Table 1 Characteristics of patients and proxy respondents

Total (n)

42

42

   Female (n)

22

22

Age (years)*

45.7 (9.7)

47.7 (10.3)

Years since MS onset*

10.5 (6.1)

Type of MS (n)

   Relapsing remitting

26

   Secondary progressive

10

   Primary progressive

6

EDSS baseline **

4.8 (2.5 – 8.0)

EDSS after treatment**

4.3 (1.0 – 8.0)