Trial Outcomes & Findings for Assessment of Rituximab's Immunomodulatory Synovial Effects (The ARISE Study) (NCT NCT00147966)

NCT ID: NCT00147966

Last Updated: 2010-03-23

Results Overview

ACR 20, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) definition of 20% improvement is based on a 20% improvement (compared to baseline values) in tender and swollen joint counts and 20% improvement in 3 of the remaining 5 core set measures (subject global assessment of pain, subject global assessment of disease activity, physician global assessment of disease activity, subject assessment of physical function) and one acute phase reactant value (CRP).

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

24 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

0 and 12 weeks

Results posted on

2010-03-23

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Ritxumab
Rituximab at a dose of 1000 mg was given intravenously over 4-5 hours on day 0, and again on day 14.
Overall Study
STARTED
24
Overall Study
COMPLETED
24
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Assessment of Rituximab's Immunomodulatory Synovial Effects (The ARISE Study)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Ritxumab
n=24 Participants
Rituximab at a dose of 1000 mg was given intravenously over 4-5 hours on day 0, and again on day 14.
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
19 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
18 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
24 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 0 and 12 weeks

ACR 20, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) definition of 20% improvement is based on a 20% improvement (compared to baseline values) in tender and swollen joint counts and 20% improvement in 3 of the remaining 5 core set measures (subject global assessment of pain, subject global assessment of disease activity, physician global assessment of disease activity, subject assessment of physical function) and one acute phase reactant value (CRP).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ritxumab
n=24 Participants
Rituximab at a dose of 1000 mg was given intravenously over 4-5 hours on day 0, and again on day 14.
American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 20 at Week 12
12 participants

Adverse Events

Ritxumab

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 21 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Ritxumab
n=24 participants at risk
Rituximab at a dose of 1000 mg was given intravenously over 4-5 hours on day 0, and again on day 14.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
4.2%
1/24 • Number of events 1
Renal and urinary disorders
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
4.2%
1/24 • Number of events 1
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Pain
4.2%
1/24 • Number of events 1

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Ritxumab
n=24 participants at risk
Rituximab at a dose of 1000 mg was given intravenously over 4-5 hours on day 0, and again on day 14.
Immune system disorders
Allergic reaction to detergent on hand and arm
4.2%
1/24
General disorders
Hot/cold flashes
4.2%
1/24
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Contact dimities
4.2%
1/24
Vascular disorders
Edema
4.2%
1/24
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Excessive vaginal bleeding
4.2%
1/24
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
4.2%
1/24
Vascular disorders
Deep venous thrombosis
4.2%
1/24
Vascular disorders
Leg small vessel bursting
4.2%
1/24
Vascular disorders
Spider veins
4.2%
1/24
Nervous system disorders
Headache
4.2%
1/24
Immune system disorders
Sinus headache
4.2%
1/24
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
4.2%
1/24
General disorders
Fatigue
4.2%
1/24
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
4.2%
1/24
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Endometriosis
4.2%
1/24
Nervous system disorders
Insomnia
4.2%
1/24
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Hair loss
4.2%
1/24
General disorders
Fall
4.2%
1/24
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Lacerated forehead
4.2%
1/24
Gastrointestinal disorders
Hiatal hernia
4.2%
1/24
Surgical and medical procedures
Corrective surgery, hammer toes
4.2%
1/24

Additional Information

Arthur Kavanaugh

UCSD

Phone: 858-657-7040

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place