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Long-term Follow-Up of Patients Who Participated in Study 27025 (REFLEX) (REFLEXION)

Primary Purpose

Multiple Sclerosis, Clinically Isolated Syndrome

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
International
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
RNF
RNF
RNF
Placebo
Sponsored by
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
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Eligibility
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Multiple Sclerosis focused on measuring Interferon 1-beta, Clinical Definite Multiple Sclerosis

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Reach scheduled end of study in Study 27025 (REFLEX) (completion of 24 months participation)
  • Medical assessment by the Investigator/treating physician from study 27025 that there is no objection to the subject's participation in this extension trial considering the medical experience from Study 27025 (REFLEX). Special attention should be given to laboratory abnormalities and clinically significant liver, renal and bone-marrow dysfunction
  • If female, subject must:

    • be neither pregnant nor breast-feeding, nor attempting to conceive
    • use a highly effective method of contraception. A highly effective method of contraception is defined as those which result in a low failure rate (that is [i.e.] less than 1 percent [%] per year) when used consistently and correctly such as implants, injectables, combined oral contraceptives, some intrauterine devices (IUDs), sexual abstinence or vasectomized partner
  • Subject is willing to follow study procedures
  • Subject has given written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subject has any disease other than MS that could better explain the subject's signs and symptoms
  • Subject has a primary progressive course of MS
  • Subject has total bilirubin greater than 2.5 times upper limit of normal (ULN) at both Month 24 and at the previous visit (i.e. Month 21) (subjects with greater than 2.5 times ULN at Month 24 only are eligible for enrollment and should be managed as per label recommendations until normalization of the value)
  • Subject has total aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or alkaline phosphatase (ALP) greater than 2.5 times the ULN values at both Month 24 and at the previous visit (i.e. Month 21) (subjects with greater than 2.5 times ULN at Month 24 only are eligible for enrollment and should be managed as per label recommendations until normalization of the value)
  • Subject suffers from another current autoimmune disease
  • Subject suffers from major medical or psychiatric illness (including history of, or current, severe depressive disorders and/or suicidal ideation) that in the opinion of the investigator creates undue risk to the subject or could affect compliance with the study protocol
  • Subject has a history of seizures not adequately controlled by treatment
  • Subject has cardiac disease, such as angina, congestive heart failure or arrhythmia
  • Subject has a known allergy to IFN-beta or the excipient(s) of the study medication
  • Subject has any condition that could interfere with the MRI evaluation
  • Subject has a known allergy to gadolinium-diethylene triamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA)
  • Subject has a history of alcohol or drug abuse
  • Subject has previously participated in this study
  • Subject has moderate to severe renal impairment
  • Subject is pregnant or lactating
  • Subject has any medical, psychiatric or other conditions that compromise his/her ability to understand the subject information, to give informed consent, to comply with the study protocol, or to complete the study

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Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm Type

