Three-Year Effectiveness of Dimethyl Fumarate in Multiple Sclerosis: A Prospective Multicenter Real-World Study.


Journal

CNS drugs
ISSN: 1179-1934
Titre abrégé: CNS Drugs
Pays: New Zealand
ID NLM: 9431220

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
12 2020
Historique:
accepted: 05 11 2020
pubmed: 24 11 2020
medline: 21 10 2021
entrez: 23 11 2020
Statut: ppublish

Résumé

Dimethyl fumarate (DMF) has demonstrated efficacy in phase III studies. However, real-world data are still limited. The objective of this study was to describe the profile of patients who receive DMF and to assess the effectiveness of DMF regarding relapses, disability progression, magnetic resonance imaging activity, and NEDA (No Evidence Disease Activity)-3 status in a Spanish population in a real-world setting. We conducted a multicenter prospective study of patients who started DMF between 2014 and 2019 in Spain. Three subgroups were considered: naïve, switch to DMF because of inefficacy, and switch to DMF because of adverse effects. The effects of DMF on clinical and radiological measures were evaluated. Among 886 patients, 25.3% were naïve, 28.8% switched because of adverse effects, and 45.9% because of inefficacy. Median follow-up was 38.9 (interquartile range 22.6-41.8) months. Annualized relapse rates were 0.15, 0.10, and 0.10 at 12, 24, and 36 months respectively, and 77.7% of patients were relapse free at month 42. At 12, 24, and 42 months, 96.1%, 87.4%, and 79.7% of patients were progression free, respectively. The number of T1 gadolinium-enhancement (T1Gd+) lesions was 0.19, 0.14, and 0.18 at 12, 24, and 36 months. NEDA-3 status at month 42 was maintained by 49.8% of patients. Relapsing was associated with higher annualized relapse rates the year before (hazard ratio 1.34, p < 0.001) and to the inefficacy switch vs naïve group (hazard ratio 1.76, p = 0.003). A higher baseline Expanded Disability Status Scale score was associated with disability progression (hazard ratio 1.15, p = 0.003) and more T1Gd+ lesions (hazard ratio 1.07, p < 0.001) with radiological progression. A higher baseline Expanded Disability Status Scale score, a larger number of T1Gd+ lesions, and a switch because of inefficacy (vs adverse events) were all risk factors for losing NEDA-3 status. DMF was discontinued in 29.9% of patients, in 13.5% because of inefficacy. Our findings confirm the sustained effectiveness of DMF on the clinical and radiological activity of multiple sclerosis in a real-world setting, both in naïve patients and in those switching from other multiple sclerosis therapies.

Sections du résumé

BACKGROUND
Dimethyl fumarate (DMF) has demonstrated efficacy in phase III studies. However, real-world data are still limited.
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this study was to describe the profile of patients who receive DMF and to assess the effectiveness of DMF regarding relapses, disability progression, magnetic resonance imaging activity, and NEDA (No Evidence Disease Activity)-3 status in a Spanish population in a real-world setting.
METHODS
We conducted a multicenter prospective study of patients who started DMF between 2014 and 2019 in Spain. Three subgroups were considered: naïve, switch to DMF because of inefficacy, and switch to DMF because of adverse effects. The effects of DMF on clinical and radiological measures were evaluated.
RESULTS
Among 886 patients, 25.3% were naïve, 28.8% switched because of adverse effects, and 45.9% because of inefficacy. Median follow-up was 38.9 (interquartile range 22.6-41.8) months. Annualized relapse rates were 0.15, 0.10, and 0.10 at 12, 24, and 36 months respectively, and 77.7% of patients were relapse free at month 42. At 12, 24, and 42 months, 96.1%, 87.4%, and 79.7% of patients were progression free, respectively. The number of T1 gadolinium-enhancement (T1Gd+) lesions was 0.19, 0.14, and 0.18 at 12, 24, and 36 months. NEDA-3 status at month 42 was maintained by 49.8% of patients. Relapsing was associated with higher annualized relapse rates the year before (hazard ratio 1.34, p < 0.001) and to the inefficacy switch vs naïve group (hazard ratio 1.76, p = 0.003). A higher baseline Expanded Disability Status Scale score was associated with disability progression (hazard ratio 1.15, p = 0.003) and more T1Gd+ lesions (hazard ratio 1.07, p < 0.001) with radiological progression. A higher baseline Expanded Disability Status Scale score, a larger number of T1Gd+ lesions, and a switch because of inefficacy (vs adverse events) were all risk factors for losing NEDA-3 status. DMF was discontinued in 29.9% of patients, in 13.5% because of inefficacy.
CONCLUSIONS
Our findings confirm the sustained effectiveness of DMF on the clinical and radiological activity of multiple sclerosis in a real-world setting, both in naïve patients and in those switching from other multiple sclerosis therapies.

