Priority 1 from the Multiple Sclerosis PSP
UNCERTAINTY: Which treatments are effective to slow, stop or reverse the accumulation of disability associated with Multiple Sclerosis? (JLA PSP Priority 1) | |
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Overall ranking | 1 |
JLA question ID | 0016/1 |
Explanatory note | Reliable up-to-date systematic reviews have revealed important continuing uncertainties about treatment effects |
Evidence |
He D, Xu Z, Dong S, Zhang H, Zhou H, Wang L, Zhang S. Teriflunomide for multiple sclerosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 12. Art. No.: CD009882. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD009882.pub2. La Mantia L, Vacchi L, Di Pietrantonj C, Ebers G, Rovaris M, Fredrikson S, Filippini G. Interferon beta for secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD005181. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005181.pub3. Martinelli Boneschi F, Vacchi L, Rovaris M, Capra R, Comi G. Mitoxantrone for multiple sclerosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 5. Art. No.: CD002127. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002127.pub3. He D, Zhou H, Han W, Zhang S. Rituximab for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2011, Issue 12. Art. No.: CD009130. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD009130.pub2. Liu J, Wang L, Zhan SY, Xia Y. Daclizumab for relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD008127. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD008127.pub3. Pucci E, Giuliani G, Solari A, Simi S, Minozzi S, Di Pietrantonj C, Galea I. Natalizumab for relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2011, Issue 10. Art. No.: CD007621. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD007621.pub2 Filippini G, Del Giovane C, Vacchi L, D'Amico R, Di Pietrantonj C, Beecher D, Salanti G. Immunomodulators and immunosuppressants for multiple sclerosis: a network meta-analysis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 6. Art. No.: CD008933. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD008933.pub2. He D, Han K, Gao X, Dong S, Chu L, Feng Z, Wu S. Laquinimod for multiple sclerosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 8. Art. No.: CD010475. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD010475.pub2. |
Systematic reviews that need extending or updating |
La Mantia L, Munari LM, Lovati R. Glatiramer acetate for multiple sclerosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 5. Art. No.: CD004678. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004678.pub2. Rojas JI, Romano M, Ciapponi A, Patrucco L, Cristiano E. Interferon Beta for Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD006643. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006643.pub3 |
Systematic reviews in preparation |
Shaneh Saz A, Firwana BM, Hasan R, Kojan S, La Mantia L, Filippini G. Fingolimod for relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2011, Issue 10. Art. No.: CD009371. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD009371. Casetta I, Ciucci G, Galea I. Plasma exchange for multiple sclerosis (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, issue 4. Art. No.: CD008480. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD008480. Yang C, Zhang L, Hao Z, Zeng L, Wen J. Sodium channel blockers for neuroprotection in multiple sclerosis (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD010422. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD010422. |
Ongoing controlled trials | Vestibular Rehabilitation for Persons With Multiple Sclerosis: Who Benefits the Most? (MSVR3trial) NCT01698086 Brain Functional Connectivity Changes Following Cognitive Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis: an fMRI Study NCT01628276 Development and Evaluation of a Cognitive Rehabilitation Program for Persons With Multiple Sclerosis NCT01303770 |
Health Research Classification System category | Neurological |
Extra information provided by this PSP | |
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Original uncertainty examples | No examples provided. This is an indicative uncertainty and several submissions were merged to form this one. |
Submitted by | 39 patients ~ 21 carers ~ 11 clinicians |
Outcomes to be measured | Management and or change of multiple sclerosis symptoms; adverse effects or complications; acceptability to patients or carers; time to return to work or normal activity; time in hospital and or needing health or social care services; health related quality of life; and costs |
PSP information | |
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PSP unique ID | 0016 |
PSP name | Multiple Sclerosis |
Total number of uncertainties identified by this PSP. | 82 (To see a full list of all uncertainties identified, please see the detailed spreadsheet held on the JLA website) |
Date of priority setting workshop | July 2013 |