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       Two new studies of progressive MS announced, as well as new Ocre
       vus data on long-term disability
       By: agate Date: June 14, 2018, 3:10 pm
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       From Business Wire, June 14, 2018, an article based on an
       announcement from Genentech, "Genentech Announces New Ocrevus
       Data on Long-Term Disability Benefits in Primary Progressive
       Multiple Sclerosis and Initiation of Two Global Studies in
       Progressive MS":
  HTML https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180613006368/en/Genentech-Announces-New-OCREVUS-Ocrelizumab-Data-Long-Term
       The second new study mentioned in the article might be of
       interest for anyone with SPMS:
       [quote]
       [font=helvetica neue]The second study, named CONSONANCE, will
       evaluate the efficacy of OCREVUS in the complete spectrum of
       progressive MS (PPMS and secondary progressive MS (SPMS)). The
       CONSONANCE study will measure the long-term effectiveness of
       OCREVUS in progressive MS with novel composite disability
       endpoints, including No Evidence of Progression (NEP) and No
       Evidence of Progression or Active Disease (NEPAD), in addition
       to a wide range of patient-relevant measures and advanced MRI
       outcomes. The four-year, Phase IIIb study is currently enrolling
       600 people with PPMS or SPMS (in a 1:1 ratio) from across 26
       countries. The study will also explore whether
       technology-enabled, continuous sensor-based and
       self-administered measures may detect changes in disability
       progression earlier than conventional clinical
       measures.[/font][/quote]
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