NCT03093324

Brief Summary

The objectives of this study are to evaluate the utility of two gastrointestinal (GI) symptom scales (Individual GI Symptom and Impact Scale {IGISIS} and Global GI Symptom and Impact Scale {GGISIS}) in assessing GI tolerability in adult subjects with RRMS after administration of ALKS 8700 or Dimethyl Fumarate (DMF) in Part A, to compare the GI tolerability of ALKS 8700 and DMF in adult subjects with RRMS using IGISIS and GGISIS in Part B, and to Evaluate the safety and tolerability of ALKS 8700 in adult subjects with RRMS in Parts A and B.

Trial Health

90
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
506

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_3

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2017

Geographic Reach
3 countries

67 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 15, 2017

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 16, 2017

Completed
12 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 28, 2017

Completed
2.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 27, 2019

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 27, 2019

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

July 14, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

July 14, 2020

Status Verified

July 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

2.3 years

First QC Date

March 16, 2017

Results QC Date

June 1, 2020

Last Update Submit

July 13, 2020

Conditions

Keywords

RRMSMultiple SclerosisMSAlkermesALKS 8700Dimethyl FumarateDMFTecfidera

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Number of Days With Any Individual Gastrointestinal Symptom and Impact Scale (IGISIS) Individual Symptom Intensity Score ≥2 Relative to Exposure Days in Parts A and B

    IGISIS assessed the intensity of five individual GI symptoms: nausea, vomiting, upper abdominal pain, lower abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Participants rated the intensity of each individual symptom via an 11-point numeric rating scale ranging from 0 (did not have) to 10 (extreme). IGISIS was completed by the participants using e-diaries.

    End of treatment (up to Week 6) for both Parts A and B

Secondary Outcomes (8)

  • Number of Days With Any IGISIS Individual Symptom Intensity Score ≥2 Relative to Exposure Days in Part B

    End of treatment (up to Week 6) for Part B

  • Number of Days With Any IGISIS Individual Symptom Intensity Score ≥1 Relative to Exposure Days in Parts A and B

    End of treatment (up to Week 6) for both Parts A and B

  • Number of Days With Any IGISIS Individual Symptom Intensity Score ≥3 Relative to Exposure Days in Parts A and B

    End of treatment (up to Week 6) for both Parts A and B

  • Number of Days With a Global GI Symptom and Impact Scale (GGISIS) Symptom Intensity Score ≥1 Relative to Exposure Days in Parts A and B

    End of treatment (up to Week 6) for both Parts A and B

  • Number of Days With a GGISIS Symptom Intensity Score ≥2 Relative to Exposure Days in Parts A and B

    End of treatment (up to Week 6) for both Parts A and B

  • +3 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

ALKS 8700

EXPERIMENTAL

Oral capsules, administered orally twice daily.

Drug: ALKS 8700

Dimethyl Fumarate

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Oral capsules, administered orally twice daily.

Drug: Dimethyl Fumarate

Interventions

Administered as specified in the treatment arm.

ALKS 8700

Administered as specified in the treatment arm.

Also known as: Tecfidera
Dimethyl Fumarate

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Capable of understanding and complying with the protocol
  • Has a confirmed diagnosis of RRMS
  • Neurologically stable with no evidence of relapse within 30 days prior to randomization
  • Agrees to use an acceptable method of contraception for the duration of the study and for 30 days after any study drug administration, or is surgically sterile or post-menopausal

You may not qualify if:

  • Have any finding(s) that would compromise the safety of the subject, affect the subject's ability to adhere to the protocol visit schedule or to fulfill visit requirements, or would make the subject unsuitable for participation in the study
  • Diagnosis of primary progressive, secondary progressive, or progressive relapsing MS
  • History of clinically significant cardiovascular, pulmonary, GI, dermatologic, psychiatric, neurologic (other than MS), endocrine, renal, and/or other major disease that would preclude participation in a clinical trial
  • History of GI surgery (except appendectomy that occurred more than 6 months prior to screening
  • History of clinically significant recurring or active gastrointestinal symptoms (eg, nausea, diarrhea, dyspepsia, constipation) within 3 months of screening
  • Chronic use (7 days) of medical therapy to treat any GI symptoms within 1 month of screening Has a clinically significant medical condition or observed abnormality at screening
  • History of a myocardial infarction, including a silent myocardial infarction or unstable angina
  • History of clinically significant drug or alcohol abuse within the past year prior to screening
  • Clinically significant history of suicidal ideation or suicidal behavior in the last 12 months
  • Subject is pregnant or breastfeeding or plans to become pregnant or begin breastfeeding at any point during the study and for 30 days after any study drug administration
  • Prior use of Dimethyl Fumarate (DMF)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (67)