Active Comparator

Active Comparator

Active Comparator

Arm Label

RNF 44 mcg thrice weekly

RNF 44 mcg once weekly and placebo

Placebo/RNF 44 mcg thrice weekly

Arm Description

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Time to Conversion to Clinically Definite Multiple Sclerosis (CDMS) Defined by Either a Second Attack or a Sustained Increase (Greater Than or Equal to 1.5 Points) in the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) Score up to 36 Months
CDMS was defined by the occurrence of a second attack or relapse over 36 months in participants who presented with clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) accompanied by an abnormal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. EDSS assesses disability in 8 functional systems. An overall score ranging from 0 (normal) to 10 (death due to multiple sclerosis [MS]) was calculated. Time to conversion to CDMS was represented by Kaplan-Meier estimates of the cumulative percentage (%) of participants with CDMS.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Time to Confirmed Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) Progression up to 36 Months
EDSS assesses disability in 8 functional systems. An overall score ranging from 0 (normal) to 10 (death due to MS) was calculated. A confirmed EDSS progression was defined EDSS greater than or equal to 1.0 point confirmed during a visit performed 6 months later. Time to confirmed EDSS progression was represented by Kaplan-Meier estimates of the cumulative percentage (%) of participants with confirmed EDSS progression.
Number of Combined Unique Active (CUA) Lesions, New Time Constant 2 (T2) Lesions, New Gadolinium Enhanced (Gd+) Lesions and New Time Constant 1 (T1) Lesions Per Participant Per Scan at Month 36
Number of CUA lesions, new T2 lesions, new Gd+ lesions and new T1 lesions were measured by using MRI scans.
Change From Baseline in Time Constant 1 (T1) Hypointense Lesion Volume and Time Constant 2 (T2) Lesion Volume at Month 36
Change from baseline in lesion volume was measured by using MRI scans for T1 hypointense lesions and T2 lesions at Month 36
Percent Change From Baseline in Brain Volume at Month 36
Percent change in brain volume was measured by using MRI scans.
Percentage of Participants With Conversion to McDonald Multiple Sclerosis (MS) up to 36 Months
The McDonald criteria use dissemination in time and space established by MRI findings to provide a clinical diagnosis for MS. Dissemination in time is established by a new T2 or Gd+ lesion found on a repeat MRI. Dissemination in space is established by the presence of any 3 of the following: 1 Gd+ lesion or 9 T2 bright lesions if there is no enhancement; greater than or equal to 1 infratentorial lesion; greater than or equal to 1 juxtacortical lesion; greater than or equal to 3 periventricular lesions.
Change From Baseline in Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test 3 (PASAT-3) Score at Month 36
The Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test (PASAT) is a measure of cognitive function that specifically assesses auditory information processing speed and flexibility, as well as calculation ability. Score ranges from '0-60'. Higher scores reflect better neurological function and a positive change from baseline indicates improvement.
Percentage of Relapse-Free Participants at Month 36
A relapse was defined as the development of new or the exacerbation of existing neurological symptoms or signs, in the absence of fever, lasting for 24 hours and with a previous period for more than 30 days with a stable or an improving condition.
Change From Baseline in Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) Score at Month 36
EDSS assesses disability in 8 functional systems. An overall score ranging from 0 (normal) to 10 (death due to MS) was calculated. The change in EDSS score at Month 36 was calculated as EDSS score at Month 36 minus EDSS score at baseline.
Change From Baseline in Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite (MSFC) Score at Month 36
The MSFC is a multidimensional clinical outcome measure which consists of three sub-tests; Timed 25-Foot Walk, 9-Hole Peg Test and Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test-3(PASAT-3). The Timed 25-Foot Walk is a quantitative measure of lower extremity function. The 9-Hole Peg Test is a quantitative measure of upper extremity (arm and hand) function. The PASAT is a measure of cognitive function that specifically assesses auditory information processing speed and flexibility, as well as calculation ability. Standardized results (Z-scores) of these sub-tests and the overall MSFC Z-score as an average of these three Z-scores was calculated. Higher Z-scores reflect better neurological function and a positive change from baseline indicates improvement. An increase in score indicates an improvement (range -3 to +3).
Numbers of Participants With Binding Antibodies (BAb) and Neutralizing Antibody (NAb) at Month 36
BAbs are all antibodies which are capable of binding to the investigational drug molecule (RNF) irrespective of their binding site. NAbs are defined as a subgroup of BAbs which bind to the active sites of the RNF and therefore neutralize its potency. NAbs were detected using a viral cytopathic assay. BAbs were measured by using an ELISA (Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay).
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs), Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and AEs Leading to Treatment Discontinuation
An AE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence in the form of signs, symptoms, abnormal laboratory findings, or diseases that emerges or worsens relative to baseline during a clinical study with an Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP), regardless of causal relationship and even if no IMP has been administered. SAE: Any AE that resulted in death; was life threatening; resulted in persistent/significant disability/incapacity; resulted in/prolonged an existing in-patient hospitalization; was a congenital anomaly/birth defect; or was a medically important condition.
