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NCT02994121 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Prospective Investigation of Multiple Sclerosis in the Three Rivers Region

A clinical trial of Multiple Sclerosis, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.

Recruiting
Registry status
7,500
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT02994121: Recruiting study of Multiple Sclerosis, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.

NCT02994121 is a study of Multiple Sclerosis that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Pittsburgh. The registered enrollment target is 7,500 participants, above the 561-participant average among 315 other Multiple Sclerosis trials with a reported enrollment target (1237% higher). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT02994121, a study of Multiple Sclerosis, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.

RECRUITING
Registry status
7,500 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

In this longitudinal prospective natural history study of multiple sclerosis (MS), the overarching goal is to understand the factors that influence individual variation in disease trajectory and treatment response and pave the way for realizing precision medicine in MS. Because MS is a chronic neurological disorder, this observational cohort study will span a 30-year time frame.

Primary Outcome

For this longitudinal prospective observational study, we will establish a prospective cohort of well-characterized MS patients and controls (2:1).

Conditions Studied

Study Locations (1)

Pennsylvania

  • University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 7,500 participants
Start Date 2016-12
Est. Completion 2047-01
University of Pittsburgh

1,238 total trials

What NCT02994121 shows while recruiting

NCT02994121 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. Its 7,500 participants enrollment target places it among the larger protocols in the corpus, above the 561-participant average among 315 other Multiple Sclerosis trials with a reported enrollment target (1237% higher).

The record links to 1 condition, with Multiple Sclerosis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions.

NCT02994121 reports a single indexed study location in Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02994121 about?

NCT02994121 is a clinical study titled "Prospective Investigation of Multiple Sclerosis in the Three Rivers Region". In this longitudinal prospective natural history study of multiple sclerosis (MS), the overarching goal is to understand the factors that influence individual variation in disease trajectory and treatment response and pave the way for realizing precision medicine in MS. Because MS is a chronic neuro...

What is the current status of trial NCT02994121?

This trial is currently recruiting. The enrollment target is 7,500 participants. The study started on 2016-12. Estimated completion is 2047-01.

What conditions does trial NCT02994121 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Multiple Sclerosis.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02994121?

This trial is sponsored by University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,238 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT02994121 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT02994121's enrollment target sits among peer trials

7,500 5th of 315 higher than 311 of 315 other Multiple Sclerosis trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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