Predictors of Interferon Non-Response

This trial looked at 68 subjects on interferons over 6 years. They found that there were variables (e.g. the presence of 'black holes' on MRI) that could be measured in the short term that predict whether someone will respond in the long term to the drugs. This would be useful for quickly pulling people off an expensive and side-effect laden treatment when it wasn't doing anything for them and possibly moving to another treatment.