Trial Outcomes & Findings for RNF and Betaseron® Tolerability Study (NCT NCT00428584)

NCT ID: NCT00428584

Last Updated: 2013-08-07

Results Overview

Subject reported perception of pain on the VAS where the slash drawn by the patient represents pain of increasing intensity from 0 (no pain) to 100 (worse possible pain), measured in millimeters. Mean VAS of 21 injections for each patient at pre-injection compared to mean VAS of 21 injections for each patient 30 minutes post-injection

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

129 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

From pre-injection to 30 minutes post injection of the VAS pain scores across the first 21 injections of full dose therapy of a new formulation of rebif and Betaseron

Results posted on

2013-08-07

Participant Flow

129 subjects were recruited from 27 Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Clinics in the US from December 2006 through August 2007.

Subjects had a pre-study evaluation period (screening) within 14 days of Study Day 1 which consisted of informed consent, medical/disease history, physical exam and laboratory assessments.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
New Formulation of Rebif
The new formulation of rebif is not approved and under investigation in the US
Betaseron
Comparative Phase
STARTED
65
64
Comparative Phase
COMPLETED
56
63
Comparative Phase
NOT COMPLETED
9
1
Extension Phase
STARTED
56
63
Extension Phase
COMPLETED
35
34
Extension Phase
NOT COMPLETED
21
29

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

RNF and Betaseron® Tolerability Study

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
New Formulation of Rebif
n=65 Participants
Human interferon beta 1a, (new formulation of rebif) 44 mcg, subcutaneous injection, three times a week
Betaseron
n=64 Participants
Human interferon beta-1b, Betaseron 250 mcg, subcutaneous injection, every other day
Total
n=129 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age Continuous
40.26 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.80 • n=5 Participants
40.78 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.56 • n=7 Participants
40.52 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.68 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
46 Participants
n=5 Participants
44 Participants
n=7 Participants
90 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
19 Participants
n=5 Participants
20 Participants
n=7 Participants
39 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
65 participants
n=5 Participants
64 participants
n=7 Participants
129 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: From pre-injection to 30 minutes post injection of the VAS pain scores across the first 21 injections of full dose therapy of a new formulation of rebif and Betaseron

Population: One subject from the new formulation of rebif group discontinued due to pregnancy therefore, data for the Full Dose Calculation 30min Mean Change was not calculated

Subject reported perception of pain on the VAS where the slash drawn by the patient represents pain of increasing intensity from 0 (no pain) to 100 (worse possible pain), measured in millimeters. Mean VAS of 21 injections for each patient at pre-injection compared to mean VAS of 21 injections for each patient 30 minutes post-injection

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
New Formulation of Rebif
n=64 Participants
Human interferon beta 1a, (new formulation of rebif) 44 mcg, subcutaneous injection, three times a week
Betaseron
n=64 Participants
Human interferon beta-1b, Betaseron 250 mcg, subcutaneous injection, every other day
Visual Analog Scale (VAS) of Patient Reported Pain: Change in Mean VAS for the 21 Full-dose Injections at Pre-injection and 30 Minutes Post-injection Timepoints
Mean Pre-Injection VAS Score
0.43 mm
Full Range 2.06 • Interval 0.0 to 16.29
0.40 mm
Full Range 1.64 • Interval 0.0 to 12.42
Visual Analog Scale (VAS) of Patient Reported Pain: Change in Mean VAS for the 21 Full-dose Injections at Pre-injection and 30 Minutes Post-injection Timepoints
Mean VAS at 30 minutes Post-Injection
1.10 mm
Full Range 4.24 • Interval 0.0 to 32.9
1.54 mm
Full Range 5.19 • Interval 0.0 to 38.32
Visual Analog Scale (VAS) of Patient Reported Pain: Change in Mean VAS for the 21 Full-dose Injections at Pre-injection and 30 Minutes Post-injection Timepoints
Mean Change to 30 Minutes Post-Injection
0.67 mm
Full Range 2.32 • Interval -0.43 to 16.62
1.14 mm
Full Range 4.81 • Interval -0.33 to 38.05

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Pre-Injection to Immediately after Injection

Population: One subject from the new formulation of rebif group discontinued due to pregnancy

