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This Was an Open-label, Single-arm Extension Study (CFTY720D2306E1) to a Double-blind, Randomized Multicenter, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group Core Study (CFTY720D2306) in PPMS.

A Double-blind, Randomized, Multicenter, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of 0.5mg Fingolimod Administered Orally Once Daily Versus Placebo in Patients With Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis and An Open-label, Single-arm Extension Study to the Double-blind, Randomized, Multicenter, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of0.5 mg FTY720 Administered Orally Once Daily Versus Placebo in Patients With Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

Status
Terminated
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00731692
Acronym
INFORMS
Enrollment
970
Registered
2008-08-11
Start date
2008-07-28
Completion date
2015-06-22
Last updated
2017-06-14

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

Keywords

FTY720, primary progressive multiple sclerosis,PPMS

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether FTY720 is effective in delaying MS disability progression compared to placebo in patients with PPMS. This was an open-label, single-arm extension study to a double-blind, randomized multicenter, placebo-controlled, parallel-group core study. The core study completed and eligible patients enrolled into the extension study at the next scheduled or unscheduled core study visit. All patients, regardless of their treatment in the core study, received fingolimod 0.5 mg in the extension study. The extension study was terminated early after the results of the core study became available showing that the study did not meet its primary endpoint which was defined as confirmed disability progression in this population

Interventions

DRUGFTY720

Fingolimod capsules at doses of 1.25 mg (prior to implementation of Amendment 5) and 0.5 mg (after Amendment 5) were administered orally once daily

DRUGPlacebo

Matching placebo capsules were administered orally once daily

Sponsors

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
25 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

General 1. sign written informed consent prior to participating in the study 2. 25 through 65 years of age inclusive 3. females of childbearing potential must: * have a negative pregnancy test at Baseline (prior to randomization) and * use simultaneously two forms of effective contraception during the treatment and 3-months after discontinuation of study medication Primary Progressive Multiple sclerosis. 1. diagnosis of primary progressive multiple sclerosis (according to the 2005 Revised McDonald criteria): 2. time since first reported symptoms between 2 and 10 years 3. evidence of clinical disability progression in the 2 years prior to Screening 4. disability status at Screening * EDSS score of 3.5-6.0 inclusive * pyramidal functional system score of 2 or more * 25'TWT less than 30 seconds Extension study Inclusion criteria * Patients initially randomized to fingolimod 1.25 mg or placebo as part of the first study cohort, were to have completed at least 3 years on study drug treatment at the time of extension study initiation. * Patients initially randomized to fingolimod 0.5 mg or placebo as part of the second study cohort, were to have continued on study drug treatment until such time as the last ongoing patient enrolled in the study had reached 3 years in study

