Replication of the 2023 radiologically isolated syndrome criteria in a multi-centre cohort.

ABSTRACT: Radiologically isolated syndrome (RIS) represents a pivotal stage for identifying individuals at high risk of transitioning into multiple sclerosis (MS). Early therapy initiation reduces the risk of conversion. The 2023-RIS criteria were proposed to identify presymptomatic individuals earlier. We aimed to replicate the diagnostic value of the 2023-RIS criteria in an independent cohort. In this retrospective cohort study, individuals diagnosed with RIS and longitudinally followed in three centres were stratified by the 2009- and 2023-RIS criteria. We conducted comparative analyses, including survival, hazard ratio and performance evaluations. Among n = 136 individuals, 27.2% converted to MS between 2009 and 2024 (observation time 55.4 months). We confirmed improved identification of

SUBMITTER: Held F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12417997 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature