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P0382 - Reduction in CUA MRI lesions in the first 6 months of cladribine tablets treatment for highly active relapsing multiple sclerosis: MAGNIFY-MS study (ID 982)
Abstract
Background
The MAGNIFY-MS study (NCT03364036) aims to determine the onset of action of cladribine tablets 3.5 mg/kg over 2 years (CT3.5) in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS). Efficacy data from the pivotal trial CLARITY showed that outcomes in CT3.5-treated patients were superior to placebo with regard to number and relative reduction of standardized combined unique active (CUA) lesions over the 96-week trial. Carrying out early and frequent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) will provide valuable insights into the onset of action of CT3.5.
Objectives
To report on the onset of action of CT3.5 by observing changes in counts of CUA MRI lesions during the first 6 months of the MAGNIFY-MS study.
Methods
MRI scans were performed at screening, baseline, and at months 1, 2, 3 and 6 following CT3.5 treatment on patients with highly active RMS. Differences in CUA lesions between post-baseline periods (period 1, months 1–6, period 2, months 2–6, and period 3, months 3–6) were compared to the baseline period. CUA lesion count was standardized to period length and number of MRIs in a period. A mixed effects linear model was used to account for within pooled centre correlation and adjusted for CUA lesion count during the baseline period, age, and baseline expanded disability status scale (EDSS; >3, ≤3). Type-I-error inflation due to multiple testing was controlled by a gatekeeping procedure.
Results
The full analysis set considered for primary analysis included 270 patients. Reductions in mean CUA count were observed from month 1 onwards compared to baseline; by -1.193 in period 1, -1.500 in period 2 and -1.692 in period 3 (all p<0.0001). In particular, the mean T1 Gd+ lesion counts were decreased from month 2 onwards compared to baseline; by -0.857 at month 2, -1.355 at month 3 and -1.449 at month 6 (all p<0.0001). Sensitivity analysis using negative binomial distribution showed that the treatment effect increased with time measured as lack of CUA in subsequent periods; by 61% in period 1, 77% in period 2, and 87% in period 3 (all p<0.0001). The proportion of patients without any CUA lesions increased in the first 6 months; by 52% in period 1 (p=0.0241), 66% in period 2 (p<0.001), and 81% in period 3 (p<0.001).
Conclusions
MRI was used to assess disease activity in a group of highly active RMS on CT3.5 treatment from one month onwards. Data show an early onset of action on CUA lesions that was significant from month 1 versus baseline, with a treatment effect that increased over the first 6 months.
P1085 - An innovative “Doodle” drawing tool for creative cognitive-motor training in patients with multiple sclerosis (ID 1143)
Abstract
Background
Background:Impairment in hand function in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) may signify motor weakness, restricted range of motion, decreased sensation, tremor, and impaired coordination. Using a computerized finger tracker will enable MS patients that suffer from hand related disability to be engaged in a creative rehabilitation training.
Objectives
Objectives: To develop a drawing tool for functional cognitive-motor training to draw with touch finger for patients with MS.
Methods
Methods:A real-time articulated drawing device that enables the user to draw with one finger on a phone or compute touch screen was developed. The application designed in JAVA based and uses in Android Studio computational power with advanced algorithms. The application integrates finger-drawing with the possibilities to change colors, control line thickness and to change shapes and finally produce inter-active creative drawings.
Results
Results:The developed Doodle drawing tool includes more than 100 signs with different shapes and colors. Thirty MS patients used the drawing tool for creative cognitive-motor training. All reported high satisfaction and easiness of use.
Conclusions
Conclusions:“Doodle” drawing tool may be easily applied for creative cognitive-motor training in patients with MS.