Exclusion criteria

PPMS specific: * History of relapses/attacks * Progressive neurological disorder other than PPMS * Pure cerebellar syndrome or pure visual progressive syndrome or pure * cognitive progressive syndrome * Presence of spinal cord compression at screening MRI * Relevant history of vitamin B12 deficit * Evidence of syphilis or borreliosis at Screening Cardiovascular conditions: * Myocardial infarction within the past 6 months or current unstable ischemic heart disease * History of angina pectoris due to coronary spasm or history of Raynaud's phenomenon * Severe cardiac failure or cardiac arrest * History of symptomatic bradycardia * Resting pulse \<55 bpm pre-dose * History of sick sinus syndrome or sino-atrial heart block * History or presence of second and third degree AV block or an increase QT interval (QTc\>440 ms) * Arrythmia requiring treatment with class III antiarrythmic drugs * History of positive tilt test from workout of vasovagal syncope * Hypertension, not controlled with medication Pulmonary: * Severe respiratory disease or pulmonary fibrosis * TB * Abnormal X-ray, suggestive of active pulmonary disease * Abnormal PFT: \<70% of predicted for FEV1 and FVC; \<60% for DLCO * Patients receiving chronic (daily) therapies for asthma Hepatic: * Known history of alcohol abuse, chronic liver or biliary disease * Total or conjugated Brb \>ULN, unless in context of Gilbert's syndrome * AP \>1.5xULN; ALT/AST \>2xULN; GGT\>3xULN Other: * History of chronic disease of the immune system other than MS * Malignancy (other than successfully treated SCC or BCC) * Diabetes Mellitus * Macular Edema present at screening * HIV, Hepatitis C or B, other active infection * History of total lymphoid irradiation or bone marrow transplantation * Serum creatinine \>1.7 mg/dl * WBC \<3500 cells/mm3 * Lymphocyte count \<800 cells/mm3 * History of substance abuse or any other factor that may interfere with subject ability to cooperate and comply with the study procedures * Unable to undergo MRI scans * Participation in any therapeutical clinical research study in the 6 months prior to randomization * Pregnant or lactating women * Drugs requiring wash-out period: 3 months: * Systemic corticosteroids or ACTH * INF-beta 6 months: * Immunosuppressive medication * Immunoglobulins * Monoclonal antibodies * Drugs that exclude participation in the study: * Cladribine * Cyclophosphamide * Mitoxantrone (except: patients who received a cumulative dose of no more than 60mg/m2 more than 5 years ago could enter the study) Extension study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Kaplan-Meier Estimate of the Risk of 3-month Confirmed Disability Progression Based on Composite Endpointup to 36 months after the last patient was randomized3-month sustained increase from Baseline in EDSS (at least 1 point increase from Baseline for patients with a Baseline value of 5 or less or at least 0.5 point increase from Baseline for patients with a Baseline value of 5.5 or more) or 3-month sustained increase of at least 20% from BL in the time taken to complete the timed 25-foot walk test (25' TWT); or 3-month sustained increase of at least 20% from BL in the time taken to complete the 9-HPT. The 25' TWT is a quantitative measure of lower extremity function. The EDSS is a scale assessing neurologic impairment, including a series of scores in each of 8 functional systems: Visual, Brain Stem, Pyramidal, Cerebellar, Sensory, Bowel and Bladder, Cerebral and Other functions. The score ranges from 0 (normal) to 10 (death due to MS)). The 9-hole peg test (9-HPT) is a quantitative measure of upper extremity (arm and hand) function.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Percent Change From Baseline in Brain Volume at Month 36Baseline to month 36The percent change from Baseline in brain volume was analyzed using a random coefficients model. The model included: 1) fixed effects: treatment and region and 2) continuous covariates: time, number of Gd enhancing lesions at Baseline, Baseline T2 volume, and normalized brain volume at Baseline. Time as a continuous covariate allowed for the estimation of different slopes and intercepts among treatment groups.
Kaplan Meier Estimate -Percentage of Participants With 3- Month Confirmed Disability Progression Based on 9-HPT.up to 36 months after the last patient was randomizedThe 9-HPT is a quantitative measure of upper extremity (arm and hand) function designed and validated for evaluation of MS patients. N= Total number of patients included in the analysis
Kaplan Meier Estimate -Percentage of Participants With 3- Month Confirmed Disability Progression Based on 25' TWT.up to 36 months after the last patient was randomizedThe 25' TWT is a quantitative measure of lower extremity function designed and validated for evaluation of MS patients. N= Total number of patients included in the analysis
Number of New/Enlarging T2 Lesions Per Year Measured From Baseline to Month 36Baseline to 36 monthsInflammatory disease, as measured by number of new or newly-enlarging T2 lesions, was assessed by Magnetic resonance Imaging (MRI) scanning of the brain and full spinal cord. N= Total number of patients included in the analysis
Number of Gd-enhancing Lesions at Month 36Baseline to 36 monthsInflammatory disease, as measured by number of T1 Gd-enhancing lesions, was assessed by MRI scanning of the brain and full spinal cord. N= Total number of patients included in the analysis
