Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Dimethyl Fumarate (Tecfidera) and Peginterferon Beta-1a (Plegridy) for the Treatment of Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis in Pediatric Participants
What it found
The trial was stopped early for safety reasons.
Reason given: Decision to stop the trial was based on long-term difficulties in fulfilling our enrolment commitments and changes in paediatric MS landscape which no longer support placebo-controlled trials.Decision to stop study was not based on safety concerns.
What was tested
Treatment tested
- Dimethyl fumarate
Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 inhibitor
- Peginterferon beta-1a
Interferon alpha/beta receptor agonist
Placebo or sham
- Placebo
Results by group
Time to First Relapse
Baseline up to Week 96
| Group | Value | Interval | Number analysed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimethyl Fumarate 240 mg | 413 Days | 413–413 | 2 |
| Peginterferon Beta-1a 125 µg | Not reached | 6 | |
| Placebo | 166.5 Days | 113–220 | 3 |
Values as posted on ClinicalTrials.gov. Outcomes measured differently across trials are not directly comparable.
Safety
| Group | Participants at risk | Serious adverse events | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimethyl Fumarate 240 mg | 2 | 1 (50.0%) | 0 |
| Peginterferon Beta-1a 125 µg | 6 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 |
| Placebo | 3 | 1 (33.3%) | 0 |
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
Time to First Relapse
Baseline up to Week 96
Relapses-The primary endpoint that relates to primary objective is the TTFR.
Other measures (5)
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
Baseline up to Week 100
SafetyNumber of New or Newly Enlarging T2 Hyperintense Lesions on Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scans at Weeks 48 and 96
Weeks 48 and 96
MRI lesionsNumber of Galdolinium (Gd)-Enhancing Lesions at Weeks 48 and 96
Weeks 48 and 96
MRI lesionsAnnualized Relapse Rate
Up to Week 96
Relapses-Occurrence of adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs)
Safety
Who could take part
Relapsing MS · 10 to 17
Key Inclusion Criteria: * Must have a diagnosis of RRMS as defined by the revised consensus definition for pediatric MS * Must have an EDSS score between 0.0 and 5.0. * Must have a body weight of ≥30 kg * Must have experienced ≥1 relapse in the 12 months prior to randomization (Day 1), or must have evidence of asymptomatic disease activity seen on MRI in the 6 months prior to randomization, or ≥2 relapses in the 24 months prior to randomization (Day 1). Relapse is defined as the occurrence of a clinical demyelination event regardless of whether the event is a first or subsequent demyelinating event. Key Exclusion Criteria: * Participants having primary progressive, secondary progressive, or progressive RMS. * Disorders mimicking MS, such as other demyelinating disorders, systemic autoimmune disorders, metabolic disorders, and infectious disorders. * History of clinically significant cardiovascular, pulmonary, GI, hepatic, renal, endocrinologic, hematologic, immunologic, metabolic, dermatologic, growth, developmental, psychiatric (including depression), neurologic (other than MS), and/or other major disease and/or laboratory abnormality indicative thereof, that would preclude participation in a clinical study * Occurrence of an MS relapse within the 30 days prior to randomization (Day 1) and/or the subject has not stabilized from a previous relapse prior to randomization NOTE: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
The main objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera) and peginterferon beta-1a (Plegridy), both compared with placebo, in pediatric participants with RRMS. The other objectives of this study are to evaluate the safety and tolerability of dimethyl fumarate and peginterferon beta-1a and to assess the effect of dimethyl fumarate and peginterferon beta-1a, both compared with placebo, on additional clinical and radiological measures of disease activity.
Papers
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History
Started
Mar 2019
Main results due
Jul 2022
Finished
Jul 2022
Results posted
May 2023
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