Phase IV, proof-of-concept, randomized, open-label, multi-center, two-arm, 9-month study to evaluate the neuroprotective effects of Natalizumab (TYSABRI®) or Interferon beta-1a (AVONEX®) treatments initiated at the time of acute optic neuritis (AON) as measured by RNFL thickness from Optical Coherence Tomography in patients with Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
TYSABRI and AVONEX treatment per package insert.
Changes in average RNFL thickness as measured by OCT of affected eyes across treatment groups.
Time frame: Between week 4 and weeks 36
Changes in average RNFL thickness of affected eyes (corrected by fellow eyes) across treatment groups.
Time frame: Between week 4 and weeks 36
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