ABSTRACT
Ofatumumab is a monoclonal antibody that reduces the level of B cells that alter the progression of relapsing multiple sclerosis. Originally approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in August 2020, this meta-analysis determines the outcomes of four randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for endline outcomes of Gadolinium-enhancing T1 lesions on MRI scans reported as Cohen's d and relapse rate reported as risk ratio. All four RCTs reported favorable findings of gadolinium-enhancing T1 lesions (Cohen's d = −0.44, p < 0.00001). The relapse rate was reduced by 46% post ofatumumab administration (RR = 0.54, p < 0.00001). With 14 ongoing trials in this area, more data is required to consolidate our findings.
ABSTRACT
Ublituximab is an anti-CD20 antibody that immunomodulates B-cells for relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS). With limited therapeutics available, this original meta-analysis seeks to determine the effect size (using RevMan 5.4.1) for annualized relapse rate (ARR), MRI outcomes and no evidence of disease activity (NEDA) by two years post-initiation of Ublituximab. Two RCTs (N = 1094) reveal Cohen's d for ARR= -0.17 (P = 0.006) favoring Ublituximab. MRI-tested, week 96 findings of T1 (Cohen's d= -0.43, P < 0.00001) and T2 (Cohen's d= -0.55; P < 0.00001) lesions favor Ublituximab compared to Teriflunomide. Less disease activity was reported in the Ublituximab group (OR=3.33, P < 0.00001). Further trials are required to corroborate findings.