Alkermes Investigational Site

Cullman, Alabama, 35058, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Phoenix, Arizona, 85004, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Tucson, Arizona, 85704, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Long Beach, California, 90806, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

San Diego, California, 92103, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Basalt, Colorado, 81621, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Centennial, Colorado, 80112, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Denver, Colorado, 80209, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Middlebury, Connecticut, 06762, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Stamford, Connecticut, 06905, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20007, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Atlantis, Florida, 33462, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Bradenton, Florida, 34209, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Maitland, Florida, 32751, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Naples, Florida, 34105, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Ormond Beach, Florida, 32174, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Sarasota, Florida, 34233, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Tampa, Florida, 33634, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Vero Beach, Florida, 32960, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Atlanta, Georgia, 30312, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Atlanta, Georgia, 30327, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Atlanta, Georgia, 30342, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Columbus, Georgia, 31904, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Evanston, Illinois, 60201, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Des Moines, Iowa, 50314, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Lenexa, Kansas, 66214, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Alexandria, Louisiana, 71301, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Golden Valley, Minnesota, 55422, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

St Louis, Missouri, 63104, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

St Louis, Missouri, 63131, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Patchogue, New York, 11772, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Stony Brook, New York, 11794, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Syracuse, New York, 13210, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Charlotte, North Carolina, 28203, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Greensboro, North Carolina, 27405, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Canton, Ohio, 44718, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Columbus, Ohio, 43221, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Dayton, Ohio, 45417, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Charleston, South Carolina, 29406, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Greer, South Carolina, 29650, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Old Point Station, South Carolina, 29707, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29307, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Franklin, Tennessee, 37064, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Knoxville, Tennessee, 37922, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Dallas, Texas, 75231, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Houston, Texas, 77074, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Newport News, Virginia, 23601, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Richmond, Virginia, 23226, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Seattle, Washington, 98101, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Seattle, Washington, 98122, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Seattle, Washington, 98133, United States

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Dresden, Germany

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Leipzig, Germany

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Ulm, Germany

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Westerstede, Germany

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Gdansk, 80-803, Poland

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Katowice, 40-123, Poland

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Kielce, 25-726, Poland

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Lodz, 90-324, Poland

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Plewiska, 62-064, Poland

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Alkermes Investigational Site

Szczecin, 70-111, Poland

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Related Publications (3)

  • Bowen JD, Stulc J, Hunter SF, Chen H, Lewin JB, Scaramozza M, Bozin I, Then Bergh F. Diroximel Fumarate in Patients with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis: NEDA-3 After Re-Baselining in the Phase 3 EVOLVE-MS-1 Study. Adv Ther. 2024 Aug;41(8):3396-3406. doi: 10.1007/s12325-024-02901-1. Epub 2024 Jun 15.

  • Wundes A, Wray S, Gold R, Singer BA, Jasinska E, Ziemssen T, de Seze J, Repovic P, Chen H, Hanna J, Messer J, Miller C, Naismith RT. Improved gastrointestinal profile with diroximel fumarate is associated with a positive impact on quality of life compared with dimethyl fumarate: results from the randomized, double-blind, phase III EVOLVE-MS-2 study. Ther Adv Neurol Disord. 2021 Mar 19;14:1756286421993999. doi: 10.1177/1756286421993999. eCollection 2021.

  • Naismith RT, Wundes A, Ziemssen T, Jasinska E, Freedman MS, Lembo AJ, Selmaj K, Bidollari I, Chen H, Hanna J, Leigh-Pemberton R, Lopez-Bresnahan M, Lyons J, Miller C, Rezendes D, Wolinsky JS; EVOLVE-MS-2 Study Group. Diroximel Fumarate Demonstrates an Improved Gastrointestinal Tolerability Profile Compared with Dimethyl Fumarate in Patients with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis: Results from the Randomized, Double-Blind, Phase III EVOLVE-MS-2 Study. CNS Drugs. 2020 Feb;34(2):185-196. doi: 10.1007/s40263-020-00700-0.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-RemittingMultiple Sclerosis

Interventions

Dimethyl Fumarate

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Demyelinating Autoimmune Diseases, CNSAutoimmune Diseases of the Nervous SystemNervous System DiseasesDemyelinating DiseasesAutoimmune DiseasesImmune System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

FumaratesDicarboxylic AcidsAcids, AcyclicCarboxylic AcidsOrganic Chemicals

Results Point of Contact

Title
Biogen Study Medical Director
Organization
Biogen

Study Officials

  • Medical Director

    Biogen

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restriction Type
OTHER
Restrictive Agreement
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 16, 2017

First Posted

March 28, 2017

Study Start

March 15, 2017

Primary Completion

June 27, 2019

Study Completion

June 27, 2019

Last Updated

July 14, 2020

Results First Posted

July 14, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-07

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

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