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The study is designed to assess the efficacy of Glatiramer Acetate (GA) injection 40 mg administered three times a week compared to placebo in subjects with RRMS, as measured by the number of confirmed relapses during the 12 month placebo controlled period. The study has two periods:
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Participants who were randomized to the GA 40 mg treatment arm in the Double-Blind Period, continue that treatment in the Open-Label Extension Period and are referred to as "Early Start" participants. Participants randomized to the Placebo arm in the Double-Blind Period and switched to GA 40 mg subcutaneous injections three times a week in the Open-Label Extension are referred to as "Delayed Start" participants.
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Subjects must have a confirmed and documented MS diagnosis as defined by the Revised McDonald criteria with a relapsing-remitting disease course.
Subjects must be ambulatory with an EDSS score of 0-5.5 in both screening and baseline visits.
Subjects must be in a relapse-free, stable neurological condition and free of corticosteroid treatment [intravenous (IV), intramuscular (IM) and/or per os (PO)] or ACTH 30 days prior to screening (month -1) and between screening and baseline (month 0) visits.
Subjects must have experienced one of the following:
At least one documented relapse in the 12 months prior to screening, or At least two documented relapses in the 24 months prior to screening, or One documented relapse between 12 and 24 months prior to screening with at least one documented T1-Gd enhancing lesion in an MRI performed within 12 months prior to screening.
Subjects must be between 18 and 55 years of age, inclusive.
Women of child-bearing potential must practice an acceptable method of birth control.
Subjects must be able to sign and date a written informed consent prior to entering the study.
Subjects must be willing and able to comply with the protocol requirements for the duration of the study
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1,404 participants in 2 patient groups, including a placebo group
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