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Safety and Tolerability of Glatiramer Acetate (GLACIER)

Primary Purpose

Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
GA 20 mg/mL
GA 40 mg/mL
Sponsored by
Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc.
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis focused on measuring Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis, Glatiramer Acetate, Glatiramer

Eligibility Criteria

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

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Men or women at least 18 years of age or older
  2. Subjects must have a confirmed and documented RRMS diagnosis as defined by the Revised McDonald criteria, with relapse onset disease or a relapsing-remitting disease course
  3. Subjects must be ambulatory with a Kurtzke Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score of 0-5.5 in both the Screening and Baseline visits.
  4. Subjects must be in a stable neurological condition, relapse-free and free of any corticosteroid treatment [intravenous (IV), intramuscular (IM) and/or per os (PO)] or adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH), 60 days prior to randomization.
  5. Subjects must be treated with Glatiramer Acetate (GA) 20mg/mL QD SC injection for a minimum of 6 months prior to screening.
  6. Women of child-bearing potential must practice an acceptable method of birth control [acceptable methods of birth control in this study include: surgical sterilization, intrauterine devices, oral contraceptives, contraceptive patch, long-acting injectable contraceptive, partner's vasectomy or a double-barrier method (condom or diaphragm with spermicide)].
  7. Subjects must be able to sign and date a written informed consent prior to entering the study.
  8. Subjects must be willing and able to comply with the protocol requirements for the duration of the study

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Subject has any contraindication to Glatiramer Acetate therapy
  2. Subjects with progressive forms of multiple sclerosis (MS).
  3. Subjects with Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO).
  4. Use of experimental or investigational drugs, and/or participation in drug clinical studies within the 6 months prior to screening.
  5. Concomitant use of other disease modifying drug for MS ((Fingolimod (Gilenya®), dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera®), Teriflunomide (Aubagio®) or intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)) within 6 months prior to screening
  6. Previous use of mitoxantrone, cladribine, alemtuzumab, rituximab, natalizumab.
  7. Chronic (more than 30 consecutive days) systemic (IV, PO or IM) corticosteroid treatment within 6 months prior to screening visit.
  8. Previous total body irradiation or total lymphoid irradiation.
  9. Previous stem-cell treatment, autologous bone marrow transplantation or allogenic bone marrow transplantation.
  10. Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  11. Subjects with a clinically significant or unstable medical or surgical condition that would preclude safe and complete study participation, as determined by medical history, physical exams, ECG and abnormal laboratory tests. Such conditions may include hepatic, renal or metabolic diseases, systemic disease, acute infection, current malignancy or recent history (5 years) of malignancy, major psychiatric disorder, history of drug and/or alcohol abuse and allergies that could be detrimental according to the investigator's judgment.
  12. Subjects who underwent endovascular treatment for Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI).
  13. Employees of the clinical study site or any other individuals involved with the conduct of the study, or immediate family members of such individuals -

Sites / Locations

  • Teva Investigational Site 10706
  • Teva Investigational Site 10719
  • Teva Investigational Site 10720
  • Teva Investigational Site 10727
  • Teva Investigational Site 10731
  • Teva Investigational Site 10735
  • Teva Investigational Site 10712
  • Teva Investigational Site 10708
  • Teva Investigational Site 10715
  • Teva Investigational Site 10718
  • Teva Investigational Site 10709
  • Teva Investigational Site 10707
  • Teva Investigational Site 10711
  • Teva Investigational Site 10710
  • Teva Investigational Site 10734
  • Teva Investigational Site 10732
  • Teva Investigational Site 10726
  • Teva Investigational Site 10702
  • Teva Investigational Site 10717
  • Teva Investigational Site 10723
  • Teva Investigational Site 10716
  • Teva Investigational Site 10724
  • Teva Investigational Site 10721
  • Teva Investigational Site 10733
  • Teva Investigational Site 10703
  • Teva Investigational Site 10714
  • Teva Investigational Site 10704
  • Teva Investigational Site 10725
  • Teva Investigational Site 10736
  • Teva Investigational Site 10701
  • Teva Investigational Site 10728
  • Teva Investigational Site 10729
  • Teva Investigational Site 10722
  • Teva Investigational Site 10699
  • Teva Investigational Site 10700

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Active Comparator

Experimental

Arm Label

GA 20 mg/mL every day

GA 40 mg/mL 3 times a week

Arm Description

Glatiramer acetate (GA) 20 mg in 1 mL SC injection administered every day (QD) for the 4 months of the core study.