Identifiants

pubmed: 33226562
doi: 10.1007/s40263-020-00775-9
pii: 10.1007/s40263-020-00775-9
doi:

Substances chimiques

Immunosuppressive Agents 0
Dimethyl Fumarate FO2303MNI2

Types de publication

Journal Article Multicenter Study Observational Study

Langues

eng

Sous-ensembles de citation

IM

Pagination

1275-1286

Investigateurs

Irene Moreno Torres (IM)
Sarai Urtiaga (S)
María Luisa Martínez Ginés (MLM)
Juan Pablo Cuello (JP)
Laura Rubio (L)
Patricia Perea (P)
Paula Salgado (P)
Aida Orviz (A)
Ricardo Ginestal (R)

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Auteurs

Belen Pilo de la Fuente (B)

Multiple Sclerosis Unit, Department of Neurology, S. de Neurología, Hospital Universitario de Getafe, Carretera Toledo Km 12.5, Getafe, 28905, Madrid, Spain.

Julia Sabín (J)

Multiple Sclerosis Unit, Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario de Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain.

Victoria Galán (V)

Multiple Sclerosis Unit, Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario, 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain.

Israel Thuissard (I)

Faculty of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.

Susana Sainz de la Maza (S)

Multiple Sclerosis Unit, Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain.

Lucienne Costa-Frossard (L)

Multiple Sclerosis Unit, Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain.

Mayra Gómez-Moreno (M)

Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario "Infanta Leonor", Madrid, Spain.

Judit Díaz-Díaz (J)

Multiple Sclerosis Unit, Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain.

Celia Oreja-Guevara (C)

Multiple Sclerosis Unit, Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain.

Alberto Lozano-Ros (A)

Multiple Sclerosis Unit, Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario "Gregorio Marañón", Madrid, Spain.

José M García-Domínguez (JM)

Multiple Sclerosis Unit, Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario "Gregorio Marañón", Madrid, Spain.

Laura Borrego (L)

Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario "Fundación de Alcorcón", Madrid, Spain.

Lucía Ayuso (L)

Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario "Príncipe de Asturias", Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain.

Andy Castro (A)

Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario "Príncipe de Asturias", Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain.

Pedro Sánchez (P)

Multiple Sclerosis Unit, Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario "La Princesa", Madrid, Spain.

Virginia Meca-Lallana (V)

Multiple Sclerosis Unit, Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario "La Princesa", Madrid, Spain.

Carmen Muñoz (C)

Department of Neurology, Hospital Complejo Torrecárdenas, Almería, Spain.

Ignacio Casanova (I)

Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario de Torrejon, Madrid, Spain.

Carlos López de Silanes (C)

Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario de Torrejon, Madrid, Spain.

Hugo Martín (H)

Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario "Infanta Cristina", Madrid, Spain.

Elena Rodríguez-García (E)

Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario "Severo Ochoa", Leganés, Madrid, Spain.

Cristina Andreu-Vázquez (C)

Faculty of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.

Rosario Blasco (R)

Multiple Sclerosis Unit, Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario de Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain.

Juan A García-Merino (JA)

Multiple Sclerosis Unit, Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario de Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain.

Yolanda Aladro (Y)

Multiple Sclerosis Unit, Department of Neurology, S. de Neurología, Hospital Universitario de Getafe, Carretera Toledo Km 12.5, Getafe, 28905, Madrid, Spain. yolanda.aladro@salud.madrid.org.

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