Trial Outcomes & Findings for Photographic Library of Moderate to Severe Psoriasis Subjects Treated With Infliximab (Study P05047) (NCT NCT00749398)

NCT ID: NCT00749398

Last Updated: 2015-07-28

Results Overview

Digital pictures of each participant's whole body were taken at each visit. Static PGA was assessed by two dermatologists on the basis of these pictures at a single point in time. The mean of the two readings from the dermatologists was used. Static PGA score ranged from 0 (no psoriasis) to 5 (extreme psoriasis). The higher the number, the more severe the psoriasis was.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Target enrollment

133 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Week 0 (Visit 1), Week 2 (Visit 2), Week 6 (Visit 3), Week 14 (Visit 4), Week 22 (Visit 5), Week 30 (Visit 6)

Results posted on

2015-07-28

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Infliximab
Participants with moderate-to-severe psoriasis initiating infliximab in accordance with the terms of the European label were asked to participate in this observational study.
Overall Study
STARTED
124
Overall Study
COMPLETED
71
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
53

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Infliximab
Participants with moderate-to-severe psoriasis initiating infliximab in accordance with the terms of the European label were asked to participate in this observational study.
Overall Study
Lack of Efficacy
7
Overall Study
Adverse Event
4
Overall Study
Serious adverse event
11
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
17
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
11
Overall Study
Reason not specified
2
Overall Study
Unknown reason
1

Baseline Characteristics

Photographic Library of Moderate to Severe Psoriasis Subjects Treated With Infliximab (Study P05047)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Infliximab
n=124 Participants
Participants with moderate-to-severe psoriasis initiating infliximab in accordance with the terms of the European label were asked to participate in this observational study.
Age, Continuous
46.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.7 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
45 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
79 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 0 (Visit 1), Week 2 (Visit 2), Week 6 (Visit 3), Week 14 (Visit 4), Week 22 (Visit 5), Week 30 (Visit 6)

Population: Per protocol analysis.

Digital pictures of each participant's whole body were taken at each visit. Static PGA was assessed by two dermatologists on the basis of these pictures at a single point in time. The mean of the two readings from the dermatologists was used. Static PGA score ranged from 0 (no psoriasis) to 5 (extreme psoriasis). The higher the number, the more severe the psoriasis was.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Infliximab
n=124 Participants
Participants with moderate-to-severe psoriasis initiating infliximab in accordance with the terms of the European label were asked to participate in this observational study.
Static Photographic Physician Global Assessment (PGA) Score as Assessed by Two Dermatologists
Visit 1 (n=117)
3.15 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.02
Static Photographic Physician Global Assessment (PGA) Score as Assessed by Two Dermatologists
Visit 2 (n=102)
2.77 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.98
Static Photographic Physician Global Assessment (PGA) Score as Assessed by Two Dermatologists
Visit 3 (n=96)
2.08 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.01
Static Photographic Physician Global Assessment (PGA) Score as Assessed by Two Dermatologists
Visit 4 (n=86)
1.76 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.95
Static Photographic Physician Global Assessment (PGA) Score as Assessed by Two Dermatologists
Visit 5 (n=69)
1.49 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.86
Static Photographic Physician Global Assessment (PGA) Score as Assessed by Two Dermatologists
Visit 6 (n=67)
1.72 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.04

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 0 (Visit 1), Week 14 (Visit 4), Week 30 (Visit 6)

Population: Per protocol analysis.

The dynamic PGA score resulted from the comparison of two sets of pictures/visits. The dynamic PGA was scored twice, at the middle and at the end of the observation period (comparison between picture sets of Week 0 (Visit 1) and Week 14 (Visit 4) visits and comparison between picture sets of Week 0 (Visit 1) and Week 30 (Visit 6) visits. Dynamic PGA was assessed by two dermatologists and the mean of the two readings was used. Clinical improvement was measured with a 10 centimeter (cm)-visual analogue scale (VAS) ranging from 0 (no improvement) to 10 (disappearance of lesions).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Infliximab
n=124 Participants
Participants with moderate-to-severe psoriasis initiating infliximab in accordance with the terms of the European label were asked to participate in this observational study.
Dynamic Photographic PGA Score as Assessed by Two Dermatologists
Change between Visit 1 and Visit 4 (n=80)
7.05 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.32
Dynamic Photographic PGA Score as Assessed by Two Dermatologists
Change between Visit 1 and Visit 6 (n=54)
7.7 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.09

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 0 (Visit 1), Week 2 (Visit 2), Week 6 (Visit 3), Week 14 (Visit 4), Week 22 (Visit 5), Week 30 (Visit 6)

Population: Per protocol analysis.

