Phase IIIB-IV Long-Term Follow-up Study for Patients Who Participated in CAMMS03409

Relapse was defined as new neurological symptoms or worsening of previous neurological symptoms with an objective change on neurological examination. Annualized relapse rate was obtained from the total number of confirmed relapses that occurred during the treatment follow up time of all participants divided by the total years of follow-up for all participants. The annualized relapse rate was estimated using a negative binomial model with robust variance estimation.

Relapse was defined as new neurological symptoms or worsening of previous neurological symptoms with an objective change on neurological examination. The proportion of participants who were relapse free (without event) were estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method.

EDSS is an ordinal scale in half-point increments that qualifies disability in participants with multiple sclerosis (MS). It consists of 8 ordinal rating scales assessing seven functional systems (pyramidal, cerebellar, brainstem, sensory, bowel and bladder, visual, cerebral, and other). EDSS total score ranges from 0 (normal neurological examination) to 10 (death due to MS), where higher scores indicated worst outcomes.

Number of Gd-enhancing lesions per scan was defined as the total number of Gd-enhancing lesions that occurred during the treatment period divided by the total number of scans performed during the treatment period. The adjusted cumulative count of lesions was estimated by a repeated negative binomial regression with generalized estimating equation (GEE) adjusted for analysis groups and geographic region as covariates.

Number of new or enlarged T2 lesions per scan was defined as the total number of new or enlarged T2 lesion that occurred during treatment period divided by the total number of scans performed during treatment period. The adjusted cumulative count of lesions was estimated by a repeated negative binomial regression with GEE adjusted for analysis groups and geographic region as covariates.

Number of new T1 lesions per scan was defined as the total number of new T1 lesion (and New Hypointense T1) that occurred during treatment period divided by the total number of scans performed during treatment period.The adjusted cumulative count of lesions was estimated by a repeated negative binomial regression with GEE adjusted for analysis groups and geographic region as covariates.

The total lesion volume (T1 lesions) was measured by MRI scan.

The total lesion volume (T2 lesions) was measured by MRI scan.

The brain parenchymal fraction was measured by MRI scan.

The MOS SF-36 is an extensively validated and widely used measure of QoL that assesses participants' perceptions of health status and its impact on their lives. It consisted of 36 items organized into 8 scales (physical functioning, role physical, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, role emotional and mental health). Two summary measures of physical and mental health, the PCS and MCS, respectively, were derived from scale aggregates, and were reported in this outcome measure. The score range for each of these 2 summary scores was from 0 (worst) to 100 (best), higher scores indicated better QoL.

The FAMS is a self-reported multidimensional index comprising a total of 58 items on 7 subscales: mobility (7 items); symptoms (7 items); emotional well-being (7 items); general contentment (7 items); thinking and fatigue (9 items); family/social well-being (7 items); and additional concerns (14 items, these are not scored). Each item (except those for "additional concerns") was rated on a 5-point scale of 0 (lower quality of life) to 4 (higher quality of life). Total FAMS score was the sum of 44 scored items, which ranged from 0 (poor) to 176 (best), with higher numbers reflecting a higher quality of life.

The EQ-5D is a generic, standardized instrument that provides a simple, descriptive profile and a single index value for health status used in the clinical and economic evaluation of health care as well as in population health surveys. The EQ-5D comprises 5 dimensions of health: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Each dimension measured on 3 levels: some, moderate, and extreme problems. The 5 dimensional 3-level systems was converted into single index utility score ranges from 0 to 100, where 100=best health state; and 0=worst health state; higher scores indicated better outcome.

EQ-5D VAS was used to record a participant's rating for his/her current health-related quality of life state and captured on a vertical VAS (0 to 100), where 0=worst imaginable health state to 100=best imaginable health state, and higher score indicated better outcome.

