Trial Outcomes & Findings for Long-term Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of ACZ885 in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis (NCT NCT00554606)

NCT ID: NCT00554606

Last Updated: 2021-07-09

Results Overview

Adverse events (AEs) were defined as any unfavorable and unintended diagnosis, symptom, sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), syndrome or disease which either occurs during study, having been absent at baseline, or, if present at baseline, appears to worsen. Serious adverse events (SAEs) were defined as any untoward medical occurrences that result in death, are life threatening, require (or prolong) hospitalization, cause persistent or significant disability/incapacity, result in congenital anomalies or birth defects, or are other conditions which in judgement of investigators represent significant hazards.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

115 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

From start of the study up to End Of Study (Week 60)

Results posted on

2021-07-09

Participant Flow

A total of 115 participants were enrolled in the trial (56 from core trial CACZ885A2204, 8 from CACZ885A2206, and 51 from CACZ885A2207).

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Canakinumab (ACZ885)
Participants received one single dose of 600 mg canakinumab via intravenous infusion on Day 1 and thereafter every 6 weeks until completion of the 54-week treatment period.
Overall Study
STARTED
115
Overall Study
COMPLETED
30
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
85

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Canakinumab (ACZ885)
Participants received one single dose of 600 mg canakinumab via intravenous infusion on Day 1 and thereafter every 6 weeks until completion of the 54-week treatment period.
Overall Study
Adverse Event
3
Overall Study
Abnormal laboratory values
1
Overall Study
Unsatisfactory therapeutic effect
14
Overall Study
Subject withdrew consent
2
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
2
Overall Study
Administrative problems
60
Overall Study
Death
1
Overall Study
Protocol deviation
2

Baseline Characteristics

Long-term Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of ACZ885 in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Canakinumab (ACZ885)
n=115 Participants
Participants received one single dose of 600 mg canakinumab via intravenous infusion on Day 1 and thereafter every 6 weeks until completion of the 54-week treatment period.
Age, Customized
52.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.16 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
93 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
22 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
109 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Native American
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Other
1 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: From start of the study up to End Of Study (Week 60)

Population: The Safety Analysis Set was defined as all participants that received at least one dose of study drug (in this extension) with at least one post-baseline safety assessment.

Adverse events (AEs) were defined as any unfavorable and unintended diagnosis, symptom, sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), syndrome or disease which either occurs during study, having been absent at baseline, or, if present at baseline, appears to worsen. Serious adverse events (SAEs) were defined as any untoward medical occurrences that result in death, are life threatening, require (or prolong) hospitalization, cause persistent or significant disability/incapacity, result in congenital anomalies or birth defects, or are other conditions which in judgement of investigators represent significant hazards.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Canakinumab (ACZ885)
n=115 Participants
Participants received one single dose of 600 mg canakinumab via intravenous infusion on Day 1 and thereafter every 6 weeks until completion of the 54-week treatment period.
Non- ACZ885 ( (Core Trial CACZ885A2204))
Participant who did not receive ACZ885 (Canakinumab) in the core trial CACZ885A2204.
Number of Participants With Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events
Adverse Events
91 Participants
Number of Participants With Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events
Death
1 Participants
Number of Participants With Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events
Serious Adverse Events
8 Participants
Number of Participants With Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events
Discontinued due to Serious Adverse Events
3 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline Up to End Of Study (up to week 60)

Population: The Safety Analysis Set was defined as all participants that received at least one dose of study drug (in this extension) with at least one post-baseline safety assessment.

ACR20 response was defined as having a positive clinical response to treatment (individual improvement) in disease activity if the participant had at least 20% improvement in tender 68-joint count, swollen 66-joint count and at least 3 of the following 5 measures: patient's assessment of RA pain, patient's global assessment of disease activity, physician's global assessment of disease activity, subject self-assessed disability (Health Assessment Questionnaire \[HAQ-DI\] score), and/or acute phase reactant (high sensitivity c-reactive protein (hsCRP) or erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Canakinumab (ACZ885)
n=115 Participants
Participants received one single dose of 600 mg canakinumab via intravenous infusion on Day 1 and thereafter every 6 weeks until completion of the 54-week treatment period.
Non- ACZ885 ( (Core Trial CACZ885A2204))
Participant who did not receive ACZ885 (Canakinumab) in the core trial CACZ885A2204.
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 20 (ACR20)
Week 48
53.3 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 20 (ACR20)
Week 54 (Follow-Up)
41.7 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 20 (ACR20)
End of Study
45.9 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 20 (ACR20)
Baseline
48.7 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 20 (ACR20)
Day 1
49.6 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 20 (ACR20)
Week 6
57.4 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 20 (ACR20)
Week 12
53.3 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 20 (ACR20)
Week 18
58.7 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 20 (ACR20)
Week 24
54.2 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 20 (ACR20)
Week 30
61.4 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 20 (ACR20)
WeeK 36
52.7 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 20 (ACR20)
Week 42
57.1 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline Up to End Of Study (up to week 60)

Population: The Safety Analysis Set was defined as all participants that received at least one dose of study drug (in this extension) with at least one post-baseline safety assessment.

ACR50 response was defined as having a positive clinical response to treatment (individual improvement) in disease activity if the participant had at least 50% improvement in tender 68-joint count, swollen 66-joint count and at least 3 of the following 5 measures: patient's assessment of RA pain, patient's global assessment of disease activity, physician's global assessment of disease activity, subject self-assessed disability (Health Assessment Questionnaire \[HAQ-DI\] score), and/or acute phase reactant (high sensitivity c-reactive protein (hsCRP) or erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Canakinumab (ACZ885)
n=115 Participants
Participants received one single dose of 600 mg canakinumab via intravenous infusion on Day 1 and thereafter every 6 weeks until completion of the 54-week treatment period.
Non- ACZ885 ( (Core Trial CACZ885A2204))
Participant who did not receive ACZ885 (Canakinumab) in the core trial CACZ885A2204.
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 50 (ACR50)
Day 1
23.5 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 50 (ACR50)
Week 24
32.3 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 50 (ACR50)
Week 30
32.5 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 50 (ACR50)
Week 36
35.1 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 50 (ACR50)
Baseline
23.5 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 50 (ACR50)
Week 6
25.0 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 50 (ACR50)
Week 12
30.8 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 50 (ACR50)
Week 18
26.0 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 50 (ACR50)
Week 42
38.8 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 50 (ACR50)
Week 48
28.9 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 50 (ACR50)
End of Study
26.1 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline Up to End Of Study (up to week 60)

Population: The Safety Analysis Set was defined as all participants that received at least one dose of study drug (in this extension) with at least one post-baseline safety assessment.

