Great question! The list of treatments shown only includes drugs that have received FDA approval or are being used off-label — meaning they've already completed all clinical trial phases and are available to prescribe.
Phase 1 trial drugs are still in the very early stages of testing, where researchers are primarily Show Full Answer
Great question! The list of treatments shown only includes drugs that have received FDA approval or are being used off-label — meaning they've already completed all clinical trial phases and are available to prescribe.
Phase 1 trial drugs are still in the very early stages of testing, where researchers are primarily checking for safety and proper dosing in a small group of 20 to 80 volunteers. These drugs haven't yet proven their effectiveness, so they aren't included in the treatment list. Here's a quick breakdown of why phase 1 drugs don't make the list:
- Not yet approved — FDA approval requires completing all three trial phases
- Safety still being established — Phase 1 is purely about whether the drug is safe for humans
- Effectiveness unknown — That's not even tested until Phase 2
- High dropout rate — Only about 70% of phase 1 drugs even make it to phase 2
If you're curious about accessing phase 1 trials, it's always worth having that conversation with your neurologist, as they can help weigh the potential risks and benefits for your specific situation.
August 12
@A MyMSTeam Member sorry, I don't know anything about this drug. Sounds like it's still in testing phase??
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