Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Trial of Anti-TNF Chimeric Monoclonal Antibody (cA2) in Korean Patients With Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Despite Methorexate (Extension Part)(Study P05645)(COMPLETED) (NCT NCT00732875)

NCT ID: NCT00732875

Last Updated: 2017-04-13

Results Overview

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

92 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

throughout entire study (61 +/- 28.9 weeks on average)

Results posted on

2017-04-13

Participant Flow

Subjects showing clinical response at Week 30 of a previous double-blind study of infliximab vs placebo (P04280,NCT00202852) were eligible for this study. A total of 105 subjects were eligible (67 from previous placebo \& 38 from previous infliximab group) for this extension study, among whom a total of 92 enrolled to participate in the extension.

Of the 92 enrolled subjects, 61 were from the placebo group and 31 from the infliximab group of the previous study.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Open Label Infliximab + Methotrexate
Open label Infliximab infusions at weeks 0, 2, and 6 and every 8 weeks + methotrexate (MTX)
Overall Study
STARTED
92
Overall Study
COMPLETED
57
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
35

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Open Label Infliximab + Methotrexate
Open label Infliximab infusions at weeks 0, 2, and 6 and every 8 weeks + methotrexate (MTX)
Overall Study
Adverse Event
16
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
6
Overall Study
Lack of Efficacy
13

Baseline Characteristics

A Trial of Anti-TNF Chimeric Monoclonal Antibody (cA2) in Korean Patients With Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Despite Methorexate (Extension Part)(Study P05645)(COMPLETED)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Open Label Infliximab + Methotrexate
n=92 Participants
Open label Infliximab infusions at weeks 0, 2, and 6 and every 8 weeks + methotrexate (MTX)
Age, Continuous
50.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.1 • n=5 Participants
Age, Customized
<30 years
2 participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Customized
Between 30 and less than 40 years
14 participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Customized
Between 40 and less than 50 years
29 participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Customized
Between 50 and less than 60 years
29 participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Customized
Between 60 and less than 70 years
15 participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Customized
>=70 years
3 participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
86 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
6 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: throughout entire study (61 +/- 28.9 weeks on average)

Population: All participants were included regardless of how long they stayed in the study.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Open Label Infliximab + Methotrexate
n=92 Participants
Open label Infliximab infusions at weeks 0, 2, and 6 and every 8 weeks + methotrexate (MTX)
Number of Subjects Experiencing Any Adverse Event
76 participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: throughout entire study (61 +/- 28.9 weeks on average)

Population: All participants were included regardless of how long they stayed in the study.

Serious adverse events are defined as death, life-threatening events, persistent or significant disability/incapacity, hospitalization or prolongation of hospitalization and congenital anomalies.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Open Label Infliximab + Methotrexate
n=92 Participants
Open label Infliximab infusions at weeks 0, 2, and 6 and every 8 weeks + methotrexate (MTX)
Number of Subjects Experiencing Serious Adverse Event
12 participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: throughout entire study (61 +/- 28.9 weeks on average)

Population: All participants were included regardless of how long they stayed in the study

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Open Label Infliximab + Methotrexate
n=92 Participants
Open label Infliximab infusions at weeks 0, 2, and 6 and every 8 weeks + methotrexate (MTX)
Number of Subjects Experiencing Any Infection
41 participants