Glatiramer acetate (GA) 40 mg in 1 mL SC injection administered three times a week (TIW) for the 4 months of the core study. During the Extension period, all participants to continue treatment with GA 40 mg/mL TIW until this dose regimen is commercially available for the treatment of RRMS patients.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Adjusted Mean Estimates for Injection-Related Adverse Event Rate Per Year in the Core Period
Injection-related (IR) adverse events refers to all local injection site reactions and/or symptoms or events related to immediate post injection reaction (flushing, chest pain, palpitations, anxiety, dyspnea, throat constriction, and/or urticaria). Rate was calculated as # IR events/the total exposure to study drug in years. For cases in which more than 1 IR adverse event started on the same date for the same patient, these were counted as 1 IR adverse event for that patient. Parameter statistics were generated from a Poisson regression model with natural log of treatment duration (years) as an offset variable, and adjusted for baseline EDSS score, treatment group, age, sex, number of relapses in the 2 years prior to screening, in which a contrast comparing treatment groups were constructed. Adjusted mean estimates were adjusted estimates of event rates within treatment group.
Injection-Related Adverse Event Rate Per Year in the Extension Period
Injection-related (IR) adverse events refers to all local injection site reactions and/or symptoms or events related to immediate post injection reaction (flushing, chest pain, palpitations, anxiety, dyspnea, throat constriction, and/or urticaria). Rate was calculated as # IR events/the total exposure to study drug in years. For cases in which more than 1 IR adverse event started on the same date for the same patient, these were counted as 1 IR adverse event for that patient.
Injection-Related Adverse Events in the Extension Period
Injection-related (IR) adverse events refers to all local injection site reactions and/or symptoms or events related to immediate post injection reaction (flushing, chest pain, palpitations, anxiety, dyspnea, throat constriction, and/or urticaria).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Adjusted Mean Estimates for Injection Site Reaction Event Rate Per Year in the Core Period
This outcome includes injection-related adverse events referring to all local injection site reactions (ISR). Rate was calculated as # ISR events/the total exposure to study drug in years. For cases in which more than 1 ISR adverse event started on the same date for the same patient, these were counted as 1 ISR adverse event for that patient. Parameter statistics were generated from a Poisson regression model with natural log of treatment duration (years) as an offset variable, and adjusted for baseline EDSS score, treatment group, age, sex, number of relapses in the 2 years prior to screening, in which a contrast comparing treatment groups were constructed. Adjusted mean estimates were adjusted estimates of event rates within treatment group.
Change From Baseline to Month 4 in in the Adjusted Mean Participant-Reported Impact on Physical Wellbeing Using Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS-29 PRO) in the Core Period
The physical wellbeing assessment portion of the MSIS-29 is comprised of 20 questions in which participants rate the impact of MS on their day-to-day life during the past two weeks from 1=no impact to 5=extreme impact for a total score of 20-100. Negative change from baseline scores indicate improvement in physical wellbeing over time. The estimated change from baseline to month 4 adjusted for months 1 and 2 was generated using a mixed model repeated measures analysis adjusted for baseline MSIS-29 physical score, treatment group, month, treatment by month interaction.
Change From Baseline to Month 4 in in the Adjusted Mean Participant-Reported Impact on Psychological Wellbeing Using Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS-29 PRO) in the Core Period
The psychological wellbeing assessment portion of the MSIS-29 is comprised of 9 questions in which participants rate the impact of MS on their day-to-day life during the past two weeks from 1=no impact to 5=extreme impact for a total score of 9-45. Negative change from baseline scores indicate improvement in psychological wellbeing over time. The estimated change from baseline to month 4 adjusted for months 1 and 2 was generated using a mixed model repeated measures analysis adjusted for baseline MSIS-29 psychological score, treatment group, month, treatment by month interaction.
Change From Baseline to Month 4 in in the Adjusted Mean Participant-Reported Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM-9) Convenience Score in the Core Period
The Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM-9) is a psychometric measure of a patient's satisfaction with medication. It consists of 3 subscales: effectiveness, convenience and global satisfaction. The scores were computed by adding items for each domain, i.e. 1 to 3 for effectiveness, 4 - 6 for convenience and 7 to 9 for global satisfaction. This outcome focuses on convenience items 4-6, with each question graded on a scale of 1 (extreme dissatisfaction) to 7 (extreme satisfaction). TSQM-9 participant perception of convenience score was calculated as: ([sum (Item 4 to Item 6) - 3] divided by 18) * 100. The full range was -100 to 100, with positive change from baseline indicating improvement. The estimated change from baseline to month 4 adjusted for months 1 and 2 was generated using a mixed model repeated measures analysis adjusted for baseline TSQM convenience score, treatment group, month, treatment by month interaction.