Percent Change in Total T2 Lesion Volume From Baseline to Month 36Baseline to month 36Inflammatory disease as measured by percent change in total T2 lesion volume (mm3) was assessed by MRI. N= Total number of patients included in the analysis
Kaplan-Meier Estimate of the Risk of 3- Month Confirmed Disability Progression Based on Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS)up to 36 months after the last patient was randomizedThe Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) is a scale for assessing neurologic impairment in MS (Kurtzke 1983) and includes a series of scores in each of 8 functional systems and the EDSS steps (ranging from 0 (normal) to 10 (death due to MS)). The functional systems are Visual, Brain Stem, Pyramidal, Cerebellar, Sensory, Bowel and Bladder, Cerebral and Other functions. Fatigue is not included in the Cerebral score of the EDSS. The score ranges from 0 (normal) to 10 (death due to MS)
Change From Baseline in PRIMUS-ActivitiesBaseline, 36 monthsThe activities subscale of PRIMUS contains 15 items and each item is given a score of 0 (able to do on own without difficulties), 1 (able to do on own with difficulties), or 2 (unable to do on own). All 15 items were summed to obtain a total score ranging from 0 (good) to 30 (poor).
Change From Baseline in Unidimensional Fatigue Impact (U-FIS) ScoreBaseline, 36 monthsUnidimensional Fatigue Impact Scale (U-FIS), contains 22 patient-reported items that assess the impact of fatigue on cognitive, physical, and psychosocial functioning. Responses formed a single unidimensional scale measuring fatigue impact. The U-FIS was calculated and analyzed according to the U-FIS scoring manual. The U-FIS scale contains 22 items with 5 possible outcomes for each item. Two response categories (about half the time and a lot of the time) were combined into 1 category to obtain 4 possible outcomes: 0 (never), 1 (a little of the time), 2 (about half the time/a lot of the time), and 3 (all the time). The 22 condensed item scores were summed to obtain a total score ranging from 0 (no fatigue) to 66 (severe fatigue impact).
Change From Baseline in European Quality of Life - 5 Dimensions (EQ-5D Score)Baseline, 36 monthsEQ-5D: participant rated questionnaire to assess health-related quality of life in terms of a single utility score. Health State Profile component assesses level of current health for 5 domains: mobility, self care, usual activities, pain and discomfort, and anxiety and depression; 1 indicates better health state (no problems); 3 indicates worst health state (confined to bed). Scoring formula developed by EuroQoL Group assigns a utility value for each domain in the profile. Score is transformed and results in a total score range -0.594 to 1.000; higher score indicates a better health state.
Change From Baseline in Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale (MSWS-12 Score)Baseline, 36 monthsThe Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scaleis a patient reported measure of walking quality (Hobart et al 2003), consisting of 12 items asking patients to rate the impact of MS upon their walking ability. Responses were captured on a 3-point scale ranging from 1 (Not at all) to 3 (A lot) for items 1 to 3 and on a 5-point scale ranging from 1 (not limited) to 5 (extremely) for items 4 to 12. All 12 item scores were summed to obtain a total score ranging from 12 (good) to 54 (poor) which is the MSWS-12 scale score. The total score was transformed to a 0 to 100 scale score. The MSWS-12 scale score will be transformed to a 0-100 scale score before any summaries or statistical analyses are performed. The transformed score is obtained by subtracting 12 and divided by 42 and multiplying by 100 (i.e., transformed scale score = (raw scale score- 12)/42\*100).
Blood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 3 up to 36 monthsConcentrations of fingolimod and fingolimod-phosphate in whole blood were determined by validated liquid chromatography methods with tandem mass spectrometry. The lower limits of quantification were 0.08 ng/ml for fingolimod and 0.1 ng/ml for fingolimod-phosphate. Venous blood samples were collected for the analysis.
Change in MSFC Z-score and Subscale Scores From Baseline to Month 36Baseline to Month 36The Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite (MSFC) is a multidimensional clinical outcome measure that includes quantitative tests of leg function/ambulation (Timed 25-Foot Walk), arm function (9-Hole Peg Test), and cognitive function (Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test). The overall MSFC z-score as an average of the three standardized scores derived using baseline data pooled over each treatment arm as reference population. Higher scores reflect better neurological function and a positive change from Baseline indicates improvement.
Change From Baseline in the Patient Reported Indices in Multiple Sclerosis (PRIMUS-QoL Score)Baseline, 36 monthsThe quality of life scale contains 22 items. Each item will be given a score of 1 or 0. A score of 1 (or 0) indicates the presence (or absence) of the symptom or adverse quality of life. All 22 item scores will be summed to obtain a total score ranging from 0 (good) to 22 (poor), which is the PRIMUS QoL scale score

