Open-Label Study to Assess the Effect of Long-Term Prolonged-Release Fampridine (BIIB041) on Quality of Life as Reported by Participants With Multiple Sclerosis

NCT01480076 — Phase 4, Completed, 901 participants, Biogen

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An Open-Label, Multicenter, Multinational Study to Assess the Effect of Long-Term Prolonged-Release Fampridine (BIIB041) 10 mg Twice Daily on Quality of Life as Reported by Subjects With Multiple Sclerosis

RegistryNCT01480076, acronym ENABLE
StatusCompleted
PhasePhase 4
Study typeInterventional; na, single group, masking: none, treatment
Enrollment901 (Actual)
SponsorBiogen (Industry)
ConditionsMultiple Sclerosis
InterventionsFampridine (Drug)
Datesstart 2012-02-01, primary completion 2013-07-01, completion 2013-08-01, first posted 2011-11-28, last updated 2017-03-21
Locations59 sites in Australia, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal and 1 more countries

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-Summary

The primary objective of the study is to assess the effect of long-term treatment with prolonged-release fampridine (BIIB041) 10 mg twice daily on the physical component scale (PCS) of the Short Form 36 Health Status Questionnaire (SF-36) as reported by treatment responders. The secondary objectives of this study are to compare the change in the PCS of the SF-36 between treatment responders and non-responders, to evaluate change from baseline in additional quality of life measures among treatment responders as well as changes from baseline in treatment responders versus non-responders and to assess the safety and tolerability of prolonged-release fampridine 10 mg twice daily.

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+Detailed description

This study has 2 components: a 4-week run-in period during which participants are treated with prolonged-release fampridine and undergo subjective and objective assessments of walking ability, the results of which are used to determine who responded to study treatment, and an observational period, during which treatment responders will continue prolonged-release fampridine treatment. The participants who do not meet the criteria to continue study treatment will be offered the opportunity to continue study participation but will not continue prolonged-release fampridine treatment.

+Arms and interventions

ArmTypeInterventionsDescription
(BIIB041) FampridineExperimentalDrug: FampridineAll participants take 10 mg fampridine twice daily for the first 4 weeks. If deemed a treatment responder, a participant continues 10 mg fampridine twice daily for 44 weeks. Treatment non-responders can continue without treatment by completing quality of life questionnaires.
  • Fampridine (Drug), also known as Fampyra, BIIB041, Ampyra, dalfampridine, fampridine prolonged-release tablets: Supplied as a 10 mg twice daily tablet and taken twice daily. Doses must be spaced at least 12 hours apart.

+Outcome measures

Primary outcomes

  • Change From Baseline in the Physical Component Scale (PCS) of the Short Form 36 Health Status Questionnaire (SF-36) At Months 3, 6, 9, and 12: Responders [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, 12]: The SF-36 determines participants' overall quality of life by assessing 1) limitations in physical functioning due to health problems; 2) limitations in usual role because of physical health problems; 3) bodily pain; 4) general health perceptions; 5) vitality; 6) limitations in social functioning because of physical or emotional problems; 7) limitations in usual role due to emotional problems; and 8) general mental health. Items 1-4 primarily contribute to the PCS score of the SF-36. Items 5-8 primarily contribute to the mental component summary (MCS) score of the SF-36. Scores on each item are summed and averaged (range: 0=worst to 100=best). Increases from baseline indicate improvement. Within-group least squares means are presented.