Static PGA was assessed at each visit by the investigator. Static PGA score ranged from 0 (no psoriasis) to 5 (extreme psoriasis). The higher the number, the more severe the psoriasis was.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Infliximab
n=124 Participants
Participants with moderate-to-severe psoriasis initiating infliximab in accordance with the terms of the European label were asked to participate in this observational study.
Static PGA Score as Assessed by the Investigator
Visit 4 (n=91)
1.92 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.17
Static PGA Score as Assessed by the Investigator
Visit 5 (n=81)
1.72 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.21
Static PGA Score as Assessed by the Investigator
Visit 1 (n=124)
3.84 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.80
Static PGA Score as Assessed by the Investigator
Visit 2 (n=111)
3.21 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.90
Static PGA Score as Assessed by the Investigator
Visit 3 (n=101)
2.27 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.11
Static PGA Score as Assessed by the Investigator
Visit 6 (n=74)
2.03 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.33

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 0 (Visit 1), Week 14 (Visit 4), Week 30 (Visit 6)

Population: Per protocol analysis.

The dynamic PGA was scored twice, at the middle and at the end of the observation period. Clinical improvement from Baseline (Visit 1) was evaluated with a 10 cm-VAS ranging from 0 (no improvement) to 10 (disappearance of lesions) at the Week 14 (Visit 4) and Week 30 (Visit 6) visits.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Infliximab
n=124 Participants
Participants with moderate-to-severe psoriasis initiating infliximab in accordance with the terms of the European label were asked to participate in this observational study.
Dynamic PGA Score as Assessed by the Investigator
Change between Visit 1 and Visit 4 (n=88)
7.27 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.63
Dynamic PGA Score as Assessed by the Investigator
Change between Visit 1 and Visit 6 (n=70)
7.28 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.04

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 0 (Visit 1), Week 2 (Visit 2), Week 6 (Visit 3), Week 14 (Visit 4), Week 22 (Visit 5),Week 30 (Visit 6)

Population: Per protocol analysis.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Infliximab
n=124 Participants
Participants with moderate-to-severe psoriasis initiating infliximab in accordance with the terms of the European label were asked to participate in this observational study.
Percent Body Surface Area (BSA) Involved With Psoriasis
Visit 1 (n=123)
42.33 Percent BSA Involved with Psoriasis
Standard Deviation 27.12
Percent Body Surface Area (BSA) Involved With Psoriasis
Visit 2 (n=111)
34.86 Percent BSA Involved with Psoriasis
Standard Deviation 25.95
Percent Body Surface Area (BSA) Involved With Psoriasis
Visit 3 (n=99)
22.95 Percent BSA Involved with Psoriasis
Standard Deviation 23.84
Percent Body Surface Area (BSA) Involved With Psoriasis
Visit 4 (n=91)
16.86 Percent BSA Involved with Psoriasis
Standard Deviation 21.42
Percent Body Surface Area (BSA) Involved With Psoriasis
Visit 5 (n=80)
10.84 Percent BSA Involved with Psoriasis
Standard Deviation 14.17
Percent Body Surface Area (BSA) Involved With Psoriasis
Visit 6 (n=74)
14.12 Percent BSA Involved with Psoriasis
Standard Deviation 19.26

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 0 (Visit 1), Week 2 (Visit 2), Week 6 (Visit 3), Week 14 (Visit 4), Week 22 (Visit 5), Week 30 (Visit 6)

Population: Per protocol analysis.

PASI ranged from 0 (no symptoms) to 72 (very marked symptoms) and assessed 3 clinical signs within each area (head, arms, trunk, and legs): erythema (redness), induration (thickness), and desquamation (scaling).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Infliximab
n=124 Participants
Participants with moderate-to-severe psoriasis initiating infliximab in accordance with the terms of the European label were asked to participate in this observational study.
Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) Score
Visit 6 (n=74)
7.17 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.92
Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) Score
Visit 1 (n=124)
21.92 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 15.02
Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) Score
Visit 2 (n=109)
12.95 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.23
Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) Score
Visit 3 (n=101)
8.00 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.83
Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) Score
Visit 4 (n=90)
6.38 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.60
Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) Score
Visit 5 (n=81)
5.33 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.41

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 0 (Visit 1), Week 2 (Visit 2), Week 6 (Visit 3), Week 14 (Visit 4), Week 22 (Visit 5), Week 30 (Visit 6)

Population: Per protocol analysis.