Change From Baseline to Month 4 in in the Adjusted Mean Participant-Reported Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM-9) Satisfaction Score in the Core Period
The Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM-9) is a psychometric measure of a patient's satisfaction with medication. It consists of 3 subscales: effectiveness, convenience and global satisfaction. The scores were computed by adding items for each domain, i.e. 1 to 3 for effectiveness, 4 - 6 for convenience and 7 to 9 for global satisfaction. This outcome focuses on global satisfaction, items 7-9. TSQM-9 participant perception of satisfaction score was calculated as: ([sum(Item 7 to Item 9) - 3] divided by 14) * 100. The full range was -100 to 100, with positive change from baseline indicating improvement satisfaction with medication. The estimated change from baseline to month 4 adjusted for months 1 and 2 was generated using a mixed model repeated measures analysis adjusted for baseline TSQM convenience score, treatment group, month, treatment by month interaction.
Injection Site Reaction Event Rate Per Year in the Extension Period
This outcome includes injection-related adverse events referring to all local injection site reactions (ISR). Rate was calculated as # ISR events/the total exposure to study drug in years. For cases in which more than 1 ISR adverse event started on the same date for the same patient, these were counted as 1 ISR adverse event for that patient.
Injection Site Reaction Events in the Extension Period
This outcome includes injection-related adverse events referring to all local injection site reactions (ISR). For cases in which more than 1 ISR adverse event started on the same date for the same patient, these were counted as 1 ISR adverse event for that patient.
Change From Start of Extension Period (Month 4) to Month 8 (and to Endpoint Visit) in the Participant-Reported Impact on Physical Wellbeing Using Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS-29 PRO)
The physical wellbeing assessment portion of the MSIS-29 is comprised of 20 questions in which participants rate the impact of MS on their day-to-day life during the past two weeks from 1=no impact to 5=extreme impact for a total score of 20-100. Negative change from baseline scores indicate improvement in physical wellbeing. The Extension Period endpoint visit was defined as the last observed post-baseline data of the Extension Period.
Change From Start of Extension Period (Month 4) to Month 8 (and to Endpoint Visit) in the Participant-Reported Impact on Psychological Wellbeing Using Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS-29 PRO)
The psychological wellbeing assessment portion of the MSIS-29 is comprised of 9 questions in which participants rate the impact of MS on their day-to-day life during the past two weeks from 1=no impact to 5=extreme impact for a total score of 9-45. Negative change from baseline scores indicate improvement in psychological wellbeing. The Extension Period endpoint visit was defined as the last observed post-baseline data of the Extension Period.
Change From Start of Extension Period to Month 8 (and to Endpoint Visit) in in the Participant-Reported Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM-9) Convenience Score
The Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM-9) is a psychometric measure of a patient's satisfaction with medication. It consists of 3 subscales: effectiveness, convenience and global satisfaction. The scores were computed by adding items for each domain, i.e. 1 to 3 for effectiveness, 4 - 6 for convenience and 7 to 9 for global satisfaction. This outcome focuses on convenience items 4-6, with each question graded on a scale of 1 (extreme dissatisfaction) to 7 (extreme satisfaction). TSQM-9 participant perception of convenience score was calculated as: ([sum (Item 4 to Item 6) - 3] divided by 18) * 100. The full range was -100 to 100, with positive change from baseline indicating improvement. The Extension Period endpoint visit was defined as the last observed post-baseline data of the Extension Period.
Change From Start of Extension Period to Month 8 (and to Endpoint Visit) in in the Participant-Reported Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM-9) Satisfaction Score
The Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM-9) is a psychometric measure of a patient's satisfaction with medication. It consists of 3 subscales: effectiveness, convenience and global satisfaction. The scores were computed by adding items for each domain, i.e. 1 to 3 for effectiveness, 4 - 6 for convenience and 7 to 9 for global satisfaction. This outcome focuses on global satisfaction, items 7-9. TSQM-9 participant perception of satisfaction score was calculated as: ([sum(Item 7 to Item 9) - 3] divided by 14) * 100. The full range was -100 to 100, with positive change from baseline indicating improvement satisfaction with medication. The Extension Period endpoint visit was defined as the last observed post-baseline data of the Extension Period.