Secondary outcomes

  • Change From Baseline in the PCS of the SF-36 at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12: Responders Versus Non-responders [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, 12]: The SF-36 determines participants' overall quality of life by assessing 1) limitations in physical functioning due to health problems; 2) limitations in usual role because of physical health problems; 3) bodily pain; 4) general health perceptions; 5) vitality; 6) limitations in social functioning because of physical or emotional problems; 7) limitations in usual role due to emotional problems; and 8) general mental health. Items 1-4 primarily contribute to the PCS score of the SF-36. Items 5-8 primarily contribute to the MCS score of the SF-36. Scores on each item are summed and averaged (range: 0=worst to 100=best). Increases from baseline indicate improvement. The 'overall' estimate is the average change from baseline over the whole time period (through Month 12). In contrast to the primary endpoint, this analysis was done using data from both responder and non-responder groups; therefore, 'responder group' and 'visit by responder group interaction' were included as fixed effects.
  • Change From Baseline in the MCS of the SF-36 At Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, 12]: The SF-36 determines participants' overall quality of life by assessing 1) limitations in physical functioning due to health problems; 2) limitations in usual role because of physical health problems; 3) bodily pain; 4) general health perceptions; 5) vitality; 6) limitations in social functioning because of physical or emotional problems; 7) limitations in usual role due to emotional problems; and 8) general mental health. Items 1-4 primarily contribute to the PCS score of the SF-36. Items 5-8 primarily contribute to the MCS score of the SF-36. Scores on each item are summed and averaged (range: 0=worst to 100=best). Increases from baseline indicate improvement. The 'overall' estimate is the average change from baseline over the whole time period (through Month 12).
  • Change From Baseline in the Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS-29) Physical Score at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, 12]: The MSIS-29 is a disease specific patient-reported outcome measure that has been developed and validated to examine the physical and psychological impact of MS from a patient's perspective; it measures 20 physical items and 9 psychological items. Sum of 20 physical condition items converted into a 0-100 score range, where missing items are imputed by average of total of non-missing items when no more than 50% are missing (otherwise the total score is missing). A lower total score indicates less physically-related impact while a higher total score indicates greater physically-related impact on a participant's functioning. Decreases from Baseline indicate improvement. A mixed effect model for repeated measures was used for this analysis. An unstructured covariance was used to model within-participant error. The 'overall' estimate is the average change from baseline over the whole time period (through Month 12).
  • Change From Baseline in MSIS-29 Psychological Score at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, 12]: The MSIS-29 is a disease specific patient-reported outcome measure that has been developed and validated to examine the physical and psychological impact of MS from a patient's perspective; it measures 20 physical items and 9 psychological items. Sum of 9 psychological condition items converted into a 0-100 score range, where missing items are imputed by average of total of non-missing items when no more than 50% are missing (otherwise the total score is missing). A lower total score indicates less psychologically-related impact while a higher total score indicates greater psychologically-related impact on a participant's functioning. Decreases from Baseline indicate improvement. A mixed effect model for repeated measures was used for this analysis. An unstructured covariance was used to model within-participant error. The 'overall' estimate is the average change from baseline over the whole time period (through Month 12).
  • Change From Baseline in the Activities Limitation Scale of the Patient-Reported Indices for Multiple Sclerosis (PRIMUS) at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, 12]: The PRIMUS activity measure is a 15-item assessment of patient-reported activities of daily living. The total score was calculated as sum of all 15 items converted into a 0-30 range, where missing items were imputed by average of non-missing total when no more than 50% of items were missing (otherwise, the total score is missing). Higher score indicates worse condition. A decrease from Baseline indicates improvement. A mixed effect model for repeated measures was used for this analysis. An unstructured covariance was used to model within-participant error. The 'overall' estimate is the average change from baseline over the whole time period (through Month 12).
  • Change From Baseline in the Current Health State of EuroQoL Descriptive System of Health-related Quality of Life States Consisting of 5 Dimensions (EQ-5D) Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at Months 3, 6, 9, And 12 [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, 12]: EQ-5D is a participant-answered questionnaire containing a descriptive system of 5 dimensions - mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression and a VAS on health state. The EQ-5D VAS ranges from 0 (worst health state) to 100 (best health state). An increase from baseline indicates improvement. A mixed effect model for repeated measures was used for this analysis. An unstructured covariance was used to model within-participant error. The 'overall' estimate is the average change from baseline over the whole time period (through Month 12).
  • Change From Baseline in the Index Scores of EQ-5D at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, 12]: EQ-5D is a participant-answered questionnaire containing a descriptive system on 5 dimensions - mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression and a VAS on health state. The scores on the 5 dimensions of descriptive system can be converted into an index score by applying United Kingdom (UK) weights. EQ-5D index score ranges from 1 to -0.59, and 1 reflects the best outcome. An increase from baseline indicates improvement. A mixed effect model for repeated measures was used for this analysis. An unstructured covariance was used to model within-participant error. The 'overall' estimate is the average change from baseline over the whole time period (through Month 12).
  • Change From Baseline in Percent Work Time Missed Due to MS, by the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment-Specific Health Problem (WPAI-SHP) Questionnaire at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, 12]: WPAI-SHP is a 6-question participant-rated questionnaire to determine degree to which a specific health problem affected work productivity while at work and outside of work. Four scores are derived: percentage of absenteeism (percentage of work time missed) and presenteeism (reduced productivity while at work), overall work impairment score combining absenteeism and presenteeism, and percentage of impairment in activities performed outside of work. Score range: 0 (not affected/no impairment) to 100 (completely affected/impaired). WPAI outcomes are expressed as impairment percentages with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity. A decrease from Baseline indicates improvement. A mixed effect model for repeated measures was used for this analysis. An unstructured covariance was used to model within-participant error. The 'overall' estimate is the average change from baseline over the whole time period (through Month 12).
  • Change From Baseline in Percent Impairment While Working Due to MS, by the WPAI-SHP Questionnaire at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, 12]: WPAI-SHP is a 6-question participant-rated questionnaire to determine degree to which a specific health problem affected work productivity while at work and outside of work. Four scores are derived: percentage of absenteeism (percentage of work time missed) and presenteeism (reduced productivity while at work), overall work impairment score combining absenteeism and presenteeism, and percentage of impairment in activities performed outside of work. Score range: 0 (not affected/no impairment) to 100 (completely affected/impaired). WPAI outcomes are expressed as impairment percentages with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity. A decrease from Baseline indicates improvement. A mixed effect model for repeated measures was used for this analysis. An unstructured covariance was used to model within-participant error. The 'overall' estimate is the average change from baseline over the whole time period (through Month 12).
