Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Study to Evaluate the Effects of Rituximab on Immune Responses in Subjects With Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Receiving Background Methotrexate (NCT NCT00282308)

NCT ID: NCT00282308

Last Updated: 2017-08-10

Results Overview

The immune response to tetanus toxoid adsorbed booster vaccine was measured in serum samples immediately prior to and 4 weeks after vaccine administration. The tetanus antibody test was an ELISA that used tetanus toxoid as a capturing reagent and alkaline phosphatase-conjugated anti-human IgG (γ) for detection. For patients with pre-vaccination tetanus antibody titers \< 0.1 IU/mL, a positive immune response was defined as an antibody titer ≥ 0.2 IU/mL. For patients with pre-vaccination tetanus antibody titers ≥ 0.1 IU/mL, a positive immune response to the booster immunization was defined as a 4-fold increase in antibody titer.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

103 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Week 24 to Week 28 for Group A and Day 1 to Week 4 for Group B

Results posted on

2017-08-10

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Rituximab + Methotrexate (Group A)
Patients received 2 intravenous infusions of rituximab 1000 mg, 14 days apart + methotrexate 10-25 mg/wk orally or subcutaneously during the Treatment Period.
Methotrexate (Group B)
Patients received methotrexate 10-25 mg/wk orally or subcutaneously during the Treatment Period.
All Patients (Combined Groups A and B)
Patients who qualified for re-treatment received 2 intravenous infusions of rituximab 1000 mg, 14 days apart + methotrexate 10-25 mg/week orally or subcutaneously. Patients received methylprednisolone 100 mg intravenously before each infusion of rituximab. Patients received no treatment during the Safety Follow-up Period.
Treatment Period
STARTED
69
34
0
Treatment Period
COMPLETED
65
28
0
Treatment Period
NOT COMPLETED
4
6
0
Optional Extension Re-treatment Period
STARTED
0
0
78
Optional Extension Re-treatment Period
COMPLETED
0
0
72
Optional Extension Re-treatment Period
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
6
Safety Follow-up Period
STARTED
0
0
100
Safety Follow-up Period
COMPLETED
0
0
81
Safety Follow-up Period
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
19

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Rituximab + Methotrexate (Group A)
Patients received 2 intravenous infusions of rituximab 1000 mg, 14 days apart + methotrexate 10-25 mg/wk orally or subcutaneously during the Treatment Period.
Methotrexate (Group B)
Patients received methotrexate 10-25 mg/wk orally or subcutaneously during the Treatment Period.
All Patients (Combined Groups A and B)
Patients who qualified for re-treatment received 2 intravenous infusions of rituximab 1000 mg, 14 days apart + methotrexate 10-25 mg/week orally or subcutaneously. Patients received methylprednisolone 100 mg intravenously before each infusion of rituximab. Patients received no treatment during the Safety Follow-up Period.
Treatment Period
Lost to Follow-up
1
0
0
Treatment Period
Subject/Guardian Decision to Withdraw
2
4
0
Treatment Period
Adverse Event
0
2
0
Treatment Period
Not Treated with Study Drug
1
0
0
Optional Extension Re-treatment Period
Adverse Event
0
0
4
Optional Extension Re-treatment Period
Physician's Decision to Withdraw
0
0
1
Optional Extension Re-treatment Period
Subject/Guardian Decision to Withdraw
0
0
1
Safety Follow-up Period
Adverse Event
0
0
1
Safety Follow-up Period
Lost to Follow-up
0
0
5
Safety Follow-up Period
Physician Decision to Withdraw
0
0
1
Safety Follow-up Period
Subject/Guardian Decision to Withdraw
0
0
12

Baseline Characteristics

A Study to Evaluate the Effects of Rituximab on Immune Responses in Subjects With Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Receiving Background Methotrexate

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Rituximab + Methotrexate (Group A)
n=68 Participants
Patients received 2 intravenous infusions of rituximab 1000 mg, 14 days apart + methotrexate 10-25 mg/wk orally or subcutaneously during the Treatment Period.
Methotrexate (Group B)
n=32 Participants
Patients received methotrexate 10-25 mg/wk orally or subcutaneously during the Treatment Period.
Total
n=100 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
49.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.60 • n=5 Participants
49.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.51 • n=7 Participants
49.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.85 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
51 Participants
n=5 Participants
25 Participants
n=7 Participants
76 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
17 Participants
n=5 Participants
7 Participants
n=7 Participants
24 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 24 to Week 28 for Group A and Day 1 to Week 4 for Group B

Population: Immune response per-protocol population: Group A - All patients randomized to Group A who received any rituximab infusion and any vaccine and had pre-vaccination and 4-week post-vaccination blood samples. Group B - All patients randomized to Group B who received any vaccine and had pre-vaccination and 4-week post-vaccination blood samples.