Full Information

First Posted
June 6, 2013
Last Updated
December 10, 2015
Sponsor
Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc.
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01874145
Brief Title
Safety and Tolerability of Glatiramer Acetate
Acronym
GLACIER
Official Title
An Open-Label, Randomized, Multi-Center, Parallel-Arm Study to Assess the Safety and Tolerability of Glatiramer Acetate 40 mg/mL Three Times a Week Compared to 20 mg/mL Daily Subcutaneous Injections in Subjects With Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
December 2015
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
June 2013 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
April 2014 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
May 2014 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc.

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This is an open-label, randomized, multi-center, parallel-arm study to assess the safety and tolerability of a daily dose of Glatiramer Acetate (GA) 40 mg/mL three times a week (TIW) administered subcutaneously (SC) as compared to GA 20 mg/mL every day (QD) administered SC.
Detailed Description
The study will comprise of a Core study and an Extension phase. During the Core study, subjects will be evaluated at study sites for 5 scheduled visits at Months: -1 (Screening), 0 (Baseline), 1, 2, and 4 (Termination/Early Termination). Subjects who complete all scheduled visits will have final procedures and assessments performed at the final visit (Month 4, Termination visit). Subjects who withdraw from the study before completing the 4 months evaluation period will have Early Termination (ET) procedures and assessments performed at their final visit. During the Extension phase, all subjects will be offered to continue treatment with GA 40 mg/mL TIW. Subjects will be evaluated every 4 months until this dose strength is commercially available for the treatment of Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS) patients or until the development of this GA dose regimen is stopped by the Sponsor, the last visit of this phase will be called Termination/ET-Extension visit.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
Keywords
Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis, Glatiramer Acetate, Glatiramer