Countries

Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey (Türkiye), United Kingdom, United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

Patients were randomized equally to receive either fingolimod or placebo. Patients initially randomized to fingolimod 1.25 mg/day or matching placebo groups switched in a blinded manner to fingolimod 0.5 mg/day or continued on placebo after amendment in Nov. 2009. Patients were randomized to receive either fingolimod 0.5 mg/day or placebo..

Pre-assignment details

Prior to protocol amendment 147 patients received 1.25mg of FTY720; post protocol amendment 5 not all 147 patients switched to 0.5mg FTY720, only 121 switched and their data is presented under the 0.5mg dose.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
FTY720 1.25 mg to 0.5 mg
Cohort 1: fingolimod 1.25 group consists of patients who were initially randomized to fingolimod 1.25 mg and switched to fingolimod 0.5 mg after amendment
147
FTY720 0.5 mg to 0.5 mg
Cohort 2: The 0.5 mg group consists of patients who were directly randomized to fingolimod 0.5 mg (i.e. AFTER the amendment)
336
Placebo
Cohort 1 and 2: Patients who started on placebo continued on placebo after re-randomization
487
Total970

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002
Core Study (36 Months)Abnormal Lab values6195
Core Study (36 Months)Abnormal Test Procedure Result435
Core Study (36 Months)Administrative226
Core Study (36 Months)Adverse Event252829
Core Study (36 Months)Death212
Core Study (36 Months)Lack of Efficacy112364
Core Study (36 Months)Lost to Follow-up133
Core Study (36 Months)Physician Decision102
Core Study (36 Months)Protocol Violation458
Core Study (36 Months)Withdrawal by Subject123246
Extension PhaseAbnormal lab values001
Extension PhaseAbnormal test procedure001
Extension PhaseAdmin Problems: Terminated # patients69189277
Extension PhaseAdverse Event1115
Extension PhaseLost to Follow-up014
Extension PhaseWithdrawal by Subject453

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicFTY720 1.25 mg to 0.5 mgFTY720 0.5 mg to 0.5 mgPlaceboTotal
Age, Continuous47.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.47
48.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.59
48.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.31
48.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.42
Age, Customized
<=30
3 Particpants6 Particpants4 Particpants13 Particpants
Age, Customized
31 to 40
22 Particpants60 Particpants90 Particpants172 Particpants
Age, Customized
41 to 50
68 Particpants127 Particpants194 Particpants389 Particpants
Age, Customized
>50
54 Particpants143 Particpants199 Particpants396 Particpants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
71 Participants163 Participants235 Participants469 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
76 Participants173 Participants252 Participants501 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
EG004
affected / at risk
EG005
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —— / —— / —— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
132 / 147278 / 336406 / 48743 / 7470 / 196138 / 301
serious
Total, serious adverse events
38 / 14784 / 336117 / 4877 / 7410 / 19637 / 301

Outcome results

Primary

Kaplan-Meier Estimate of the Risk of 3-month Confirmed Disability Progression Based on Composite Endpoint

3-month sustained increase from Baseline in EDSS (at least 1 point increase from Baseline for patients with a Baseline value of 5 or less or at least 0.5 point increase from Baseline for patients with a Baseline value of 5.5 or more) or 3-month sustained increase of at least 20% from BL in the time taken to complete the timed 25-foot walk test (25' TWT); or 3-month sustained increase of at least 20% from BL in the time taken to complete the 9-HPT. The 25' TWT is a quantitative measure of lower extremity function. The EDSS is a scale assessing neurologic impairment, including a series of scores in each of 8 functional systems: Visual, Brain Stem, Pyramidal, Cerebellar, Sensory, Bowel and Bladder, Cerebral and Other functions. The score ranges from 0 (normal) to 10 (death due to MS)). The 9-hole peg test (9-HPT) is a quantitative measure of upper extremity (arm and hand) function.

Time frame: up to 36 months after the last patient was randomized

Population: Full analysis set (FAS) - The main efficacy analyses were performed using the FAS, in patients who were initially randomized to either FTY 0.5mg or to Placebo.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
FTY720 0.5 mg to 0.5 mgKaplan-Meier Estimate of the Risk of 3-month Confirmed Disability Progression Based on Composite Endpoint77.2 Percentage of Participants
PlaceboKaplan-Meier Estimate of the Risk of 3-month Confirmed Disability Progression Based on Composite Endpoint80.3 Percentage of Participants
p-value: 0.54495% CI: [0.8, 1.12]Regression, Cox
Secondary

Blood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphate

Concentrations of fingolimod and fingolimod-phosphate in whole blood were determined by validated liquid chromatography methods with tandem mass spectrometry. The lower limits of quantification were 0.08 ng/ml for fingolimod and 0.1 ng/ml for fingolimod-phosphate. Venous blood samples were collected for the analysis.