  • Change From Baseline in Percent Overall Work Impairment Due to MS, by the WPAI-SHP Questionnaire at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, 12]: WPAI-SHP is a 6-question participant-rated questionnaire to determine degree to which a specific health problem affected work productivity while at work and outside of work. Four scores are derived: percentage of absenteeism (percentage of work time missed) and presenteeism (reduced productivity while at work), overall work impairment score combining absenteeism and presenteeism, and percentage of impairment in activities performed outside of work. Score range: 0 (not affected/no impairment) to 100 (completely affected/impaired). WPAI outcomes are expressed as impairment percentages with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity. A decrease from Baseline indicates improvement. A mixed effect model for repeated measures was used for this analysis. An unstructured covariance was used to model within-participant error. The 'overall' estimate is the average change from baseline over the whole time period (through Month 12).
  • Change From Baseline in Regular Activity Productivity Loss, by the WPAI-SHP Questionnaire at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, 12]: WPAI-SHP is a 6-question participant-rated questionnaire to determine degree to which a specific health problem affected work productivity while at work and outside of work. Four scores are derived: percentage of absenteeism (percentage of work time missed) and presenteeism (reduced productivity while at work), overall work impairment score combining absenteeism and presenteeism, and percentage of impairment in activities performed outside of work. Score range: 0 (not affected/no impairment) to 100 (completely affected/impaired). WPAI outcomes are expressed as impairment percentages with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity. A decrease from Baseline indicates improvement. A mixed effect model for repeated measures was used for this analysis. An unstructured covariance was used to model within-participant error. The 'overall' estimate is the average change from baseline over the whole time period (through Month 12).
  • Change From Baseline in the PCS of the SF-36 at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 by MS Disease Type: Responders [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, and 12]: The SF-36 determines participants' overall quality of life by assessing 1) limitations in physical functioning due to health problems; 2) limitations in usual role because of physical health problems; 3) bodily pain; 4) general health perceptions; 5) vitality; 6) limitations in social functioning because of physical or emotional problems; 7) limitations in usual role due to emotional problems; and 8) general mental health. Items 1-4 primarily contribute to the PCS score of the SF-36. Items 5-8 primarily contribute to the MCS score of the SF-36. Scores on each item are summed and averaged (range: 0=worst to 100=best). Increases from baseline indicate improvement. A mixed effect model for repeated measures was used for this analysis. An unstructured covariance was used to model within-participant error. The 'overall' estimate is the average change from baseline over the whole time period (through Month 12).
  • Change From Baseline in the MCS of the SF-36 at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 by MS Disease Type: Responders [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, and 12]: The SF-36 determines participants' overall quality of life by assessing 1) limitations in physical functioning due to health problems; 2) limitations in usual role because of physical health problems; 3) bodily pain; 4) general health perceptions; 5) vitality; 6) limitations in social functioning because of physical or emotional problems; 7) limitations in usual role due to emotional problems; and 8) general mental health. Items 1-4 primarily contribute to the PCS score of the SF-36. Items 5-8 primarily contribute to the MCS score of the SF-36. Scores on each item are summed and averaged (range: 0=worst to 100=best). Increases from baseline indicate improvement. A mixed effect model for repeated measures was used for this analysis. An unstructured covariance was used to model within-participant error. The 'overall' estimate is the average change from baseline over the whole time period (through Month 12).
  • Change From Baseline in the MSIS-29 Physical Score at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 by MS Disease Type: Responders [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, and 12]: The MSIS-29 is a disease-specific patient-reported outcome measure that has been developed and validated to examine the physical and psychological impact of MS from a patient's perspective; it measures 20 physical items and 9 psychological items. Sum of 20 physical condition items converted into a 0-100 score range, where missing items are imputed by average of total of non-missing items when no more than 50% are missing (otherwise the total score is missing). A lower total score indicates less physically-related impact while a higher total score indicates greater physically-related impact on a participant's functioning. Decreases from Baseline indicate improvement. A mixed effect model for repeated measures was used for this analysis. An unstructured covariance was used to model within-participant error. The 'overall' estimate is the average change from baseline over the whole time period (through Month 12).
  • Change From Baseline in the MSIS-29 Psychological Score at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 by MS Disease Type: Responders [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, and 12]: The MSIS-29 is a disease-specific patient-reported outcome measure that has been developed and validated to examine the physical and psychological impact of MS from a patient's perspective; it measures 20 physical items and 9 psychological items. Sum of 9 psychological condition items converted into a 0-100 score range, where missing items are imputed by average of total of non-missing items when no more than 50% are missing (otherwise the total score is missing). A lower total score indicates less psychologically-related impact while a higher total score indicates greater psychologically-related impact on a participant's functioning. Decreases from Baseline indicate improvement. A mixed effect model for repeated measures was used for this analysis. An unstructured covariance was used to model within-participant error. The 'overall' estimate is the average change from baseline over the whole time period (through Month 12).
  • Change From Baseline in the Activity Limitation Scale (ALS) of PRIMUS Score at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 by MS Disease Type: Responders [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, and 12]: The PRIMUS activity measure is a 15-item assessment of patient-reported activities of daily living. The total score was calculated as sum of all 15 items converted into a 0-30 range, where missing items were imputed by average of non-missing total when no more than 50% of items were missing (otherwise, the total score is missing). Higher score indicates worse condition. A decrease from Baseline indicates improvement. A mixed effect model for repeated measures was used for this analysis. An unstructured covariance was used to model within-participant error. The 'overall' estimate is the average change from baseline over the whole time period (through Month 12).
  • Change From Baseline in Current Health State of the EQ-5D VAS at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 by MS Disease Type: Responders [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, and 12]: EQ-5D is a participant-answered questionnaire containing a descriptive system of 5 dimensions - mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression and a VAS on health state. The EQ-5D VAS ranges from 0 (worst health state) to 100 (best health state). An increase from baseline indicates improvement. A mixed effect model for repeated measures was used for this analysis. An unstructured covariance was used to model within-participant error. The 'overall' estimate is the average change from baseline over the whole time period (through Month 12).
