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Updated June 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

MODAFIMS: A Trial to Evaluate Predictors of Response to MODAFinil in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

MODAFIMS: An Open-label, Single-center Clinical Trial to Evaluate Predictors of Response to MODAFinil in the Treatment of Cognitive Deficits in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

MODAFIMS: A Trial to Evaluate Predictors of Response to MODAFinil in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis (NCT06592352) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Multiple Sclerosis and Cognitive Impairment, sponsored by Clinical Academic Center (2CA-Braga). RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

This is a phase II/exploratory clinical trial with a single-center, open-label design to evaluate the effect of modafinil on cognitive deficits in adult patients with multiple sclerosis and identify predictors of response using functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI).

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Multiple Sclerosis and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

Target enrollment of 64 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Multiple Sclerosis subpopulation. At this scale, the study has enough statistical power to detect a clear treatment effect but is not the largest cohort in the field.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - Participant is willing and able to give willing to sign a consent form for the participation in the trial. - Patients that are able to read and write. - Male or female, aged between 18 and 64 years old at the time of signing the ICF. - Diagnosed with Relapsing-Remitting MS or Clinically Isolated Syndrome, according to McDonald 2017 diagnostic criteria (Thompson et al., 2018). - Expanded disability status score (EDSS) less than 6.5. - Presence of subjective cognitive complaints. - SDMT score (number of correct responses within 90 seconds) at Screening ≤ 55 (Benedict et al., 2016; Parmenter et al., 2007). - Female participants of childbearing potential and male participants whose partner is of childbearing potential must be willing to ensure that they or their partner use protocol's recommended effective contraception methods, which is not based only on hormonal methods, during all the 6 months of the trial (3 months of treatment plus 3 months of safety follow-up). - Male participants must agree to refrain from donation of semen from first study treatment administration up to at least 90 days after last administration. - Participants, that in the medical investigator's opinion, are able and willing to comply with all trial requirements. Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - Female participant who is pregnant, breastfeeding or planning pregnancy during the trial. - Participants who have participated in another research trial involving an investigational product within the past 5 half-lives of the other investigational product. - Participants who have any disability that, in the opinion of the investigator, significantly interferes with the neuropsychological testing and/or the tasks in the functional MRI. - Participants not able to undergo MRI scanning. ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for the participation in the trial. * Patients that are able to read and write. * Male or female, aged between 18 and 64 years old at the time of signing the ICF. * Diagnosed with Relapsing-Remitting MS or Clinically Isolated Syndrome, according to McDonald 2017 diagnostic criteria (Thompson et al., 2018). * Expanded disability status score (EDSS) less than 6.5. * Presence of subjective cognitive complaints. * SDMT score (number of correct responses within 90 seconds) at Screening ≤ 55 (Benedict et al., 2016; Parmenter et al., 2007). * Female participants of childbearing potential and male participants whose partner is of childbearing potential must be willing to ensure that they or their partner use protocol's recommended effective contraception methods, which is not based only on hormonal methods, during all the 6 months of the trial (3 months of treatment plus 3 months of safety follow-up). * Male participants must agree to refrain from donation of semen from first study treatment administration up to at least 90 days after last administration. * Participants, that in the medical investigator's opinion, are able and willing to comply with all trial requirements. Exclusion Criteria: * Female participant who is pregnant, breastfeeding or planning pregnancy during the trial. * Participants who have participated in another research trial involving an investigational product within the past 5 half-lives of the other investigational product. * Participants who have any disability that, in the opinion of the investigator, significantly interferes with the neuropsychological testing and/or the tasks in the functional MRI. * Participants not able to undergo MRI scanning. * Participants who have any contra-indication for taking modafinil, according to the prescribing information and SmPC, such as hypersensitivity to the active substance and any excipient present in the modafinil or any documented adverse reaction after modafinil intake. * Participants with known hereditary galactose intolerance, total lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption. * Participants with a history of left ventricular hypertrophy or cor pulmonale and patients with mitral valve prolapse who developed mitral valve prolapse syndrome when previously treated with central nervous system stimulants. * Current use of modafinil, armodafinil. * Current use of other psychostimulants, including amphetamines, cocaine, bupropion, gingko biloba, among others, and beverages or food containing methylxanthines (e.g., coffee, tea, cola, caffeine, chocolate, sodas) exceeding 500 mg methylxanthines per day (for example, consumption of more than 5 espresso coffees or 100 mg of dark chocolate per day; Sanchez, 2017). * Significant neurological history aside from MS (e.g., Epilepsy). * Significant psychiatric history (e.g., Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression, severe anxiety disorder, aggressive or hostile behaviour). * A documented history of attempted suicide in the last 2 years OR suicidal ideation with intent, with or without a plan or method (e.g., positive response to items 4 or 5 in the assessment of suicidal ideation on the C-SSRS) over the 6 months prior to the Screening Visit. * Significant insomnia (grade \> 1 according to Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, CTCAE v5) * History of severe hypersensitivity reactions to any medicine. * Presence of any clinically significant abnormality in ECG morphology or ECG parameters. * Known immunodeficiency syndrome. * Have serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) values greater than 3 times the upper limit of normal at screening. * Positive test for anti-Human Immunodeficiency virus 1 or 2 antibodies, Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) or anti Hepatitis C virus antibodies. * Creatinine clearance \< 20 ml/min determined by Cockcroft-Gault equation. * History of alcoholism or drug abuse. * Average daily consumption of more than 20 cigarettes. * Participants with disability that interferes with the performance of the CT procedures (for example, motor deficit in upper limb, decreased visual acuity even with correction). * Participants with increased risk of epileptic seizures, history of cardiac arrhythmias, or uncontrolled moderate to severe hypertension. * Participants taking warfarin or any other prohibited medication. * Sleep complaints confirmed by Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) scale score \>10 at screening visit OR known sleep disorder. * Any other condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, contra-indicates the participation of the patient.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Modafinil Generis 100 mg

All participants enrolled in the study will receive the study intervention drug (Modafinil Generis 100 mg). Dose 200 mg once per day (2 tablets of 100 mg) in the morning for 3 months (84 days), Oral administration

Locations (1)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

Clinical Academic Center - Braga (2CA-Braga)
Braga, Portugal

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06592352), the sponsor (Clinical Academic Center (2CA-Braga)), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT06592352 clinical trial studying?

This is a phase II/exploratory clinical trial with a single-center, open-label design to evaluate the effect of modafinil on cognitive deficits in adult patients with multiple sclerosis and identify predictors of response using functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI). The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06592352?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT06592352?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT06592352. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06592352. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-06-07 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.