CompletedPhase 3Progressive MS2005-002728-33ISRCTN62942668

What it found

Missed its main goal

The main measure did not show a significant benefit.

“145 patients in the dronabinol group had EDSS score progression (0·24 first progression events per patient-year; crude rate) compared with 73 in the placebo group (0·23 first progression events per patient-year; crude rate); HR for prespecified primary analysis was 0·92 (95% CI 0·68-1·23; p=0·57).”
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36 months

GroupnValue
Dronabinol329145 patients with EDSS progression (0.24 first progression events per patient-year); mean yearly change in MSIS-29-PHYS 0.62 points (SD 3.29)
Placebo16473 patients with EDSS progression (0.23 first progression events per patient-year); mean yearly change in MSIS-29-PHYS 1.03 points (3.74)

hazard ratio 0.92

p = 0.57

Total participants: 498

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What was tested

Treatment tested

  • Dronabinol

    Cannabinoid CB1 receptor agonist

What it measured

Main measures

  • Physician-based EDSS: time to EDSS progression of at least one point from a baseline EDSS of 4.0, 4.5 or 5.0 or at least 0.5 points from a baseline EDSS ≥5.5. Once identified, deterioration must be confirmed at the next scheduled six monthly visit.

    Disability progression
  • Added 17/07/09: 1. Physician-based EDSS: time to EDSS progression of at least one point from a baseline EDSS of 4.0, 4.5 or 5.0 or at least 0.5 points from a baseline EDSS ≥5.5. Once identified, deterioration must be confirmed at the next scheduled six monthly visit. 2. Change in Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale-29 version 2 (MSIS-29v2) 20-point physical subscale (MSIS-29phys) score

    Disability progressionQuality of life (reported by participants)

Other measures (1)

  • Not provided at time of registration

Who could take part

Progressive MS · 18 to 65

Inclusion: Inclusion criteria: Exclusion: Exclusion criterion:

As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.

About this trial

In the sponsor's words

The study aims to address the following questions:

Papers

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History

    1. Started

      Dec 2005

    2. Finished

      Jun 2011

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