Time to Conversion to Clinically Definite Multiple Sclerosis (CDMS) Defined by Either a Second Attack or a Sustained Increase (Greater Than or Equal to 1.5 Points) in the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) Score up to Month 60
CDMS was defined by the occurrence of a second attack or relapse over 60 months in participants who presented with clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) accompanied by an abnormal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. EDSS assesses disability in 8 functional systems. An overall score ranging from 0 (normal) to 10 (death due to multiple sclerosis [MS]) was calculated. Time to conversion to CDMS was represented by Kaplan-Meier estimates of the cumulative percentage (%) of participants with CDMS.
Time to Confirmed Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) Progression up to 60 Months
EDSS assesses disability in 8 functional systems. An overall score ranging from 0 (normal) to 10 (death due to MS) was calculated. A confirmed EDSS progression was defined EDSS greater than or equal to 1.0 point confirmed during a visit performed 6 months later. Time to confirmed EDSS progression was represented by Kaplan-Meier estimates of the cumulative percentage (%) of participants with confirmed EDSS progression.
Number of Combined Unique Active (CUA) Lesions, New Time Constant 2 (T2) Lesions, New Gadolinium Enhanced (Gd+) Lesions and New T1 Lesions Per Participant Per Scan at Month 60
Number of CUA lesions, new T2 lesions, new Gd+ Lesions and new T1 lesions were measured by using MRI scans.
Change From Baseline in Time Constant 1 (T1) Hypointense Volume, and Time Constant 2 (T2) Lesion Volume at Month 60
Change from baseline in lesion volume was measured by using MRI scans for T1 hypointense lesions and T2 lesions.
Percent Change From Baseline in Brain Volume at Month 60
Percent Change in brain volume was measured by using MRI scans.
Percentage of Participants With Conversion to McDonald Multiple Sclerosis (MS) at Month 60
The McDonald criteria use dissemination in time and space established by MRI findings to provide a clinical diagnosis for MS. Dissemination in time is established by a new T2 or Gd+ lesion found on a repeat MRI. Dissemination in space is established by the presence of any 3 of the following: 1 Gd+ lesion or 9 T2 bright lesions if there is no enhancement; greater than or equal to 1 infratentorial lesion; greater than or equal to 1 juxtacortical lesion; greater than or equal to 3 periventricular lesions.
Change From Baseline in Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test 3 (PASAT-3) Score at Month 60
The PASAT is a measure of cognitive function that specifically assesses auditory information processing speed and flexibility, as well as calculation ability. Score ranges from '0-60'. Higher scores reflect better neurological function and a positive change from baseline indicates improvement.
Percentage of Relapse-Free Participants at Month 60
A relapse was defined as the development of new or the exacerbation of existing neurological symptoms or signs, in the absence of fever, lasting for 24 hours and with a previous period for more than 30 days with a stable or an improving condition.
Change From Baseline in Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) Score at Month 60
EDSS assesses disability in 8 functional systems. An overall score ranging from 0 (normal) to 10 (death due to MS) was calculated. The change in EDSS score at Month 60 was calculated as EDSS score at Month 60 minus EDSS score at baseline.
Change From Baseline in Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite (MSFC) Score at Month 60
The MSFC is a multidimensional clinical outcome measure which consists of three sub-tests; Timed 25-Foot Walk, 9-Hole Peg Test and Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test-3(PASAT-3). The Timed 25-Foot Walk is a quantitative measure of lower extremity function. The 9-Hole Peg Test is a quantitative measure of upper extremity (arm and hand) function. The PASAT is a measure of cognitive function that specifically assesses auditory information processing speed and flexibility, as well as calculation ability. Standardized results (Z-scores) of these sub-tests and the overall MSFC Z-score as an average of these three Z-scores was calculated. Higher Z-scores reflect better neurological function and a positive change from baseline indicates improvement. An increase in score indicates an improvement (range -3 to +3).
Numbers of Participants With Binding Antibodies (BAb) and Neutralizing Antibody (NAb) at Month 60
BAbs are all antibodies which are capable of binding to the RNF irrespective of their binding site. NAbs are defined as a subgroup of BAbs which bind to the active sites of the RNF and therefore neutralize its potency. NAbs were detected using a viral cytopathic assay. BAbs were measured by using an ELISA.
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs), Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and AEs Leading to Treatment Discontinuation
An AE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence in the form of signs, symptoms, abnormal laboratory findings, or diseases that emerges or worsens relative to baseline during a clinical study with an Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP), regardless of causal relationship and even if no IMP has been administered. SAE: Any AE that resulted in death; was life threatening; resulted in persistent/significant disability/incapacity; resulted in/prolonged an existing in-patient hospitalization; was a congenital anomaly/birth defect; or was a medically important condition.

