The primary objective of the study is to determine whether titration of Avonex reduces the severity of flu-like symptoms (FLS). Secondary objectives of this study are to determine whether titration of Avonex reduces the incidence of FLS and to evaluate the overall safety and tolerability of Avonex intramuscular (IM) injections.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
120
Group 1 subjects will receive weekly Avonex 30 mcg (full dose) IM injections from Week 1 to Week 8. Group 2 subjects will titrate in quarter dose increments every week up to a full dose of Avonex over a 3 week period from Week 1 to Week 3 and then continue on full dose from Week 4 to Week 8. Group 3 subjects will titrate in quarter dose increments every 2 weeks up to a full dose of Avonex over a 6 week period from Week 1 to Week 6 and continue on full dose from Week 7 to Week 8
Research Site
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
To determine whether titration of Avonex reduces the incidence of flu like symptoms
Time frame: 8 weeks
To evaluate the overall safety and tolerability of Avonex IM injections
Time frame: 8 weeks
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