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A Post-Authorization Safety Study of Interferon Beta Therapy in Participants With Multiple Sclerosis

Completed
Conditions
Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting
Interventions
Drug: SC interferon beta-1a
Drug: SC interferon beta-1b
Drug: SC Peginterferon beta-1a
Registration Number
NCT03347370
Lead Sponsor
Biogen
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the safety of subcutaneous (SC) interferon beta therapies with regard to frequency of injection site reactions (ISR) and flu-like symptoms (FLS) as reported by the relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) participants.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
626
Inclusion Criteria
  • Ability to understand the purpose of the study and provide signed and dated informed consent
  • Diagnosed relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
  • Currently receiving a SC interferon beta treatment (label conform)
  • Stable on SC interferon beta treatment for three months or longer (switch between SC interferon beta treatments possible).

Key

Exclusion Criteria
  • Contraindications according to the Fachinformation (German equivalent to Summary of Product Characteristics [SmPC])
  • Treatment with Glatiramer acetate and intramuscular (IM) interferon beta-1a
  • Participation in a non-interventional or interventional clinical study of Biogen

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
SC interferon beta-1aSC interferon beta-1aParticipants with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), currently stable on SC interferon beta treatment for three months or longer (switch between SC interferon beta treatments possible).
SC interferon beta-1bSC interferon beta-1bParticipants with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), currently stable on SC interferon beta treatment for three months or longer (switch between SC interferon beta treatments possible).
SC Peginterferon beta-1aSC Peginterferon beta-1aParticipants with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), currently stable on SC interferon beta treatment for three months or longer (switch between SC interferon beta treatments possible).
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Percentage of Participants with at Least one Flu-like Symptoms (FLS) as Reported by the ParticipantsDay 1

Flu-like symptoms are specified by fever, chills, aching limbs, headache, sweating, fatigue or weakness.

Percentage of Participants with at Least one Injection Site Reaction (ISR) as Reported by the ParticipantsDay 1

ISRs include symptoms like redness, pain, heat, swelling, hematoma (bruising), induration (hardness), blistering, itching, burning, a sore or pus.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Percentage of Participants with at Least one ISR (FLS) as Reported by the NurseDay 1

ISR (FLS) denote events regarding ISR which will be evaluated for FLS simultaneously. ISRs include symptoms like redness, pain, heat, swelling, hematoma (bruising), induration (hardness), blistering, itching, burning, a sore or pus. Flu-like symptoms are specified by fever, chills, aching limbs, headache, sweating, fatigue or weakness.

Number of Participants Taking Treatments/Actions to Relieve the ISR (FLS) Assessed by Participants, Nurses and PhysiciansDay 1

ISR (FLS) denote events regarding ISR which will be evaluated for FLS simultaneously. ISRs include symptoms like redness, pain, heat, swelling, hematoma (bruising), induration (hardness), blistering, itching, burning, a sore or pus. Flu-like symptoms are specified by fever, chills, aching limbs, headache, sweating, fatigue or weakness.

Percentage of Participants With at Least one Self-administered Treatment/Action Resulting in Disappearance or Relief of ISR/FLSDay 1

ISR (FLS) denote events regarding ISR which will be evaluated for FLS simultaneously. ISRs include symptoms like redness, pain, heat, swelling, hematoma (bruising), induration (hardness), blistering, itching, burning, a sore or pus. Flu-like symptoms are specified by fever, chills, aching limbs, headache, sweating, fatigue or weakness.

Duration of ISR (FLS) Reported by Participants, Nurses, and PhysicianDay 1

ISR (FLS) denote events regarding ISR which will be evaluated for FLS simultaneously. ISRs include symptoms like redness, pain, heat, swelling, hematoma (bruising), induration (hardness), blistering, itching, burning, a sore or pus. Flu-like symptoms are specified by fever, chills, aching limbs, headache, sweating, fatigue or weakness.

Percentage of Participants With Reducing or Increasing Frequency of ISR/FLS Compared to Previous TherapyDay 1

ISR (FLS) denote events regarding ISR which will be evaluated for FLS simultaneously. ISRs include symptoms like redness, pain, heat, swelling, hematoma (bruising), induration (hardness), blistering, itching, burning, a sore or pus. Flu-like symptoms are specified by fever, chills, aching limbs, headache, sweating, fatigue or weakness.

Percentage of Participants with Types of ISR (FLS) Reported by Participants, Nurses, and PhysicianDay 1

ISR (FLS) denote events regarding ISR which will be evaluated for FLS simultaneously. ISRs include symptoms like redness, pain, heat, swelling, hematoma (bruising), induration (hardness), blistering, itching, burning, a sore or pus. Flu-like symptoms are specified by fever, chills, aching limbs, headache, sweating, fatigue or weakness.

Interference Score of ISR (FLS) With Participant's Daily ActivitiesDay 1

ISR (FLS) denote events regarding ISR which will be evaluated for FLS simultaneously. Interference of ISR (FLS) with participant's daily activities will be assessed by a visual analogue scale ranging from '0' (not at all) to '10' (extremely).

Percentage of Participants with at Least one ISR (FLS) as Reported by the PhysicianDay 1

ISR (FLS) denote events regarding ISR which will be evaluated for FLS simultaneously. ISRs include symptoms like redness, pain, heat, swelling, hematoma (bruising), induration (hardness), blistering, itching, burning, a sore or pus. Flu-like symptoms are specified by fever, chills, aching limbs, headache, sweating, fatigue or weakness.

Usual Time of Occurrence of ISR (FLS) as Reported by the Participants, Nurses and PhysiciansDay 1

ISR (FLS) denote events regarding ISR which will be evaluated for FLS simultaneously. ISRs include symptoms like redness, pain, heat, swelling, hematoma (bruising), induration (hardness), blistering, itching, burning, a sore or pus. Flu-like symptoms are specified by fever, chills, aching limbs, headache, sweating, fatigue or weakness.

Percentage of Participants With Reducing or Increasing Intensity of ISR/FLS Compared to Previous TherapyDay 1

ISR (FLS) denote events regarding ISR which will be evaluated for FLS simultaneously. ISRs include symptoms like redness, pain, heat, swelling, hematoma (bruising), induration (hardness), blistering, itching, burning, a sore or pus. Flu-like symptoms are specified by fever, chills, aching limbs, headache, sweating, fatigue or weakness.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Research Site

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Göttingen, Germany

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