Time frame: Month 3 up to 36 months

Population: Full analysis set (FAS) -The main efficacy analyses were performed using the FAS, in patients who were initially randomized to either FTY 0.5mg or to Placebo. (N). Only participants (n) who provided one or more evaluable blood concentration were included in the pharmacokinetic analysis population. Analysis include 147 patients (cohort 1)

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
FTY720 0.5 mg to 0.5 mgBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 12 Fingolimod (n=23, 161)6.24 ng/mlStandard Deviation 2.21
FTY720 0.5 mg to 0.5 mgBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 18 Fingolimod-Phosphate (n=71,155)NA ng/ml
FTY720 0.5 mg to 0.5 mgBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 24 Fingolimod-Phosphate (n=67, 160)NA ng/ml
FTY720 0.5 mg to 0.5 mgBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateEnd of treatment Fingolimod-Phosphate (n=32, 115NA ng/ml
FTY720 0.5 mg to 0.5 mgBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 30 Fingolimod-Phosphate (n=62, 158)NA ng/ml
FTY720 0.5 mg to 0.5 mgBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 18 Fingolimod (n=71,155)NA ng/ml
FTY720 0.5 mg to 0.5 mgBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 36 Fingolimod-Phosphate (n=55, 118)NA ng/ml
FTY720 0.5 mg to 0.5 mgBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 24 Fingolimod (n=67, 160)NA ng/ml
FTY720 0.5 mg to 0.5 mgBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 36 Fingolimod (n=55, 118)NA ng/ml
FTY720 0.5 mg to 0.5 mgBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 3 Fingolimod (n=64, 179)6.04 ng/mlStandard Deviation 3.11
FTY720 0.5 mg to 0.5 mgBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateEnd of treatment Fingolimod (n=32, 115)NA ng/ml
FTY720 0.5 mg to 0.5 mgBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 3 Fingolimod-Phosphate (n=64, 179)3.20 ng/mlStandard Deviation 1.73
FTY720 0.5 mg to 0.5 mgBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 30 Fingolimod (n=62, 158)NA ng/ml
FTY720 0.5 mg to 0.5 mgBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 12 Fingolimod-Phosphate (n=23, 161)3.21 ng/mlStandard Deviation 1.16
PlaceboBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateEnd of treatment Fingolimod (n=32, 115)2.02 ng/mlStandard Deviation 1.1
PlaceboBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 24 Fingolimod (n=67, 160)2.41 ng/mlStandard Deviation 1.3
PlaceboBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 18 Fingolimod-Phosphate (n=71,155)1.34 ng/mlStandard Deviation 0.63
PlaceboBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 12 Fingolimod (n=23, 161)2.87 ng/mlStandard Deviation 1.7
PlaceboBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 30 Fingolimod (n=62, 158)2.52 ng/mlStandard Deviation 1.28
PlaceboBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 24 Fingolimod-Phosphate (n=67, 160)1.35 ng/mlStandard Deviation 0.765
PlaceboBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 3 Fingolimod (n=64, 179)NA ng/ml
PlaceboBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 36 Fingolimod (n=55, 118)2.44 ng/mlStandard Deviation 1.08
PlaceboBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 30 Fingolimod-Phosphate (n=62, 158)1.32 ng/mlStandard Deviation 0.676
PlaceboBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 12 Fingolimod-Phosphate (n=23, 161)1.54 ng/mlStandard Deviation 0.871
PlaceboBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 3 Fingolimod-Phosphate (n=64, 179)NA ng/ml
PlaceboBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 36 Fingolimod-Phosphate (n=55, 118)1.32 ng/mlStandard Deviation 0.591
PlaceboBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 18 Fingolimod (n=71,155)2.44 ng/mlStandard Deviation 1.15
PlaceboBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateEnd of treatment Fingolimod-Phosphate (n=32, 1151.19 ng/mlStandard Deviation 0.618
PlaceboBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateEnd of treatment Fingolimod-Phosphate (n=32, 1151.50 ng/mlStandard Deviation 0.9
PlaceboBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 30 Fingolimod (n=62, 158)2.60 ng/mlStandard Deviation 1.33
PlaceboBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 3 Fingolimod (n=64, 179)2.58 ng/mlStandard Deviation 1.34
PlaceboBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 12 Fingolimod (n=23, 161)2.55 ng/mlStandard Deviation 1.37
PlaceboBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 18 Fingolimod (n=71,155)2.59 ng/mlStandard Deviation 1.44
PlaceboBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 36 Fingolimod (n=55, 118)2.63 ng/mlStandard Deviation 1.38
PlaceboBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateEnd of treatment Fingolimod (n=32, 115)2.57 ng/mlStandard Deviation 1.51
PlaceboBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 3 Fingolimod-Phosphate (n=64, 179)1.40 ng/mlStandard Deviation 0.747
PlaceboBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 12 Fingolimod-Phosphate (n=23, 161)1.43 ng/mlStandard Deviation 0.805
PlaceboBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 18 Fingolimod-Phosphate (n=71,155)1.41 ng/mlStandard Deviation 0.758
PlaceboBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 24 Fingolimod-Phosphate (n=67, 160)1.44 ng/mlStandard Deviation 0.79
PlaceboBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 30 Fingolimod-Phosphate (n=62, 158)1.48 ng/mlStandard Deviation 0.759
PlaceboBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 36 Fingolimod-Phosphate (n=55, 118)1.51 ng/mlStandard Deviation 0.765
PlaceboBlood Concentrations of Fingolimod and Fingolimod-phosphateMonth 24 Fingolimod (n=67, 160)2.64 ng/mlStandard Deviation 1.5
Secondary

