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Efficacy and Safety of Fingolimod in Patients With Relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis With Optional Extension Phase

Study:

A 12-month Double-blind, Randomized, Multicenter, Active-controlled, Parallel-group Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of 0.5 mg and 1.25 mg Fingolimod (FTY720) Administered Orally Once Daily Versus Interferon ß-1a (Avonex) Administered im Once Weekly in Patients With Relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis With Optional Extension Phase

Rationale:

n/a

Purpose:

This study assessed the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of 2 doses of oral fingolimod versus interferon ß-1a to reduce the frequency of relapses in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

Study Status: Completed

Recruiting:
n/a

Condition Intervention Phase
Multiple Sclerosis Drug: Fingolimod 1.25 mg
Drug: Fingolimod 0.5 mg
Drug: Interferon ß-1a 30 µg		 Phase 3

Verified by Novartis July, 2012

Sponsored by: Novartis
Information provided by: Novartis
ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00340834

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment

Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio 44195
United States

Novartis Pharmaceuticals., Study Director

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