The immune response to tetanus toxoid adsorbed booster vaccine was measured in serum samples immediately prior to and 4 weeks after vaccine administration. The tetanus antibody test was an ELISA that used tetanus toxoid as a capturing reagent and alkaline phosphatase-conjugated anti-human IgG (γ) for detection. For patients with pre-vaccination tetanus antibody titers \< 0.1 IU/mL, a positive immune response was defined as an antibody titer ≥ 0.2 IU/mL. For patients with pre-vaccination tetanus antibody titers ≥ 0.1 IU/mL, a positive immune response to the booster immunization was defined as a 4-fold increase in antibody titer.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Rituximab + Methotrexate (Group A)
n=64 Participants
Patients received 2 intravenous infusions of rituximab 1000 mg, 14 days apart + methotrexate 10-25 mg/wk orally or subcutaneously during the Treatment Period.
Methotrexate (Group B)
n=26 Participants
Patients received methotrexate 10-25 mg/wk orally or subcutaneously during the Treatment Period.
Percentage of Patients With a Positive Immune Response to Tetanus Toxoid Adsorbed Booster Vaccine
39.1 Percentage of patients
42.3 Percentage of patients

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 24 to Week 28 for Group A and Day 1 to Week 4 for Group B

Population: Immune response per-protocol population: Group A - All patients randomized to Group A who received any rituximab infusion and any vaccine and had pre-vaccination and 4-week post-vaccination blood samples. Group B - All patients randomized to Group B who received any vaccine and had pre-vaccination and 4-week post-vaccination blood samples.

The immune response to tetanus toxoid adsorbed booster vaccine was measured in serum samples immediately prior to and 4 weeks after vaccine administration. The tetanus antibody test was an ELISA that used tetanus toxoid as a capturing reagent and alkaline phosphatase-conjugated anti-human IgG (γ) for detection.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Rituximab + Methotrexate (Group A)
n=64 Participants
Patients received 2 intravenous infusions of rituximab 1000 mg, 14 days apart + methotrexate 10-25 mg/wk orally or subcutaneously during the Treatment Period.
Methotrexate (Group B)
n=26 Participants
Patients received methotrexate 10-25 mg/wk orally or subcutaneously during the Treatment Period.
Percentage of Patients With a 2-fold Increase in Tetanus Antibody Titers or With Tetanus Antibody Titers ≥ 0.2 IU/mL in Response to Tetanus Toxoid Adsorbed Booster Vaccine
54.7 Percentage of patients
61.5 Percentage of patients

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 28 to Week 32 for Group A and Week 4 to Week 8 for Group B

Population: Immune response per-protocol population: Group A - All patients randomized to Group A who received any rituximab infusion and any vaccine and had pre-vaccination and 4-week post-vaccination blood samples. Group B - All patients randomized to Group B who received any vaccine and had pre-vaccination and 4-week post-vaccination blood samples.