Participants use of healthcare resources, non-medical resources, and informal care as well as their work capacity was assessed at scheduled study visits using a modified questionnaire (HRUQ) designed to evaluate the economic impact of MS. Questionnaire addresses the following content areas: employment situation and changes in employment situation due to MS;sick leaves,admissions and stays in hospital, rehabilitation centers, or nursing homes; typical MS-related investments (eg, stair and bed lift, ramps,rails) and devices (eg,walking aids,wheelchairs); assistance by community or social services (e.g. home nurse, transportation), or help from family or friends. Each question requires a binary answer (yes/no). Number of participants who reported "Yes" as an answer to "employment situation change; had sick leaves; had hospital admission; had spent time in rehabilitation center and had spent time in a nursing home or a similar institution" questions were reported in this outcome measure.

Participants use of healthcare resources, non-medical resources, and informal care as well as their work capacity was assessed at scheduled study visits using a modified questionnaire (HRUQ) designed to evaluate the economic impact of MS.Questionnaire addresses following content areas: employment situation and changes in employment situation due to MS; admissions and stays in hospital, rehabilitation centers, or nursing homes; typical MS-related investments(e.g.stair and bed lift,ramps,rails) and devices(e.g.walking aids,wheelchairs);assistance by community or social services(e.g.home nurse, transportation), or help from family or friends. Each question requires a binary answer (yes/no). Number of participants who reported other changes/changes in lifestyle due to MS, i.e."Yes" as an answer to "had made changes to your house, apartment, car or did you require any special equipment or aids; assistance required; other assistance required" questions were reported in this outcome measure.

Participants use of healthcare resources, non-medical resources, and informal care as well as their work capacity was assessed at scheduled study visits using a modified questionnaire (HRPQ) designed to evaluate the economic impact of MS. The questionnaire addresses the following content area: participant reported data regarding employment status, work productivity, impact on household chores due to MS. Current employment status of participants (i.e. Part Time/Full Time/Not Employed) was reported in this outcome measure.

Participants use of healthcare resources, non-medical resources, and informal care as well as their work capacity was assessed at scheduled study visits using a modified questionnaire (HRPQ) designed to evaluate the economic impact of MS. The questionnaire addresses the following content area: participant reported data regarding employment status, work productivity, impact on household chores due to MS. Data for "total scheduled working hours of participants; number of hours missed from work by participants due to MS" were reported in this outcome measure.

Participants use of healthcare resources, non-medical resources, and informal care as well as their work capacity was assessed at scheduled study visits using a modified questionnaire (HRPQ) designed to evaluate the economic impact of MS. The questionnaire addresses the following content area: participant reported data regarding employment status, work productivity, impact on household chores due to MS. Percentage impact on work output due to MS were reported in this outcome measure.

Participants use of healthcare resources, non-medical resources, and informal care as well as their work capacity was assessed at scheduled study visits using a modified questionnaire (HRPQ) designed to evaluate the economic impact of MS. The questionnaire addresses the following content area: participant reported data regarding employment status, work productivity, impact on household chores due to MS. Data for "total scheduled household chores hours; number of hours missed from planned household chores by participants due to MS" were reported in this outcome measure.

Participants use of healthcare resources, non-medical resources, and informal care as well as their work capacity was assessed at scheduled study visits using a modified questionnaire (HRPQ) designed to evaluate the economic impact of MS. The questionnaire addresses the following content area: participant reported data regarding employment status, work productivity, impact on household chores due to MS. Percentage impact on work output for household chores due to MS were reported in this outcome measure.

Participants use of healthcare resources, non-medical resources, and informal care as well as their work capacity was assessed at scheduled study visits using a modified questionnaire (HRPQ) designed to evaluate the economic impact of MS. The questionnaire addresses the following content area: participant reported data regarding employment status, work productivity, impact on household chores due to MS. Mean and standard deviation data for duration of MS disease (in months) since the start of MS development in participants was reported in this outcome measure.

Participants use of healthcare resources, non-medical resources, and informal care as well as their work capacity was assessed at scheduled study visits using a modified questionnaire (HRPQ) designed to evaluate the economic impact of MS. The questionnaire addresses the following content area: participant reported data regarding employment status, work productivity, impact on household chores due to MS. Number of participants who reported "Yes" as an answer to questions related to impact on work: "forced me to work part-time when I wanted to work full-time; kept me from having a job when I wanted to work full-time; kept me from having a job when I wanted to work part-time; none of the above" questions were reported in this outcome measure.