rituximab, ublituximab
Locations93 sites (Aachen and 92 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 26, 2024
Main results expectedMarch 31, 2028
Study endsMarch 31, 2028
Registry record updatedNovember 9, 2026
Trial IDNCT06780150 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis who are starting their first treatment with ocrelizumab.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have previously received treatment with rituximab or ublituximab, or those participating in other interventional studies, may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate the effects of ocrelizumab treatment on neurofilament light chain (NfL) levels and participant satisfaction after 12 months of therapy. Participants diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, including relapsing and primary progressive forms, will be assessed using a therapy administration satisfaction questionnaire. The study focuses on individuals receiving their first treatment with ocrelizumab subcutaneously, following local prescribing guidelines. By monitoring these outcomes, the study seeks to provide insights into the treatment's impact on both biological markers and patient experience.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of how ocrelizumab affects both neurobiological markers and patient satisfaction, potentially improving treatment approaches for multiple sclerosis.

How similar studies have gone: While this study focuses on a specific treatment and patient satisfaction, similar studies have shown promising results in evaluating treatment effects in multiple sclerosis.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of MS
* RMS and PPMS participants diagnosed according to the McDonald criteria of 2017 or revised McDonald criteria 2024
* First treatment during the course of MS therapy with ocrelizumab SC according to the local prescribing information, regardless of the reason for starting treatment with ocrelizumab

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participation in interventional studies investigating DMTs for MS
* Prior or simultaneous participation in CONFIDENCE or MoOzaRt (ISRCTN55332718) non interventional study (NIS) at the same study site
* Prior treatment with rituximab (MabThera®) or ublituximab (Briumvi®)
* Severe psychiatric disability
* Pregnant women

Where it's running

  • Uniklinik RWTH Aachen
    Aachen, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Gesundheitszentrum St. Marien GmbH
    Amberg, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Sächsisches Krankenhaus Arnsdorf
    Arnsdorf, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Neuropraxis im Stadtpalais Dres. Ulzheimer/Herröder/Wessig GbR
    Aschaffenburg, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Neurologie Bad Soden
    Bad Soden, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Neurologische Praxis - Kallmann Neurologie - mszb
    Bamberg, Germany
    Recruiting
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  • Neurologisches Facharztzentrum Berlin am Sankt Gertrauden-Krankenhaus
    Berlin, Germany
    Recruiting
  • NEUROZENTRUM tempelhof.berlin
    Berlin, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Praxis Dr. Said Masri
    Berlin, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Jüdisches Krankenhaus Berlin
    Berlin, Germany
    Recruiting
  • NeuroZentrum Zehlendorf Dr. Ringel und Dr. Scherer
    Berlin, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Neurologisches Zentrum für Bewegungsstörungen und Diagnostik
    Berlin, Germany
    Recruiting
  • St. Josef-Hospital
    Bochum, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Dres. Lippert/Kausch
    Bogen, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Allgemeines Krankenhaus Celle / Klinik für Neurologie
    Celle, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Neuropraxis Celle: Praxis für Neurologie & Psychatrie
    Celle, Germany
    Recruiting
  • NeuroMed Campus Neurologische Gemeinschaftspraxis am St. Elisabeth Krankenhaus
    Cologne, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Gemeinschaftspraxis für Neurologie
    Düsseldorf, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf
    Düsseldorf, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Gemeinschaftspraxis für Neurologie und Psychiatrie, Psychotherapie
    Eltville, Germany
    Recruiting
  • NeuroCentrum Odenwald
    Erbach/Odenwald, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Neurologische Klinik
    Erlangen, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Zentrum für ambulante Neurologie / Praxis Knorn Landefeld Friedrich
    Essen, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Praxis Nervenstark
    Essen, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Klinikum Joh.Wolfg.Goethe-UNI Senckenbergisches Institut für Neuroonkologie
    Frankfurt, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Varisano Klinikum Frankfurt Höchst GmbH
    Frankfurt, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Klinik für Neurologie und Neurophysiologie
    Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Praxis im Bahnhof
    Füssen, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg GmbH
    Giessen, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Neurologie & Psychiatrie Gladenbach - MS-Zentrum
    Gladenbach, Germany
    Recruiting
  • MVZ Bezirkskliniken Schwaben, Standort Günzburg
    Günzburg, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Krankenhaus Martha-Maria Halle-Doelau
    Halle, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universiätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
    Hamburg, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Neurologische Praxis Eppendorf
    Hamburg, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Neurologische Praxis
    Hanover, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Oberhavel Kliniken GmbH, Klinik Hennigsdorf, Neurologie
    Hennigsdorf, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Praxis Dr. Hospely
    Herford, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Haus- und Facharztzentrum Laucherttal / Alb
    Hettingen, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Klinikum Ibbenbüren gmbH
    Ibbenbueren, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Augustahospital Anholt;Neurologie
    Isselburg, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitätsklinikum Jena, Klinik für Neurologie
    Jena, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Uniklinik Schleswig-Holstein
    Kiel, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Arztpraxis Dr. med. Torsten Sühnel
    Leipzig, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Neurologische Praxis Dr. Ehrlich
    Leipzig, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitätsklinik Schleswig Holstein, Campus Lübeck
    Lübeck, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Neurologie im Ulrichshaus Magdeburg
    Magdeburg, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitätsklinikum Magdeburg
    Magdeburg, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Neuroplus Dres. Lennart Thilmann/ Patrick Thilmann
    Mannheim, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitätsklinikum Mannheim
    Mannheim, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitätsklinikum Giessen und Marburg
    Marburg, Germany
    Recruiting

+43 more sites. See ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.

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