  • Change From Baseline in EQ-5D Index Scores at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 by MS Disease Type: Responders [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, and 12]: EQ-5D is a participant-answered questionnaire containing a descriptive system on 5 dimensions - mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression and a VAS on health state. The scores on the 5 dimensions of descriptive system can be converted into an index score by applying UK weights. EQ-5D index score ranges from 1 to -0.59, and 1 reflects the best outcome. An increase from baseline indicates improvement. A mixed effect model for repeated measures was used for this analysis. An unstructured covariance was used to model within-participant error. The 'overall' estimate is the average change from baseline over the whole time period (through Month 12).
  • Change From Baseline in Percent Work Time Missed Due to MS on the WPAI-SHP Questionnaire at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 by MS Disease Type: Responders [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, and 12]: WPAI-SHP is a 6-question participant-rated questionnaire to determine degree to which a specific health problem affected work productivity while at work and outside of work. Four scores are derived: percentage of absenteeism (percentage of work time missed) and presenteeism (reduced productivity while at work), overall work impairment score combining absenteeism and presenteeism, and percentage of impairment in activities performed outside of work. Score range: 0 (not affected/no impairment) to 100 (completely affected/impaired). WPAI outcomes are expressed as impairment percentages with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity. A decrease from Baseline indicates improvement. A mixed effect model for repeated measures was used for this analysis. An unstructured covariance was used to model within-participant error. The 'overall' estimate is the average change from baseline over the whole time period (through Month 12).
  • Change From Baseline in Percent Impairment While Working Due to MS on the WPAI-SHP Questionnaire at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 by MS Disease Type: Responders [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, and 12]: WPAI-SHP is a 6-question participant-rated questionnaire to determine degree to which a specific health problem affected work productivity while at work and outside of work. Four scores are derived: percentage of absenteeism (percentage of work time missed) and presenteeism (reduced productivity while at work), overall work impairment score combining absenteeism and presenteeism, and percentage of impairment in activities performed outside of work. Score range: 0 (not affected/no impairment) to 100 (completely affected/impaired). WPAI outcomes are expressed as impairment percentages with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity. A decrease from Baseline indicates improvement. A mixed effect model for repeated measures was used for this analysis. An unstructured covariance was used to model within-participant error. The 'overall' estimate is the average change from baseline over the whole time period (through Month 12).
  • Change From Baseline in Percent Overall Work Impairment Due to MS on the WPAI-SHP Questionnaire at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 by MS Disease Type: Responders [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, and 12]: WPAI-SHP is a 6-question participant-rated questionnaire to determine degree to which a specific health problem affected work productivity while at work and outside of work. Four scores are derived: percentage of absenteeism (percentage of work time missed) and presenteeism (reduced productivity while at work), overall work impairment score combining absenteeism and presenteeism, and percentage of impairment in activities performed outside of work. Score range: 0 (not affected/no impairment) to 100 (completely affected/impaired). WPAI outcomes are expressed as impairment percentages with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity. A decrease from Baseline indicates improvement. A mixed effect model for repeated measures was used for this analysis. An unstructured covariance was used to model within-participant error. The 'overall' estimate is the average change from baseline over the whole time period (through Month 12).
  • Change From Baseline in Regular Activity Productivity Loss on the WPAI-SHP Questionnaire at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 by MS Disease Type: Responders [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, and 12]: WPAI-SHP is a 6-question participant-rated questionnaire to determine degree to which a specific health problem affected work productivity while at work and outside of work. Four scores are derived: percentage of absenteeism (percentage of work time missed) and presenteeism (reduced productivity while at work), overall work impairment score combining absenteeism and presenteeism, and percentage of impairment in activities performed outside of work. Score range: 0 (not affected/no impairment) to 100 (completely affected/impaired). WPAI outcomes are expressed as impairment percentages with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity. A decrease from Baseline indicates improvement. A mixed effect model for repeated measures was used for this analysis. An unstructured covariance was used to model within-participant error. The 'overall' estimate is the average change from baseline over the whole time period (through Month 12).
  • Change From Baseline in the PCS of the SF-36 at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 by Whether Taking Additional MS Therapy [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, 12]: The SF-36 determines participants' overall quality of life by assessing 1) limitations in physical functioning due to health problems; 2) limitations in usual role because of physical health problems; 3) bodily pain; 4) general health perceptions; 5) vitality; 6) limitations in social functioning because of physical or emotional problems; 7) limitations in usual role due to emotional problems; and 8) general mental health. Items 1-4 primarily contribute to the PCS score of the SF-36. Items 5-8 primarily contribute to the MCS score of the SF-36. Scores on each item are summed and averaged (range: 0=worst to 100=best). Increases from baseline indicate improvement. The 'overall' estimate is the average change from baseline over the whole time period (through Month 12).
  • Change From Baseline in the MCS of the SF-36 at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 by Whether Taking Additional MS Therapy [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, 12]: The SF-36 determines participants' overall quality of life by assessing 1) limitations in physical functioning due to health problems; 2) limitations in usual role because of physical health problems; 3) bodily pain; 4) general health perceptions; 5) vitality; 6) limitations in social functioning because of physical or emotional problems; 7) limitations in usual role due to emotional problems; and 8) general mental health. Items 1-4 primarily contribute to the PCS score of the SF-36. Items 5-8 primarily contribute to the MCS score of the SF-36. Scores on each item are summed and averaged (range: 0=worst to 100=best). Increases from baseline indicate improvement. The 'overall' estimate is the average change from baseline over the whole time period (through Month 12).
  • Change From Baseline in the MSIS-29 Physical Score at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 by Whether Taking Additional MS Therapy [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, and 12]: The MSIS-29 is a disease specific patient-reported outcome measure that has been developed and validated to examine the physical and psychological impact of MS from a patient's perspective; it measures 20 physical items and 9 psychological items. Sum of 20 physical condition items converted into a 0-100 score range, where missing items are imputed by average of total of non-missing items when no more than 50% are missing (otherwise the total score is missing). A lower total score indicates less physically-related impact while a higher total score indicates greater physically-related impact on a participant's functioning. Decreases from Baseline indicate improvement. A mixed effect model for repeated measures was used for this analysis. An unstructured covariance was used to model within-participant error. The 'overall' estimate is the average change from baseline over the whole time period (through Month 12).
