Study to Assess Resource Utilization and Quality of Life of Patients With RRMS Treated With Tecfidera in Greece (FIDELITY)

July 27, 2021 updated by: Genesis Pharma CNS & Specialty

A Real Life, Non-interventional, Multicentre Study to Assess Resource Utilization and Quality of Life of Patients With Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis Treated With Dimethyl Fumarate in Greece - the FIDELITY Study

This is a non interventional, multicenter clinical trial, in adult patients receiving Tecfidera per approved SmPC and routine clinical practice. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the total societal costs to the healthcare system related to the use of Tecfidera in RRMS patients. The study will capture data in a simple matter that can be easily interpreted providing an advantage in a country where efforts in the market access arena are in their infancy. For the aforementioned reasons, the proposed study may prove quite valuable in supporting DMF as a cost-effective therapy, valuable not only for patients but for the public health care system as well, providing all the necessary information for the evaluation that need to be examined regarding the positive reimbursement list and future decisions.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Completed

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

The study will take place in Greece. Investigators will participate from a broad geographical distribution in order to ensure a proper representation from all areas of Greece. Investigator's decision to prescribe DMF (Tecfidera®) (according to the indication for treatment as defined in the summary of product characteristics, SmPC and the current clinical practice), should precede entry into the study.

Study Type

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Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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455

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Greece
      • Thessaloniki, Greece, 54636
        • University General Hospital AHEPA (B')

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

14 years to 61 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

400 previously DMF-naïve adult patients who have been diagnosed with RRMS and will initiate treatment with Dimethyl Fumarate up to 1 week before study enrolment will be included

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Persons aged 18-65 years.
  • Patients with a confirmed diagnosis of RRMS.
  • Patients for whom the decision to prescribe therapy with Tecfidera®, according to the locally approved product's summary of product characteristics (SmPC) has already been taken prior to their enrolment in the study. The assignment of a patient to this therapeutic strategy is not decided in advance, but falls within current practice, while the prescription of Tecfidera® is clearly separated from the physician's decision to include the patient in the current study.
  • Patients must have signed an informed consent document.
  • Patients must be able to read, understand and complete the study specific questionnaire.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients having other forms of MS, like Clinically Isolated Syndrome (CIS) or progressive forms.
  • Patients who have initiated treatment with Tecfidera® more than 7 days before study enrolment or have received DMF at any different time prior to this period.
  • Patients that meet any of the contraindications to the administration of the study drug according to the approved SmPC.
  • Receipt of any investigational agent within 30 days or 5 half-lives of the investigational agent (whichever is longer) before the commencement of therapy with Tecfidera®.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Total Cost
Time Frame: The primary outcome measure will be assessed at 6, 12, 18 and 24 months post recruitment. The data that will be presented is the total societal costs to the healthcare system related to the use of Tecfidera.
The primary endpoint of this study is the total cost, at the end of the study, of treatment, of the utilization of healthcare services, and of personal expenses associated with RRMS in patients receiving Dimethyl Fumarate.
The primary outcome measure will be assessed at 6, 12, 18 and 24 months post recruitment. The data that will be presented is the total societal costs to the healthcare system related to the use of Tecfidera.

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Genesis Pharma CNS & Specialty

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

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September 23, 2016

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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April 23, 2020

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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April 23, 2020

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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March 3, 2017

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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March 29, 2017

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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April 5, 2017

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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July 28, 2021

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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July 27, 2021

Last Verified

Last Verified

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February 1, 2020

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Other Study ID Numbers

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  • NIS-GEN-DMF-001

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

Undecided

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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