Change From Baseline in European Quality of Life - 5 Dimensions (EQ-5D Score)

EQ-5D: participant rated questionnaire to assess health-related quality of life in terms of a single utility score. Health State Profile component assesses level of current health for 5 domains: mobility, self care, usual activities, pain and discomfort, and anxiety and depression; 1 indicates better health state (no problems); 3 indicates worst health state (confined to bed). Scoring formula developed by EuroQoL Group assigns a utility value for each domain in the profile. Score is transformed and results in a total score range -0.594 to 1.000; higher score indicates a better health state.

Time frame: Baseline, 36 months

Population: Full analysis set (FAS) - The main efficacy analyses were performed using the FAS, in patients who were initially randomized to either FTY 0.5mg or to Placebo. Only subjects with a value at both baseline and at month 36 are included.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
FTY720 0.5 mg to 0.5 mgChange From Baseline in European Quality of Life - 5 Dimensions (EQ-5D Score)-0.0332 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.1942
PlaceboChange From Baseline in European Quality of Life - 5 Dimensions (EQ-5D Score)-0.0475 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.26099
PlaceboChange From Baseline in European Quality of Life - 5 Dimensions (EQ-5D Score)-0.0539 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.22383
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale (MSWS-12 Score)

The Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scaleis a patient reported measure of walking quality (Hobart et al 2003), consisting of 12 items asking patients to rate the impact of MS upon their walking ability. Responses were captured on a 3-point scale ranging from 1 (Not at all) to 3 (A lot) for items 1 to 3 and on a 5-point scale ranging from 1 (not limited) to 5 (extremely) for items 4 to 12. All 12 item scores were summed to obtain a total score ranging from 12 (good) to 54 (poor) which is the MSWS-12 scale score. The total score was transformed to a 0 to 100 scale score. The MSWS-12 scale score will be transformed to a 0-100 scale score before any summaries or statistical analyses are performed. The transformed score is obtained by subtracting 12 and divided by 42 and multiplying by 100 (i.e., transformed scale score = (raw scale score- 12)/42\*100).

Time frame: Baseline, 36 months

Population: Full analysis set (FAS) - The main efficacy analyses were performed using the FAS, in patients who were initially randomized to either FTY 0.5mg or to Placebo. Only subjects with a value at both baseline and at month 36 are included.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
FTY720 0.5 mg to 0.5 mgChange From Baseline in Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale (MSWS-12 Score)6.4444 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 23.81568
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale (MSWS-12 Score)5.5616 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 24.5903
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale (MSWS-12 Score)9.5899 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 23.98316
Secondary

Change From Baseline in PRIMUS-Activities

The activities subscale of PRIMUS contains 15 items and each item is given a score of 0 (able to do on own without difficulties), 1 (able to do on own with difficulties), or 2 (unable to do on own). All 15 items were summed to obtain a total score ranging from 0 (good) to 30 (poor).

Time frame: Baseline, 36 months

Population: Full analysis set (FAS) - The main efficacy analyses were performed using the FAS, in patients who were initially randomized to either FTY 0.5mg or to Placebo. Only subjects with a value at both baseline and at month 36 are included.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
FTY720 0.5 mg to 0.5 mgChange From Baseline in PRIMUS-Activities3.5504 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.05241
PlaceboChange From Baseline in PRIMUS-Activities2.6324 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 6.22256
PlaceboChange From Baseline in PRIMUS-Activities2.8830 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 6.76499
Secondary

Change From Baseline in the Patient Reported Indices in Multiple Sclerosis (PRIMUS-QoL Score)

The quality of life scale contains 22 items. Each item will be given a score of 1 or 0. A score of 1 (or 0) indicates the presence (or absence) of the symptom or adverse quality of life. All 22 item scores will be summed to obtain a total score ranging from 0 (good) to 22 (poor), which is the PRIMUS QoL scale score

