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CNS DRUGS
卷 31, 期 2, 页码 161-168出版社
ADIS INT LTD
DOI: 10.1007/s40263-016-0401-0
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- Ateneo
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- Sapienza University of Rome
- Feder-azione Italiana Sclerosi Multipla
- Medical Research Council [G0801418B] Funding Source: researchfish
Introduction Cognitive impairment is a disabling symptom in multiple sclerosis (MS). While its management remains challenging, beneficial effects on cognition of interferon beta (IFN-beta) have been reported and a positive effect from estroprogestins has been hypothesised, suggesting that the combination of the two medications in women with MS could offer a promising treatment strategy. Objectives We investigated whether a combination of estroprogestins and IFN-beta can improve cognition in women with MS. Methods Women with relapsing-remitting (RR) MS were randomly assigned (1:1:1) to receive subcutaneous IFN-beta-1a (Rebif (R), Merck Serono, Geneva, Switzerland) 44 mcg three times a week (tiw) (group 1), subcutaneous IFN-beta-1a 44 mcg tiw plus ethinyl estradiol 20 mcg and desogestrel 150 mcg (Mercilon (R), MSD Italia SRL, Rome, Italy) (group 2) or subcutaneous IFN-beta-1a 44 mcg tiw plus ethinyl estradiol 40 mcg and desogestrel 125 mcg (Gracial (R), Organon Italia S.p.A., Rome, Italy) (group 3) in a randomised controlled trial, for which we report the analysis of secondary outcomes. At baseline and at 24 months, all patients underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and a comprehensive cognitive assessment, including Rao's Brief Repeatable Battery (RBRB) and questionnaires for depression, fatigue and quality of life. Failure in at least two of the RBRB tests defined 'cognitive impairment'. Results At baseline, there was no difference in the proportion of cognitively impaired patients. At month 24, the proportion of patients with cognitive impairment was lower in group 3 (34.8%) than in group 1 (47.6%) (p = 0.03). The risk of developing cognitive impairment over 24 months was lower in group 3 (p = 0.02). Mood and fatigue scores were comparable across the groups over time at both time points. However, at month 24, group 3 showed worsening on the sexual function subscale of the 54-item MS quality-of-life questionnaire (p = 0.03). Conclusions This study suggests that the combination of high-dose estroprogestins and IFN-beta may have positive effects on cognition. However, the effect of this treatment on sexual function requires caution to be exercised.
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