Full Information

First Posted
December 22, 2008
Last Updated
January 25, 2017
Sponsor
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00813709
Brief Title
Long-term Follow-Up of Patients Who Participated in Study 27025 (REFLEX)
Acronym
REFLEXION
Official Title
Double-blind Extension of the Study 27025 (REFLEX) to Obtain Long-term Follow-up Data in Patients With Clinically Definite MS and Patients With a First Demyelinating Event at High Risk of Converting to MS, Treated With Rebif® New Formulation (REFLEXION)
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
January 2017
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
December 2008 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
August 2011 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
September 2013 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

4. Oversight

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
REFLEXION is a double blind extension of the study 27025 (NCT00404352) (REFLEX). The purpose of the study is to obtain long-term follow-up data in subjects with clinically definite multiple sclerosis (MS) and subjects with a first demyelinating event at high risk of converting to MS, treated with fetal bovine serum [FBS]-free/human serum albumin [HSA]-free formulation of interferon [IFN]-beta-1a (RNF).
Detailed Description
The objective of the study is to investigate whether RNF treatment initiated after the first clinical event versus delayed treatment results in the prolongation of time to Clinically Definite Multiple Sclerosis (CDMS) conversion up to Month 36 and up to Month 60 since randomization in Study 27025 (REFLEX). Furthermore, the study is intended to explore whether RNF treatment initiated after the first clinical event versus delayed treatment delays disability (including development of secondary progressive MS) and reduces disease activity (including the annual relapse rate [ARR]) in the long term (up to Month 36 and up to Month 60 since randomization in Study 27025 (REFLEX). The study will also assess the long-term safety profile of RNF (up to Month 36 and up to Month 60 since randomization in Study 27025 (REFLEX).

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Multiple Sclerosis, Clinically Isolated Syndrome
Keywords
Interferon 1-beta, Clinical Definite Multiple Sclerosis