A visual analog scale (VAS) ranging from 0 to 100 mm on which subjects rate pain from no pain (0 mm) to worst possible pain (100 mm) was used. Mean VAS of 21 injections for each patient at pre-injection compared to mean VAS of 21 injections for each patient immediately after injection.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
New Formulation of Rebif
n=64 Participants
Human interferon beta 1a, (new formulation of rebif) 44 mcg, subcutaneous injection, three times a week
Betaseron
n=64 Participants
Human interferon beta-1b, Betaseron 250 mcg, subcutaneous injection, every other day
Change in Mean VAS for the 21 Full-dose Injections at Pre-injection and Immediately After Injection Timepoints
1.46 millimeters
Full Range 2.93 • Interval -0.53 to 17.62
4.63 millimeters
Full Range 10.02 • Interval -0.1 to 54.86

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Pre-injection to 10 minutes post-injection

Population: One subject from the new formulation of Rebif group discontinued due to pregnancy

A visual analog scale (VAS) ranging from 0 to 100 mm on which subjects rate pain from no pain (0 mm) to worst possible pain (100 mm) was used. Mean VAS of 21 injections for each patient at pre-injection compared to mean VAS of 21 injections for each patient 10 minutes post injection.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
New Formulation of Rebif
n=64 Participants
Human interferon beta 1a, (new formulation of rebif) 44 mcg, subcutaneous injection, three times a week
Betaseron
n=64 Participants
Human interferon beta-1b, Betaseron 250 mcg, subcutaneous injection, every other day
Change in Mean VAS for the 21 Full-dose Injections at Pre-injection and 10 Minutes Post-injection Timepoints
0.70 Millimeters
Full Range 1.89 • Interval -0.33 to 10.19
1.89 Millimeters
Full Range 5.45 • Interval -0.56 to 36.74

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 30 minutes post injection

Population: One subject from the new formulation of rebif group discontinued due to pregnancy

A visual analog scale (VAS) ranging from 0 to 100 mm on which subjects rate pain from no pain (0 mm) to worst possible pain (100 mm) was used. Pain-free was defined as a VAS score of 0 for all 21 full-dose injections for the Intent-to-Treat (ITT) population.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
New Formulation of Rebif
n=64 Participants
Human interferon beta 1a, (new formulation of rebif) 44 mcg, subcutaneous injection, three times a week
Betaseron
n=64 Participants
Human interferon beta-1b, Betaseron 250 mcg, subcutaneous injection, every other day
Number of Pain Free Patients at 30 Minutes Post-injection
31 Participants
28 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1-72 hours post injection over the first 12 weeks including the titration period

Population: One subject from the new formulation of rebif group discontinued due to pregnancy

Blinded assessment of mean change in diameter of redness (in mm) at an injection site following an injection

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
New Formulation of Rebif
n=64 Participants
Human interferon beta 1a, (new formulation of rebif) 44 mcg, subcutaneous injection, three times a week
Betaseron
n=64 Participants
Human interferon beta-1b, Betaseron 250 mcg, subcutaneous injection, every other day
Diameter of Injection Site Redness
8.28 mm
Standard Deviation 9.51
6.87 mm
Standard Deviation 7.67

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Pre-injection and immediately after injection

Population: 3 subjects discontinued and withdrew consent from the Betaseron to the new formulation of rebif group in the Extension Phase

A visual analog scale (VAS) ranging from 0 to 100 mm on which subjects rate pain from no pain (0 mm) to worst possible pain (100 mm) was used. Mean VAS of 21 injections for each patient at pre-injection compared to mean VAS of 21 injections for each patient immediately after injection.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
New Formulation of Rebif
n=55 Participants
Human interferon beta 1a, (new formulation of rebif) 44 mcg, subcutaneous injection, three times a week
Betaseron
n=58 Participants
Human interferon beta-1b, Betaseron 250 mcg, subcutaneous injection, every other day
Secondary Outcome - Extension Phase: Change in Mean (mm) VAS for Pre-injection and Immediately After Injection Timepoints
1.67 millimeters
Interval -0.1 to 19.18
2.50 millimeters
Interval -0.18 to 40.75

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Pre-injection and 10 minutes post injection

Population: 3 subjects discontinued and withdrew consent from the Betaseron to the new formulation of rebif group in the Extension Phase

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
New Formulation of Rebif
n=55 Participants
Human interferon beta 1a, (new formulation of rebif) 44 mcg, subcutaneous injection, three times a week
Betaseron
n=58 Participants
Human interferon beta-1b, Betaseron 250 mcg, subcutaneous injection, every other day
Secondary Outcome - Extension Phase: Change in Mean VAS at Pre-injection and 10 Minutes Post Injection
0.40 Millimeters
Interval -2.09 to 10.0
0.91 Millimeters
Interval -0.15 to 16.3

