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Amber Salter1, Alexis Novak2, Samantha Lancia1
1Department of Neurology, Section on Biostatistics and Clinical Informatics, UT Southwestern, Dallas, TX, USA.
Background And Objectives:
Little is known about glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1RAs) use in multiple sclerosis. We described the frequency and characteristics associated with use.
Methods:
A cross-sectional survey of NARCOMS Registry participants captured use of GLP1RAs semaglutide and tirzepatide. Multivariable logistic regression explored factors associated with use.
Results:
Among 4181 eligible participants, 7.4% had ever and 5.5% currently used these GLP1RAs. Ever users were younger and had more cardiometabolic conditions. 37.3% of never users had an indication for GLP1RAs.
Discussion:
Despite 40% having an indication for taking GLP1RAs, a small percentage of surveyed persons with multiple sclerosis used them.
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