The immune response to each of the 12 anti-pneumococcal antibody serotypes was measured in serum samples immediately prior to and 4 weeks after vaccine administration. The pneumococcal antibody assay was a fluoroimmunoassay that used a Luminex Multiplex platform. Purified capsular polysaccharides isolated from 12 serotypes of S. pneumonia were covalently attached to microbeads and used as a capturing reagent. Phycoerythrin conjugated anti-human IgG was used for detection. A positive immune response against a serotype was defined as a 2-fold increase or an increase of \> 1 μg/mL from pre-vaccination levels.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Rituximab + Methotrexate (Group A)
n=63 Participants
Patients received 2 intravenous infusions of rituximab 1000 mg, 14 days apart + methotrexate 10-25 mg/wk orally or subcutaneously during the Treatment Period.
Methotrexate (Group B)
n=28 Participants
Patients received methotrexate 10-25 mg/wk orally or subcutaneously during the Treatment Period.
Percentage of Patients With a Positive Immune Response to Each of the 12 Anti-pneumococcal Antibody Serotypes in Response to the 23-valent Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine
Serotype 1-146 (1)
12.7 Percentage of patients
42.9 Percentage of patients
Percentage of Patients With a Positive Immune Response to Each of the 12 Anti-pneumococcal Antibody Serotypes in Response to the 23-valent Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine
Serotype 3-146 (3)
9.5 Percentage of patients
28.6 Percentage of patients
Percentage of Patients With a Positive Immune Response to Each of the 12 Anti-pneumococcal Antibody Serotypes in Response to the 23-valent Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine
Serotype 4-146 (4)
12.7 Percentage of patients
60.7 Percentage of patients
Percentage of Patients With a Positive Immune Response to Each of the 12 Anti-pneumococcal Antibody Serotypes in Response to the 23-valent Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine
Serotype 51-146 (7F)
25.4 Percentage of patients
60.7 Percentage of patients
Percentage of Patients With a Positive Immune Response to Each of the 12 Anti-pneumococcal Antibody Serotypes in Response to the 23-valent Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine
Serotype 56-146 (18C)
20.6 Percentage of patients
57.1 Percentage of patients
Percentage of Patients With a Positive Immune Response to Each of the 12 Anti-pneumococcal Antibody Serotypes in Response to the 23-valent Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine
Serotype 12-146 (12F)
11.1 Percentage of patients
50.0 Percentage of patients
Percentage of Patients With a Positive Immune Response to Each of the 12 Anti-pneumococcal Antibody Serotypes in Response to the 23-valent Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine
Serotype 6/26-146 (6B)
38.1 Percentage of patients
60.7 Percentage of patients
Percentage of Patients With a Positive Immune Response to Each of the 12 Anti-pneumococcal Antibody Serotypes in Response to the 23-valent Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine
Serotype 8-146 (8)
33.3 Percentage of patients
57.1 Percentage of patients
Percentage of Patients With a Positive Immune Response to Each of the 12 Anti-pneumococcal Antibody Serotypes in Response to the 23-valent Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine
Serotype 9-146 (9N)
22.2 Percentage of patients
60.7 Percentage of patients
Percentage of Patients With a Positive Immune Response to Each of the 12 Anti-pneumococcal Antibody Serotypes in Response to the 23-valent Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine
Serotype 14-146 (14)
30.2 Percentage of patients
60.7 Percentage of patients
Percentage of Patients With a Positive Immune Response to Each of the 12 Anti-pneumococcal Antibody Serotypes in Response to the 23-valent Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine
Serotype 19-146 (19F)
25.4 Percentage of patients
53.6 Percentage of patients
Percentage of Patients With a Positive Immune Response to Each of the 12 Anti-pneumococcal Antibody Serotypes in Response to the 23-valent Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine
Serotype 23-146 (23F)
20.6 Percentage of patients
35.7 Percentage of patients

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 28 to Week 32 for Group A and Week 4 to Week 8 for Group B

Population: Immune response per-protocol population: Group A - All patients randomized to Group A who received any rituximab infusion and any vaccine and had pre-vaccination and 4-week post-vaccination blood samples. Group B - All patients randomized to Group B who received any vaccine and had pre-vaccination and 4-week post-vaccination blood samples.

The immune response to each of the 12 anti-pneumococcal antibody serotypes was measured in serum samples immediately prior to and 4 weeks after vaccine administration. The pneumococcal antibody assay was a fluoroimmunoassay that used a Luminex Multiplex platform. Purified capsular polysaccharides isolated from 12 serotypes of S. pneumonia were covalently attached to microbeads and used as a capturing reagent. Phycoerythrin conjugated anti-human IgG was used for detection. A positive immune response against a serotype was defined as a 2-fold increase or an increase of \> 1 μg/mL from pre-vaccination levels.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Rituximab + Methotrexate (Group A)
n=63 Participants
Patients received 2 intravenous infusions of rituximab 1000 mg, 14 days apart + methotrexate 10-25 mg/wk orally or subcutaneously during the Treatment Period.
Methotrexate (Group B)
n=28 Participants
Patients received methotrexate 10-25 mg/wk orally or subcutaneously during the Treatment Period.
Percentage of Patients With a Positive Immune Response to at Least 50% (≥ 6 of 12) of the 12 Anti-pneumococcal Antibody Serotypes in Response to the 23-valent Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine
19.0 Percentage of patients
60.7 Percentage of patients

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 28 to Week 32 for Group A and Week 4 to Week 8 for Group B

Population: Immune response per-protocol population: Group A - All patients randomized to Group A who received any rituximab infusion and any vaccine and had pre-vaccination and 4-week post-vaccination blood samples. Group B - All patients randomized to Group B who received any vaccine and had pre-vaccination and 4-week post-vaccination blood samples.

