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Outcomes of Ublituximab compared to Teriflunomide for relapsing multiple sclerosis: A meta-analysis

      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.

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