  • Change From Baseline in MSIS-29 Psychological Score at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 by Whether Taking Additional MS Therapy [Months 3, 6, 9, and 12]: The MSIS-29 is a disease-specific patient-reported outcome measure that has been developed and validated to examine the physical and psychological impact of MS from a patient's perspective; it measures 20 physical items and 9 psychological items. Sum of 9 psychological condition items converted into a 0-100 score range, where missing items are imputed by average of total of non-missing items when no more than 50% are missing (otherwise the total score is missing). A lower total score indicates less psychologically-related impact while a higher total score indicates greater psychologically-related impact on a participant's functioning. Decreases from Baseline indicate improvement. A mixed effect model for repeated measures was used for this analysis. An unstructured covariance was used to model within-participant error. The 'overall' estimate is the average change from baseline over the whole time period (through Month 12).
  • Change From Baseline in the Activities Limitation Scale of the PRIMUS at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 by Whether Taking Additional MS Therapy [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, 12]: The PRIMUS activity measure is a 15-item assessment of patient-reported activities of daily living. The total score was calculated as sum of all 15 items converted into a 0-30 range, where missing items were imputed by average of non-missing total when no more than 50% of items were missing (otherwise, the total score is missing). Higher score indicates worse condition. A decrease from Baseline indicates improvement. A mixed effect model for repeated measures was used for this analysis. An unstructured covariance was used to model within-participant error. The 'overall' estimate is the average change from baseline over the whole time period (through Month 12).
  • Change From Baseline in the Current Health State of EQ-5D VAS at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 by Whether Taking Additional MS Therapy [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, 12]: EQ-5D is a participant-answered questionnaire containing a descriptive system of 5 dimensions - mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression and a VAS on health state. The EQ-5D VAS ranges from 0 (worst health state) to 100 (best health state). An increase from baseline indicates improvement. A mixed effect model for repeated measures was used for this analysis. An unstructured covariance was used to model within-participant error. The 'overall' estimate is the average change from baseline over the whole time period (through Month 12).
  • Change From Baseline in the Index Scores of EQ-5D at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 by Whether Taking Additional MS Therapy [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, 12]: EQ-5D is a participant-answered questionnaire containing a descriptive system on 5 dimensions - mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression and a VAS on health state. The scores on the 5 dimensions of descriptive system can be converted into an index score by applying UK weights. EQ-5D index score ranges from 1 to -0.59, and 1 reflects the best outcome. An increase from baseline indicates improvement. A mixed effect model for repeated measures was used for this analysis. An unstructured covariance was used to model within-participant error. The 'overall' estimate is the average change from baseline over the whole time period (through Month 12).
  • Change From Baseline in Percent Work Time Missed Due to MS on the WPAI-SHP Questionnaire at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 by Whether Taking Additional MS Therapy [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, and 12]: WPAI-SHP is a 6-question participant-rated questionnaire to determine degree to which a specific health problem affected work productivity while at work and outside of work. Four scores are derived: percentage of absenteeism (percentage of work time missed) and presenteeism (reduced productivity while at work), overall work impairment score combining absenteeism and presenteeism, and percentage of impairment in activities performed outside of work. Score range: 0 (not affected/no impairment) to 100 (completely affected/impaired). WPAI outcomes are expressed as impairment percentages with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity. A decrease from Baseline indicates improvement. A mixed effect model for repeated measures was used for this analysis. An unstructured covariance was used to model within-participant error. The 'overall' estimate is the average change from baseline over the whole time period (through Month 12).
  • Change From Baseline in Percent Impairment While Working Due to MS on the WPAI-SHP Questionnaire at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 by Whether Taking Additional MS Therapy [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, and 12]: WPAI-SHP is a 6-question participant-rated questionnaire to determine degree to which a specific health problem affected work productivity while at work and outside of work. Four scores are derived: percentage of absenteeism (percentage of work time missed) and presenteeism (reduced productivity while at work), overall work impairment score combining absenteeism and presenteeism, and percentage of impairment in activities performed outside of work. Score range: 0 (not affected/no impairment) to 100 (completely affected/impaired). WPAI outcomes are expressed as impairment percentages with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity. A decrease from Baseline indicates improvement. A mixed effect model for repeated measures was used for this analysis. An unstructured covariance was used to model within-participant error. The 'overall' estimate is the average change from baseline over the whole time period (through Month 12).
  • Change From Baseline in Percent Overall Work Impairment Due to MS on the WPAI-SHP Questionnaire at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 by Whether Taking Additional MS Therapy [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, and 12]: WPAI-SHP is a 6-question participant-rated questionnaire to determine degree to which a specific health problem affected work productivity while at work and outside of work. Four scores are derived: percentage of absenteeism (percentage of work time missed) and presenteeism (reduced productivity while at work), overall work impairment score combining absenteeism and presenteeism, and percentage of impairment in activities performed outside of work. Score range: 0 (not affected/no impairment) to 100 (completely affected/impaired). WPAI outcomes are expressed as impairment percentages with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity. A decrease from Baseline indicates improvement. A mixed effect model for repeated measures was used for this analysis. An unstructured covariance was used to model within-participant error. The 'overall' estimate is the average change from baseline over the whole time period (through Month 12).
  • Change From Baseline in Regular Activity Productivity Loss on the WPAI-SHP Questionnaire at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 by Whether Taking Additional MS Therapy [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, and 12]: WPAI-SHP is a 6-question participant-rated questionnaire to determine degree to which a specific health problem affected work productivity while at work and outside of work. Four scores are derived: percentage of absenteeism (percentage of work time missed) and presenteeism (reduced productivity while at work), overall work impairment score combining absenteeism and presenteeism, and percentage of impairment in activities performed outside of work. Score range: 0 (not affected/no impairment) to 100 (completely affected/impaired). WPAI outcomes are expressed as impairment percentages with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity. A decrease from Baseline indicates improvement. A mixed effect model for repeated measures was used for this analysis. An unstructured covariance was used to model within-participant error. The 'overall' estimate is the average change from baseline over the whole time period (through Month 12).
  • Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious AEs (SAEs) [From signing of Informed Consent (SAEs) or from first dose of study treatment (AEs) through Week 50 or Early Termination (14 +/- 7 days after last dose)]: AE: any untoward medical occurrence that did not necessarily have a causal relationship with study treatment. SAE: any untoward medical occurrence that at any dose: resulted in death; in the view of the Investigator, placed the subject at immediate risk of death (a life threatening event); required inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; resulted in persistent or significant disability/incapacity; resulted in a congenital anomaly/birth defect; any other medically important event that, in the opinion of the Investigator, could have jeopardized the subject or may have required intervention to prevent one of the other outcomes listed in the definition above.