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantInvestigator
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
402 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
RNF 44 mcg thrice weekly
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Title
RNF 44 mcg once weekly and placebo
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Title
Placebo/RNF 44 mcg thrice weekly
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
RNF
Other Intervention Name(s)
Rebif®
Intervention Description
Single dose of RNF will be administered subcutaneously three times weekly at least 48 hours apart at a starting dose of 8.8 microgram (mcg) for first 2 weeks followed by 22 mcg for next 2 weeks and finally 44 mcg until 60 months.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
RNF
Other Intervention Name(s)
Rebif®
Intervention Description
Single dose of RNF will be administered subcutaneously once weekly at a starting dose of 8.8 mcg for first 2 weeks followed by 22 mcg for next 2 weeks and finally 44 mcg until 60 months.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
RNF
Other Intervention Name(s)
Rebif®
Intervention Description
Participants who were initially randomized in Study 27025 (REFLEX) to the placebo treatment group will be switched to single dose of RNF administered subcutaneously three times weekly at least 48 hours apart at a dose of 8.8 mcg for first 2 weeks followed by 22 mcg for next 2 weeks and finally 44 mcg until 60 months.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Intervention Description
Single dose matching placebo will be administered subcutaneously twice weekly. Placebo is supplied as a transparent, sterile solution for injection in pre-filled syringes matching the RNF pre-filled syringes, each containing 0.5 milliliter (mL).
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Time to Conversion to Clinically Definite Multiple Sclerosis (CDMS) Defined by Either a Second Attack or a Sustained Increase (Greater Than or Equal to 1.5 Points) in the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) Score up to 36 Months
Description
CDMS was defined by the occurrence of a second attack or relapse over 36 months in participants who presented with clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) accompanied by an abnormal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. EDSS assesses disability in 8 functional systems. An overall score ranging from 0 (normal) to 10 (death due to multiple sclerosis [MS]) was calculated. Time to conversion to CDMS was represented by Kaplan-Meier estimates of the cumulative percentage (%) of participants with CDMS.
Time Frame
Baseline (Day 1 of Study 27025) up to 36 Months
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Time to Confirmed Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) Progression up to 36 Months
Description
EDSS assesses disability in 8 functional systems. An overall score ranging from 0 (normal) to 10 (death due to MS) was calculated. A confirmed EDSS progression was defined EDSS greater than or equal to 1.0 point confirmed during a visit performed 6 months later. Time to confirmed EDSS progression was represented by Kaplan-Meier estimates of the cumulative percentage (%) of participants with confirmed EDSS progression.
Time Frame
Baseline (Day 1 of Study 27025) up to 36 Months
Title
Number of Combined Unique Active (CUA) Lesions, New Time Constant 2 (T2) Lesions, New Gadolinium Enhanced (Gd+) Lesions and New Time Constant 1 (T1) Lesions Per Participant Per Scan at Month 36
Description
Number of CUA lesions, new T2 lesions, new Gd+ lesions and new T1 lesions were measured by using MRI scans.
Time Frame
Month 36
Title
Change From Baseline in Time Constant 1 (T1) Hypointense Lesion Volume and Time Constant 2 (T2) Lesion Volume at Month 36
Description
Change from baseline in lesion volume was measured by using MRI scans for T1 hypointense lesions and T2 lesions at Month 36
Time Frame
Baseline (Day 1 of Study 27025), Month 36
Title
Percent Change From Baseline in Brain Volume at Month 36
Description
Percent change in brain volume was measured by using MRI scans.
Time Frame
Baseline (Day 1 of Study 27025), Month 36
Title
Percentage of Participants With Conversion to McDonald Multiple Sclerosis (MS) up to 36 Months
Description
The McDonald criteria use dissemination in time and space established by MRI findings to provide a clinical diagnosis for MS. Dissemination in time is established by a new T2 or Gd+ lesion found on a repeat MRI. Dissemination in space is established by the presence of any 3 of the following: 1 Gd+ lesion or 9 T2 bright lesions if there is no enhancement; greater than or equal to 1 infratentorial lesion; greater than or equal to 1 juxtacortical lesion; greater than or equal to 3 periventricular lesions.
Time Frame
Baseline (Day 1 of Study 27025) up to CDMS conversion and/or up to 36 Months
Title
Change From Baseline in Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test 3 (PASAT-3) Score at Month 36
