A Phase 2/3, Multi-center, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled (Part A) and Double-blind, Double-dummy, Active-controlled (Part B), Parallel Group Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of RPC1063 Administered Orally to Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Phase: PHASE2
Conditions: Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
Sponsor: Celgene

 
 
 
 
 
Protocol Title:   
A Phase 2/3, Multi-center, Randomized, Double-blind, 
Placebo-controlled (Part A) and Double-blind, Double-
dummy, Active-controlled (Part B), Parallel Group Study to 
Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of RPC1063 
Administered Orally to Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis 
Patients 
 
NCT Number:  NCT01628393 
Protocol Amendment Date:  01 October 2014 

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