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VigantOL oil plus interferon beta-1a

Phase 2

Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis | Small molecule | Neurology |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Nov 28, 2016

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment260

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Clinical trial landscape

VigantOL oil plus interferon beta-1a · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT01285401Supplementation of VigantOL® Oil Versus Placebo as Add-on in Patients With Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis Receiving Rebif® TreatmentRelapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
COMPLETED260 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Supplementation of VigantOL® Oil Versus Placebo as Add-on in Patients With Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis Receiving Rebif® Treatment
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage of Subjects With Disease Activity Free Status up to Week 48
Up to Week 48

Disease activity free status was defined as absence of any of the clinical and imaging parameters related to the assessment of disease activity; no relapses, no expanded disability status scale (EDSS) progression and no new gadolinium (Gd)-enhancing or relaxation time 2 (T2) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) lesions.

Secondary Endpoints

Percentage of Relapse-free Subjects at Week 48
Week 48
Percentage of Subjects Free From Any Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) Progression at Week 48
Week 48
Number od Subjects With Confirmed EDSS Progression
Baseline upto 48 Weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
VigantOL® oilEXPERIMENTALVigantOL oil plus Rebif in subjects with 25-hydroxy-vitamin D plasma levels below 150 nmol/L
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo daily plus Rebif in subjects with 25-hydroxy-vitamin D plasma levels below 150 nmol/L
RebifEXPERIMENTALRebif alone in subjects with 25-hydroxy-vitamin D plasma levels equal or higher than 150 nmol/L

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
VigantOL oil plus interferon beta-1a (Rebif)DRUGVigantOL oil 6,670 International Units per day (IU/d) (167 microgram per day \[mcg/day\]), was administered orally for 4 weeks followed by 14,007 IU/d (350 mcg/d) administered orally for 44 weeks on top of Rebif 44mcg three times per week (tiw) administered subcutaneously.
Placebo plus interferon beta-1a (Rebif)DRUGMatching placebo daily, orally administered matched placebo for 48 weeks on top of Rebif 44 mcg tiw.
Interferon beta-1a (Rebif®) aloneBIOLOGICALRebif® 44 mcg tiw, sub-cutaneously alone.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 55 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites38

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of a relapsing-remitting form of MS * Brain and/or spinal MRI with findings typical of MS * A first clinical event prior to Screening. * Disease activity * Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score of less than, or equal to 4.0 at Screening. * Currently treated w...

Countries:AustriaDenmarkEstoniaFinlandGermanyItalyLatviaLithuaniaNetherlandsNorwayPortugalSwitzerland
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Frequently asked questions about VigantOL oil plus interferon beta-1a

What is VigantOL oil plus interferon beta-1a used for?

VigantOL oil plus interferon beta-1a is used for Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis. It is an investigational combination therapy being studied as an add-on treatment in patients receiving Rebif (interferon beta-1a). The drug is in Phase 2 clinical development and is not yet approved.

Who makes VigantOL oil plus interferon beta-1a?

VigantOL oil plus interferon beta-1a is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which trades under the ticker MRK. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate this combination therapy for Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis.

What phase is VigantOL oil plus interferon beta-1a in?

VigantOL oil plus interferon beta-1a is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. The Phase 2 trial has been completed, and the drug remains under investigation for Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis.

What clinical trials is VigantOL oil plus interferon beta-1a in?

VigantOL oil plus interferon beta-1a has one completed Phase 2 trial, NCT01285401, titled 'Supplementation of VigantOL® Oil Versus Placebo as Add-on in Patients With Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis Receiving Rebif® Treatment.' The trial enrolled 260 participants across multiple European countries.

Is VigantOL oil plus interferon beta-1a the same as Vigantol oil?

VigantOL oil plus interferon beta-1a is a combination therapy that includes Vigantol oil, which is a form of vitamin D, and interferon beta-1a. The trial evaluates Vigantol oil as an add-on to interferon beta-1a treatment in patients with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis.