Trial Outcomes & Findings for Study to Assess the Effect of Ofatumumab in Treatment Naïve, Very Early RRMS Patients Benchmarked Against Healthy Controls. (NCT NCT05084638)

NCT ID: NCT05084638

Last Updated: 2026-02-27

Results Overview

A participant is considered as achieved NEDA-3 if they were: * relapse-free, defined as no confirmed relapses in month 6 to 18. * 3-month clinical disability progression-free, defined as no clinical disability progression as measured by EDSS in month 6 to 18. * MRI activity-free, defined as no Gd+ lesions on any MRI scan after Month 6, or new/enlarging T2 lesions compared to Month 6 on any MRI scan after Month 6 Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) ranges from 0 to 10 with higher values indicating increased disability. As per protocol and SAP only evaluated on the ofatumumab participants.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

180 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Month 6 to month 18

Results posted on

2026-02-27

Participant Flow

Participants were enrolled in 36 sites in the United States

The trial consists of a 4 week screening period before first treatment (day 1), an 18 month open-label treatment phase , an optional 12 month open-label extension and a 100 day safety follow-up. The Open-Label extension and safety follow up were still ongoing at the date of data cut-off.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Ofatumumab
Ofatumumab 20 mg subcutaneous injections at Week 0, 1, 2 and monthly thereafter starting at Week 4 until Month 18
Healthy Control
Healthy age- and sex-matched participants will not receive a study treatment
Overall Study
STARTED
119
61
Overall Study
COMPLETED
110
34
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
9
27

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Ofatumumab
Ofatumumab 20 mg subcutaneous injections at Week 0, 1, 2 and monthly thereafter starting at Week 4 until Month 18
Healthy Control
Healthy age- and sex-matched participants will not receive a study treatment
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
1
6
Overall Study
Physician Decision
3
0
Overall Study
Protocol deviation
1
0
Overall Study
Technical problems
0
2
Overall Study
Participant decision
4
19

Baseline Characteristics

Study to Assess the Effect of Ofatumumab in Treatment Naïve, Very Early RRMS Patients Benchmarked Against Healthy Controls.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Ofatumumab
n=119 Participants
Ofatumumab 20 mg subcutaneous injections at Week 0, 1, 2 and monthly thereafter starting at Week 4 until Month 18
Healthy Control
n=61 Participants
Healthy age- and sex-matched participants will not receive a study treatment
Total
n=180 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
28.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.73 • n=24 Participants
27.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.42 • n=20 Participants
27.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.63 • n=40 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Male
29 Participants
n=24 Participants
24 Participants
n=20 Participants
53 Participants
n=40 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Female
89 Participants
n=24 Participants
37 Participants
n=20 Participants
126 Participants
n=40 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Undifferentiated
1 Participants
n=24 Participants
0 Participants
n=20 Participants
1 Participants
n=40 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
37 Participants
n=24 Participants
16 Participants
n=20 Participants
53 Participants
n=40 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
80 Participants
n=24 Participants
43 Participants
n=20 Participants
123 Participants
n=40 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
2 Participants
n=24 Participants
2 Participants
n=20 Participants
4 Participants
n=40 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Month 6 to month 18

Population: The Modified Full Analysis Set (mFAS) included all participants who received any study drug except for those who discontinued treatment prematurely prior to Month 18 for reasons other than lack of efficacy or death, or those who completed their Month 18 visit but missed relapse/EDSS/MRI at Month 6, 12 or 18, unless they showed disease activity.

A participant is considered as achieved NEDA-3 if they were: * relapse-free, defined as no confirmed relapses in month 6 to 18. * 3-month clinical disability progression-free, defined as no clinical disability progression as measured by EDSS in month 6 to 18. * MRI activity-free, defined as no Gd+ lesions on any MRI scan after Month 6, or new/enlarging T2 lesions compared to Month 6 on any MRI scan after Month 6 Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) ranges from 0 to 10 with higher values indicating increased disability. As per protocol and SAP only evaluated on the ofatumumab participants.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ofatumumab
n=95 Participants
Ofatumumab 20 mg subcutaneous injections at Week 0, 1, 2 and monthly thereafter starting at Week 4 until Month 18
Percentage of Participants Achieving NEDA-3 (No Evidence of Disease Activity-3)
81.1 percentage of participants
Interval 71.7 to 88.4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Month 6 to month 18

Population: The Full Analysis Set (FAS) included all enrolled participants who received any study drug.

Relapses are recurrences of a disease activity after a recovery. A confirmed MS relapse is one accompanied by a clinically relevant change in the EDSS , i.e. an increase of at least 0.5 points on the EDSS score, or an increase of 1 point on two functional scores (FSs) or 2 points on one FS, excluding changes involving bowel/bladder or cerebral FS compared to the previous available rating (the last EDSS rating that did not occur during a relapse). Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) ranges from 0 to 10 with higher values indicating increased disability. Confirmation of MS relapse was done centrally. As per protocol and SAP only evaluated on the ofatumumab participants.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ofatumumab
n=119 Participants
Ofatumumab 20 mg subcutaneous injections at Week 0, 1, 2 and monthly thereafter starting at Week 4 until Month 18
Number of Confirmed MS Relapses in Months 6 to 18
1 relapses

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Month 6 to month 18

Population: The Full Analysis Set (FAS) included all enrolled participants who received any study drug.

ARR (participant-based) is calculated at the participant level as \[(number of confirmed MS relapses in Months 6 to 18) / (number of days in Months 6 to 18)\] x 365.25. As per protocol and SAP only evaluated on the ofatumumab participants.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ofatumumab
n=119 Participants
Ofatumumab 20 mg subcutaneous injections at Week 0, 1, 2 and monthly thereafter starting at Week 4 until Month 18
Participant Based Annualized Relapse Rate (ARR)
0.01 relapses/ participant-year
Interval 0.0 to 1.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Month 6 to month 18

Population: The Full Analysis Set (FAS) included all enrolled participants who received any study drug.

ARR (group-based) is calculated at the group level as \[(total number of confirmed MS relapses in Months 6 to 18 for all participants within the ofatumumab-treated cohort) / (total number of days in Months 6 to 18 for all participants within the ofatumumab-treated cohort)\] x 365.25. As per protocol and SAP only evaluated on the ofatumumab participants.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ofatumumab
n=119 Participants
Ofatumumab 20 mg subcutaneous injections at Week 0, 1, 2 and monthly thereafter starting at Week 4 until Month 18
Group Based Annualized Relapse Rate (ARR)
0.01 relapses/ participant-year

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Month 6 to month 18

Population: The Modified Full Analysis Set (mFAS) included all participants who received any study drug except for those who discontinued treatment prematurely prior to Month 18 for reasons other than lack of efficacy or death, or those who completed their Month 18 visit but missed relapse/EDSS/MRI at Month 6, 12 or 18, unless they showed disease activity.

3-month clinical disability progression-free was defined as no clinical disability progression as measured by EDSS (global assessment scale), where 3-month confirmed clinical disability progression was defined as an increase from Month 6 in EDSS sustained for at least 3 months. If a participant fulfilled the clinical disability progression criteria based on the single EDSS assessment at Month 18, it was considered a confirmed clinical disability progression (sustainment for at least 3 months was not required). If a participant died due to MS , it was considered a confirmed clinical disability progression regardless of the Month 6 EDSS or change in EDSS. Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) ranges from 0 to 10 with higher values indicating increased disability. As per protocol and SAP only evaluated on the ofatumumab participants.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ofatumumab
n=95 Participants
Ofatumumab 20 mg subcutaneous injections at Week 0, 1, 2 and monthly thereafter starting at Week 4 until Month 18
Percentage of Participants That Were 3-month Disability Progression-free
90.5 percentage of participants
Interval 82.8 to 95.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Month 6 to month 18

Population: The Modified Full Analysis Set (mFAS) included all participants who received any study drug except for those who discontinued treatment prematurely prior to Month 18 for reasons other than lack of efficacy or death, or those who completed their Month 18 visit but missed relapse/EDSS/MRI at Month 6, 12 or 18, unless they showed disease activity.

A participant is considered as achieved NEDA-Clinical if the participant has not had a confirmed MS relapse in Months 6 to 18 and no 3-month confirmed clinical disability progression in Months 6 to 18 (based on change from Month 6 in EDSS). Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) ranges from 0 to 10 with higher values indicating increased disability. As per protocol and SAP only evaluated on the ofatumumab participants.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ofatumumab
n=95 Participants
Ofatumumab 20 mg subcutaneous injections at Week 0, 1, 2 and monthly thereafter starting at Week 4 until Month 18
Percentage of Participants With NEDA (No Evidence of Disease Activity) - Clinical
89.5 Percentage of participants
Interval 81.5 to 94.8

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Month 6 to month 18

Population: The Modified Full Analysis Set (mFAS) included all participants who received any study drug except for those who discontinued treatment prematurely prior to Month 18 for reasons other than lack of efficacy or death, or those who completed their Month 18 visit but missed relapse/EDSS/MRI at Month 6, 12 or 18, unless they showed disease activity.

A participant is considered as achieved NEDA-radiological if the participant has had no Gd+ lesions on any MRI scan after Month 6, or new/enlarging T2 lesions compared to Month 6 on any MRI scan after Month 6 (MRI activity-free). Scheduled and unscheduled assessments are considered. As per protocol and SAP only evaluated on the ofatumumab participants.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ofatumumab
n=95 Participants
Ofatumumab 20 mg subcutaneous injections at Week 0, 1, 2 and monthly thereafter starting at Week 4 until Month 18
Number of Participants With NEDA (No Evidence of Disease Activity) - Radiological
90.5 Percentage of participants
Interval 82.8 to 95.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to Month 18 and 30

Change in the number of gadolinium enhancing lesions will be measured by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Each MRI scan will be previewed by a local neuroradiologist. The quality of each scan performed will be assessed by a central MRI reading center.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to Month 18 and 30

Change in size of gadolinium enhancing lesions will be measured by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Each MRI scan will be previewed by a local neuroradiologist. The quality of each scan performed will be assessed by a central MRI reading center.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to Month 18 and 30

Change in the number of new/enlarging T2 lesions will be measured by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Each MRI scan will be previewed by a local neuroradiologist. The quality of each scan performed will be assessed by a central MRI reading center.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to Month 18 and 30

Change in size of T2 lesions will be measured by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Each MRI scan will be previewed by a local neuroradiologist. The quality of each scan performed will be assessed by a central MRI reading center.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to Month 18 and 30

The NeuroQOL is a measurement system that evaluates and monitors the physical, mental, and social effects experienced by adults and children living with neurological conditions. The following domains will be measured. Physical Health, Mental Health, Social Health. Scales can be scored by summing the values of the response to each item to develop a total raw score.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to Month 18 and 30

The PDDS is a standardized rating scale which is a self-assessment scale of functional disability in multiple sclerosis patients primarily based on ambulation. The questionnaire contains 1 question which is scored ranging from 0 (normal) to 8 (bedridden). A score of 0 to 2 indicates mild disability; a score of 3 to 5 indicates moderate disability; a score of 6 to 8 indicates severe disability.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Month 6 to Month 18 and 30

Brain volume loss is a marker of progressive loss of brain structure and function. It is a predictor of disability progression. Evaluate the effect of ofatumumab vs healthy controls on 1) whole brain and regional atrophy measured at month 18/30 after re-baseline at 6 months; and 2) regional atrophy measured 18/30 months from Baseline

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline up to approximately Month 30

Adverse event monitoring should be continued following the last dose of study treatment until B cells are repleted. Repletion is defined as a concentration \> the participant's baseline value or \> the lower limit of normal, whichever is observed first. Other safety assessments (physical exam, vital signs, etc) that meet the definition of an adverse event or are considered clinically relevant by the investigator will be reported as an adverse event.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to Month 18 and 30

Change in the number of new unenhancing T1 lesions will be measured by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Each MRI scan will be previewed by a local neuroradiologist. The quality of each scan performed will be assessed by a central MRI reading center.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to Month 18 and 30

Change in the size of T1 unenhancing lesions will be measured by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Each MRI scan will be previewed by a local neuroradiologist. The quality of each scan performed will be assessed by a central MRI reading center.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

Ofatumumab-Treated

Serious events: 8 serious events
Other events: 99 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Healthy Control

