Treatment of progressive multiple sclerosis: Challenges and promising perspectives

Abstract

Management of progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the main challenges of the new century. Based on our knowledge of pathophysiology, three therapeutic strategies are proposed: anti-inflammatory (ocrelizumab, siponimod…); remyelinating (opicinumab); and neuroprotective (high-dose biotin, ibudilast, simvastatin…). Nevertheless, despite recent promising positive clinical trials, new methodological approaches for therapeutic protocols with adaptable outcomes to assess progression are still needed.

Keywords: Design; Progressive multiple sclerosis; Symptomatic; Therapy; Treatment.