+Eligibility

Sex: All, ages: 18 Years to 75 Years

Key Inclusion Criteria:

* Ability to understand the purpose and risks of the study and provide signed and dated informed consent and authorization to use protected health information in accordance with national and local subject privacy regulations.
* Must have a diagnosis of primary-progressive, secondary-progressive, progressive-remitting, or relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) per revised McDonald Committee criteria (\[Polman et al, 2011\]) as defined by Lublin and Reingold \[Lublin and Reingold 1996\] of at least 3 months duration.
* Have a walking impairment as determined by the Investigator.
* Able to perform the Timed 25-foot Walk Test with or without a walking aid.
* Female subjects of childbearing potential must practice effective contraception during the study and be willing and able to continue contraception for 30 days after their last dose of study treatment.
* Able to understand and comply with the requirements of the protocol.

Key Exclusion Criteria:

* Known allergy to pyridine-containing substances or to any of the inactive ingredients in the prolonged-release fampridine tablet.
* Any history of seizure, epilepsy, or other convulsive disorder, with the exception of febrile seizures in childhood.
* An estimated creatinine clearance of <80 mL/minute.
* Subject needs to take medicinal products that are inhibitors of organic cation transporter 2 (OCT2 \[e.g., cimetidine\]).
* Female subjects who are currently pregnant or who are considering becoming pregnant while participating in the study.
* Female subjects who are currently breastfeeding.
* Previous exposure to fampridine.

NOTE: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.

+Posted results

Participant flow

MilestoneFampridine
Started901
Intent to treat population835
Completed611
Not completed290

