SUNBEAM
What it found
The main measure showed a statistically significant benefit.
| Measure | Estimate | 95% CI | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted Annualized Relapse Rate (ARR) During the Treatment Period | Rate Ratio 0.518 | 0.405–0.663 | <0.0001 |
| Adjusted Annualized Relapse Rate (ARR) During the Treatment Period | Rate Ratio 0.688 | 0.547–0.864 | 0.0013 |
Statistical analysis as posted on ClinicalTrials.gov.
What was tested
Treatment tested
- Ozanimod
Sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor 5 modulator
Compared with
- Interferon beta-1a
Interferon alpha/beta receptor agonist
Placebo or sham
- Placebo to ozanimod
- Placebo to interferon beta-1a
Results by group
Adjusted Annualized Relapse Rate (ARR) During the Treatment Period
12 months
| Group | Value | Interval | Number analysed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interferon Beta-1a | 0.350 relapses/year | 0.279–0.44 | 448 |
| Ozanimod 0.5 mg | 0.241 relapses/year | 0.188–0.308 | 451 |
| Ozanimod 1 mg | 0.181 relapses/year | 0.14–0.236 | 447 |
Interferon Beta-1a
Ozanimod 0.5 mg
Ozanimod 1 mg
p = <0.0001; Rate Ratio 0.518 (95% CI 0.405–0.663)
Values as posted on ClinicalTrials.gov. Outcomes measured differently across trials are not directly comparable.
Safety
| Group | Participants at risk | Serious adverse events | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interferon Beta-1a | 445 | 11 (2.5%) | |
| Ozanimod 0.5 mg | 453 | 16 (3.5%) | |
| Ozanimod 1 mg | 448 | 13 (2.9%) |
As posted on ClinicalTrials.gov. Serious adverse events include any serious health event during the trial, whether or not the treatment caused it.
What it measured
Main measures
Adjusted Annualized Relapse Rate (ARR) During the Treatment Period
12 months
Disability progressionRelapsesMRI lesions
Other measures (11)
Adjusted Mean Number of New or Enlarging Hyperintense T2-Weighted Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Lesions Per Scan Over 12 Months
12 month treatment period; MRI scans were assessed at Month 6 and Month 12
MRI lesionsAdjusted Mean Number of Gadolinium Enhancing (GdE) Brain MRI Lesions at Month 12
Month 12
MRI lesionsTime to Onset of Disability Progression Confirmed After 3 Months
From first dose to the end of the 12-month treatment period
Disability progressionWalking and mobilityBladder, bowel and sexual functionTime to Onset of Disability Progression Confirmed After 6 Months
From first dose to the end of the 12-month treatment period
Disability progressionWalking and mobilityBladder, bowel and sexual functionPercentage of Participants Who Were Gadolinium Enhancing Lesion-Free at Month 12
Month 12
MRI lesionsPercentage of Participants Who Were T2 Lesion-Free at Month 12
Month 12
MRI lesionsPercent Change From Baseline in Normalized Brain Volume at Month 12
Baseline to Month 12
MRI lesionsBrain volume lossChange From Baseline to Month 12 in Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite (MSFC) Score Including the Low-Contrast Letter Acuity (LCLA) Test
Baseline to Month 12
Disability progressionVisionThinking and memoryWalking and mobilityArm and hand functionMean Change From Baseline in Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life (MSQOL)-54 Physical Health Composite Summary and Mental Health Composite Summary Scores
Baseline to Month 12
Thinking and memoryFatigueBladder, bowel and sexual functionPainQuality of life (reported by participants)Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events
From the first dose of study drug until 28 days following the last dose of study drug; mean exposure to study drug was 13.5 months for interferon beta-1a and 13.6 months for each ozanimod group.
Safety
Who could take part
Relapsing MS · 18 to 55
Inclusion Criteria: * Multiple sclerosis as diagnosed by the revised 2010 McDonald criteria * EDSS score between 0 and 5.0 at baseline Exclusion Criteria: • Primary progressive multiple sclerosis
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
The purpose of this study is to determine whether ozanimod is effective in the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS).
Papers
Results
Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein as a Marker of Disease in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis: Post Hoc Analysis of Phase 3 Ozanimod Trials.Eur J Neurol · 2025
Results
Brain atrophy and associations with long-term disability and cognitive function in participants with relapsing multiple sclerosis treated with ozanimod: Results from phase 3 and open-label extension trials.Mult Scler · 2025
Results
Concomitant Administration of Ozanimod and Serotonergic Antidepressants in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis or Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis.Inflamm Bowel Dis · 2025
Results
Effect of Ozanimod on Symbol Digit Modalities Test Performance in Relapsing MS.Mult Scler Relat Disord · 2021
Results
Plasma neurofilament light chain concentrations as a biomarker of clinical and radiologic outcomes in relapsing multiple sclerosis: Post hoc analysis of Phase 3 ozanimod trials.Eur J Neurol · 2021
Results
Safety and efficacy of ozanimod versus interferon beta-1a in relapsing multiple sclerosis (SUNBEAM): a multicentre, randomised, minimum 12-month, phase 3 trial.Lancet Neurol · 2019
Results
Efficacy and safety of ozanimod in multiple sclerosis: Dose-blinded extension of a randomized phase II study.Mult Scler · 2019
Results
Cardiac Safety of Ozanimod, a Novel Sphingosine-1-Phosphate Receptor Modulator: Results of a Thorough QT/QTc Study.Clin Pharmacol Drug Dev · 2018
Results
Safety and efficacy of the selective sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor modulator ozanimod in relapsing multiple sclerosis (RADIANCE): a randomised, placebo-controlled, phase 2 trial.Lancet Neurol · 2016
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History
Started
Dec 2014
Main results due
Dec 2016
Finished
Dec 2016
Results posted
Nov 2020
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