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
209 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
GA 20 mg/mL every day
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Glatiramer acetate (GA) 20 mg in 1 mL SC injection administered every day (QD) for the 4 months of the core study.
Arm Title
GA 40 mg/mL 3 times a week
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Glatiramer acetate (GA) 40 mg in 1 mL SC injection administered three times a week (TIW) for the 4 months of the core study. During the Extension period, all participants to continue treatment with GA 40 mg/mL TIW until this dose regimen is commercially available for the treatment of RRMS patients.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
GA 20 mg/mL
Other Intervention Name(s)
Glatiramer Acetate, Copaxone®
Intervention Description
Glatiramer acetate (GA) 20 mg/mL subcutaneous (SC) injection, the commercial product, is a single-use pre-filled syringe (PFS) containing 1.0 ml of a clear, colorless to slightly yellow, sterile, non-pyrogenic solution.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
GA 40 mg/mL
Other Intervention Name(s)
Glatiramer Acetate, Copaxone®
Intervention Description
Glatiramer acetate (GA) 40 mg/mL subcutaneous (SC) injection, is a single-use pre-filled syringe (PFS) containing 1.0 ml of a clear, colorless to slightly yellow, sterile, non-pyrogenic solution.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Adjusted Mean Estimates for Injection-Related Adverse Event Rate Per Year in the Core Period
Description
Injection-related (IR) adverse events refers to all local injection site reactions and/or symptoms or events related to immediate post injection reaction (flushing, chest pain, palpitations, anxiety, dyspnea, throat constriction, and/or urticaria). Rate was calculated as # IR events/the total exposure to study drug in years. For cases in which more than 1 IR adverse event started on the same date for the same patient, these were counted as 1 IR adverse event for that patient. Parameter statistics were generated from a Poisson regression model with natural log of treatment duration (years) as an offset variable, and adjusted for baseline EDSS score, treatment group, age, sex, number of relapses in the 2 years prior to screening, in which a contrast comparing treatment groups were constructed. Adjusted mean estimates were adjusted estimates of event rates within treatment group.
Time Frame
Day 1 to Month 4
Title
Injection-Related Adverse Event Rate Per Year in the Extension Period
Description
Injection-related (IR) adverse events refers to all local injection site reactions and/or symptoms or events related to immediate post injection reaction (flushing, chest pain, palpitations, anxiety, dyspnea, throat constriction, and/or urticaria). Rate was calculated as # IR events/the total exposure to study drug in years. For cases in which more than 1 IR adverse event started on the same date for the same patient, these were counted as 1 IR adverse event for that patient.
Time Frame
Month 5 up to Month 10
Title
Injection-Related Adverse Events in the Extension Period
Description
Injection-related (IR) adverse events refers to all local injection site reactions and/or symptoms or events related to immediate post injection reaction (flushing, chest pain, palpitations, anxiety, dyspnea, throat constriction, and/or urticaria).
Time Frame
Month 5 up to Month 10
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Adjusted Mean Estimates for Injection Site Reaction Event Rate Per Year in the Core Period
Description
This outcome includes injection-related adverse events referring to all local injection site reactions (ISR). Rate was calculated as # ISR events/the total exposure to study drug in years. For cases in which more than 1 ISR adverse event started on the same date for the same patient, these were counted as 1 ISR adverse event for that patient. Parameter statistics were generated from a Poisson regression model with natural log of treatment duration (years) as an offset variable, and adjusted for baseline EDSS score, treatment group, age, sex, number of relapses in the 2 years prior to screening, in which a contrast comparing treatment groups were constructed. Adjusted mean estimates were adjusted estimates of event rates within treatment group.
Time Frame
Day 1 to Month 4
Title
Change From Baseline to Month 4 in in the Adjusted Mean Participant-Reported Impact on Physical Wellbeing Using Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS-29 PRO) in the Core Period
Description