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Pain free patients at 30 minutes post injection

Population: 3 subjects discontinued and withdrew consent from the Betaseron to the new formulation of rebif group in the Extension Phase

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
New Formulation of Rebif
n=55 Participants
Human interferon beta 1a, (new formulation of rebif) 44 mcg, subcutaneous injection, three times a week
Betaseron
n=58 Participants
Human interferon beta-1b, Betaseron 250 mcg, subcutaneous injection, every other day
Secondary Outcome - Extension Phase: Number of Pain Free Patients at 30 Minutes Post Injection
30 Participants
36 Participants

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 1 to 72 hours post injection

Population: 3 subjects discontinued and withdrew consent from the Betaseron to Rebif New Formulation Group in the Extension Phase

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
New Formulation of Rebif
n=55 Participants
Human interferon beta 1a, (new formulation of rebif) 44 mcg, subcutaneous injection, three times a week
Betaseron
n=58 Participants
Human interferon beta-1b, Betaseron 250 mcg, subcutaneous injection, every other day
Secondary Outcome - Extension Phase: Diameter in Injection Site Redness
10.79 Millimeters
Standard Deviation 13.89
7.46 Millimeters
Standard Deviation 10.57

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Pre-injection and 30 minutes post injection

Population: 3 subjects discontinued and withdrew consent from the Betaseron to the new formulation of rebif group in the Extension Phase

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
New Formulation of Rebif
n=55 Participants
Human interferon beta 1a, (new formulation of rebif) 44 mcg, subcutaneous injection, three times a week
Betaseron
n=58 Participants
Human interferon beta-1b, Betaseron 250 mcg, subcutaneous injection, every other day
Primary Outcome - Extension Phase: Visual Analog Scale (VAS) of Patients Reported Pain; Change in Mean VAS at Pre-injection and 30 Minutes Post Injection
0.34 Millimeters
Interval -0.55 to 5.36
0.42 Millimeters
Interval -1.17 to 9.79

Adverse Events

New Formulation of Rebif

Serious events: 4 serious events
Other events: 62 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Betaseron