The immune response to each of the 12 anti-pneumococcal antibody serotypes was measured in serum samples immediately prior to and 4 weeks after vaccine administration. The pneumococcal antibody assay was a fluoroimmunoassay that used a Luminex Multiplex platform. Purified capsular polysaccharides isolated from 12 serotypes of S. pneumonia were covalently attached to microbeads and used as a capturing reagent. Phycoerythrin conjugated anti-human IgG was used for detection. A positive immune response against a serotype was defined as a 2-fold increase or an increase of \> 1 μg/mL from pre-vaccination levels.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Rituximab + Methotrexate (Group A)
n=63 Participants
Patients received 2 intravenous infusions of rituximab 1000 mg, 14 days apart + methotrexate 10-25 mg/wk orally or subcutaneously during the Treatment Period.
Methotrexate (Group B)
n=28 Participants
Patients received methotrexate 10-25 mg/wk orally or subcutaneously during the Treatment Period.
Percentage of Patients With a Positive Immune Response to at Least k (for k = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) of the 12 Anti-pneumococcal Antibody Serotypes in Response to the 23-valent Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine
1 serotype
57.1 Percentage of patients
82.1 Percentage of patients
Percentage of Patients With a Positive Immune Response to at Least k (for k = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) of the 12 Anti-pneumococcal Antibody Serotypes in Response to the 23-valent Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine
2 serotypes
42.9 Percentage of patients
82.1 Percentage of patients
Percentage of Patients With a Positive Immune Response to at Least k (for k = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) of the 12 Anti-pneumococcal Antibody Serotypes in Response to the 23-valent Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine
3 serotypes
38.1 Percentage of patients
78.6 Percentage of patients
Percentage of Patients With a Positive Immune Response to at Least k (for k = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) of the 12 Anti-pneumococcal Antibody Serotypes in Response to the 23-valent Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine
4 serotypes
33.3 Percentage of patients
75.0 Percentage of patients
Percentage of Patients With a Positive Immune Response to at Least k (for k = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) of the 12 Anti-pneumococcal Antibody Serotypes in Response to the 23-valent Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine
5 serotypes
23.8 Percentage of patients
67.9 Percentage of patients

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 24 to Week 28 for Group A and Day 1 to Week 4 for Group B

Population: Immune response per-protocol population: Group A - All patients randomized to Group A who received any rituximab infusion and any vaccine and had pre-vaccination and 4-week post-vaccination blood samples. Group B - All patients randomized to Group B who received any vaccine and had pre-vaccination and 4-week post-vaccination blood samples.

Anti-tetanus antibody was measured in serum samples immediately prior to and 4 weeks after administration of a tetanus toxoid adsorbed booster vaccine. The tetanus antibody test was an ELISA that used tetanus toxoid as a capturing reagent and alkaline phosphatase-conjugated anti-human IgG (γ) for detection.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Rituximab + Methotrexate (Group A)
n=64 Participants
Patients received 2 intravenous infusions of rituximab 1000 mg, 14 days apart + methotrexate 10-25 mg/wk orally or subcutaneously during the Treatment Period.
Methotrexate (Group B)
n=26 Participants
Patients received methotrexate 10-25 mg/wk orally or subcutaneously during the Treatment Period.
Serum Level of Anti-tetanus Antibody Measured Immediately Prior to and 4 Weeks After Administration of a Tetanus Toxoid Adsorbed Booster Vaccine
Pre-vaccination
1.2 IU/mL
Interval 0.88 to 1.69
1.0 IU/mL
Interval 0.49 to 2.14
Serum Level of Anti-tetanus Antibody Measured Immediately Prior to and 4 Weeks After Administration of a Tetanus Toxoid Adsorbed Booster Vaccine
4 weeks post-vaccination
4.0 IU/mL
Interval 2.72 to 5.74
5.2 IU/mL
Interval 2.25 to 12.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 28 to Week 32 for Group A and Week 4 to Week 8 for Group B

Population: Immune response per-protocol population: Group A - All patients randomized to Group A who received any rituximab infusion and any vaccine and had pre-vaccination and 4-week post-vaccination blood samples. Group B - All patients randomized to Group B who received any vaccine and had pre-vaccination and 4-week post-vaccination blood samples.