The physical wellbeing assessment portion of the MSIS-29 is comprised of 20 questions in which participants rate the impact of MS on their day-to-day life during the past two weeks from 1=no impact to 5=extreme impact for a total score of 20-100. Negative change from baseline scores indicate improvement in physical wellbeing over time. The estimated change from baseline to month 4 adjusted for months 1 and 2 was generated using a mixed model repeated measures analysis adjusted for baseline MSIS-29 physical score, treatment group, month, treatment by month interaction.
Time Frame
Month 0 (baseline), Months 1, 2, 4 (or early termination visit)
Title
Change From Baseline to Month 4 in in the Adjusted Mean Participant-Reported Impact on Psychological Wellbeing Using Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS-29 PRO) in the Core Period
Description
The psychological wellbeing assessment portion of the MSIS-29 is comprised of 9 questions in which participants rate the impact of MS on their day-to-day life during the past two weeks from 1=no impact to 5=extreme impact for a total score of 9-45. Negative change from baseline scores indicate improvement in psychological wellbeing over time. The estimated change from baseline to month 4 adjusted for months 1 and 2 was generated using a mixed model repeated measures analysis adjusted for baseline MSIS-29 psychological score, treatment group, month, treatment by month interaction.
Time Frame
Month 0 (baseline), Months 1, 2 4 (or early termination visit)
Title
Change From Baseline to Month 4 in in the Adjusted Mean Participant-Reported Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM-9) Convenience Score in the Core Period
Description
The Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM-9) is a psychometric measure of a patient's satisfaction with medication. It consists of 3 subscales: effectiveness, convenience and global satisfaction. The scores were computed by adding items for each domain, i.e. 1 to 3 for effectiveness, 4 - 6 for convenience and 7 to 9 for global satisfaction. This outcome focuses on convenience items 4-6, with each question graded on a scale of 1 (extreme dissatisfaction) to 7 (extreme satisfaction). TSQM-9 participant perception of convenience score was calculated as: ([sum (Item 4 to Item 6) - 3] divided by 18) * 100. The full range was -100 to 100, with positive change from baseline indicating improvement. The estimated change from baseline to month 4 adjusted for months 1 and 2 was generated using a mixed model repeated measures analysis adjusted for baseline TSQM convenience score, treatment group, month, treatment by month interaction.
Time Frame
Month 0 (baseline), Months 1, 2 4 (or early termination visit)
Title
Change From Baseline to Month 4 in in the Adjusted Mean Participant-Reported Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM-9) Satisfaction Score in the Core Period
Description
The Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM-9) is a psychometric measure of a patient's satisfaction with medication. It consists of 3 subscales: effectiveness, convenience and global satisfaction. The scores were computed by adding items for each domain, i.e. 1 to 3 for effectiveness, 4 - 6 for convenience and 7 to 9 for global satisfaction. This outcome focuses on global satisfaction, items 7-9. TSQM-9 participant perception of satisfaction score was calculated as: ([sum(Item 7 to Item 9) - 3] divided by 14) * 100. The full range was -100 to 100, with positive change from baseline indicating improvement satisfaction with medication. The estimated change from baseline to month 4 adjusted for months 1 and 2 was generated using a mixed model repeated measures analysis adjusted for baseline TSQM convenience score, treatment group, month, treatment by month interaction.
Time Frame
Month 0 (baseline), Months 1, 2 4 (or early termination visit)
Title
Injection Site Reaction Event Rate Per Year in the Extension Period
Description
This outcome includes injection-related adverse events referring to all local injection site reactions (ISR). Rate was calculated as # ISR events/the total exposure to study drug in years. For cases in which more than 1 ISR adverse event started on the same date for the same patient, these were counted as 1 ISR adverse event for that patient.
Time Frame
Month 5 up to Month 10
Title
Injection Site Reaction Events in the Extension Period
Description
This outcome includes injection-related adverse events referring to all local injection site reactions (ISR). For cases in which more than 1 ISR adverse event started on the same date for the same patient, these were counted as 1 ISR adverse event for that patient.
