Mixed
Biotin: slow disability worsening in secondary progressive MS
secondary progressive MS · Mitochondrial / oxidative stress
Controlled trials disagree.
- Trials
- 2
- Running now
- 0
- Controlled phase 2/3 trials
- 2
- People in controlled trials
- 786
How the verdict was reached
Mixed phase 3 results
| Trial | Phase | Participants | Started | Result | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS-SPI | Phase 3 | 144 | 2013 | Met its main goal A total of 13 (12.6%) MD1003-treated patients achieved the primary endpoint versus none of the placebo-treated patients (p = 0.005). Paper abstract | Counted |
| SPI2 | Phase 3 | 642 | 2016 | Missed its main goal For the primary outcome, 39 (12%) of 326 patients in the MD1003 group compared with 29 (9%) of 316 in the placebo group improved at month 12, with confirmation at month 15 (odds ratio 1·35 [95% CI 0·81-2·26]). Paper abstract | Counted |
Counted: 2. Will count later: 0. Not counted: 0.
Lab evidence
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History
- Oct 2026Trials: 1 → 2
- Oct 2026Status changed from No clear answer to Mixed
- Oct 2026First listed as No clear answer
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