A study of an investigational medicine, NLY01, in people with multiple sclerosis.

Recruiting now. Registry record last updated July 17, 2026.

Who can join
Adults 18 to 60, have multiple sclerosis, BMI 27+.
What you take
NLY01, given as part of the study. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for this trial's study groups, including any placebo or comparison medicine.
How long it lasts
The full study runs about 4 years.
What you get
Costs vary by study. Ask the study team what this one covers, including the study medicine, visits and travel, before you sign the consent form.
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Phase Phase 2Sponsor Johns Hopkins UniversityDrug NLY01Class OtherSites 2 USEnrollment target 120

What this study is for

Primary condition: Multiple Sclerosis.

Full scientific study title: Targeting Agonists of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor for Multiple Sclerosis.

Who can join

Age18 to 60SexAnyBMI27 or higher

Adults 18 to 60, have multiple sclerosis, BMI 27+. A site coordinator confirms whether you qualify during a free screening visit. The exact medical requirements are below.

Full medical eligibility (for you and your doctor)verbatim from the registry

This is the exact wording from ClinicalTrials.gov, including clinical measures (lab values, imaging scores). Bring it to your doctor if any of it is unclear.

Key inclusion criteria

  • Diagnosis of MS (2024 criteria); clinically stable on MS therapy for ≥12 months without relapse or new lesions on brain MRI
  • Aged 18-60 years
  • Body mass index ≥27.0 kg/m2

Key exclusion criteria

  • No GLP-1RA or GIP/GLP-1 RA in past year; no known hypersensitivity to medication class
  • No known Barrett's esophagus/gastroesophageal reflux disease, pancreatitis (including past), or gastroparesis
  • No personal/family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or history of multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2
  • No chronic kidney disease (estimated glomerular filtration rate ≤50 mL/min) in past year, type 1 diabetes, known diabetic retinopathy, use of insulin or insulin-inducing medications\*, dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitors\*\*, or warfarin; current/active alcohol or illicit substance abuse
  • No concerns about candidacy of individual on part of person's neurologist or study team clinicians

Where this trial is enrolling

This trial has 2 sites across 2 states. Contact a site coordinator directly to start screening.

Maryland1 site
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Baltimore, Maryland
    Margaret Vieira667-306-8153mvieira4@jh.edu
New York1 site

Timeline

Started enrolling: April 28, 2026. Expected completion: January 2030. Last updated on ClinicalTrials.gov: July 17, 2026.

Official source

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