Intensive immunosuppression in progressive multiple sclerosis. A randomized, three-arm study of high-dose intravenous cyclophosphamide, plasma exchange, and ACTH.

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Published in N Engl J Med on January 27, 1983

Authors

S L Hauser, D M Dawson, J R Lehrich, M F Beal, S V Kevy, R D Propper, J A Mills, H L Weiner

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SPINCOMS Biomarker Study (SPINCOMS) | NCT04496830

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