ACR70 response was defined as having a positive clinical response to treatment (individual improvement) in disease activity if the participant had at least 70% improvement in tender 68-joint count, swollen 66-joint count and at least 3 of the following 5 measures: patient's assessment of RA pain, patient's global assessment of disease activity, physician's global assessment of disease activity, subject self-assessed disability (Health Assessment Questionnaire \[HAQ-DI\] score), and/or acute phase reactant (high sensitivity c-reactive protein (hsCRP) or erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Canakinumab (ACZ885)
n=115 Participants
Participants received one single dose of 600 mg canakinumab via intravenous infusion on Day 1 and thereafter every 6 weeks until completion of the 54-week treatment period.
Non- ACZ885 ( (Core Trial CACZ885A2204))
Participant who did not receive ACZ885 (Canakinumab) in the core trial CACZ885A2204.
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 70 (ACR70)
Day 1
11.3 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 70 (ACR70)
Baseline
12.2 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 70 (ACR70)
Week 6
13.0 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 70 (ACR70)
Week 12
13.1 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 70 (ACR70)
Week 18
14.4 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 70 (ACR70)
Week 24
16.7 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 70 (ACR70)
Week 30
18.1 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 70 (ACR70)
Week 36
20.3 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 70 (ACR70)
Week 42
26.5 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 70 (ACR70)
Week 48
13.3 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 70 (ACR70)
Week 54 (Follow-Up)
14.6 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 70 (ACR70)
End of Study
15.3 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline Up to End Of Study (up to week 60)

Population: The Safety Analysis Set was defined as all subjects that received at least one dose of study drug (in this extension) with at least one post-baseline safety assessment.

ACR90 response was defined as having a positive clinical response to treatment (individual improvement) in disease activity if the participant had at least 90% improvement in tender 68-joint count, swollen 66-joint count and at least 3 of the following 5 measures: patient's assessment of RA pain, patient's global assessment of disease activity, physician's global assessment of disease activity, subject self-assessed disability (Health Assessment Questionnaire \[HAQ-DI\] score), and/or acute phase reactant (high sensitivity c-reactive protein (hsCRP) or erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Canakinumab (ACZ885)
n=115 Participants
Participants received one single dose of 600 mg canakinumab via intravenous infusion on Day 1 and thereafter every 6 weeks until completion of the 54-week treatment period.
Non- ACZ885 ( (Core Trial CACZ885A2204))
Participant who did not receive ACZ885 (Canakinumab) in the core trial CACZ885A2204.
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 90 (ACR90)
Day 1
2.6 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 90 (ACR90)
Week 6
2.8 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 90 (ACR90)
Week 12
2.8 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 90 (ACR90)
Week 18
1.9 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 90 (ACR90)
Week 24
5.2 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 90 (ACR90)
Week 30
3.6 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 90 (ACR90)
Week 36
6.8 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 90 (ACR90)
Week 42
8.2 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 90 (ACR90)
Week 48
6.7 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 90 (ACR90)
Week 54 (Follow-Up)
10.4 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 90 (ACR90)
End of Study
5.4 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved American College of Rheumatology Response 90 (ACR90)
Baseline
2.6 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline Up to End Of Study (up to week 60)

Population: The Safety Analysis Set was defined as all participants that received at least one dose of study drug (in this extension) with at least one post-baseline safety assessment.

At each visit (including baseline) the DAS28 and SDAI variables were derived using the following formulas: DAS28 = 0.56\*√ (tender28) + 0.28 \* √ (swollen28) + 0.36 \* loge(CRP+1) + 0.014\*PGDA+ 0.96; SDAI = tender28 + swollen28 + CRP + (PGDA / 10) + (EGDA / 10) where tender28 is the tender 28-joint count, swollen28 is the swollen 28-joint count, CRP is C-reactive protein, PGDA is the patient's global assessment of disease activity and EGDA is the physician's global assessment of disease activity. The Number of Participants in clinical remission is defined as the DAS28 ≤ (less than or equal to) 2.6 or SDAI ≤ (less than or equal to) to3.3.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Canakinumab (ACZ885)
n=115 Participants
Participants received one single dose of 600 mg canakinumab via intravenous infusion on Day 1 and thereafter every 6 weeks until completion of the 54-week treatment period.
Non- ACZ885 ( (Core Trial CACZ885A2204))
Participant who did not receive ACZ885 (Canakinumab) in the core trial CACZ885A2204.
Percentage of Participants Achieving Clinical Remission Based on Disease Activity Score (DAS) 28 and Simplified Disease Activity Index (SDAI)
Week 30
24.1 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Achieving Clinical Remission Based on Disease Activity Score (DAS) 28 and Simplified Disease Activity Index (SDAI)
Week 54 (Follow-Up)
27.7 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Achieving Clinical Remission Based on Disease Activity Score (DAS) 28 and Simplified Disease Activity Index (SDAI)
Baseline
11.3 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Achieving Clinical Remission Based on Disease Activity Score (DAS) 28 and Simplified Disease Activity Index (SDAI)
Day 1
14.8 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Achieving Clinical Remission Based on Disease Activity Score (DAS) 28 and Simplified Disease Activity Index (SDAI)
Week 6
16.7 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Achieving Clinical Remission Based on Disease Activity Score (DAS) 28 and Simplified Disease Activity Index (SDAI)
Week 12
18.7 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Achieving Clinical Remission Based on Disease Activity Score (DAS) 28 and Simplified Disease Activity Index (SDAI)
Week 18
19.2 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Achieving Clinical Remission Based on Disease Activity Score (DAS) 28 and Simplified Disease Activity Index (SDAI)
Week 24
20.8 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Achieving Clinical Remission Based on Disease Activity Score (DAS) 28 and Simplified Disease Activity Index (SDAI)
Week 36
18.9 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Achieving Clinical Remission Based on Disease Activity Score (DAS) 28 and Simplified Disease Activity Index (SDAI)
Week 42
32.7 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Achieving Clinical Remission Based on Disease Activity Score (DAS) 28 and Simplified Disease Activity Index (SDAI)
Week 48
17.8 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Achieving Clinical Remission Based on Disease Activity Score (DAS) 28 and Simplified Disease Activity Index (SDAI)
End of study
18.2 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline Up to End Of Study (up to week 60)

Population: The Safety Analysis Set was defined as all participants that received at least one dose of study drug (in this extension) with at least one post-baseline safety assessment.

