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Efficacy of Melatonin on Serum Pro-inflammatory Cytokines and Oxidative Stress Markers in Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis.

Archives of medical research
August 1, 2018
Angélica L Sánchez-López et al. (8 authors)
Journal ArticleRandomized Controlled TrialResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tHuman StudyClinical
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to evaluate the efficacy of melatonin in reducing serum pro-inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress markers in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS).

Results Summary

Melatonin administration significantly decreased pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6) and oxidative stress markers (LPO, NOC) compared to placebo, but no significant difference in clinical efficacy outcomes was observed. The treatment was well tolerated with no significant differences in side effects between groups.

Population

36 patients diagnosed with RRMS treated with Interferon β-1b (IFNβ-1b).

Effective Dosage

25 mg/d orally.

Duration

6 months.

Interactions

None mentioned.

Extracted Claims (8)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
melatonin
decrease
serum concentration of pro-inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress markers
patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS)
-
significant decrease
#1
melatonin
decrease
TNF-α
patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS)
18%
decrease
#2
melatonin
decrease
IL-1β
patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS)
34.8%
decrease
#3
melatonin
decrease
IL-6
patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS)
34.7%
decrease
#4
melatonin
decrease
lipoperoxides (LPO)
patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS)
39.9%
decrease
#5
melatonin
decrease
nitric oxide catabolites (NOC) levels
patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS)
24%
decrease
#6
melatonin
no change
clinical efficacy outcomes
patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS)
no significant difference
no significant difference
#7
melatonin
no change
rates of side effects
patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS)
no significant differences
no significant differences
#8
Abstract

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease, which leads to focal plaques of demyelination and tissue injury in the central nervous system (CNS). Neuroinflammation and oxidative stress are involved in the pathogenesis of MS, promoting tissue damage and demielinization. Current research findings suggest that melatonin has antioxidant and neuroprotective effects. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of melatonin on serum pro-inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress markers in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). 36 patients diagnose with RRMS treated with Interferon β-1b (IFNβ-1b) were enrolled in a double bind, randomized, placebo controlled trial. The experimental group received orally 25 mg/d of melatonin for 6 months. After melatonin administration, we observed a significant decrease in serum concentration of pro-inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress markers; 18% for TNF-α (p <0.05), 34.8% for IL-1β (p <0.05), 34.7% for IL-6 (p <0.05), 39.9% for lipoperoxides (LPO) (p <0.05) and 24% for nitric oxide catabolites (NOC) levels (p <0.05), compared with placebo group. No significant difference in clinical efficacy outcomes were found between groups. Melatonin treatment was well tolerated and we did not observe significant differences in rates of side effects between the two groups. We concluded that melatonin administration during 6 months period is effective in reducing levels of serum pro-inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress markers in patients with RRMS. These data support future studies evaluating the safety and effectiveness of melatonin supplementation in RRMS patients.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdultAntioxidantsBiomarkersCytokinesDouble-Blind MethodFemaleHumansInterferon-betaInterleukin-1betaInterleukin-6Lipid PeroxidesMaleMelatoninMiddle AgedMultiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-RemittingNeuroprotective AgentsNitric OxideOxidative StressTumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
Study Links
Quality Scores
Safety85
Efficacy75/10
Quality80/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations65
Citations/Year9.3
Relative Citation Ratio3.66
NIH Percentile88.7%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.75
Weight Score2.31
Normalized Score0.80
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