Further evidence for effectiveness of alemtuzumab

We recently reported on a trial that compared the effects of twice yearly injections of alemtuzumab versus interferon beta-1a. The results showed that alemtuzumab was superior to interferon in reducing the progression of disability.

In the current study, investigators of the CARE MS II trial re-analysed the trial data with a more comprehensive set of disability measures, such as tests of hand functions, walking, and visual assessments. They found that over the course of the study, 28% of those taking alemtuzumab showed at least a one point improvement in disability measures (EDSS) compared with 15% of those taking interferon beta-1a suggesting that alemtuzumab can reduce, and to some extent reverse, the disability in people with relapsing-remitting MS as compared to interferon beta-1a.

This study further shows the effectiveness of alemtuzumab in people with relapsing-remitting MS.

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