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Effects of Fingolimod (Gilenya®) on Cytokine and Chemokine Levels in Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis Patients
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Fingolimod 0.5 mg for Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis. Completed, enrolled 126 participants across 3 sites.
Detailed Summary
The main purpose of this study was to measure the serum levels of cytokines and chemokines that are known to increase during multiple sclerosis relapses. Cytokines are a broad and loose category of small proteins that are important in cell signaling. The second purpose of the study was to test the cytokine/chemokine changes measured in the 3rd and 6th months on the efficacy parameters.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
66 relapsing remitting MS (RRMS) patients were recruited. Patients who met all inclusion and none of the exclusion criteria were treated by Fingolimod 0.5 mg.