Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Phase 3 Trial to Look at the Safety and Effectiveness of Ustekinumab in Korean and Taiwanese Subjects With Moderate to Severe Plaque-type Psoriasis (NCT NCT00747344)

NCT ID: NCT00747344

Last Updated: 2013-03-29

Results Overview

PASI score can range from 0 (no psoriasis) to 72 (severe psoriasis).

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

121 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Week 12

Results posted on

2013-03-29

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Placebo (CP)
Controlled period (Week 0-12) - Placebo Group
Ustekinumab 45 mg (CP)
Controlled period (Week 0-12) - Ustekinumab 45 mg Group
Placebo -> Ustekinumab 45 mg (After CP)
After controlled period (Week 12-36) - receiving Placebo at Weeks 0 and 4 -\> receiving ustekinumab 45 mg at Week 12 and Week 16
Ustekinumab 45 mg (After CP)
After controlled period (Week 12-36) - receiving ustekinumab 45 mg at Weeks 0 and 4 -\> receiving placebo at Week 12 and ustekinumab 45 mg at Week 16
Controlled Period
STARTED
60
61
0
0
Controlled Period
COMPLETED
55
57
0
0
Controlled Period
NOT COMPLETED
5
4
0
0
After Controlled Period
STARTED
0
0
55
57
After Controlled Period
COMPLETED
0
0
55
56
After Controlled Period
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
0
1

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Placebo (CP)
Controlled period (Week 0-12) - Placebo Group
Ustekinumab 45 mg (CP)
Controlled period (Week 0-12) - Ustekinumab 45 mg Group
Placebo -> Ustekinumab 45 mg (After CP)
After controlled period (Week 12-36) - receiving Placebo at Weeks 0 and 4 -\> receiving ustekinumab 45 mg at Week 12 and Week 16
Ustekinumab 45 mg (After CP)
After controlled period (Week 12-36) - receiving ustekinumab 45 mg at Weeks 0 and 4 -\> receiving placebo at Week 12 and ustekinumab 45 mg at Week 16
Controlled Period
Adverse Event
3
0
0
0
Controlled Period
Lack of Efficacy
2
1
0
0
Controlled Period
Other
0
3
0
0
After Controlled Period
Adverse Event
0
0
0
1

Baseline Characteristics

A Phase 3 Trial to Look at the Safety and Effectiveness of Ustekinumab in Korean and Taiwanese Subjects With Moderate to Severe Plaque-type Psoriasis

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Placebo (CP)
n=60 Participants
Controlled period (Week 0-12) - Placebo Group
Ustekinumab 45 mg (CP)
n=61 Participants
Controlled period (Week 0-12) - Ustekinumab 45 mg Group
Total
n=121 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age Continuous
40.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.06 • n=5 Participants
40.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.66 • n=7 Participants
40.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.40 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
11 Participants
n=7 Participants
18 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
53 Participants
n=5 Participants
50 Participants
n=7 Participants
103 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Republic of Korea
30 participants
n=5 Participants
31 participants
n=7 Participants
61 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Taiwan
30 participants
n=5 Participants
30 participants
n=7 Participants
60 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 12

Population: Participants were analyzed according to the treatment group to which they were randomized, regardless of the treatment they received.

PASI score can range from 0 (no psoriasis) to 72 (severe psoriasis).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=60 Participants
Ustekinumab 45 mg
n=61 Participants
The Number of Patients Who Achieved at Least a 75% Improvement in PASI (Psoriasis Area and Severity Index) at Week 12
3 Participants
41 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 12

Population: Participants were analyzed according to the treatment group to which they were randomized, regardless of the treatment they received.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=60 Participants
Ustekinumab 45 mg
n=61 Participants
The Number of Patients With a Physician's Global Assessment (PGA) Score of Cleared (0) or Minimal (1) at Week 12
5 Participants
43 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to Week 12

Population: Participants were analyzed according to the treatment group to which they were randomized, regardless of the treatment they received.