Outcome results

  • Change From Baseline in the Physical Component Scale (PCS) of the Short Form 36 Health Status Questionnaire (SF-36) At Months 3, 6, 9, and 12: Responders (Primary), Least squares mean, units on a scale: Responder 4.2 +/- 0.36 (p <0.0001)
  • Change From Baseline in the PCS of the SF-36 at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12: Responders Versus Non-responders (Secondary), Least squares mean, units on a scale: Responder 3.3 +/- 0.34; Non-responder -0.4 +/- 0.63 (p <0.0001)
  • Change From Baseline in the MCS of the SF-36 At Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 (Secondary), Least squares mean, units on a scale: Responder 3.1 +/- 0.53; Non-responder 0.1 +/- 0.95 (p <0.0001)
  • Change From Baseline in the Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS-29) Physical Score at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 (Secondary), Least squares mean, units on a scale: Responder -10.3 +/- 0.99; Non-responder -2.1 +/- 1.79 (p <0.0001)
  • Change From Baseline in MSIS-29 Psychological Score at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 (Secondary), Least squares mean, units on a scale: Responder -7.8 +/- 0.97; Non-responder -1.0 +/- 1.77 (p <0.0001)
  • Change From Baseline in the Activities Limitation Scale of the Patient-Reported Indices for Multiple Sclerosis (PRIMUS) at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 (Secondary), Least squares mean, units on a scale: Responder -1.4 +/- 0.22; Non-responder 0.8 +/- 0.56 (p <0.0001)
  • Change From Baseline in the Current Health State of EuroQoL Descriptive System of Health-related Quality of Life States Consisting of 5 Dimensions (EQ-5D) Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at Months 3, 6, 9, And 12 (Secondary), Least squares mean, units on a scale: Responder 6.7 +/- 0.95; Non-responder -4.4 +/- 1.73 (p <0.0001)
  • Change From Baseline in the Index Scores of EQ-5D at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 (Secondary), Least squares mean, units on a scale: Responder 0.05 +/- 0.01; Non-responder 0.00 +/- 0.02 (p <0.0001)
  • Change From Baseline in Percent Work Time Missed Due to MS, by the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment-Specific Health Problem (WPAI-SHP) Questionnaire at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 (Secondary), Least squares mean, percentage of work time missed: Responder -2.5 +/- 1.87; Non-responder -8.3 +/- 4.60 (p 0.1795)
  • Change From Baseline in Percent Impairment While Working Due to MS, by the WPAI-SHP Questionnaire at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 (Secondary), Least squares mean, percentage of impairment while working: Responder -4.2 +/- 1.88; Non-responder -8.4 +/- 4.56 (p 0.0281)
  • Change From Baseline in Percent Overall Work Impairment Due to MS, by the WPAI-SHP Questionnaire at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 (Secondary), Least squares mean, percentage of overall work impairment: Responder -5.2 +/- 2.24; Non-responder -8.7 +/- 5.69 (p 0.0219)
  • Change From Baseline in Regular Activity Productivity Loss, by the WPAI-SHP Questionnaire at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 (Secondary), Least squares mean, percentage of activity impairment: Responder -11.4 +/- 1.31; Non-responder -4.1 +/- 2.37 (p <0.0001)
  • Change From Baseline in the PCS of the SF-36 at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 by MS Disease Type: Responders (Secondary), Least squares mean, units on a scale: Relapsing-Remitting MS 4.5 +/- 0.39; Secondary-Progressive MS 3.8 +/- 0.38; Primary-Progressive MS 2.5 +/- 0.49; Progressive-Relapsing MS 3.2 +/- 0.89 (p <0.0001)
  • Change From Baseline in the MCS of the SF-36 at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 by MS Disease Type: Responders (Secondary), Least squares mean, units on a scale: Relapsing-Remitting MS 4.0 +/- 0.59; Secondary-Progressive MS 3.0 +/- 0.58; Primary-Progressive MS 3.2 +/- 0.74; Progressive-Relapsing MS 2.0 +/- 1.36 (p <0.0001)
  • Change From Baseline in the MSIS-29 Physical Score at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 by MS Disease Type: Responders (Secondary), Least squares mean, units on a scale: Relapsing-Remitting MS -12.1 +/- 1.12; Secondary-Progressive MS -10.3 +/- 1.09; Primary-Progressive MS -8.3 +/- 1.40; Progressive-Relapsing MS -12.5 +/- 2.58 (p <0.0001)
  • Change From Baseline in the MSIS-29 Psychological Score at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 by MS Disease Type: Responders (Secondary), Least squares mean, units on a scale: Relapsing-Remitting MS -9.4 +/- 1.09; Secondary-Progressive MS -6.5 +/- 1.07; Primary-Progressive MS -8.3 +/- 1.37; Progressive-Relapsing MS -7.5 +/- 2.53 (p <0.0001)
  • Change From Baseline in the Activity Limitation Scale (ALS) of PRIMUS Score at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 by MS Disease Type: Responders (Secondary), Least squares mean, units on a scale: Relapsing-Remitting MS -2.5 +/- 0.29; Secondary-Progressive MS -1.1 +/- 0.27; Primary-Progressive MS -0.5 +/- 0.39; Progressive-Relapsing MS -1.7 +/- 0.70 (p <0.0001)
  • Change From Baseline in Current Health State of the EQ-5D VAS at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 by MS Disease Type: Responders (Secondary), Least squares mean, units on a scale: Relapsing-Remitting MS 8.8 +/- 1.06; Secondary-Progressive MS 6.5 +/- 1.04; Primary-Progressive MS 6.7 +/- 1.34; Progressive-Relapsing MS 4.7 +/- 2.53 (p <0.0001)
  • Change From Baseline in EQ-5D Index Scores at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 by MS Disease Type: Responders (Secondary), Least squares mean, units on a scale: Relapsing-Remitting MS 0.05 +/- 0.01; Secondary-Progressive MS 0.04 +/- 0.01; Primary-Progressive MS 0.05 +/- 0.02; Progressive-Relapsing MS 0.07 +/- 0.03 (p <0.0001)
  • Change From Baseline in Percent Work Time Missed Due to MS on the WPAI-SHP Questionnaire at Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 by MS Disease Type: Responders (Secondary), Least squares mean, percentage of work time missed: Relapsing-Remitting MS -2.9 +/- 2.01; Secondary-Progressive MS -1.5 +/- 2.51; Primary-Progressive MS -2.5 +/- 2.86; Progressive-Relapsing MS -4.0 +/- 5.82 (p 0.1471)
  • 15 more outcome measures not shown.

Adverse events

Time frame: From signing of Informed Consent (SAEs) or from first dose of study treatment (AEs) through Week 50 or Early Termination (14 +/- 7 days after last dose).