Synovial fluid and/or soft tissue swelling but not bony overgrowth represents a positive result for swollen joint count. Joint counts were performed according to the visit schedule by the physician or by well trained personnel. Whenever possible, the same evaluator performed these assessments at all visits. The following 28 joints were assessed for tenderness and swelling: metacarpophalangeal I-V (10), thumb interphalangeal (2), hand proximal interphalangeal II-V (8), wrist (2), elbow (2), shoulders (2), and knees (2). If the number of joints for which data were available (e.g., S) was less than 28, the number of swollen joints (e.g., s) was scaled up proportionately (i.e., 28\*(s/S)).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Canakinumab (ACZ885)
n=115 Participants
Participants received one single dose of 600 mg canakinumab via intravenous infusion on Day 1 and thereafter every 6 weeks until completion of the 54-week treatment period.
Non- ACZ885 ( (Core Trial CACZ885A2204))
Participant who did not receive ACZ885 (Canakinumab) in the core trial CACZ885A2204.
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Swollen Joint Count Through Week 54
Day 1
6.5 Joints
Standard Deviation 5.53
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Swollen Joint Count Through Week 54
Week 6
5.8 Joints
Standard Deviation 5.65
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Swollen Joint Count Through Week 54
Week 12
5.2 Joints
Standard Deviation 5.16
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Swollen Joint Count Through Week 54
Week 18
5.0 Joints
Standard Deviation 5.18
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Swollen Joint Count Through Week 54
Week 24
4.4 Joints
Standard Deviation 4.35
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Swollen Joint Count Through Week 54
Week 42
3.8 Joints
Standard Deviation 4.60
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Swollen Joint Count Through Week 54
Baseline
6.0 Joints
Standard Deviation 5.10
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Swollen Joint Count Through Week 54
Week 30
3.9 Joints
Standard Deviation 4.37
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Swollen Joint Count Through Week 54
Week 36
3.5 Joints
Standard Deviation 4.65
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Swollen Joint Count Through Week 54
Week 48
4.4 Joints
Standard Deviation 4.99
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Swollen Joint Count Through Week 54
Week 54 (Follow-Up)
3.9 Joints
Standard Deviation 5.22
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Swollen Joint Count Through Week 54
End of Study
5.1 Joints
Standard Deviation 5.18

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline Up to End Of Study (up to week 60)

Population: The Safety Analysis Set was defined as all participants that received at least one dose of study drug (in this extension) with at least one post-baseline safety assessment.

The ACR tender joint count (28 joints) was done by scoring several different aspects of tenderness as assessed by pressure and joint manipulation on physical examination. Joint counts were performed according to the visit schedule by the physician or by well trained personnel. The following 28 joints were assessed for tenderness and swelling: metacarpophalangeal I-V (10), thumb interphalangeal (2), hand proximal interphalangeal II-V (8), wrist (2), elbow (2), shoulders (2), and knees (2). If the number of joints for which data were available (e.g., T) was less than 28, the number of tender joints (e.g., t) was scaled up proportionately (i.e., 28\*(t/T)).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Canakinumab (ACZ885)
n=115 Participants
Participants received one single dose of 600 mg canakinumab via intravenous infusion on Day 1 and thereafter every 6 weeks until completion of the 54-week treatment period.
Non- ACZ885 ( (Core Trial CACZ885A2204))
Participant who did not receive ACZ885 (Canakinumab) in the core trial CACZ885A2204.
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Tender Joint Count Through Week 54
Week 24
7.1 Joints
Standard Deviation 7.40
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Tender Joint Count Through Week 54
Baseline
9.3 Joints
Standard Deviation 7.70
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Tender Joint Count Through Week 54
Day 1
9.5 Joints
Standard Deviation 8.11
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Tender Joint Count Through Week 54
Week 6
8.7 Joints
Standard Deviation 7.70
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Tender Joint Count Through Week 54
Week 12
7.9 Joints
Standard Deviation 7.17
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Tender Joint Count Through Week 54
Week 18
7.7 Joints
Standard Deviation 7.15
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Tender Joint Count Through Week 54
Week 30
6.9 Joints
Standard Deviation 7.54
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Tender Joint Count Through Week 54
Week 36
6.9 Joints
Standard Deviation 7.19
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Tender Joint Count Through Week 54
Week 42
3.8 Joints
Standard Deviation 6.12
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Tender Joint Count Through Week 54
Week 48
4.9 Joints
Standard Deviation 6.33
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Tender Joint Count Through Week 54
Week 54 (Follow-Up)
5.9 Joints
Standard Deviation 7.11
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Tender Joint Count Through Week 54
End of Study
7.6 Joints
Standard Deviation 7.25

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline Up to End Of Study (up to week 60)

Population: The Safety Analysis Set was defined as all participants that received at least one dose of study drug (in this extension) with at least one post-baseline safety assessment.

