CompletedNot Applicable

A Study of Multiple Sclerosis Routine Clinical Practice: Impact on Adherence and Clinical Outcomes of Ofatumumab Treated Patients

United States155 participantsStarted 2023-11-06

Plain-language summary

This was a retrospective non-interventional study (NIS) of adult (≥18 years) multiple sclerosis (MS) patients on ofatumumab therapy in the United Kingdom (UK) using secondary data. UK MS centers with National Health Service (NHS) databases and/or homecare and pharmacy services prescribing ofatumumab were identified and recruited for study participation using a feasibility assessment exercise. The study index identification window spanned from 26 March 2021 to 30 June 2023 (or latest data available prior to start of study data extraction). The index date was defined as the first date ofatumumab was dispensed or injected within the index identification window. From index date, patients were followed up until death, up to 13 months after index date, loss to follow-up, or end of study index identification window (whichever came first). For patients who consented to the use of their data, participating sites transcribed protocol required patient data from existing individual patient medical records into an electronic case report form (eCRF). The end of study was defined as the date of last data query resolution (i.e., all data had been recorded in the eCRF and all data queries resolved to allow database lock to occur). This ensured that all data was available to answer the research questions in the study.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Patient was alive at start of data collection and patient consented prior to start of their data collection or,
. Patient was deceased at start of data collection and a member of the patient's direct care team had a pre-existing right to access patient medical record

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Medical Possession Ratio (MPR)

Timeframe: Up to 13 months

Number of Patients by MPR Category

Timeframe: Up to 13 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06897657

SponsorNovartis Pharmaceuticals

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-07-25

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