Time frame: Baseline, 36 months

Population: Full analysis set (FAS) - The main efficacy analyses were performed using the FAS, in patients who were initially randomized to either FTY 0.5mg or to Placebo. Only subjects with a value at both baseline and at month 36 are included.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
FTY720 0.5 mg to 0.5 mgChange From Baseline in the Patient Reported Indices in Multiple Sclerosis (PRIMUS-QoL Score)0.2424 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 4.18444
PlaceboChange From Baseline in the Patient Reported Indices in Multiple Sclerosis (PRIMUS-QoL Score)0.5921 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 4.77704
PlaceboChange From Baseline in the Patient Reported Indices in Multiple Sclerosis (PRIMUS-QoL Score)0.9597 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 4.38578
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Unidimensional Fatigue Impact (U-FIS) Score

Unidimensional Fatigue Impact Scale (U-FIS), contains 22 patient-reported items that assess the impact of fatigue on cognitive, physical, and psychosocial functioning. Responses formed a single unidimensional scale measuring fatigue impact. The U-FIS was calculated and analyzed according to the U-FIS scoring manual. The U-FIS scale contains 22 items with 5 possible outcomes for each item. Two response categories (about half the time and a lot of the time) were combined into 1 category to obtain 4 possible outcomes: 0 (never), 1 (a little of the time), 2 (about half the time/a lot of the time), and 3 (all the time). The 22 condensed item scores were summed to obtain a total score ranging from 0 (no fatigue) to 66 (severe fatigue impact).

Time frame: Baseline, 36 months

Population: Full analysis set (FAS) - The main efficacy analyses were performed using the FAS, in patients who were initially randomized to either FTY 0.5mg or to Placebo. Only subjects with a value at both baseline and at month 36 are included.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
FTY720 0.5 mg to 0.5 mgChange From Baseline in Unidimensional Fatigue Impact (U-FIS) Score1.3197 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 12.44042
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Unidimensional Fatigue Impact (U-FIS) Score2.8451 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 14.04769
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Unidimensional Fatigue Impact (U-FIS) Score3.1394 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 12.20929
Secondary

Change in MSFC Z-score and Subscale Scores From Baseline to Month 36

The Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite (MSFC) is a multidimensional clinical outcome measure that includes quantitative tests of leg function/ambulation (Timed 25-Foot Walk), arm function (9-Hole Peg Test), and cognitive function (Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test). The overall MSFC z-score as an average of the three standardized scores derived using baseline data pooled over each treatment arm as reference population. Higher scores reflect better neurological function and a positive change from Baseline indicates improvement.

Time frame: Baseline to Month 36

Population: Full analysis set (FAS) - The main efficacy analyses were performed using the FAS

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
FTY720 0.5 mg to 0.5 mgChange in MSFC Z-score and Subscale Scores From Baseline to Month 36-0.189 Z-scoresStandard Deviation 0.698
PlaceboChange in MSFC Z-score and Subscale Scores From Baseline to Month 36-0.212 Z-scoresStandard Deviation 0.8468
Secondary

Kaplan-Meier Estimate of the Risk of 3- Month Confirmed Disability Progression Based on Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS)

The Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) is a scale for assessing neurologic impairment in MS (Kurtzke 1983) and includes a series of scores in each of 8 functional systems and the EDSS steps (ranging from 0 (normal) to 10 (death due to MS)). The functional systems are Visual, Brain Stem, Pyramidal, Cerebellar, Sensory, Bowel and Bladder, Cerebral and Other functions. Fatigue is not included in the Cerebral score of the EDSS. The score ranges from 0 (normal) to 10 (death due to MS)

Time frame: up to 36 months after the last patient was randomized

Population: Full analysis set (FAS) - The main efficacy analyses were performed using the FAS, in patients who were initially randomized to either FTY 0.5mg or to Placebo.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
FTY720 0.5 mg to 0.5 mgKaplan-Meier Estimate of the Risk of 3- Month Confirmed Disability Progression Based on Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS)54.3 Percentage of Participants
PlaceboKaplan-Meier Estimate of the Risk of 3- Month Confirmed Disability Progression Based on Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS)58.7 Percentage of Participants
Secondary

Kaplan Meier Estimate -Percentage of Participants With 3- Month Confirmed Disability Progression Based on 25' TWT.