Anti-pneumococcal antibody was measured immediately prior to and 4 weeks after administration of a 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine. The pneumococcal antibody assay was a fluoroimmunoassay that used a Luminex Multiplex platform. Purified capsular polysaccharides isolated from 12 serotypes of S. pneumonia were covalently attached to microbeads and used as a capturing reagent. Phycoerythrin conjugated anti-human IgG was used for detection.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Rituximab + Methotrexate (Group A)
n=63 Participants
Patients received 2 intravenous infusions of rituximab 1000 mg, 14 days apart + methotrexate 10-25 mg/wk orally or subcutaneously during the Treatment Period.
Methotrexate (Group B)
n=28 Participants
Patients received methotrexate 10-25 mg/wk orally or subcutaneously during the Treatment Period.
Serum Level of Anti-pneumococcal Antibody Measured Immediately Prior to and 4 Weeks After Administration of a 23-valent Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine
Pre-vaccination
0.8 µg/mL
Interval 0.64 to 1.06
1.0 µg/mL
Interval 0.68 to 1.47
Serum Level of Anti-pneumococcal Antibody Measured Immediately Prior to and 4 Weeks After Administration of a 23-valent Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine
4 weeks post-vaccination
1.0 µg/mL
Interval 0.76 to 1.37
2.3 µg/mL
Interval 1.39 to 3.89

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 32 to Week 36 for Group A and Week 8 to Week 12 for Group B

Population: Immune response per-protocol population: Group A - All patients randomized to Group A who received any rituximab infusion and any vaccine and had pre-vaccination and 4-week post-vaccination blood samples. Group B - All patients randomized to Group B who received any vaccine and had pre-vaccination and 4-week post-vaccination blood samples.

Anti-keyhole limpet hemocyanin antibody was measured immediately prior to and 4 weeks after the first administration of keyhole limpet hemocyanin. The keyhole limpet hemocyanin antibody ELISA assay used keyhole limpet hemocyanin as the plate coat and anti-human IgG-horseradish peroxidase for detection.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Rituximab + Methotrexate (Group A)
n=64 Participants
Patients received 2 intravenous infusions of rituximab 1000 mg, 14 days apart + methotrexate 10-25 mg/wk orally or subcutaneously during the Treatment Period.
Methotrexate (Group B)
n=27 Participants
Patients received methotrexate 10-25 mg/wk orally or subcutaneously during the Treatment Period.
Serum Level of Anti-keyhole Limpet Hemocyanin Antibody Measured Immediately Prior to and 4 Weeks After the First Administration of Keyhole Limpet Hemocyanin
Pre-vaccination
345.7 IU/mL
Interval 312.25 to 382.76
388.0 IU/mL
The confidence interval could not be calculated as only 1 patient had an anti-body response above the lower limit of quantitation.
Serum Level of Anti-keyhole Limpet Hemocyanin Antibody Measured Immediately Prior to and 4 Weeks After the First Administration of Keyhole Limpet Hemocyanin
4 weeks post-vaccination
539.5 IU/mL
Interval 461.54 to 630.61
1585.5 IU/mL
Interval 1065.15 to 2360.17

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 1 to Week 24 for Group A and Day 1 to Week 12 for Group B

Population: Skin test per-protocol population: Group A - All patients randomized to Group A who received any rituximab infusion, had Day 1 and Week 24 skin tests, and who provided complete diameter of induration readings. Group B - All patients randomized to Group B who had Day 1 and Week 12 skin tests and who provided complete diameter of induration readings.