ACR components included patient's assessment of pain using visual analog scale (VAS; 0-100 mm, 0=no pain and 100=worst possible pain).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Canakinumab (ACZ885)
n=115 Participants
Participants received one single dose of 600 mg canakinumab via intravenous infusion on Day 1 and thereafter every 6 weeks until completion of the 54-week treatment period.
Non- ACZ885 ( (Core Trial CACZ885A2204))
Participant who did not receive ACZ885 (Canakinumab) in the core trial CACZ885A2204.
Change From Baseline in ACR Component: Patient's Assessment of Pain Activity Through Week 54
Week 6
37.8 millimetres
Standard Deviation 21.16
Change From Baseline in ACR Component: Patient's Assessment of Pain Activity Through Week 54
Baseline
42.3 millimetres
Standard Deviation 21.93
Change From Baseline in ACR Component: Patient's Assessment of Pain Activity Through Week 54
Day 1
41.2 millimetres
Standard Deviation 21.60
Change From Baseline in ACR Component: Patient's Assessment of Pain Activity Through Week 54
Week 12
37.1 millimetres
Standard Deviation 21.21
Change From Baseline in ACR Component: Patient's Assessment of Pain Activity Through Week 54
Week 18
39.4 millimetres
Standard Deviation 21.35
Change From Baseline in ACR Component: Patient's Assessment of Pain Activity Through Week 54
Week 24
36.8 millimetres
Standard Deviation 20.55
Change From Baseline in ACR Component: Patient's Assessment of Pain Activity Through Week 54
Week 30
36.3 millimetres
Standard Deviation 21.13
Change From Baseline in ACR Component: Patient's Assessment of Pain Activity Through Week 54
Week 36
36.5 millimetres
Standard Deviation 23.01
Change From Baseline in ACR Component: Patient's Assessment of Pain Activity Through Week 54
Week 42
32.5 millimetres
Standard Deviation 21.11
Change From Baseline in ACR Component: Patient's Assessment of Pain Activity Through Week 54
Week 48
33.0 millimetres
Standard Deviation 21.24
Change From Baseline in ACR Component: Patient's Assessment of Pain Activity Through Week 54
Week 54 (Follow-Up)
35.9 millimetres
Standard Deviation 22.12
Change From Baseline in ACR Component: Patient's Assessment of Pain Activity Through Week 54
End of Study
40.1 millimetres
Standard Deviation 20.60

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline Up to End Of Study (up to week 60)

Population: The Safety Analysis Set was defined as all participants that received at least one dose of study drug (in this extension) with at least one post-baseline safety assessment.

ACR component included patient's global assessment (PtGA) of disease activity (arthritis, VAS; 0-100 mm, 0=excellent and 100= poor).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Canakinumab (ACZ885)
n=115 Participants
Participants received one single dose of 600 mg canakinumab via intravenous infusion on Day 1 and thereafter every 6 weeks until completion of the 54-week treatment period.
Non- ACZ885 ( (Core Trial CACZ885A2204))
Participant who did not receive ACZ885 (Canakinumab) in the core trial CACZ885A2204.
Change From Baseline in ACR Component:- Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity Through Week 24
Week 36
39.9 millimeters
Standard Deviation 21.70
Change From Baseline in ACR Component:- Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity Through Week 24
Baseline
45.0 millimeters
Standard Deviation 23.05
Change From Baseline in ACR Component:- Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity Through Week 24
Day 1
44.1 millimeters
Standard Deviation 21.96
Change From Baseline in ACR Component:- Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity Through Week 24
Week 6
40.3 millimeters
Standard Deviation 22.02
Change From Baseline in ACR Component:- Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity Through Week 24
Week 12
39.9 millimeters
Standard Deviation 21.01
Change From Baseline in ACR Component:- Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity Through Week 24
Week 18
42.0 millimeters
Standard Deviation 20.89
Change From Baseline in ACR Component:- Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity Through Week 24
Week 24
38.3 millimeters
Standard Deviation 21.04
Change From Baseline in ACR Component:- Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity Through Week 24
Week 30
36.6 millimeters
Standard Deviation 21.97
Change From Baseline in ACR Component:- Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity Through Week 24
Week 42
31.2 millimeters
Standard Deviation 21.40
Change From Baseline in ACR Component:- Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity Through Week 24
Week 48
37.6 millimeters
Standard Deviation 23.08
Change From Baseline in ACR Component:- Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity Through Week 24
Week 54 (Follow-Up)
38.4 millimeters
Standard Deviation 23.99
Change From Baseline in ACR Component:- Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity Through Week 24
End of Study
42.0 millimeters
Standard Deviation 21.77

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline Up to End Of Study (up to week 60)

Population: The Safety Analysis Set was defined as all participants that received at least one dose of study drug (in this extension) with at least one post-baseline safety assessment.

ACR component included physician's global assessment (PGA) of disease activity (VAS; 0-100 mm, 0=no arthritis activity and 100=extremely active arthritis).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Canakinumab (ACZ885)
n=115 Participants
Participants received one single dose of 600 mg canakinumab via intravenous infusion on Day 1 and thereafter every 6 weeks until completion of the 54-week treatment period.
Non- ACZ885 ( (Core Trial CACZ885A2204))
Participant who did not receive ACZ885 (Canakinumab) in the core trial CACZ885A2204.
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity Through Week 54
Week 48
23.3 millimeters
Standard Deviation 18.10
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity Through Week 54
Baseline
37.0 millimeters
Standard Deviation 23.11
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity Through Week 54
Day 1
38.7 millimeters
Standard Deviation 23.09
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity Through Week 54
Week 6
34.1 millimeters
Standard Deviation 22.70
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity Through Week 54
Week 12
33.0 millimeters
Standard Deviation 21.82
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity Through Week 54
Week 18
33.7 millimeters
Standard Deviation 22.06
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity Through Week 54
Week 24
27.8 millimeters
Standard Deviation 20.25
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity Through Week 54
Week 30
26.0 millimeters
Standard Deviation 16.79
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity Through Week 54
Week 36
24.6 millimeters
Standard Deviation 16.35
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity Through Week 54
Week 42
21.3 millimeters
Standard Deviation 17.25
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity Through Week 54
Week 54 (Follow-Up)
27.6 millimeters
Standard Deviation 23.70
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity Through Week 54
End of Study
32.7 millimeters
Standard Deviation 22.88

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline Up to End Of Study (up to week 60)

Population: The Safety Analysis Set was defined as all participants that received at least one dose of study drug (in this extension) with at least one post-baseline safety assessment.