Scores could range from 0 to 30. A lower DLQI score represents better quality of life.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=60 Participants
Ustekinumab 45 mg
n=61 Participants
The Change in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) From Baseline at Week 12
-0.5 Scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.51
-11.2 Scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.07

Adverse Events

Placebo (CP)

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 30 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Ustekinumab 45 mg (CP)

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 25 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Placebo -> Ustekinumab 45 mg (After CP)

Serious events: 5 serious events
Other events: 18 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Ustekinumab 45 mg (After CP)

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 28 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Placebo (CP)
n=60 participants at risk
Controlled period (Week 0-12) - Placebo Group
Ustekinumab 45 mg (CP)
n=61 participants at risk
Controlled period (Week 0-12) - Ustekinumab 45 mg Group
Placebo -> Ustekinumab 45 mg (After CP)
n=55 participants at risk
After controlled period (Week 12-36) - receiving Placebo at Weeks 0 and 4 -\> receiving ustekinumab 45 mg at Week 12 and Week 16
Ustekinumab 45 mg (After CP)
n=59 participants at risk
After controlled period (Week 12-36) - receiving ustekinumab 45 mg at Weeks 0 and 4 -\> receiving placebo at Week 12 and ustekinumab 45 mg at Week 16
Infections and infestations
Anal abscess
1.7%
1/60
0.00%
0/61
0.00%
0/55
0.00%
0/59
Infections and infestations
Appendicitis
0.00%
0/60
0.00%
0/61
3.6%
2/55
0.00%
0/59
Infections and infestations
Pulmonary tuberculosis
0.00%
0/60
0.00%
0/61
1.8%
1/55
0.00%
0/59
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Facial bones fracture
0.00%
0/60
0.00%
0/61
0.00%
0/55
1.7%
1/59
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Muscle injury
0.00%
0/60
0.00%
0/61
1.8%
1/55
0.00%
0/59
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Parathyroid tumour benign
0.00%
0/60
0.00%
0/61
1.8%
1/55
0.00%
0/59
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Henoch-Schonlein purpura
0.00%
0/60
0.00%
0/61
0.00%
0/55
1.7%
1/59
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Psoriasis
1.7%
1/60
0.00%
0/61
0.00%
0/55
0.00%
0/59

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Placebo (CP)
n=60 participants at risk
Controlled period (Week 0-12) - Placebo Group
Ustekinumab 45 mg (CP)
n=61 participants at risk
Controlled period (Week 0-12) - Ustekinumab 45 mg Group
Placebo -> Ustekinumab 45 mg (After CP)
n=55 participants at risk
After controlled period (Week 12-36) - receiving Placebo at Weeks 0 and 4 -\> receiving ustekinumab 45 mg at Week 12 and Week 16
Ustekinumab 45 mg (After CP)
n=59 participants at risk
After controlled period (Week 12-36) - receiving ustekinumab 45 mg at Weeks 0 and 4 -\> receiving placebo at Week 12 and ustekinumab 45 mg at Week 16
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia
1.7%
1/60
1.6%
1/61
5.5%
3/55
1.7%
1/59
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Eosinophilia
3.3%
2/60
3.3%
2/61
1.8%
1/55
5.1%
3/59
General disorders
Injection site erythema
5.0%
3/60
0.00%
0/61
1.8%
1/55
0.00%
0/59
Hepatobiliary disorders
Hepatic function abnormal
3.3%
2/60
0.00%
0/61
7.3%
4/55
8.5%
5/59
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis
5.0%
3/60
8.2%
5/61
5.5%
3/55
13.6%
8/59
Infections and infestations
Upper respiratory tract infection
11.7%
7/60
11.5%
7/61
3.6%
2/55
8.5%
5/59
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperglycaemia
8.3%
5/60
8.2%
5/61
5.5%
3/55
5.1%
3/59
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Psoriatic arthropathy
5.0%
3/60
0.00%
0/61
0.00%
0/55
0.00%
0/59
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
5.0%
3/60
6.6%
4/61
3.6%
2/55
0.00%
0/59
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Eczema
0.00%
0/60
0.00%
0/61
3.6%
2/55
5.1%
3/59
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pruritus
26.7%
16/60
8.2%
5/61
3.6%
2/55
6.8%
4/59
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Psoriasis
8.3%
5/60
3.3%
2/61
5.5%
3/55
5.1%
3/59

Additional Information

Director, Clinical Research

Janssen Research & Development, LLC

Phone: 215-793-7646

Results disclosure agreements

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

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