Patients received an intradermal injection of C. albicans on the volar surface of the forearm on Day 1 and Week 24 for Group A or on Day 1 and Week 12 for Group B. Forty-eight to 72 hours after injection, patients were evaluated for a delayed-type hypersensitivity response by measuring the diameter of induration (palpable raised, hardened area of the forearm skin). A positive response to the C. albicans skin test was defined as at least 5 mm in diameter of induration.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Rituximab + Methotrexate (Group A)
n=64 Participants
Patients received 2 intravenous infusions of rituximab 1000 mg, 14 days apart + methotrexate 10-25 mg/wk orally or subcutaneously during the Treatment Period.
Methotrexate (Group B)
n=28 Participants
Patients received methotrexate 10-25 mg/wk orally or subcutaneously during the Treatment Period.
Percentage of Patients Who Maintained a Positive Response to the C. Albicans Skin Test From Day 1 to Week 24 for Group A or From Day 1 to Week 12 for Group B
77.4 Percentage of patients
70.0 Percentage of patients

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 24

Population: Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine. Since only limited efficacy data were collected in this study, the parameters necessary to calculate the ACR20/50/70 responses were only available for patients in Group A.

Improvement must be seen in tender and swollen joint counts (28 assessed joints) and in at least 3 of the following 5 parameters: Separate patient and physician assessments of patient disease activity in the previous 24 hours on a visual analog scale (VAS, the extreme left end of the line "no disease activity" \[symptom-free and no arthritis symptoms\] and the extreme right end "maximum disease activity"; patient assessment of pain in previous the 24 hours on a VAS (extreme left end of the line "no pain" and the extreme right end "unbearable pain"); Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (20 questions, 8 components: dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip, and activities, 0=without difficulty to 3=unable to do); and C reactive protein or, if missing, erythrocyte sedimentation rate.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Rituximab + Methotrexate (Group A)
n=66 Participants
Patients received 2 intravenous infusions of rituximab 1000 mg, 14 days apart + methotrexate 10-25 mg/wk orally or subcutaneously during the Treatment Period.
Methotrexate (Group B)
Patients received methotrexate 10-25 mg/wk orally or subcutaneously during the Treatment Period.
Percentage of Patients in Group A With an Improvement of at Least 20%, 50%, or 70% in American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Score (ACR20/50/70) From Baseline at Week 24
ACR 20%
36.4 Percentage of patients
Percentage of Patients in Group A With an Improvement of at Least 20%, 50%, or 70% in American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Score (ACR20/50/70) From Baseline at Week 24
ACR 50%
21.2 Percentage of patients
Percentage of Patients in Group A With an Improvement of at Least 20%, 50%, or 70% in American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Score (ACR20/50/70) From Baseline at Week 24
ACR 70%
4.5 Percentage of patients

Adverse Events

Rituximab + Methotrexate (Group A) - Treatment Period

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 51 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Methotrexate (Group B) - Treatment Period

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 19 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Group A - Optional Extension Re-treatment Period

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 7 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Group B - Optional Extension Re-treatment Period

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 13 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Group A - Safety Follow-up Period

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 19 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Group B - Safety Follow-up Period