Description
The Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test (PASAT) is a measure of cognitive function that specifically assesses auditory information processing speed and flexibility, as well as calculation ability. Score ranges from '0-60'. Higher scores reflect better neurological function and a positive change from baseline indicates improvement.
Time Frame
Baseline (Day of Study 27025), Month 36
Title
Percentage of Relapse-Free Participants at Month 36
Description
A relapse was defined as the development of new or the exacerbation of existing neurological symptoms or signs, in the absence of fever, lasting for 24 hours and with a previous period for more than 30 days with a stable or an improving condition.
Time Frame
Month 36
Title
Change From Baseline in Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) Score at Month 36
Description
EDSS assesses disability in 8 functional systems. An overall score ranging from 0 (normal) to 10 (death due to MS) was calculated. The change in EDSS score at Month 36 was calculated as EDSS score at Month 36 minus EDSS score at baseline.
Time Frame
Baseline (Day of Study 27025), Month 36
Title
Change From Baseline in Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite (MSFC) Score at Month 36
Description
The MSFC is a multidimensional clinical outcome measure which consists of three sub-tests; Timed 25-Foot Walk, 9-Hole Peg Test and Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test-3(PASAT-3). The Timed 25-Foot Walk is a quantitative measure of lower extremity function. The 9-Hole Peg Test is a quantitative measure of upper extremity (arm and hand) function. The PASAT is a measure of cognitive function that specifically assesses auditory information processing speed and flexibility, as well as calculation ability. Standardized results (Z-scores) of these sub-tests and the overall MSFC Z-score as an average of these three Z-scores was calculated. Higher Z-scores reflect better neurological function and a positive change from baseline indicates improvement. An increase in score indicates an improvement (range -3 to +3).
Time Frame
Baseline (Day 1 of Study 27025), Month 36
Title
Numbers of Participants With Binding Antibodies (BAb) and Neutralizing Antibody (NAb) at Month 36
Description
BAbs are all antibodies which are capable of binding to the investigational drug molecule (RNF) irrespective of their binding site. NAbs are defined as a subgroup of BAbs which bind to the active sites of the RNF and therefore neutralize its potency. NAbs were detected using a viral cytopathic assay. BAbs were measured by using an ELISA (Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay).
Time Frame
Month 36
Title
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs), Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and AEs Leading to Treatment Discontinuation
Description
An AE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence in the form of signs, symptoms, abnormal laboratory findings, or diseases that emerges or worsens relative to baseline during a clinical study with an Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP), regardless of causal relationship and even if no IMP has been administered. SAE: Any AE that resulted in death; was life threatening; resulted in persistent/significant disability/incapacity; resulted in/prolonged an existing in-patient hospitalization; was a congenital anomaly/birth defect; or was a medically important condition.
Time Frame
Month 24 up to Month 36 (DB treatment period for study 28981 (REFLEXION)
Title
Time to Conversion to Clinically Definite Multiple Sclerosis (CDMS) Defined by Either a Second Attack or a Sustained Increase (Greater Than or Equal to 1.5 Points) in the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) Score up to Month 60
Description
CDMS was defined by the occurrence of a second attack or relapse over 60 months in participants who presented with clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) accompanied by an abnormal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. EDSS assesses disability in 8 functional systems. An overall score ranging from 0 (normal) to 10 (death due to multiple sclerosis [MS]) was calculated. Time to conversion to CDMS was represented by Kaplan-Meier estimates of the cumulative percentage (%) of participants with CDMS.
Time Frame
Baseline (Day 1 of Study 27025) up to 60 Months
Title
Time to Confirmed Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) Progression up to 60 Months
Description
EDSS assesses disability in 8 functional systems. An overall score ranging from 0 (normal) to 10 (death due to MS) was calculated. A confirmed EDSS progression was defined EDSS greater than or equal to 1.0 point confirmed during a visit performed 6 months later. Time to confirmed EDSS progression was represented by Kaplan-Meier estimates of the cumulative percentage (%) of participants with confirmed EDSS progression.
