Efficacy and safety of ofatumumab and siponimod compared to fingolimod in pediatric patients with multiple sclerosis

The study is divided into a Core Part and Extension Part. The Core Part is a 24-month, double-blind, triple dummy, randomized, 3-arm active-controlled in children/adolescent patients aged 10-17 years old with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The Extension Part is 60-month (5 year) open label (except for first 12 weeks transition which will remain double-blind) treatment for patients who complete the Core Part of the study and meet all inclusion/exclusion criteria. The targeted enrollment is 120 participants with multiple sclerosis which will include at least 5 participants with body weight (BW) ≤40 kg and at least 5 participants with age 10 to 12 years in each of the ofatumumab and siponimod arms. There is a minimum 6 month follow up period for all participants (core and extension). Total duration of the study could be up to 7 years.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Between 10 to <18 years of age (i.e., have not yet had their 18th birthday) at randomization
2. Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis
3. EDSS score of 0 to 5.5, inclusive
4. At least one MS relapse/attack during the previous year or two MS relapses in the previous two years prior or evidence of one or more new T2 lesions within 12 months

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Participants with progressive MS
2. Participants with an active, chronic disease of the immune system other than MS
3. Participants meeting the definition of ADEM
4. Participants with severe cardiac disease or significant findings on the screening ECG.
5. Participants with severe renal insufficiency

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The core part of the study and the first 12 weeks of the extension period (transition) will be double-blinded and the remainder of the extension period will be open label.