Blood for this assessment was obtained in order to identify the presence of inflammation, to determine its severity, and to monitor response to treatment. Assessment was performed by the central laboratory.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Canakinumab (ACZ885)
n=115 Participants
Participants received one single dose of 600 mg canakinumab via intravenous infusion on Day 1 and thereafter every 6 weeks until completion of the 54-week treatment period.
Non- ACZ885 ( (Core Trial CACZ885A2204))
Participant who did not receive ACZ885 (Canakinumab) in the core trial CACZ885A2204.
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : C-reactive Protein (CRP) Through Week 54
Baseline
14.42 milligrams/liter
Standard Deviation 22.406
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : C-reactive Protein (CRP) Through Week 54
Day 1
15.30 milligrams/liter
Standard Deviation 26.827
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : C-reactive Protein (CRP) Through Week 54
Week 6
10.38 milligrams/liter
Standard Deviation 16.717
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : C-reactive Protein (CRP) Through Week 54
Week 12
10.10 milligrams/liter
Standard Deviation 19.355
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : C-reactive Protein (CRP) Through Week 54
Week 18
9.99 milligrams/liter
Standard Deviation 16.948
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : C-reactive Protein (CRP) Through Week 54
Week 24
8.35 milligrams/liter
Standard Deviation 16.413
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : C-reactive Protein (CRP) Through Week 54
Week 30
8.03 milligrams/liter
Standard Deviation 14.065
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : C-reactive Protein (CRP) Through Week 54
Week 36
6.49 milligrams/liter
Standard Deviation 10.146
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : C-reactive Protein (CRP) Through Week 54
Week 42
5.71 milligrams/liter
Standard Deviation 10.577
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : C-reactive Protein (CRP) Through Week 54
Week 48
6.72 milligrams/liter
Standard Deviation 11.545
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : C-reactive Protein (CRP) Through Week 54
Week 54 (Follow-Up)
6.71 milligrams/liter
Standard Deviation 12.611
Change From Baseline in ACR Component : C-reactive Protein (CRP) Through Week 54
End of Study
10.74 milligrams/liter
Standard Deviation 22.520

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 18

Population: The Safety Analysis Set was defined as all participants that received at least one dose of study drug. Here, number of participants (N) analyzed included all participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure and number analyzed (n) included all participants who were evaluable for the specified categories.

The MRI scan was scored according to OMERACT RAMRIS system. Erosions were scored on a scale of 0-10 per site, the scale is 0-10, based on the proportion of eroded bone compared to the "assessed bone volume", judged on all available images-0: no erosion; 1: 1-10% of bone eroded; 2; 11-20%, etc. For long bones, the "assessed bone volume" is from the articular surface (or its best estimated position if absent) to a depth of 1 cm, and in carpal bones it is the whole bone. Edema were scored on a scale of 0-10 per site, the scale is 0-3 based on the proportion of bone with edema, as follows-0: no edema; 1: 1-33% of bone edematous; 2: 34-66% of bone edematous; 3: 67-100%; and Synovitis on a scale of 0-3 per site, the scale is 0-3. Score 0 is normal, and 1-3 (mild, moderate, severe) are by thirds of the presumed maximum volume of enhancing tissue in the synovial compartment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Canakinumab (ACZ885)
n=32 Participants
Participants received one single dose of 600 mg canakinumab via intravenous infusion on Day 1 and thereafter every 6 weeks until completion of the 54-week treatment period.
Non- ACZ885 ( (Core Trial CACZ885A2204))
n=15 Participants
Participant who did not receive ACZ885 (Canakinumab) in the core trial CACZ885A2204.
Core Study Change From Baseline in Edema, Erosion and Synovitis Score Was Assessed at Week 18
Edema Score
0 score on a scale
Interval -0.39 to 0.04
-0.043 score on a scale
Interval -0.86 to 3.0
Core Study Change From Baseline in Edema, Erosion and Synovitis Score Was Assessed at Week 18
Erosion Score
0 score on a scale
Interval -0.13 to 0.09
0 score on a scale
Interval -0.39 to 0.3
Core Study Change From Baseline in Edema, Erosion and Synovitis Score Was Assessed at Week 18
Synovitis Score
-0.143 score on a scale
Interval -1.86 to 0.57
-0.714 score on a scale
Interval -1.43 to 0.14

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 18

Population: The Safety Analysis Set was defined as all participants that received at least one dose of study drug. Here, number of participants analyzed (N) included all participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure.

Digital radiographic (X-ray) assessment of 16 joints and bones in the hand and wrist were assessed for and 15 joints in the hand and wrist were assessed for joint space narrowing. Scoring of the radiographic assessment was according to modified Sharp/van der Heijde score. The maximum number of erosions is 160 in the hands and 120 in the feet; and the maximum scores for joint space narrowing are 120 and 48, respectively. Erosions are scored 1 for a discrete interruption of the cortical surface, and scored 2-5 for a larger defect according to the surface area of the joint involved. Notably, the maximum erosion score in each joint in hands is 5, while it is 10 in the feet. For joint space narrowing, 0=normal; 1=focal or doubtful; 2=general, \<50% of the original joint space; 3=general, \>50% of the original joint space or subluxation; 4=ankylosis.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Canakinumab (ACZ885)
n=33 Participants
Participants received one single dose of 600 mg canakinumab via intravenous infusion on Day 1 and thereafter every 6 weeks until completion of the 54-week treatment period.
Non- ACZ885 ( (Core Trial CACZ885A2204))
n=16 Participants
Participant who did not receive ACZ885 (Canakinumab) in the core trial CACZ885A2204.
Core Study Change From Baseline in Van Der Heijde Modified Total Sharp Score Was Assessed for Erosion Score at Week 18
Left Foot
0 score on a scale
Interval -0.17 to 1.0
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.5
Core Study Change From Baseline in Van Der Heijde Modified Total Sharp Score Was Assessed for Erosion Score at Week 18
Left Hand
0 score on a scale
Interval -0.06 to 0.13
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.63
Core Study Change From Baseline in Van Der Heijde Modified Total Sharp Score Was Assessed for Erosion Score at Week 18
Right Hand
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.25
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.38
Core Study Change From Baseline in Van Der Heijde Modified Total Sharp Score Was Assessed for Erosion Score at Week 18
Right Foot
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 1.0
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.67

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 18

Population: The Safety Analysis Set was defined as all participants that received at least one dose of study drug (in this extension) with at least one post-baseline safety assessment. Here, N (number of participants analyzed) included all participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure.

