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Interferon beta-1a

Phase 3

Multiple Sclerosis | Small molecule | Neurology |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Aug 10, 2026

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment240

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Clinical trial landscape

Interferon beta-1a · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT01892722Safety and Efficacy of Fingolimod in Pediatric Patients With Multiple SclerosisMultiple Sclerosis
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING240 Analytics
PHASE3ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
Safety and Efficacy of Fingolimod in Pediatric Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Frequency of Relapses in Patients Treated for up to 24 Months
24 months

Frequency of relapses assessed by the annualized relapse rate (ARR). The ARR is defined as the average number of confirmed relapses per year (total number of confirmed relapses divided by the total days in the study multiplied by 365.25).

Secondary Endpoints

New/Newly Enlarged T2 Lesions
24 months
Time to First Relapse
24 months
Proportion of Patients Relapse-free
24 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
FingolimodEXPERIMENTALFingolimod was administered orally once daily at a dose of either 0.5 mg or 0.25 mg (depending on patient's body weight) with the aim to achieve systemic exposure in range of that in adults at the licensed 0.5 mg dose. Participants in this arm during core continued into extension and received open-label treatment
Interferon beta-1aACTIVE_COMPARATORAn intramuscular (IM) injection of Interferon beta-1a was administered once weekly during core phase. Participants switched to receive open-label fingolimod in extension phase
Fingolimod-Younger CohortEXPERIMENTALThe 'younger cohort' refers to the new pediatric patients to be recruited in the extension phase who fulfill any single one or a combination of the following criteria: being ≤12 years of age, or weighing ≤40 kg, or being prepubertal (i.e. pubertal status of Tanner stage \<2)

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Interferon beta-1aDRUGAdministration once weekly via i.m. injections.
FingolimodDRUGAdministrated orally once daily: 0.5 mg capsule for patients over 40 kg or 0.25 mg capsule for patients 40 kg or less.
Placebo capsuleDRUGMatching placebo capsule required for double-dummy masking to blind formulations.
Placebo i.m. injectionDRUGMatching placebo i.m. injection required for double-dummy masking to blind formulations.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range10 Years to 17 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites73

Key Inclusion Criteria Core Phase: * diagnosis of multiple sclerosis * at least one MS relapse during the previous year or two MS relapses in the previous 2 years or evidence of Gd enhancing lesions on MRI within 6 months EDSS score of 0 to 5.5, inclusive Key Exclusion Criteria Core Phase: * pati...

Countries:United StatesAustraliaAustriaBrazilBulgariaCanadaCroatiaEstoniaFranceGermanyItalyLatviaLithuaniaMexicoNetherlandsPolandPuerto RicoRomaniaRussiaSerbiaSlovakiaSpainTurkey (Türkiye)UkraineUnited Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about Interferon beta-1a

What is Interferon beta-1a used for?

Interferon beta-1a is used for the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis. It is currently in Phase 3 clinical development for this indication. The drug is being studied in a randomized, double-blind, active-controlled trial to evaluate its safety and efficacy in patients with Multiple Sclerosis.

Who makes Interferon beta-1a?

Interferon beta-1a is being developed by Novartis AG, which is listed on the stock exchange under the ticker symbol NVS. The company is conducting a Phase 3 clinical trial to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in patients with Multiple Sclerosis.

What phase is Interferon beta-1a in?

Interferon beta-1a is currently in Phase 3 clinical development. It is being investigated as a treatment for Multiple Sclerosis in a randomized, double-blind, active-controlled trial. The drug is not yet approved and remains investigational.

What clinical trials is Interferon beta-1a in?

Interferon beta-1a is being studied in a Phase 3 clinical trial with the identifier NCT01892722. This trial is titled 'Safety and Efficacy of Fingolimod in Pediatric Patients With Multiple Sclerosis' and is active but not recruiting. The study has an enrollment of 240 participants and is being conducted in multiple countries.

Is Interferon beta-1a the same as Fingolimod?

Interferon beta-1a is being studied in a clinical trial that also evaluates Fingolimod. The trial NCT01892722 is titled 'Safety and Efficacy of Fingolimod in Pediatric Patients With Multiple Sclerosis' and includes Interferon beta-1a as a comparator. The two drugs are different treatments being compared in the same study.