Using Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of PEGylated Interferon Beta-1a (BIIB017) in Patients With Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis

September 12, 2014 updated by: Johns Hopkins University

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) in a Multicenter, Randomized,Double-Blind, Parallel-Group, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of PEGylated Interferon Beta-1a (BIIB017) in Subjects With Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis

This research sub-study is being completed as a part of the Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of PEGylated Interferon Beta-1a (BIIB017) in Subjects with Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (Protocol #: NA_00028117). This substudy is being done to understand the efficacy of BIIB017 by measuring the nerve fiber thickness in the eye.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Withdrawn

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Study Type

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Interventional

Phase

Phase

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  • Phase 3

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 55 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Ability to understand the purpose and risks of the study and provide signed and dated informed consent and authorization to use protected health information (PHI) in accordance with national and local subject privacy regulations.
  • A participant in the ADVANCE study aged 18 to 55 years old, inclusive, at the time of informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • As per the ADVANCE main study
  • History of intraocular surgery, retinal disease, glaucoma, or diabetes
  • Refractive errors of more than ±6.0 diopters
  • Inability to tolerate OCT procedure

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Quadruple

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Placebo Comparator: Placebo for 48 weeks, BIIB017 for 48 weeks
Placebo every 2 weeks for 48 weeks followed by 125 mcg BIIB017 SC every 2 or 4 weeks for 48 weeks.
Drug: BIIB017
BIIB017 is supplied as a liquid in pre-filled syringes to deliver 0.5 mL of 0.25 mg/mL (125 mcg dose) of 20 kDa mPEG-O-2-methylpropionaldehyde-modified human IFN β-1a in 20 mM acetic acid/sodium acetate buffer pH 4.8, 150 mM arginine hydrochloride, and 0.005% Polysorbate 20.
Other Names:
  • PEGylated Interferon beta-1a
  • PEG IFN β-1a
Experimental: BIIB017 every 2 weeks for 96 weeks
125 mcg BIIB017 SC every 2 weeks for 96 weeks.
Drug: BIIB017
BIIB017 is supplied as a liquid in pre-filled syringes to deliver 0.5 mL of 0.25 mg/mL (125 mcg dose) of 20 kDa mPEG-O-2-methylpropionaldehyde-modified human IFN β-1a in 20 mM acetic acid/sodium acetate buffer pH 4.8, 150 mM arginine hydrochloride, and 0.005% Polysorbate 20.
Other Names:
  • PEGylated Interferon beta-1a
  • PEG IFN β-1a
Experimental: BIIB017 every 4 weeks for 96 weeks
125 mcg BIIB017 SC every 4 weeks for 96 weeks.
Drug: BIIB017
BIIB017 is supplied as a liquid in pre-filled syringes to deliver 0.5 mL of 0.25 mg/mL (125 mcg dose) of 20 kDa mPEG-O-2-methylpropionaldehyde-modified human IFN β-1a in 20 mM acetic acid/sodium acetate buffer pH 4.8, 150 mM arginine hydrochloride, and 0.005% Polysorbate 20.
Other Names:
  • PEGylated Interferon beta-1a
  • PEG IFN β-1a

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Time Frame
To determine the proportion of patients with RNFL decrease of 5 microns or more from baseline to month 12 in the BIIB-17 vs. placebo arms.
Time Frame: 1 year
1 year
To determine the proportion of patients with RNFL decrease of 5 microns or more from baseline to month 24 in the BIIB-17 vs. placebo arms.
Time Frame: 2 years
2 years

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Analysis of proportion of patients with a decrease of >10 percent of baseline value in any RNFL quadrant from baseline to month 12 in the BIIB-17 vs. placebo arms.
Time Frame: baseline and 1 year
baseline and 1 year
Analysis of decrease between baseline scans and 3 month scan (to examine for pseudoatrophy) in this study population.
Time Frame: baseline and 3 months
baseline and 3 months
Analysis of decrease between 3 month scans (mean and/or quadrant) and follow up scans (12 months) in this study population.
Time Frame: 3 months and 1 year
3 months and 1 year
Analysis of macular volume decreases from baseline or 3 months to follow up scans at 12 months in this study population.
Time Frame: baseline and 1 year
baseline and 1 year
Analysis of retinal nuclear layer decreases from baseline or 3 months to follow up scan at 12 months in this study population.
Time Frame: baseline and 1 year
baseline and 1 year
Analysis of the above OCT parameters in patients with optic neuritis or history of optic neuritis.
Time Frame: 1 year
1 year
Analysis of proportion of patients with a decrease of >10 percent of baseline value in any RNFL quadrant from baseline to month 24 in the BIIB-17 vs. placebo arms.
Time Frame: baseline and 2 years
baseline and 2 years
Analysis of decrease between 3 month scans (mean and/or quadrant) and follow up scans (24 months) in this study population.
Time Frame: 3 months and 2 years
3 months and 2 years
Analysis of macular volume decreases from baseline or 3 months to follow up scans at 24 months in this study population.
Time Frame: baseline and 2 years
baseline and 2 years
Analysis of retinal nuclear layer decreases from baseline or 3 months to follow up scan at 24 months in this study population.
Time Frame: baseline and 2 years
baseline and 2 years
Analysis of the above OCT parameters in patients with optic neuritis or history of optic neuritis.
Time Frame: 2 years
2 years

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Johns Hopkins University

Collaborators

Collaborators

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Biogen

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: Peter Calabresi, MD, Johns Hopkins University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

Study Start

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August 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

Primary Completion

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August 1, 2013

Study Completion (Anticipated)

Study Completion

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August 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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April 7, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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April 15, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

First Posted

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April 18, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

Last Update Posted

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September 15, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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September 12, 2014

Last Verified

Last Verified

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September 1, 2014

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • NA_00028117

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