Digital radiographic (X-ray) assessment of 16 joints and bones in the hand and wrist were assessed for and 15 joints in the hand and wrist were assessed for joint space narrowing. Scoring of the radiographic assessment was according to modified Sharp/van der Heijde score. The maximum number of erosions is 160 in the hands and 120 in the feet; and the maximum scores for joint space narrowing are 120 and 48, respectively. Erosions are scored 1 for a discrete interruption of the cortical surface, and scored 2-5 for a larger defect according to the surface area of the joint involved. Notably, the maximum erosion score in each joint in hands is 5, while it is 10 in the feet. For joint space narrowing, 0=normal; 1=focal or doubtful; 2=general, \<50% of the original joint space; 3=general, \>50% of the original joint space or subluxation; 4=ankylosis.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Canakinumab (ACZ885)
n=33 Participants
Participants received one single dose of 600 mg canakinumab via intravenous infusion on Day 1 and thereafter every 6 weeks until completion of the 54-week treatment period.
Non- ACZ885 ( (Core Trial CACZ885A2204))
n=16 Participants
Participant who did not receive ACZ885 (Canakinumab) in the core trial CACZ885A2204.
Core Study Change From Baseline in Van Der Heijde Modified Total Sharp Score Was Assessed for Joint Narrowing Score at Week 18
Right Hand
0 score on a scale
Interval -0.07 to 0.07
0 score on a scale
Interval -0.07 to 0.07
Core Study Change From Baseline in Van Der Heijde Modified Total Sharp Score Was Assessed for Joint Narrowing Score at Week 18
Left Hand
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.13
0 score on a scale
Interval -0.07 to 0.07
Core Study Change From Baseline in Van Der Heijde Modified Total Sharp Score Was Assessed for Joint Narrowing Score at Week 18
Left Foot
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.5
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
Core Study Change From Baseline in Van Der Heijde Modified Total Sharp Score Was Assessed for Joint Narrowing Score at Week 18
Right Foot
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.17
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 0.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 18

Population: The Safety Analysis Set was defined as all participants that received at least one dose of study drug. Number of participants analyzed signifies those who were evaluable for the assessment. Here, N (number of participants analyzed) included all participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure.

Bone Mineral Density was measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) of the hand with the most swollen wrist (determined at baseline by the investigator site), lumbosacral (LS) spine and hip, in selected study sites. The reading of the DXA scans were performed centrally, by an experienced independent reader who was blinded to clinical details and MRI findings.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Canakinumab (ACZ885)
n=4 Participants
Participants received one single dose of 600 mg canakinumab via intravenous infusion on Day 1 and thereafter every 6 weeks until completion of the 54-week treatment period.
Non- ACZ885 ( (Core Trial CACZ885A2204))
n=1 Participants
Participant who did not receive ACZ885 (Canakinumab) in the core trial CACZ885A2204.
Core Study BMD of Total Lumbar Spine, Hip and Hand Was Assessed by DXA at Week 18
AP lumbar spine L1- L4
1.1650 g/cm2
Standard Deviation 0.36399
1.1760 g/cm2
Core Study BMD of Total Lumbar Spine, Hip and Hand Was Assessed by DXA at Week 18
Total Hip
0.9000 g/cm2
Standard Deviation 0.32558
0.8570 g/cm2
Core Study BMD of Total Lumbar Spine, Hip and Hand Was Assessed by DXA at Week 18
Total Hand
0.3295 g/cm2
Standard Deviation 0.09726
0.4280 g/cm2

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline Up to End Of Study (up to week 60)

Population: The Safety Analysis Set was defined as all participants that received at least one dose of study drug (in this extension) with at least one post-baseline safety assessment.

Anti-ACZ885 antibodies concentrations were assessed in serum. All blood samples were taken by direct venipuncture in a forearm vein. Immunogenicity was analyzed by BIAcore technology. immunogenicity was categorized as NO (no immunogenicity), BLQ (positive immunogenicity \< LLOQ (not quantifiable)), and ALQ (positive immunogenicity \> LLOQ (quantifiable).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Canakinumab (ACZ885)
n=115 Participants
Participants received one single dose of 600 mg canakinumab via intravenous infusion on Day 1 and thereafter every 6 weeks until completion of the 54-week treatment period.
Non- ACZ885 ( (Core Trial CACZ885A2204))
Participant who did not receive ACZ885 (Canakinumab) in the core trial CACZ885A2204.
Number of Subjects With Long-term Immunogenicity
Baseline - BLQ
0 Participants
Number of Subjects With Long-term Immunogenicity
Baseline - ALQ
1 Participants
Number of Subjects With Long-term Immunogenicity
WEEK 6 - No immunogenicity
1 Participants
Number of Subjects With Long-term Immunogenicity
WEEK 48 - ALQ
0 Participants
Number of Subjects With Long-term Immunogenicity
End of study - No immunogenicity
93 Participants
Number of Subjects With Long-term Immunogenicity
End of study - BLQ
0 Participants
Number of Subjects With Long-term Immunogenicity
Baseline - No immunogenicity
108 Participants
Number of Subjects With Long-term Immunogenicity
DAY 1 - No immunogenicity
94 Participants
Number of Subjects With Long-term Immunogenicity
DAY 1 - BLQ
0 Participants
Number of Subjects With Long-term Immunogenicity
DAY 1 - ALQ
0 Participants
Number of Subjects With Long-term Immunogenicity
WEEK 6 - BLQ
0 Participants
Number of Subjects With Long-term Immunogenicity
WEEK 6 - ALQ
0 Participants
Number of Subjects With Long-term Immunogenicity
WEEK 12 - No immunogenicity
89 Participants
Number of Subjects With Long-term Immunogenicity
WEEK 12 - BLQ
0 Participants
Number of Subjects With Long-term Immunogenicity
WEEK 12 - ALQ
0 Participants
Number of Subjects With Long-term Immunogenicity
WEEK 24 - No immunogenicity
73 Participants
Number of Subjects With Long-term Immunogenicity
WEEK 24 - BLQ
0 Participants
Number of Subjects With Long-term Immunogenicity
WEEK 24 - ALQ
0 Participants
Number of Subjects With Long-term Immunogenicity
WEEK 36 - No immunogenicity
46 Participants
Number of Subjects With Long-term Immunogenicity
WEEK 36 - BLQ
0 Participants
Number of Subjects With Long-term Immunogenicity
WEEK 36 - ALQ
0 Participants
Number of Subjects With Long-term Immunogenicity
WEEK 48 - No immunogenicity
21 Participants
Number of Subjects With Long-term Immunogenicity
WEEK 48 - BLQ
0 Participants
Number of Subjects With Long-term Immunogenicity
End of study - ALQ
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Pre dose at Day 1, Pre dose at week 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, follow up and at study completion (week 60)