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 27 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Ofatumumab-Treated
n=119 participants at risk
Ofatumumab-Treated
Healthy Control
n=61 participants at risk
Healthy Control
Cardiac disorders
Pneumopericardium
0.00%
0/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
1.6%
1/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholecystitis acute
0.84%
1/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
0.00%
0/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholelithiasis
0.84%
1/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
0.00%
0/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Hepatobiliary disorders
Hypertransaminasaemia
0.84%
1/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
0.00%
0/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Hepatobiliary disorders
Perforation bile duct
0.84%
1/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
0.00%
0/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Infections and infestations
Appendicitis
0.84%
1/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
0.00%
0/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Infections and infestations
COVID-19
0.84%
1/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
0.00%
0/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Infections and infestations
Pharyngitis streptococcal
0.00%
0/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
1.6%
1/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection
0.84%
1/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
0.00%
0/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Toxicity to various agents
0.00%
0/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
1.6%
1/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Investigations
Transaminases increased
0.00%
0/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
1.6%
1/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Diabetic ketoacidosis
0.84%
1/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
0.00%
0/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Muscular weakness
0.84%
1/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
0.00%
0/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Nervous system disorders
Bell's palsy
0.84%
1/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
0.00%
0/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Nervous system disorders
Headache
0.84%
1/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
0.00%
0/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Nervous system disorders
Hypoaesthesia
0.84%
1/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
0.00%
0/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Nervous system disorders
Multiple sclerosis pseudo relapse
0.84%
1/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
0.00%
0/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Nervous system disorders
Multiple sclerosis relapse
0.84%
1/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
0.00%
0/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Nervous system disorders
Paraesthesia
0.84%
1/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
0.00%
0/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Nervous system disorders
Seizure
0.84%
1/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
0.00%
0/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions
Abortion spontaneous
0.00%
0/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
1.6%
1/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions
Ectopic pregnancy
0.00%
0/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
1.6%
1/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Acute respiratory failure
0.00%
0/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
1.6%
1/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pneumomediastinum
0.00%
0/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
1.6%
1/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Ofatumumab-Treated
n=119 participants at risk
Ofatumumab-Treated
Healthy Control
n=61 participants at risk
Healthy Control
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis
13.4%
16/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
11.5%
7/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Infections and infestations
Sinusitis
5.9%
7/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
1.6%
1/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Infections and infestations
Upper respiratory tract infection
11.8%
14/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
1.6%
1/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection
13.4%
16/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
0.00%
0/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Fall
5.0%
6/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
0.00%
0/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
5.9%
7/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
0.00%
0/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Muscle spasms
10.1%
12/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
0.00%
0/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Myalgia
26.1%
31/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
0.00%
0/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Pain in extremity
7.6%
9/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
0.00%
0/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
5.0%
6/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
0.00%
0/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Nervous system disorders
Headache
27.7%
33/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
3.3%
2/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Nervous system disorders
Hypoaesthesia
5.9%
7/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
0.00%
0/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Nervous system disorders
Migraine
6.7%
8/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
0.00%
0/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dermatitis contact
1.7%
2/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
6.6%
4/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Infections and infestations
Influenza
6.7%
8/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
0.00%
0/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
5.0%
6/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
0.00%
0/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
11.8%
14/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
3.3%
2/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
6.7%
8/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
3.3%
2/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
General disorders
Chills
36.1%
43/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
0.00%
0/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
General disorders
Fatigue
20.2%
24/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
1.6%
1/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
General disorders
Influenza like illness
5.0%
6/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
0.00%
0/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
General disorders
Pyrexia
15.1%
18/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
3.3%
2/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Infections and infestations
COVID-19
15.1%
18/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
13.1%
8/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
Infections and infestations
Gastroenteritis viral
3.4%
4/119 • From baseline up to approximately month 18
6.6%
4/61 • From baseline up to approximately month 18

Additional Information

Study Director

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Phone: + 1 862 778 8300

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee The terms and conditions of Novartis' agreements with its investigators may vary. However, Novartis does not prohibit any investigator from publishing. Any publications from a single-site are postponed until the publication of the pooled data (i.e., data from all sites) in the clinical trial.
  • Publication restrictions are in place

Restriction type: OTHER