ArmDeathsSerious adverse eventsOther adverse events
Responder076/707 (10.7%)314/707 (44.4%)
Non-responder03/128 (2.3%)41/128 (32.0%)
All Participants079/835 (9.5%)355/835 (42.5%)

Serious adverse events by term

TermOrgan systemResponderNon-responderAll Participants
Multiple Sclerosis RelapseNervous system disorders19/7070/12819/835
Grand Mal ConvulsionNervous system disorders2/7070/1282/835
Multiple SclerosisNervous system disorders2/7070/1282/835
Cerebral Venous ThrombosisNervous system disorders1/7070/1281/835
Cerebrovascular AccidentNervous system disorders1/7070/1281/835
ConvulsionNervous system disorders1/7070/1281/835
DyskinesiaNervous system disorders1/7070/1281/835
EpilepsyNervous system disorders1/7070/1281/835
Muscle SpasticityNervous system disorders1/7070/1281/835
ParaesthesiaNervous system disorders1/7070/1281/835
ParaparesisNervous system disorders1/7070/1281/835
Progressive Multiple SclerosisNervous system disorders1/7070/1281/835
SyncopeNervous system disorders1/7070/1281/835
Trigeminal NeuralgiaNervous system disorders1/7070/1281/835
Uhthoff's PhenomenonNervous system disorders1/7070/1281/835
FallInjury, poisoning and procedural complications9/7070/1289/835
Upper Limb FractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications2/7070/1282/835
Avulsion FractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications1/7070/1281/835
Fibula FractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications1/7070/1281/835
Hand FractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications1/7070/1281/835
Hip FractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications1/7070/1281/835
Joint InjuryInjury, poisoning and procedural complications1/7070/1281/835
Lower Limb FractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/7071/1281/835
Traumatic Intracranial HaemorrhageInjury, poisoning and procedural complications1/7070/1281/835
WoundInjury, poisoning and procedural complications1/7070/1281/835
Wrist FractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications1/7070/1281/835
Urinary Tract InfectionInfections and infestations3/7071/1284/835
AppendicitisInfections and infestations1/7070/1281/835
Chronic SinusitisInfections and infestations1/7070/1281/835
Gastrointestinal Viral InfectionInfections and infestations1/7070/1281/835
PeritonitisInfections and infestations1/7070/1281/835
Pneumonia InfluenzalInfections and infestations1/7070/1281/835
UrosepsisInfections and infestations1/7070/1281/835
Viral InfectionInfections and infestations1/7070/1281/835
BursitisMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders1/7070/1281/835
Cervical Spinal StenosisMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders1/7070/1281/835
ExostosisMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders1/7070/1281/835
Foot DeformityMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders1/7070/1281/835
Musculoskeletal PainMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders1/7070/1281/835
Musculoskeletal StiffnessMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders1/7070/1281/835
Rotator Cuff SyndromeMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders1/7070/1281/835
Synovial CystMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders1/7070/1281/835
Vertebral Foraminal StenosisMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders1/7070/1281/835
ArrhythmiaCardiac disorders1/7070/1281/835
Atrial FibrillationCardiac disorders1/7070/1281/835
Cardiovascular DisorderCardiac disorders1/7070/1281/835
Myocardial InfarctionCardiac disorders1/7070/1281/835
Benign Prostatic HyperplasiaReproductive system and breast disorders1/7070/1281/835
Erectile DysfunctionReproductive system and breast disorders1/7070/1281/835
MetrorrhagiaReproductive system and breast disorders1/7070/1281/835
Ovarian Cyst RupturedReproductive system and breast disorders1/7070/1281/835
AnaemiaBlood and lymphatic system disorders1/7070/1281/835
Microcytic AnaemiaBlood and lymphatic system disorders1/7070/1281/835
Malignant Melanoma Stage IVNeoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)1/7070/1281/835
Uterine LeiomyomaNeoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)1/7070/1281/835
HypomaniaPsychiatric disorders1/7070/1281/835
Suicide AttemptPsychiatric disorders1/7070/1281/835
Bladder DisorderRenal and urinary disorders1/7070/1281/835
Bladder DysfunctionRenal and urinary disorders1/7070/1281/835
LiposuctionSurgical and medical procedures1/7070/1281/835

8 more terms not shown.

Other adverse events by term

TermOrgan systemResponderNon-responderAll Participants
HeadacheNervous system disorders74/7076/12880/835
Multiple Sclerosis RelapseNervous system disorders63/7072/12865/835
DizzinessNervous system disorders35/7078/12843/835
Urinary Tract InfectionInfections and infestations58/7077/12865/835
NasopharyngitisInfections and infestations60/7071/12861/835
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders60/7076/12866/835
InsomniaPsychiatric disorders83/70712/12895/835
FatigueGeneral disorders31/7077/12838/835
FallInjury, poisoning and procedural complications50/7075/12855/835

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+Publications

  • Macdonell R, Nagels G, Laplaud DA, Pozzilli C, de Jong B, Martins da Silva A, Nicholas R, Lechner-Scott J, Gaebler JA, Agarwal S, Wang P, Yeh M, Hovenden M, Soelberg Sorensen P. Improved patient-reported health impact of multiple sclerosis: The ENABLE study of PR-fampridine. Mult Scler. 2016 Jun;22(7):944-54. doi: 10.1177/1352458515606809. Epub 2015 Oct 7. PMID 26447066

+Investigators

  • Medical Director, Study director, Biogen