Population: The PK set consisted of all participant who received at least one dose of study drug (in this extension) with at least one post-baseline pharmacokinetic assessment.

The PK parameter were evaluated from serum concentration-time data using mixed effects modeling approach.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Canakinumab (ACZ885)
n=115 Participants
Participants received one single dose of 600 mg canakinumab via intravenous infusion on Day 1 and thereafter every 6 weeks until completion of the 54-week treatment period.
Non- ACZ885 ( (Core Trial CACZ885A2204))
Participant who did not receive ACZ885 (Canakinumab) in the core trial CACZ885A2204.
Pharmacokinetic (PK) of ACZ885: Systemic Clearance From Serum Following Intravenous Administration (CL) in Participants
0.210 Litre/day (L/d)
Standard Deviation 0.0741

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Pre dose at Day 1, Pre dose at week 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, follow up and at study completion (week 60)

Population: The PK set consisted of all participants who received at least one dose of study drug (in this extension) with at least one post-baseline pharmacokinetic assessment.

The PK parameter were evaluated from serum concentration-time data using mixed effects modeling approach.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Canakinumab (ACZ885)
n=115 Participants
Participants received one single dose of 600 mg canakinumab via intravenous infusion on Day 1 and thereafter every 6 weeks until completion of the 54-week treatment period.
Non- ACZ885 ( (Core Trial CACZ885A2204))
Participant who did not receive ACZ885 (Canakinumab) in the core trial CACZ885A2204.
Pharmacokinetic (PK) of ACZ885: Volume Distribution From Serum Following Intravenous Administration (CL) in Participants
3.34 Litre (L)
Standard Deviation 1.03

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline Up to End Of Study (up to week 60)

Population: The safety population consisted of all randomized participants who received at least one dose of the study drug.

The SF-36 measures the impact of disease on overall quality of life and consists of eight subscales (physical function, pain, general and mental health, vitality, social function, physical and emotional health) which can be aggregated to derive a physical-component summary score and a mental-component summary score.The scores range for each subscale from 0 to 10, and the composite score ranges from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicative of better health.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Canakinumab (ACZ885)
n=115 Participants
Participants received one single dose of 600 mg canakinumab via intravenous infusion on Day 1 and thereafter every 6 weeks until completion of the 54-week treatment period.
Non- ACZ885 ( (Core Trial CACZ885A2204))
Participant who did not receive ACZ885 (Canakinumab) in the core trial CACZ885A2204.
Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) Accessed by Short Form (SF) -36 Score (Physical Component)
Week 24
39.437 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.2349
Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) Accessed by Short Form (SF) -36 Score (Physical Component)
Baseline
38.115 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.9799
Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) Accessed by Short Form (SF) -36 Score (Physical Component)
Week 12
39.374 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.7656
Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) Accessed by Short Form (SF) -36 Score (Physical Component)
Week 36
38.264 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.0517
Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) Accessed by Short Form (SF) -36 Score (Physical Component)
Week 48
40.110 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.3660
Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) Accessed by Short Form (SF) -36 Score (Physical Component)
End Of Study
38.295 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.4491

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline Up to End Of Study (up to week 60)

Population: The safety population consisted of all randomized participants who received at least one dose of the study drug.

HAQ assesses the degree of difficulty experienced in 8 domains of daily living activities using 20 questions. The domains are dressing and grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip and common daily activities, and each domain consists of 2 or 3 items. For each question, the level of difficulty is scored from 0 to 3 where 0 = without any difficulty (the best outcome), 1 = with some difficulty, 2 = much difficulty, and 3 = unable to do (the worst outcome). Each category is given a score by taking the maximum score of each question.A decrease from baseline indicates improvement for HAQ-DI. The HAQ-DI was calculated by dividing the sum of the category scores by the number of categories with at least 1 question answered. The HAQ-DI total score ranges from 0 to 3, with higher scores indicating greater disability.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Canakinumab (ACZ885)
n=115 Participants
Participants received one single dose of 600 mg canakinumab via intravenous infusion on Day 1 and thereafter every 6 weeks until completion of the 54-week treatment period.
Non- ACZ885 ( (Core Trial CACZ885A2204))
Participant who did not receive ACZ885 (Canakinumab) in the core trial CACZ885A2204.
Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) Accessed by Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) Score
Baseline
1.107 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.6957
Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) Accessed by Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) Score
Day 1
1.039 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.7271
Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) Accessed by Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) Score
Week 6
0.981 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.6990
Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) Accessed by Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) Score
Week 12
1.044 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.6924
Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) Accessed by Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) Score
Week 18
1.061 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.7182
Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) Accessed by Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) Score
Week 24
0.997 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.7224
Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) Accessed by Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) Score
Week 30
0.993 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.7223
Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) Accessed by Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) Score
Week 36
1.008 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.7450
Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) Accessed by Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) Score
Week 42
0.814 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8368
Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) Accessed by Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) Score
Week 48
0.837 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.7529
Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) Accessed by Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) Score
Week 54 (Follow-Up)
0.859 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.7231
Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) Accessed by Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) Score
End of Study
1.089 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.7350

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline Up to End Of Study (up to week 60)

Population: The safety population consisted of all randomized participants who received at least one dose of the study drug.