The 25' TWT is a quantitative measure of lower extremity function designed and validated for evaluation of MS patients. N= Total number of patients included in the analysis

Time frame: up to 36 months after the last patient was randomized

Population: Full analysis set (FAS) - The main efficacy analyses were performed using the FAS, in patients who were initially randomized to either FTY 0.5mg or to Placebo.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
FTY720 0.5 mg to 0.5 mgKaplan Meier Estimate -Percentage of Participants With 3- Month Confirmed Disability Progression Based on 25' TWT.54.8 Percentage of Participants
PlaceboKaplan Meier Estimate -Percentage of Participants With 3- Month Confirmed Disability Progression Based on 25' TWT.56.7 Percentage of Participants
Secondary

Kaplan Meier Estimate -Percentage of Participants With 3- Month Confirmed Disability Progression Based on 9-HPT.

The 9-HPT is a quantitative measure of upper extremity (arm and hand) function designed and validated for evaluation of MS patients. N= Total number of patients included in the analysis

Time frame: up to 36 months after the last patient was randomized

Population: Full analysis set (FAS) - The main efficacy analyses were performed using the FAS, in patients who were initially randomized to either FTY 0.5mg or to Placebo.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
FTY720 0.5 mg to 0.5 mgKaplan Meier Estimate -Percentage of Participants With 3- Month Confirmed Disability Progression Based on 9-HPT.25.0 Percentge of Participants
PlaceboKaplan Meier Estimate -Percentage of Participants With 3- Month Confirmed Disability Progression Based on 9-HPT.24.9 Percentge of Participants
Secondary

Number of Gd-enhancing Lesions at Month 36

Inflammatory disease, as measured by number of T1 Gd-enhancing lesions, was assessed by MRI scanning of the brain and full spinal cord. N= Total number of patients included in the analysis

Time frame: Baseline to 36 months

Population: Full analysis set (FAS) - The main efficacy analyses were performed using the FAS, in patients who were initially randomized to either FTY 0.5mg or to Placebo.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
FTY720 0.5 mg to 0.5 mgNumber of Gd-enhancing Lesions at Month 360.05 Gd-enhanced lesions per patient per scan
PlaceboNumber of Gd-enhancing Lesions at Month 360.21 Gd-enhanced lesions per patient per scan
Secondary

Number of New/Enlarging T2 Lesions Per Year Measured From Baseline to Month 36

Inflammatory disease, as measured by number of new or newly-enlarging T2 lesions, was assessed by Magnetic resonance Imaging (MRI) scanning of the brain and full spinal cord. N= Total number of patients included in the analysis

Time frame: Baseline to 36 months

Population: Full analysis set (FAS) -The main efficacy analyses were performed using the FAS, in patients who were initially randomized to either FTY 0.5mg or to Placebo.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
FTY720 0.5 mg to 0.5 mgNumber of New/Enlarging T2 Lesions Per Year Measured From Baseline to Month 360.13 T2 Lesions per year
PlaceboNumber of New/Enlarging T2 Lesions Per Year Measured From Baseline to Month 360.50 T2 Lesions per year
Secondary

Percent Change From Baseline in Brain Volume at Month 36

The percent change from Baseline in brain volume was analyzed using a random coefficients model. The model included: 1) fixed effects: treatment and region and 2) continuous covariates: time, number of Gd enhancing lesions at Baseline, Baseline T2 volume, and normalized brain volume at Baseline. Time as a continuous covariate allowed for the estimation of different slopes and intercepts among treatment groups.

Time frame: Baseline to month 36

Population: Full analysis set (FAS) - The main efficacy analyses were performed using the FAS, in patients who were initially randomized to either FTY 0.5mg or to Placebo. N= Total number of patients included in the analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
FTY720 0.5 mg to 0.5 mgPercent Change From Baseline in Brain Volume at Month 36-1.49 Percent Change
PlaceboPercent Change From Baseline in Brain Volume at Month 36-1.53 Percent Change
Secondary

Percent Change in Total T2 Lesion Volume From Baseline to Month 36

Inflammatory disease as measured by percent change in total T2 lesion volume (mm3) was assessed by MRI. N= Total number of patients included in the analysis

Time frame: Baseline to month 36

Population: Full analysis set (FAS) - The main efficacy analyses were performed using the FAS, in patients who were initially randomized to either FTY 0.5mg or to Placebo.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
FTY720 0.5 mg to 0.5 mgPercent Change in Total T2 Lesion Volume From Baseline to Month 36-9.2 Percent ChangeStandard Deviation 30.55
PlaceboPercent Change in Total T2 Lesion Volume From Baseline to Month 368.9 Percent ChangeStandard Deviation 44.13

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026