Avonex-evaluation of Quality of Life and Convenience in Belgian Participants - The AVAIL Study
AVAIL
A Multicenter, Prospective Non-interventional Study to Evaluate the Quality of Life in Belgian Patients With CIS or RRMS in Whom Interferon Beta-1a IM Treatment Has Been Initiated
1 other identifier
observational
100
1 country
17
Brief Summary
The primary objective is to assess the quality of life of intramuscular (IM) Interferon Beta-1a in participants with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) or Clinically Isolated Syndrome (CIS) in a clinical practice setting.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for all trials
Started Dec 2012
Typical duration for all trials
17 active sites
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
January 6, 2011
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
January 7, 2011
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
December 1, 2012
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
September 1, 2014
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
September 1, 2015
CompletedOctober 20, 2015
October 1, 2015
1.8 years
January 6, 2011
October 16, 2015
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Change from Baseline in EuroQol 5D (EQ-5D) Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at 12 months
Quality of life will be assessed on a visual analog scale from 0 = worst imaginable health status to 100 = best imaginable health status.
Baseline and Month 12
Secondary Outcomes (6)
Change from Baseline in EQ-5D VAS at 6, 18 and 24 months
Baseline and Months 6, 18 and 24
Change from Baseline in the Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale-29 (MSIS-29) score
Baseline and Months 6, 12, 18 and 24
Change from Baseline in EQ-5D Summary Score
Baseline and Months 6, 12, 18 and 24
Convenience
Baseline and Months 6, 12, 18 and 24
Correlation between VAS and MSIS29
Baseline and Months 6, 12, 18 and 24
- +1 more secondary outcomes
Interventions
Interferon beta-1a will not be provided as a part of this study. Participants will receive Interferon beta-1a as prescribed by their treating physician prior to enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
Subjects with Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS) or Clinically Isolated Syndrome (CIS) who meet the criteria for prescription of Interferon Beta-1a IM at up to 20 Belgian institutions may participate into this study.
You may qualify if:
- Decision to treat with Interferon Beta-1a (IFN beta-1a) must precede enrollment, independently of the study and in compliance with the marketing authorization
- Study enrollment must occur prior to 4th weekly administration of IFN beta-1a
- Able to understand and complete a self-administered questionnaire
- No contra-indications for IFN beta-1a
You may not qualify if:
- Subjects with history of hypersensitivity to natural or recombinant IFN beta or to any component
- Subjects with primary or secondary progressive MS
- Subjects with current severe depression and/or suicidal ideation
- Pregnant women
- Subjects participating in another clinical trial
- Subjects who do not want to participate in the study
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Biogenlead
Study Sites (17)
Research Site
Bonheiden, Antwerp, 2820, Belgium
Research Site
Middelheim, Antwerp, 2020, Belgium
Research Site
Ottignies, Brabant Wallon, 1340, Belgium
Research Site
Woluwe, Brussels Capital, 1200, Belgium
Research Site
Aalst, East Flanders, 9300, Belgium
Research Site
Saint Niklaas, East Flanders, 9100, Belgium
Research Site
Tielt, East Flanders, 8700, Belgium
Research Site
Baudour, Hainaut, 7331, Belgium
Research Site
Charleroi, Hainaut, 6000, Belgium
Research Site
Charleroi, Hainaut, 6042, Belgium
Research Site
La Louvière, Hainaut, 7100, Belgium
Research Site
Tournai, Hainaut, 7500, Belgium
Research Site
Hasselt, Limburg, 3500, Belgium
Research Site
Liège, Liège, 4000, Belgium
Research Site
Verviers, Liège, 4800, Belgium
Research Site
Libramont, Luxembourg, 6800, Belgium
Research Site
Sijsele, West Flanders, 8340, Belgium
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- STUDY DIRECTOR
Medical Director
Biogen
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- INDUSTRY
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
January 6, 2011
First Posted
January 7, 2011
Study Start
December 1, 2012
Primary Completion
September 1, 2014
Study Completion
September 1, 2015
Last Updated
October 20, 2015
Record last verified: 2015-10