A Study of Orelabrutinib in Patients With Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

Last updated: May 28, 2026
Sponsor: Zenas BioPharma (USA), LLC
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

3

Condition

Multiple Sclerosis

Neurologic Disorders

Memory Loss

Treatment

Placebo

Orelabrutinib

Clinical Study ID

NCT07067463
ZB020-03-001
  • Ages 18-60
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Orelabrutinib is a CNS-penetrable BTK inhibitor. This is a phase 3, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, multicenter study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of orelabrutinib compared with placebo in patients with PPMS. Patients will be treated for approximately 30 to 60 months, with a minimum treatment duration of 12 months. The study will enroll approximately 705 subjects in a 2:1 randomization (orelabrutinib: placebo), globally.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 18 to 60 years of age, inclusive

  • Diagnosed with Primary Progressive MS (PPMS) according to 2017 McDonald criteria

  • Participant must have documented evidence of disability progression observed duringthe 24 months before screening.

  • Expanded disability status scale (EDSS) score between 3.0 to 6.5 points, inclusive,at Screening.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) or secondary progressive MS (SPMS)

  • Immunologic disorder other than MS or any other conditions requiring oral,intravenous (IV), intramuscular, or intra-articular corticosteroid therapy.

  • History or current diagnosis of other neurological disorders that may mimic MS

  • History of any other significant active medical condition

  • History of suicidal behavior within 6 months prior to Screening

  • Any prior history of malignancy if no recurrence within 5 years

  • Patients on anticoagulation, or antiplatelet therapy will be excluded

  • Patients took strong/moderate CYP3A inhibitors or strong/moderate CYP3Ainducerswithin 14 days

  • Clinically significant laboratory abnormalities at Screening.

  • Any allergy, contraindication, or inability to tolerate orelabrutinib or any of theexcipients in the study intervention

  • Vaccination with live or live-attenuated virus vaccine within 1 month prior toScreening

  • History of alcohol abuse or alcohol use disorder or other drug abuse within 12months prior to screening.

Study Design

Total Participants: 705
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Placebo
Phase: 3
Study Start date:
March 23, 2026
Estimated Completion Date:
July 31, 2030

Connect with a study center

  • Arizona Neuroscience Research, LLC

    Pheonix, Arizona 85032
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Perseverance Research Center

    Scottsdale, Arizona 85253
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Regina Berkovich MD, PhD Inc.

    West Hollywood, California 90048
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Nova Clinical Research, LLC

    Bradenton, Florida 34209
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Neurology Associates, PA

    Maitland, Florida 32751
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Washington University School of Medicine

    St Louis, Missouri 63110
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Velocity Clinical Research, Raleigh Neurology

    Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Premier Neurology

    Greenville, South Carolina 29605
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Neurology Clinic, P.C.

    Cordova, Tennessee 38018
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Lone Star Neurology

    San Antonio, Texas 78258
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Texas Institute for Neurological Disorders

    Sherman, Texas 75092
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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