Time Frame
Month 5 up to Month 10
Title
Change From Start of Extension Period (Month 4) to Month 8 (and to Endpoint Visit) in the Participant-Reported Impact on Physical Wellbeing Using Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS-29 PRO)
Description
The physical wellbeing assessment portion of the MSIS-29 is comprised of 20 questions in which participants rate the impact of MS on their day-to-day life during the past two weeks from 1=no impact to 5=extreme impact for a total score of 20-100. Negative change from baseline scores indicate improvement in physical wellbeing. The Extension Period endpoint visit was defined as the last observed post-baseline data of the Extension Period.
Time Frame
Month 4 (baseline for extension period), Month 8, endpoint visit
Title
Change From Start of Extension Period (Month 4) to Month 8 (and to Endpoint Visit) in the Participant-Reported Impact on Psychological Wellbeing Using Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS-29 PRO)
Description
The psychological wellbeing assessment portion of the MSIS-29 is comprised of 9 questions in which participants rate the impact of MS on their day-to-day life during the past two weeks from 1=no impact to 5=extreme impact for a total score of 9-45. Negative change from baseline scores indicate improvement in psychological wellbeing. The Extension Period endpoint visit was defined as the last observed post-baseline data of the Extension Period.
Time Frame
Month 4 (baseline for extension period), Month 8, endpoint visit
Title
Change From Start of Extension Period to Month 8 (and to Endpoint Visit) in in the Participant-Reported Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM-9) Convenience Score
Description
The Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM-9) is a psychometric measure of a patient's satisfaction with medication. It consists of 3 subscales: effectiveness, convenience and global satisfaction. The scores were computed by adding items for each domain, i.e. 1 to 3 for effectiveness, 4 - 6 for convenience and 7 to 9 for global satisfaction. This outcome focuses on convenience items 4-6, with each question graded on a scale of 1 (extreme dissatisfaction) to 7 (extreme satisfaction). TSQM-9 participant perception of convenience score was calculated as: ([sum (Item 4 to Item 6) - 3] divided by 18) * 100. The full range was -100 to 100, with positive change from baseline indicating improvement. The Extension Period endpoint visit was defined as the last observed post-baseline data of the Extension Period.
Time Frame
Month 4 (baseline for extension period), Month 8, endpoint visit
Title
Change From Start of Extension Period to Month 8 (and to Endpoint Visit) in in the Participant-Reported Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM-9) Satisfaction Score
Description
The Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM-9) is a psychometric measure of a patient's satisfaction with medication. It consists of 3 subscales: effectiveness, convenience and global satisfaction. The scores were computed by adding items for each domain, i.e. 1 to 3 for effectiveness, 4 - 6 for convenience and 7 to 9 for global satisfaction. This outcome focuses on global satisfaction, items 7-9. TSQM-9 participant perception of satisfaction score was calculated as: ([sum(Item 7 to Item 9) - 3] divided by 14) * 100. The full range was -100 to 100, with positive change from baseline indicating improvement satisfaction with medication. The Extension Period endpoint visit was defined as the last observed post-baseline data of the Extension Period.
Time Frame
Month 4 (baseline for extension period), Month 8, endpoint visit
Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures:
Title
Percentage of Participants With Adverse Events Other Than Injection Related Reactions During the Core Period and the Extension Period
Description
An adverse event was defined in the protocol as any untoward medical occurrence in a patient that developed or worsened in severity during the conduct of the clinical study of a pharmaceutical product and did not necessarily have a causal relationship to the study drug. This outcome summarizes the % of participants who had AEs other than injection related reactions. Injection-related (IR) adverse events referring to all local injection site reactions and/or symptoms or events related to immediate post injection reaction (flushing, chest pain, palpitations, anxiety, dyspnea, throat constriction, and/or urticaria).
Time Frame
Day 1 to Month 4 (core period); Month 5 to 10 (extension period)