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 11 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Rituximab + Methotrexate (Group A) - Treatment Period
n=68 participants at risk
Patients received 2 intravenous infusions of rituximab 1000 mg, 14 days apart + methotrexate 10-25 mg/wk orally or subcutaneously during the Treatment Period.
Methotrexate (Group B) - Treatment Period
n=32 participants at risk
Patients received methotrexate 10-25 mg/wk orally or subcutaneously during the Treatment Period.
Group A - Optional Extension Re-treatment Period
n=52 participants at risk
Patients who qualified for re-treatment received 2 intravenous infusions of rituximab 1000 mg, 14 days apart + methotrexate 10-25 mg/week orally or subcutaneously. Patients received methylprednisolone 100 mg intravenously before each infusion of rituximab.
Group B - Optional Extension Re-treatment Period
n=26 participants at risk
Patients who qualified for re-treatment received 2 intravenous infusions of rituximab 1000 mg, 14 days apart + methotrexate 10-25 mg/week orally or subcutaneously. Patients received methylprednisolone 100 mg intravenously before each infusion of rituximab.
Group A - Safety Follow-up Period
n=68 participants at risk
Patients received no treatment during the Safety Follow-up Period.
Group B - Safety Follow-up Period
n=32 participants at risk
Patients received no treatment during the Safety Follow-up Period.
Cardiac disorders
Coronary artery disease
1.5%
1/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
General disorders
Chest pain
1.5%
1/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Infections and infestations
Hip fracture
1.5%
1/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Rheumatoid arthritis
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
3.1%
1/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Ovarian cyst
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
3.1%
1/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Eye disorders
Amaurosis fugax
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
1.9%
1/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Infections and infestations
Pyelonephritis
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
1.9%
1/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
1.5%
1/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Ovarian cancer
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
3.8%
1/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Thyroid cancer
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
3.8%
1/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
3.1%
1/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Basal cell carcinoma
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
1.5%
1/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Psychiatric disorders
Bipolar disorder
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
1.5%
1/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Rituximab + Methotrexate (Group A) - Treatment Period
n=68 participants at risk
Patients received 2 intravenous infusions of rituximab 1000 mg, 14 days apart + methotrexate 10-25 mg/wk orally or subcutaneously during the Treatment Period.
Methotrexate (Group B) - Treatment Period
n=32 participants at risk
Patients received methotrexate 10-25 mg/wk orally or subcutaneously during the Treatment Period.
Group A - Optional Extension Re-treatment Period
n=52 participants at risk
Patients who qualified for re-treatment received 2 intravenous infusions of rituximab 1000 mg, 14 days apart + methotrexate 10-25 mg/week orally or subcutaneously. Patients received methylprednisolone 100 mg intravenously before each infusion of rituximab.
Group B - Optional Extension Re-treatment Period
n=26 participants at risk
Patients who qualified for re-treatment received 2 intravenous infusions of rituximab 1000 mg, 14 days apart + methotrexate 10-25 mg/week orally or subcutaneously. Patients received methylprednisolone 100 mg intravenously before each infusion of rituximab.
Group A - Safety Follow-up Period
n=68 participants at risk
Patients received no treatment during the Safety Follow-up Period.
Group B - Safety Follow-up Period
n=32 participants at risk
Patients received no treatment during the Safety Follow-up Period.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
10.3%
7/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
3.1%
1/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
7.4%
5/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
3.1%
1/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Infections and infestations
Upper respiratory tract infection
10.3%
7/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
6.2%
2/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
1.9%
1/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
15.4%
4/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
11.8%
8/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
18.8%
6/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Infections and infestations
Sinusitis
7.4%
5/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
3.8%
2/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
11.5%
3/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
10.3%
7/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
6.2%
2/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Infections and infestations
Influenza
7.4%
5/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
3.1%
1/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Rheumatoid arthritis
17.6%
12/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
7.7%
2/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
2.9%
2/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
9.4%
3/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
11.8%
8/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
3.1%
1/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
3.8%
2/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
7.7%
2/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Muscle spasms
5.9%
4/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
3.1%
1/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Nervous system disorders
Headache
13.2%
9/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
9.4%
3/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia
4.4%
3/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
6.2%
2/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Throat irritation
7.4%
5/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
6.2%
2/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Oropharyngeal pain
7.4%
5/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
3.1%
1/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
10.3%
7/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
3.1%
1/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
11.5%
3/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Pain in extremity
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
3.8%
2/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
7.7%
2/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
8.8%
6/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Infections and infestations
Bronchitis
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
4.4%
3/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
9.4%
3/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Ear pruritus
1.5%
1/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
9.4%
3/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
General disorders
Fatigue
5.9%
4/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
7.7%
2/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
General disorders
Feeling hot
2.9%
2/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
6.2%
2/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
General disorders
Oedema peripheral
5.9%
4/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Infections and infestations
Genital herpes
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
7.7%
2/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Infections and infestations
Viral upper respiratory tract infection
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
1.5%
1/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
6.2%
2/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Bursitis
5.9%
4/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Neck pain
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
7.7%
2/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
5.9%
4/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory tract congestion
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
11.5%
3/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Sinus congestion
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
7.7%
2/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pruritus
13.2%
9/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
9.4%
3/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Erythema
5.9%
4/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
6.2%
2/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Urticaria
7.4%
5/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
3.1%
1/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash macular
1.5%
1/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
9.4%
3/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
Vascular disorders
Flushing
5.9%
4/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/52 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/26 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/68 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.
0.00%
0/32 • Adverse events were reported from Weeks 1-36 for Group A and Weeks 1-24 for Group B of the treatment period, Weeks 1-6 of the optional extension retreatment period, and Weeks 1-48 of the safety follow-up period (maximum of up to 90 weeks).
Safety population: All patients who received any amount of rituximab or any vaccine.

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