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Rebif New Formulation+ prophylactic Ibuprofen

Phase 3

Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis | Small molecule | Neurology |Merck KGaA|Last Updated: Feb 27, 2014

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment117

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Clinical trial landscape

Rebif New Formulation+ prophylactic Ibuprofen · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT00619307Transition to Rebif New FormulationRelapsing Multiple Sclerosis
COMPLETED117 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Transition to Rebif New Formulation
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Concern Questionnaire (MSTCQ) Flu-like Symptom Score
4 weeks

This is defined as the sum of the scores for the "side effects" section questions 1-4, with a minimum possible total score of 1 and a maximum possible total score of 20 in the MSTCQ. The lower the score, the better the outcome.

Secondary Endpoints

Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Concern Questionnaire (MSTCQ) Total Score
4 weeks
Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Concern Questionnaire (MSTCQ) Injection Satisfaction Score
4 weeks
Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Concern Questionnaire (MSTCQ) Injection Site Reaction Score
4 weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeSUPPORTIVE_CARE

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Transition with prophylactic ibuprofenACTIVE_COMPARATOR -
Transition with PRN ibuprofenACTIVE_COMPARATOR -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Rebif New Formulation + prophylactic IbuprofenDRUGSubjects, currently on Rebif® 44 mcg three times a week, using Rebiject II as an injection device and having received Rebif® full dose 44 mcg three times a week for at least 6 months, receives systematically 400 mg ibuprofen as prophylactic treatment against flu-like symptoms on days when Rebif New Formulation 44 mcg three times a week is injected
Rebif New Formulation + ibuprofen PRNDRUGSubjects, currently on Rebif® 44 mcg three times a week, using Rebiject II as an injection device and having received Rebif® full dose 44 mcg three times a week for at least 6 months, should not administer Ibuprofen before the first Rebif New Formulation injection. If flu-like symptoms occur after the 44 mcg Rebif New Formulation injection then the subject can administer 400 mg ibuprofen. This should only be administered after the Rebif New Formulation injection and not before the Rebif New Formulation injection.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 60 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites2

Inclusion Criteria: * Subject with relapsing forms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) * Expanded disability status scale (EDSS) score \< 5.5 at study entry * Subjects who have been administering Rebif 44 mcg three times a week for at least 6 months prior to study enrolment * Subject currently using Rebijec...

Countries:FranceGermany
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Frequently asked questions about Rebif New Formulation+ prophylactic Ibuprofen

What is Rebif New Formulation used for?

Rebif New Formulation is used for the treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis and relapsing multiple sclerosis. It is an investigational small molecule being developed by Merck KGaA for these neurological conditions.

Who makes Rebif New Formulation?

Rebif New Formulation is being developed by Merck KGaA, a company traded under the ticker MKGAF. The drug is currently in Phase 3 clinical development for multiple sclerosis indications.

What phase is Rebif New Formulation in?

Rebif New Formulation is in Phase 3 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. Two Phase 3 trials have been completed for relapsing-remitting and relapsing multiple sclerosis.

What clinical trials is Rebif New Formulation in?

Rebif New Formulation has completed two Phase 3 trials. NCT00441103 evaluated the drug in 180 patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. NCT00619307 studied transition to Rebif New Formulation in 117 patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis in France and Germany.

Is Rebif New Formulation the same as Rebif?

Rebif New Formulation is a new formulation of interferon-beta-1a, the active ingredient in Rebif. The clinical trials evaluate this updated formulation in patients with relapsing-remitting and relapsing multiple sclerosis.