Time Frame
Baseline (Day 1 of Study 27025) up to 60 Months
Title
Number of Combined Unique Active (CUA) Lesions, New Time Constant 2 (T2) Lesions, New Gadolinium Enhanced (Gd+) Lesions and New T1 Lesions Per Participant Per Scan at Month 60
Description
Number of CUA lesions, new T2 lesions, new Gd+ Lesions and new T1 lesions were measured by using MRI scans.
Time Frame
Month 60
Title
Change From Baseline in Time Constant 1 (T1) Hypointense Volume, and Time Constant 2 (T2) Lesion Volume at Month 60
Description
Change from baseline in lesion volume was measured by using MRI scans for T1 hypointense lesions and T2 lesions.
Time Frame
Baseline (Day 1 of Study 27025), Month 60
Title
Percent Change From Baseline in Brain Volume at Month 60
Description
Percent Change in brain volume was measured by using MRI scans.
Time Frame
Baseline (Day 1 of Study 27025), Month 60
Title
Percentage of Participants With Conversion to McDonald Multiple Sclerosis (MS) at Month 60
Description
The McDonald criteria use dissemination in time and space established by MRI findings to provide a clinical diagnosis for MS. Dissemination in time is established by a new T2 or Gd+ lesion found on a repeat MRI. Dissemination in space is established by the presence of any 3 of the following: 1 Gd+ lesion or 9 T2 bright lesions if there is no enhancement; greater than or equal to 1 infratentorial lesion; greater than or equal to 1 juxtacortical lesion; greater than or equal to 3 periventricular lesions.
Time Frame
Month 60
Title
Change From Baseline in Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test 3 (PASAT-3) Score at Month 60
Description
The PASAT is a measure of cognitive function that specifically assesses auditory information processing speed and flexibility, as well as calculation ability. Score ranges from '0-60'. Higher scores reflect better neurological function and a positive change from baseline indicates improvement.
Time Frame
Baseline (Day 1 of Study 27025), Month 60
Title
Percentage of Relapse-Free Participants at Month 60
Description
A relapse was defined as the development of new or the exacerbation of existing neurological symptoms or signs, in the absence of fever, lasting for 24 hours and with a previous period for more than 30 days with a stable or an improving condition.
Time Frame
Month 60
Title
Change From Baseline in Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) Score at Month 60
Description
EDSS assesses disability in 8 functional systems. An overall score ranging from 0 (normal) to 10 (death due to MS) was calculated. The change in EDSS score at Month 60 was calculated as EDSS score at Month 60 minus EDSS score at baseline.
Time Frame
Baseline (Day 1 of Study 27025), Month 60
Title
Change From Baseline in Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite (MSFC) Score at Month 60
Description
The MSFC is a multidimensional clinical outcome measure which consists of three sub-tests; Timed 25-Foot Walk, 9-Hole Peg Test and Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test-3(PASAT-3). The Timed 25-Foot Walk is a quantitative measure of lower extremity function. The 9-Hole Peg Test is a quantitative measure of upper extremity (arm and hand) function. The PASAT is a measure of cognitive function that specifically assesses auditory information processing speed and flexibility, as well as calculation ability. Standardized results (Z-scores) of these sub-tests and the overall MSFC Z-score as an average of these three Z-scores was calculated. Higher Z-scores reflect better neurological function and a positive change from baseline indicates improvement. An increase in score indicates an improvement (range -3 to +3).
Time Frame
Baseline (Day 1 of Study 27025), Month 60
Title
Numbers of Participants With Binding Antibodies (BAb) and Neutralizing Antibody (NAb) at Month 60
Description
BAbs are all antibodies which are capable of binding to the RNF irrespective of their binding site. NAbs are defined as a subgroup of BAbs which bind to the active sites of the RNF and therefore neutralize its potency. NAbs were detected using a viral cytopathic assay. BAbs were measured by using an ELISA.
Time Frame
Month 60
Title
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs), Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and AEs Leading to Treatment Discontinuation
Description
An AE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence in the form of signs, symptoms, abnormal laboratory findings, or diseases that emerges or worsens relative to baseline during a clinical study with an Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP), regardless of causal relationship and even if no IMP has been administered. SAE: Any AE that resulted in death; was life threatening; resulted in persistent/significant disability/incapacity; resulted in/prolonged an existing in-patient hospitalization; was a congenital anomaly/birth defect; or was a medically important condition.
Time Frame
Month 24 up to Month 60