Adverse Events

Open Label Infliximab + Methotrexate

Serious events: 12 serious events
Other events: 50 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Open Label Infliximab + Methotrexate
n=92 participants at risk
Open label Infliximab infusions at weeks 0, 2, and 6 and every 8 weeks + methotrexate (MTX)
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1
During conduct of the trial, adverse events were summarized using WHOART dictionary terms. Adverse events were recoded to MedDRA terms for this section of the results display.
Gastrointestinal disorders
gastric ulcer
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 2
During conduct of the trial, adverse events were summarized using WHOART dictionary terms. Adverse events were recoded to MedDRA terms for this section of the results display.
General disorders
chest discomfort
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1
During conduct of the trial, adverse events were summarized using WHOART dictionary terms. Adverse events were recoded to MedDRA terms for this section of the results display.
General disorders
inflammation
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1
During conduct of the trial, adverse events were summarized using WHOART dictionary terms. Adverse events were recoded to MedDRA terms for this section of the results display.
General disorders
infusion related reaction
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1
During conduct of the trial, adverse events were summarized using WHOART dictionary terms. Adverse events were recoded to MedDRA terms for this section of the results display.
General disorders
ulcer
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1
During conduct of the trial, adverse events were summarized using WHOART dictionary terms. Adverse events were recoded to MedDRA terms for this section of the results display.
Hepatobiliary disorders
cholecystitis acute
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1
During conduct of the trial, adverse events were summarized using WHOART dictionary terms. Adverse events were recoded to MedDRA terms for this section of the results display.
Immune system disorders
anaphylactoid reaction
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1
During conduct of the trial, adverse events were summarized using WHOART dictionary terms. Adverse events were recoded to MedDRA terms for this section of the results display.
Infections and infestations
chronic sinusitis
2.2%
2/92 • Number of events 2
During conduct of the trial, adverse events were summarized using WHOART dictionary terms. Adverse events were recoded to MedDRA terms for this section of the results display.
Infections and infestations
pneumonia cryptococcal
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1
During conduct of the trial, adverse events were summarized using WHOART dictionary terms. Adverse events were recoded to MedDRA terms for this section of the results display.
Infections and infestations
pyelonephritis acute
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1
During conduct of the trial, adverse events were summarized using WHOART dictionary terms. Adverse events were recoded to MedDRA terms for this section of the results display.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
thoracic vertebral fracture
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1
During conduct of the trial, adverse events were summarized using WHOART dictionary terms. Adverse events were recoded to MedDRA terms for this section of the results display.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
arthralgia
2.2%
2/92 • Number of events 2
During conduct of the trial, adverse events were summarized using WHOART dictionary terms. Adverse events were recoded to MedDRA terms for this section of the results display.
Psychiatric disorders
confusional state
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1
During conduct of the trial, adverse events were summarized using WHOART dictionary terms. Adverse events were recoded to MedDRA terms for this section of the results display.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
dyspnoea
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1
During conduct of the trial, adverse events were summarized using WHOART dictionary terms. Adverse events were recoded to MedDRA terms for this section of the results display.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
oropharyngeal discomfort
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1
During conduct of the trial, adverse events were summarized using WHOART dictionary terms. Adverse events were recoded to MedDRA terms for this section of the results display.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
rhinitis hypertrophic
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1
During conduct of the trial, adverse events were summarized using WHOART dictionary terms. Adverse events were recoded to MedDRA terms for this section of the results display.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
pruritus
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1
During conduct of the trial, adverse events were summarized using WHOART dictionary terms. Adverse events were recoded to MedDRA terms for this section of the results display.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
urticaria
2.2%
2/92 • Number of events 2
During conduct of the trial, adverse events were summarized using WHOART dictionary terms. Adverse events were recoded to MedDRA terms for this section of the results display.
Vascular disorders
flushing
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1
During conduct of the trial, adverse events were summarized using WHOART dictionary terms. Adverse events were recoded to MedDRA terms for this section of the results display.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Open Label Infliximab + Methotrexate
n=92 participants at risk
Open label Infliximab infusions at weeks 0, 2, and 6 and every 8 weeks + methotrexate (MTX)
Gastrointestinal disorders
diarrhoea
5.4%
5/92 • Number of events 6
During conduct of the trial, adverse events were summarized using WHOART dictionary terms. Adverse events were recoded to MedDRA terms for this section of the results display.
Gastrointestinal disorders
nausea
8.7%
8/92 • Number of events 11
During conduct of the trial, adverse events were summarized using WHOART dictionary terms. Adverse events were recoded to MedDRA terms for this section of the results display.
Gastrointestinal disorders
vomiting
5.4%
5/92 • Number of events 5
During conduct of the trial, adverse events were summarized using WHOART dictionary terms. Adverse events were recoded to MedDRA terms for this section of the results display.
General disorders
chills
6.5%
6/92 • Number of events 8
During conduct of the trial, adverse events were summarized using WHOART dictionary terms. Adverse events were recoded to MedDRA terms for this section of the results display.
Infections and infestations
nasopharyngitis
6.5%
6/92 • Number of events 6
During conduct of the trial, adverse events were summarized using WHOART dictionary terms. Adverse events were recoded to MedDRA terms for this section of the results display.
Infections and infestations
upper respiratory tract infection
20.7%
19/92 • Number of events 27
During conduct of the trial, adverse events were summarized using WHOART dictionary terms. Adverse events were recoded to MedDRA terms for this section of the results display.
Investigations
alanine aminotransferase increased
6.5%
6/92 • Number of events 7
During conduct of the trial, adverse events were summarized using WHOART dictionary terms. Adverse events were recoded to MedDRA terms for this section of the results display.
Investigations
aspartate aminotransferase increased
5.4%
5/92 • Number of events 6
During conduct of the trial, adverse events were summarized using WHOART dictionary terms. Adverse events were recoded to MedDRA terms for this section of the results display.
Nervous system disorders
headache
8.7%
8/92 • Number of events 9
During conduct of the trial, adverse events were summarized using WHOART dictionary terms. Adverse events were recoded to MedDRA terms for this section of the results display.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
cough
6.5%
6/92 • Number of events 7
During conduct of the trial, adverse events were summarized using WHOART dictionary terms. Adverse events were recoded to MedDRA terms for this section of the results display.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
dyspnoea
5.4%
5/92 • Number of events 7
During conduct of the trial, adverse events were summarized using WHOART dictionary terms. Adverse events were recoded to MedDRA terms for this section of the results display.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
pruritus
12.0%
11/92 • Number of events 13
During conduct of the trial, adverse events were summarized using WHOART dictionary terms. Adverse events were recoded to MedDRA terms for this section of the results display.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
urticaria
9.8%
9/92 • Number of events 13
During conduct of the trial, adverse events were summarized using WHOART dictionary terms. Adverse events were recoded to MedDRA terms for this section of the results display.

Additional Information

Senior Vice President, Global Clinical Development

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.

Results disclosure agreements

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