Table 1.
Demographic and disease characteristics of the MS population in the safety extension studies.
| Variable | MS-F203EXT (n = 269) | MS-F204EXT (n = 214) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, mean ± SD (years) | 52.1 ± 8.8 | 52.0 ± 9.6 |
| Gender, n (%) | ||
| Female | 182 (67.7) | 144 (67.3) |
| Male | 87 (32.3) | 70 (32.7) |
| Race, n (%) | ||
| White | 251 (93.3) | 201 (93.9) |
| Black or African American | 11 (4.1) | 8 (3.7) |
| Hispanic | 3 (1.1) | 0 |
| Other | 4 (1.5) | 1 (0.5) |
| Missing | 0 | 4 (1.9) |
| MS type, n (%) | ||
| Relapsing–remitting | 76 (28.3) | 74 (34.6) |
| Primary progressive | 39 (14.5) | 24 (11.2) |
| Secondary progressive | 142 (52.8) | 107 (50.0) |
| Progressive relapsing | 10 (3.7) | 9 (4.2) |
| Disease duration, mean ± SD (months)a | 170.0 ± 101.0 | 170.4 ± 110.4 |
| EDSS score | ||
| Mean ± SDb | 5.8 ± 1.1 | 5.6 ± 1.1 |
| Median (range) | 6.0 (1.5–7.0) | 6.0 (2.0–7.0) |
a
For MS-F203EXT, n = 267.
b
For MS-F203EXT, n = 268; for MS-F204EXT, n = 213.
EDSS: Expanded Disability Status Scale; MS: multiple sclerosis; SD: standard deviation.