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Reach scheduled end of study in Study 27025 (REFLEX) (completion of 24 months participation) Medical assessment by the Investigator/treating physician from study 27025 that there is no objection to the subject's participation in this extension trial considering the medical experience from Study 27025 (REFLEX). Special attention should be given to laboratory abnormalities and clinically significant liver, renal and bone-marrow dysfunction If female, subject must: be neither pregnant nor breast-feeding, nor attempting to conceive use a highly effective method of contraception. A highly effective method of contraception is defined as those which result in a low failure rate (that is [i.e.] less than 1 percent [%] per year) when used consistently and correctly such as implants, injectables, combined oral contraceptives, some intrauterine devices (IUDs), sexual abstinence or vasectomized partner Subject is willing to follow study procedures Subject has given written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Subject has any disease other than MS that could better explain the subject's signs and symptoms Subject has a primary progressive course of MS Subject has total bilirubin greater than 2.5 times upper limit of normal (ULN) at both Month 24 and at the previous visit (i.e. Month 21) (subjects with greater than 2.5 times ULN at Month 24 only are eligible for enrollment and should be managed as per label recommendations until normalization of the value) Subject has total aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or alkaline phosphatase (ALP) greater than 2.5 times the ULN values at both Month 24 and at the previous visit (i.e. Month 21) (subjects with greater than 2.5 times ULN at Month 24 only are eligible for enrollment and should be managed as per label recommendations until normalization of the value) Subject suffers from another current autoimmune disease Subject suffers from major medical or psychiatric illness (including history of, or current, severe depressive disorders and/or suicidal ideation) that in the opinion of the investigator creates undue risk to the subject or could affect compliance with the study protocol Subject has a history of seizures not adequately controlled by treatment Subject has cardiac disease, such as angina, congestive heart failure or arrhythmia Subject has a known allergy to IFN-beta or the excipient(s) of the study medication Subject has any condition that could interfere with the MRI evaluation Subject has a known allergy to gadolinium-diethylene triamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA) Subject has a history of alcohol or drug abuse Subject has previously participated in this study Subject has moderate to severe renal impairment Subject is pregnant or lactating Subject has any medical, psychiatric or other conditions that compromise his/her ability to understand the subject information, to give informed consent, to comply with the study protocol, or to complete the study
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Medical Responsible
Organizational Affiliation
Merck Serono S.A., Geneva
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Mendoza
Country
Argentina
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Graz
Country
Austria
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Brugge
Country
Belgium
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Leuven
Country
Belgium
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Pleven
Country
Bulgaria
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Rousse
Country
Bulgaria
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Shumen
Country
Bulgaria
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Sofia
Country
Bulgaria
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Varna
Country
Bulgaria
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Ontario
Country
Canada
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Victoria British Columbia
Country
Canada
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Karlovac
Country
Croatia
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Osijek
Country
Croatia
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Rijeka
Country
Croatia
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Split
Country
Croatia
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Zagreb
Country
Croatia
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Hradec Kralove
Country
Czech Republic
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Olomouc
Country
Czech Republic
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Prague
Country
Czech Republic
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Tallinn
Country
Estonia
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Tartu
Country
Estonia
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Oulu
Country
Finland
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Paris
Country
France
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Poissy Cedex
Country
France
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Hannover
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Henningsforf
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Athens
Country
Greece
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Safed
Country
Israel
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Tel-Hashomer
Country
Israel
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Milano
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Padova
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Riga
Country
Latvia
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Beirut
Country
Lebanon
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Rabat
Country
Morocco
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Bialystok
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Lodz
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Warsaw
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Wroclaw
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Lisbon
Country
Portugal
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Bucharest
Country
Romania
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Iasi
Country
Romania
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Targu-Mures
Country
Romania
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Timisoara
Country
Romania
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Ekaterinburg
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Moscow
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Novgorod
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Novosibirsk
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Saint-Petersburg
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Samara
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Saratov
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Reserch Site
City
Belgrade
Country
Serbia
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Nis
Country
Serbia
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Presov
Country
Slovakia
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Barcelona
Country
Spain
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Bilbao
Country
Spain
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Madrid
Country
Spain
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Seville
Country
Spain

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Citations:
PubMed Identifier
28039317
Citation
Comi G, De Stefano N, Freedman MS, Barkhof F, Uitdehaag BM, de Vos M, Marhardt K, Chen L, Issard D, Kappos L. Subcutaneous interferon beta-1a in the treatment of clinically isolated syndromes: 3-year and 5-year results of the phase III dosing frequency-blind multicentre REFLEXION study. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2017 Apr;88(4):285-294. doi: 10.1136/jnnp-2016-314843. Epub 2016 Dec 30.
Results Reference
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