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China Betaferon Adherence, Coping and Nurse Support Study

Completed
Conditions
Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Progressive
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT01436838
Lead Sponsor
Bayer
Brief Summary

Non-adherence reduces treatment benefit and can bias the assessment of treatment efficacy thereby involving safety risks for the patient and influencing health cost-effectiveness. This observational study will concentrate upon the role of MS nurses in influencing adherence. This study will examine the influence of initial and subsequent periodic nurse interviews which aim to improve adherence to Betaferon® treatment.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
110
Inclusion Criteria
  • Relapsing-remitting multiple scelrosis (RRMS) and secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) patients

  • Having Betaferon treatment, including patients who are

    • First time using; or
    • Re-staring; or
    • Switching from other diseases modifying drugs (DMDs)
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Known or newly identified contraindication for administration of Betaferon according to Summary of Product Characteristic (SmPC).
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Group 1Interferon beta-1b (Betaseron, BAY86-5046)-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Adherence to Betaferon treatment: proportion of patients adhering to Betaferon treatmentat 6, 12, 18 and 24 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Ways of Coping Questionnaire (WCQ)at 6, 12, 18 and 24 months
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD)at 6, 12, 18 and 24 months
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