The SF-36 measures the impact of disease on overall quality of life and consists of eight subscales (physical function, pain, general and mental health, vitality, social function, physical and emotional health) which can be aggregated to derive a physical-component summary score and a mental-component summary score.The scores range for each subscale from 0 to 10, and the composite score ranges from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicative of better health.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Canakinumab (ACZ885)
n=115 Participants
Participants received one single dose of 600 mg canakinumab via intravenous infusion on Day 1 and thereafter every 6 weeks until completion of the 54-week treatment period.
Non- ACZ885 ( (Core Trial CACZ885A2204))
Participant who did not receive ACZ885 (Canakinumab) in the core trial CACZ885A2204.
Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) Accessed by Short Form (SF) -36 Score (Mental Component)
Baseline
44.947 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 11.9800
Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) Accessed by Short Form (SF) -36 Score (Mental Component)
Week 12
45.867 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 12.5364
Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) Accessed by Short Form (SF) -36 Score (Mental Component)
Week 24
44.701 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 11.9993
Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) Accessed by Short Form (SF) -36 Score (Mental Component)
Week 36
45.175 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 12.1436
Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) Accessed by Short Form (SF) -36 Score (Mental Component)
Week 48
49.993 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 13.0069
Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) Accessed by Short Form (SF) -36 Score (Mental Component)
End Of Study
42.346 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 11.8792

Adverse Events

Canakinumab (ACZ885)

Serious events: 8 serious events
Other events: 91 other events
Deaths: 1 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Canakinumab (ACZ885)
n=115 participants at risk
Participants received one single dose of 600 mg canakinumab via intravenous infusion on Day 1 and thereafter every 6 weeks until completion of the 54-week treatment period.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Radius Fracture
0.87%
1/115 • Adverse events were collected From Start of the Study up to EOS (Week 60)
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Lumbar Pain
0.87%
1/115 • Adverse events were collected From Start of the Study up to EOS (Week 60)
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholelithiasis
0.87%
1/115 • Adverse events were collected From Start of the Study up to EOS (Week 60)
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Osteoarthritis
0.87%
1/115 • Adverse events were collected From Start of the Study up to EOS (Week 60)
Eye disorders
Intermediate Uveitis
0.87%
1/115 • Adverse events were collected From Start of the Study up to EOS (Week 60)
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Rheumatoid Arthritis
0.87%
1/115 • Adverse events were collected From Start of the Study up to EOS (Week 60)
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Burn of internal organs
0.87%
1/115 • Adverse events were collected From Start of the Study up to EOS (Week 60)
Infections and infestations
Lower respiratory tract infection
0.87%
1/115 • Adverse events were collected From Start of the Study up to EOS (Week 60)
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Hip Fracture
0.87%
1/115 • Adverse events were collected From Start of the Study up to EOS (Week 60)

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Canakinumab (ACZ885)
n=115 participants at risk
Participants received one single dose of 600 mg canakinumab via intravenous infusion on Day 1 and thereafter every 6 weeks until completion of the 54-week treatment period.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia
3.5%
4/115 • Number of events 4 • Adverse events were collected From Start of the Study up to EOS (Week 60)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal Pain
2.6%
3/115 • Number of events 3 • Adverse events were collected From Start of the Study up to EOS (Week 60)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain upper
3.5%
4/115 • Number of events 4 • Adverse events were collected From Start of the Study up to EOS (Week 60)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
4.3%
5/115 • Number of events 6 • Adverse events were collected From Start of the Study up to EOS (Week 60)
General disorders
Odema peripheral
3.5%
4/115 • Number of events 5 • Adverse events were collected From Start of the Study up to EOS (Week 60)
Infections and infestations
Bronchitis
7.0%
8/115 • Number of events 9 • Adverse events were collected From Start of the Study up to EOS (Week 60)
Infections and infestations
Gastroenteritis
2.6%
3/115 • Number of events 3 • Adverse events were collected From Start of the Study up to EOS (Week 60)
Infections and infestations
Respiratory tract infection viral
6.1%
7/115 • Number of events 11 • Adverse events were collected From Start of the Study up to EOS (Week 60)
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection
2.6%
3/115 • Number of events 4 • Adverse events were collected From Start of the Study up to EOS (Week 60)
Investigations
Blood pressure increased
2.6%
3/115 • Number of events 4 • Adverse events were collected From Start of the Study up to EOS (Week 60)
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
5.2%
6/115 • Number of events 6 • Adverse events were collected From Start of the Study up to EOS (Week 60)
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
4.3%
5/115 • Number of events 6 • Adverse events were collected From Start of the Study up to EOS (Week 60)
Investigations
Hepatic enzyme increased
3.5%
4/115 • Number of events 5 • Adverse events were collected From Start of the Study up to EOS (Week 60)
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Musculoskeletal pain
3.5%
4/115 • Number of events 5 • Adverse events were collected From Start of the Study up to EOS (Week 60)
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Pain in extremity
6.1%
7/115 • Number of events 9 • Adverse events were collected From Start of the Study up to EOS (Week 60)
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Rheumatoid arthritis
5.2%
6/115 • Number of events 9 • Adverse events were collected From Start of the Study up to EOS (Week 60)
Nervous system disorders
Headache
9.6%
11/115 • Number of events 13 • Adverse events were collected From Start of the Study up to EOS (Week 60)
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
2.6%
3/115 • Number of events 3 • Adverse events were collected From Start of the Study up to EOS (Week 60)
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Skin reaction
2.6%
3/115 • Number of events 4 • Adverse events were collected From Start of the Study up to EOS (Week 60)
Vascular disorders
Hypertension
3.5%
4/115 • Number of events 4 • Adverse events were collected From Start of the Study up to EOS (Week 60)

Additional Information

Study Director

Novartis

Phone: +41613241111

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee The terms and conditions of Novartis' agreements with its investigators may vary. However, Novartis does not prohibit any investigator from publishing. Any publications from a single-site are postponed until the publication of the pooled data (i.e., data from all sites) in the clinical trial.
  • Publication restrictions are in place

Restriction type: OTHER