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Men or women at least 18 years of age or older Subjects must have a confirmed and documented RRMS diagnosis as defined by the Revised McDonald criteria, with relapse onset disease or a relapsing-remitting disease course Subjects must be ambulatory with a Kurtzke Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score of 0-5.5 in both the Screening and Baseline visits. Subjects must be in a stable neurological condition, relapse-free and free of any corticosteroid treatment [intravenous (IV), intramuscular (IM) and/or per os (PO)] or adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH), 60 days prior to randomization. Subjects must be treated with Glatiramer Acetate (GA) 20mg/mL QD SC injection for a minimum of 6 months prior to screening. Women of child-bearing potential must practice an acceptable method of birth control [acceptable methods of birth control in this study include: surgical sterilization, intrauterine devices, oral contraceptives, contraceptive patch, long-acting injectable contraceptive, partner's vasectomy or a double-barrier method (condom or diaphragm with spermicide)]. Subjects must be able to sign and date a written informed consent prior to entering the study. Subjects must be willing and able to comply with the protocol requirements for the duration of the study Exclusion Criteria: Subject has any contraindication to Glatiramer Acetate therapy Subjects with progressive forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Subjects with Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO). Use of experimental or investigational drugs, and/or participation in drug clinical studies within the 6 months prior to screening. Concomitant use of other disease modifying drug for MS ((Fingolimod (Gilenya®), dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera®), Teriflunomide (Aubagio®) or intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)) within 6 months prior to screening Previous use of mitoxantrone, cladribine, alemtuzumab, rituximab, natalizumab. Chronic (more than 30 consecutive days) systemic (IV, PO or IM) corticosteroid treatment within 6 months prior to screening visit. Previous total body irradiation or total lymphoid irradiation. Previous stem-cell treatment, autologous bone marrow transplantation or allogenic bone marrow transplantation. Pregnancy or breastfeeding. Subjects with a clinically significant or unstable medical or surgical condition that would preclude safe and complete study participation, as determined by medical history, physical exams, ECG and abnormal laboratory tests. Such conditions may include hepatic, renal or metabolic diseases, systemic disease, acute infection, current malignancy or recent history (5 years) of malignancy, major psychiatric disorder, history of drug and/or alcohol abuse and allergies that could be detrimental according to the investigator's judgment. Subjects who underwent endovascular treatment for Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI). Employees of the clinical study site or any other individuals involved with the conduct of the study, or immediate family members of such individuals -
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10706
City
Cullman
State/Province
Alabama
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10719
City
Gilbert
State/Province
Arizona
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10720
City
Phoenix
State/Province
Arizona
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10727
City
Fresno
State/Province
California
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10731
City
Long Beach
State/Province
California
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10735
City
Newport Beach
State/Province
California
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10712
City
Oceanside
State/Province
California
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10708
City
Centennial
State/Province
Colorado
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10715
City
Maitland
State/Province
Florida
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10718
City
Pompano Beach
State/Province
Florida
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10709
City
St. Petersburg
State/Province
Florida
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10707
City
Tampa
State/Province
Florida
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10711
City
Tampa
State/Province
Florida
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10710
City
Northbrook
State/Province
Illinois
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10734
City
Indianapolis
State/Province
Indiana
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10732
City
Baltimore
State/Province
Maryland
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10726
City
Great Falls
State/Province
Montana
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10702
City
Henderson
State/Province
Nevada
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10717
City
Patchogue
State/Province
New York
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10723
City
Plainview
State/Province
New York
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10716
City
Charlotte
State/Province
North Carolina
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10724
City
Raleigh
State/Province
North Carolina
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10721
City
Winston-Salem
State/Province
North Carolina
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10733
City
Bellevue
State/Province
Ohio
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10703
City
Columbus
State/Province
Ohio
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10714
City
Dayton
State/Province
Ohio
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10704
City
Uniontown
State/Province
Ohio
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10725
City
East Providence
State/Province
Rhode Island
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10736
City
Cordova
State/Province
Tennessee
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10701
City
Franklin
State/Province
Tennessee
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10728
City
Nashville
State/Province
Tennessee
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10729
City
Mansfield
State/Province
Texas
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10722
City
Round Rock
State/Province
Texas
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10699
City
Salt Lake City
State/Province
Utah
Country
United States
Facility Name
Teva Investigational Site 10700
City
Roanoke
State/Province
Virginia
Country
United States

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Citations:
PubMed Identifier
26195058
Citation
Wolinsky JS, Borresen TE, Dietrich DW, Wynn D, Sidi Y, Steinerman JR, Knappertz V, Kolodny S; GLACIER Study Group. GLACIER: An open-label, randomized, multicenter study to assess the safety and tolerability of glatiramer acetate 40 mg three-times weekly versus 20 mg daily in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Mult Scler Relat Disord. 2015 Jul;4(4):370-6. doi: 10.1016/j.msard.2015.06.005. Epub 2015 Jun 14.
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