Key clinical point : Ibudilast’s treatment effect in a phase 2 trial for progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) primarily was driven by patients with primary progressive MS.
Major finding : The rate of brain atrophy for untreated patients with primary progressive MS was about twice as fast as that for those with secondary progressive MS.
Study details : The randomized, placebo-controlled phase 2 SPRINT-MS trial of ibudilast included 134 patients with primary progressive MS and 121 with secondary progressive MS.
Disclosures: The SPRINT-MS trial was funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society and MediciNova also supported the study. Dr. Goodman reported receiving research support from pharmaceutical companies, as well as personal compensation from companies for consulting, serving on a scientific advisory board, and speaking.
Citation: Goodman A et al. AAN 2019, Abstract S12.007.