Serious events: 5 serious events
Other events: 57 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
New Formulation of Rebif
n=65 participants at risk
Human interferon beta 1a, (new formulation of rebif) 44 mcg, subcutaneous injection, three times a week
Betaseron
n=64 participants at risk
Human interferon beta-1b, Betaseron 250 mcg, subcutaneous injection, every other day
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Accidental Overdose
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholecystitis
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholelithiasis / gallstones
0.00%
0/65
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1
Hepatobiliary disorders
Chronic Hepatits
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Infections and infestations
Diverticulitis
0.00%
0/65
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Hip Fracture
0.00%
0/65
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Intestinal Obstruction
0.00%
0/65
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Vertigo
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
New Formulation of Rebif
n=65 participants at risk
Human interferon beta 1a, (new formulation of rebif) 44 mcg, subcutaneous injection, three times a week
Betaseron
n=64 participants at risk
Human interferon beta-1b, Betaseron 250 mcg, subcutaneous injection, every other day
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal Discomfort
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal Distension
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal Pain
4.6%
3/65 • Number of events 4
0.00%
0/64
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal Pain Lower
0.00%
0/65
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal PainUpper
6.2%
4/65 • Number of events 4
3.1%
2/64 • Number of events 2
Immune system disorders
Anaphylactic Reaction
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Eye disorders
Blepharospasm
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Eye disorders
Blindness
0.00%
0/65
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1
Eye disorders
Cataract
0.00%
0/65
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholecystitis
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholelithiasis
3.1%
2/65 • Number of events 2
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1
Hepatobiliary disorders
Chronic Hepatitis
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Eye disorders
Conjunctivitis
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
3.1%
2/65 • Number of events 2
7.8%
5/64 • Number of events 5
Cardiac disorders
Coronary Artery Disease
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dental Caries
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 3
0.00%
0/64
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dental Discomfort
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
4.6%
3/65 • Number of events 3
10.9%
7/64 • Number of events 9
Immune system disorders
Drug Hypersensitivity
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dry Mouth
3.1%
2/65 • Number of events 4
0.00%
0/64
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dyspepsia
4.6%
3/65 • Number of events 3
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 9
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Ear Pain
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Eustachian Tube Obstruction
0.00%
0/65
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1
Eye disorders
Eye Pain
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1
4.7%
3/64 • Number of events 3
Gastrointestinal disorders
Flatulence
0.00%
0/65
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastritis
0.00%
0/65
3.1%
2/64 • Number of events 2
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease
0.00%
0/65
4.7%
3/64 • Number of events 3
General disorders
General Disorders and Administration site condition
67.7%
44/65 • Number of events 236
70.3%
45/64 • Number of events 244
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gingival Pain
0.00%
0/65
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1
Eye disorders
Glaucoma
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Gastrointestinal disorders
Glossitis
0.00%
0/65
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1
Eye disorders
Halo Vision
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Immune system disorders
Hypersensitivity
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Endocrine disorders
Hypothyroidism
4.6%
3/65 • Number of events 3
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Infections and Infestations
58.5%
38/65 • Number of events 98
51.6%
33/64 • Number of events 76
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
21.5%
14/65 • Number of events 35
15.6%
10/64 • Number of events 23
Gastrointestinal disorders
Intestinal Obstruction
0.00%
0/65
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1
Investigations
Investigations
43.1%
28/65 • Number of events 58
23.4%
15/64 • Number of events 21
Eye disorders
Iritis
0.00%
0/65
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Iron Defficiency Anamia
3.1%
2/65 • Number of events 2
0.00%
0/64
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Leukopenia
4.6%
3/65 • Number of events 3
0.00%
0/64
Gastrointestinal disorders
Lip Dry
0.00%
0/65
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Lymphopenia
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Melanocytic naevus
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
6.2%
4/65 • Number of events 4
7.8%
5/64 • Number of events 6
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Middle Ear Effusion
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Gastrointestinal disorders
Mouth Ulceration
0.00%
0/65
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
43.1%
28/65 • Number of events 61
42.2%
27/64 • Number of events 83
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
13.8%
9/65 • Number of events 22
7.8%
5/64 • Number of events 9
Nervous system disorders
Nervous system disorders
44.6%
29/65 • Number of events 150
45.3%
29/64 • Number of events 211
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Neutropenia
3.1%
2/65 • Number of events 2
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1
Psychiatric disorders
Phychiatric
24.6%
16/65 • Number of events 25
39.1%
25/64 • Number of events 36
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Platelet Disorder
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions
Pregnancy
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal Disorder
7.7%
5/65 • Number of events 5
6.2%
4/64 • Number of events 5
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Reproductive system and breast disorder
6.2%
4/65 • Number of events 4
6.2%
4/64 • Number of events 5
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorder
21.5%
14/65 • Number of events 26
20.3%
13/64 • Number of events 26
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Skin disorders
16.9%
11/65 • Number of events 16
17.2%
11/64 • Number of events 15
Gastrointestinal disorders
Stomach Discomfort
3.1%
2/65 • Number of events 3
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 2
Cardiac disorders
Tachycardia
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Thrombocytopenia
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Tinnitus
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1
4.7%
3/64 • Number of events 4
Gastrointestinal disorders
Tongue Ulceration
0.00%
0/65
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Tooth Disorder
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Gastrointestinal disorders
Toothache
0.00%
0/65
3.1%
2/64 • Number of events 2
Vascular disorders
Vascular disorders
6.2%
4/65 • Number of events 4
4.7%
3/64 • Number of events 14
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Vertigo
6.2%
4/65 • Number of events 4
4.7%
3/64 • Number of events 3
Eye disorders
Vision Blurred
0.00%
0/65
3.1%
2/64 • Number of events 4
Eye disorders
Visual Disturbance
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1
3.1%
2/64 • Number of events 2
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
6.2%
4/65 • Number of events 6
0.00%
0/64

Additional Information

Fernando Dangond, MD

EMD Serono, Inc.

Phone: 781-681-2348

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee Neither Institution nor any Principal Investigators shall publish or present any results from such Study to any third parties until: (i) EMD Serono publishes the results from all sites participating in such Study; (ii) Institution receives notification from EMD Serono that publication of the multi-site results is no longer planned; or (iii) twenty-four (24) months following the completion of the multi-site study at all sites, whichever occurs first.
  • Publication restrictions are in place

Restriction type: OTHER