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Multiple SclerosisPhase 2/3NCT02727907

Study of Efficacy and Safety of Drugs BCD-033 and Rebif for Treatment of Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

A Phase 2/3 study testing BCD-033 (interferon beta 1a) and Rebif (interferon beta 1a) in people with Multiple Sclerosis, run by Biocad at 1 site in Russia.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Study design is double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study in 3 parallel groups with the use of active comparator and placebo. Total duration of therapy of about 2 years. Study hypothesis is equivalence of efficacy and safety of the investigational drug BCD-033 original drug Rebif®. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 55 years
Conditions the study is for
Multiple Sclerosis
What is being tested?
BCD-033 (interferon beta 1a) and Rebif (interferon beta 1a)
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
163 participants
Where
1 siteRussia
Study dates
12 Feb 2015to 11 Aug 2017
Phase
Phase 2/3
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 55 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Age 18-55
  • Patients of both genders with Multiple Sclerosis (McDonald criteria 2010)
  • No relapses 28 days before randomisation
  • Expanded Disability Status Scale score 0-5,5

Who cannot join

  • Primary or secondary progression of Multiple Sclerosis
  • Expanded Disability Status Scale score more then 5,5
  • Severe depression, suicide ideas and/or attempts
  • Systemic corticosteroid application in 30 days before randomisation

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Russia1 site
  • Scientific neurology center, RAS

    Moscow

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About this study

Official title: International, Multicenter, Double-blinded, Placebo-controlled, Randomized Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Drugs BCD-033 and Rebif for the Treatment of Patients With Relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis

Study design is double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study in 3 parallel groups with the use of active comparator and placebo. Total duration of therapy of about 2 years. Study hypothesis is equivalence of efficacy and safety of the investigational drug BCD-033 original drug Rebif®.

Being tested
BCD-033 (interferon beta 1a), Rebif (interferon beta 1a), Placebo
Medical subject headings
Multiple Sclerosis

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • BCD-033 (interferon beta 1a)Drug

    Subcutaneous injection of BCD-033, 44 µg (0,5 ml) 3 times per week, every other day, for 92 weeks

  • Rebif (interferon beta 1a)Drug

    Subcutaneous injection of Rebif, 44 µg (0,5 ml) 3 times per week, every other day, for 48 weeks

  • PlaceboDrug

    Subcutaneous injection of placebo, 0,5 ml 3 times per week, every other day, for12 weeks

Study groups in NCT02727907
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
BCD-033ExperimentalSubcutaneous injection of BCD-033, 44 µg (0,5 ml) 3 times per week, every other day, for 92 weeks
Receives: Drug: BCD-033 (interferon beta 1a)
RebifActive comparatorSubcutaneous injection of Rebif, 44 µg (0,5 ml) 3 times per week, every other day, for 48 weeks, followed by 48 weeks of open-label BCD-033 usage
Receives: Drug: Rebif (interferon beta 1a)
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorSubcutaneous injection of placebo, 0,5 ml 3 times per week, every other day, for 48 weeks, followed by 72 weeks of open-label BCD-033 usage
Receives: Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Number of Combined Unique Active Lesions

    Number of Combined Unique Active Lesions (CUA) -- the number of new MRI contrast uptake lesions on T1 images, and new or expanding lesions on T2 images (lesion identified on T1-and T2 images is not counted twice) after 52 weeks blinded application of interferon-β1а (BCD-033 and Rebif®) (44 mcg).

    Measured: 52 weeks

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Annual Relapse Rate

    Annual relapse rate ARR for 52 weeks was evaluated in all three groups, after the application of IFN beta-1a

    Measured: 52 weeks

  2. Proportion of Subjects Without Confirmed Relapse

    proportion of subjects without confirmed relapse in PP

    Measured: 16, 52 weeks

  3. Relapse Free Time

    Time to first relapse in "per protocol" population

    Measured: 96 weeks

  4. Number of Combined Unique Active Lesions

    CUA (the number of new contrast-enhanced lesions on T1 images, and new or expanding lesions on T2 images (lesion identified on T1-and T2 images is not counted twice)

    Measured: 96 weeks

  5. Annual Relapse Rate

    Annual Relapse Rate ARR for 96 weeks was evaluated in two groups, after the administraion of IFN beta-1a in a full dose for 96 weeks.

    Measured: 96 week

  6. Relapse Free Time

    Time to first relapse in "per protocol" population

    Measured: 16, 52 weeks

  7. Number of Combined Unique Active Lesions

    CUA (the number of new contrast-enhanced lesions on T1 images, and new or expanding lesions on T2 images (lesion identified on T1-and T2 images is not counted twice).

    Measured: 16 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted5 Apr 2016 (estimated)
  2. Study start12 Feb 2015
  3. Primary completion21 Nov 2016
  4. Study completion11 Aug 2017

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2/3
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
163 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02727907
Sponsor's protocol ID
BCD-033-2
Status last verified
May 2022
First submitted
29 May 2015
Last updated
17 Feb 2023
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2/3 study testing BCD-033 (interferon beta 1a) and Rebif (interferon beta 1a) in people with Multiple Sclerosis, run by Biocad at 1 site in Russia.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Feb 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Russia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 17 Feb 2023). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Number of Combined Unique Active Lesions (time frame: 52 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Feb 2023.

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