The nail was divided with imaginary horizontal and longitudinal lines into quadrants. Each nail was given a score for nail bed psoriasis (0-4) and nail matrix psoriasis (0-4) depending on the presence of any of the features of nail psoriasis in that quadrant. Each nail was evaluated, and the sum of all the nails was the total NAPSI score. The sum of the scores from all nails ranged from 0 (no psoriasis) to 80 (psoriasis present in all 4 quadrants of all 10 nails).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Infliximab
n=124 Participants
Participants with moderate-to-severe psoriasis initiating infliximab in accordance with the terms of the European label were asked to participate in this observational study.
Nail Psoriasis Severity Index (NAPSI) Score
Visit 1 (n=86)
28.74 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 23.19
Nail Psoriasis Severity Index (NAPSI) Score
Visit 2 (n=75)
27.08 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 23.35
Nail Psoriasis Severity Index (NAPSI) Score
Visit 3 (n=70)
22.17 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 21.95
Nail Psoriasis Severity Index (NAPSI) Score
Visit 4 (n=64)
18.64 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 19.95
Nail Psoriasis Severity Index (NAPSI) Score
Visit 5 (n=53)
17.53 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 20.83
Nail Psoriasis Severity Index (NAPSI) Score
Visit 6 (n=52)
15.67 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 17.59

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 0 (Visit 1), Week 2 (Visit 2), Week 6 (Visit 3), Week 14 (Visit 4), Week 22 (Visit 5), Week 30 (Visit 6)

Population: Per protocol analysis.

Participants assessed their psoriasis at Week 0 (Visit 1), Week 2 (Visit 2), Week 6 (Visit 3), Week 14 (Visit 4), Week 22 (Visit 5), and Week 30 (Visit 6) according to the Static PGA score, which ranged from 0 (no psoriasis) to 5 (extreme psoriasis). The higher the number, the more severe the psoriasis was.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Infliximab
n=124 Participants
Participants with moderate-to-severe psoriasis initiating infliximab in accordance with the terms of the European label were asked to participate in this observational study.
Static PGA Score as Assessed by the Participant
Visit 1 (n=121)
4.02 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9
Static PGA Score as Assessed by the Participant
Visit 2 (n=101)
3.35 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.98
Static PGA Score as Assessed by the Participant
Visit 3 (n=96)
2.5 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.25
Static PGA Score as Assessed by the Participant
Visit 4 (n=87)
2.24 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.27
Static PGA Score as Assessed by the Participant
Visit 5 (n=77)
1.9 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.27
Static PGA Score as Assessed by the Participant
Visit 6 (n=71)
2.2 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.48

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 0 (Visit 1), Week 14 (Visit 4), Week 30 (Visit 6)

Population: Per protocol analysis.

The dynamic PGA was scored twice, at the middle and at the end of the observation period. Clinical improvement from Baseline (Visit 1) was evaluated with a 10 cm-VAS ranging from 0 (no improvement) to 10 (disappearance of lesions) at the Week 14 (Visit 4) and Week 30 (Visit 6) visits.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Infliximab
n=124 Participants
Participants with moderate-to-severe psoriasis initiating infliximab in accordance with the terms of the European label were asked to participate in this observational study.
Dynamic PGA Score as Assessed by the Participant
Change between Visit 1 and Visit 4 (n=80)
6.91 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.57
Dynamic PGA Score as Assessed by the Participant
Change between Visit 1 and Visit 6 (n=70)
6.56 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.32

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 0 (Visit 1), Week 2 (Visit 2), Week 6 (Visit 3), Week 14 (Visit 4), Week 22 (Visit 5), Week 30 (Visit 6)

Population: Per protocol analysis.

DLQI ranged from 0 (no effect on participant's life) to 30 (extremely large effect on participant's life) and was computed by summing the score (each ranging from 0 to 3) of each of a 10-item questionnaire.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Infliximab
n=124 Participants
Participants with moderate-to-severe psoriasis initiating infliximab in accordance with the terms of the European label were asked to participate in this observational study.
Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) Score
Visit 1 (n=114)
13.55 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.27
Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) Score
Visit 2 (n=99)
8.75 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.4
Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) Score
Visit 3 (n=91)
5.46 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.55
Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) Score
Visit 4 (n=79)
4.89 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.07
Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) Score
Visit 5 (n=76)
4.18 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.11
Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) Score
Visit 6 (n=69)
5.39 Score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.81

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 0 (Visit 1), Week 2 (Visit 2), Week 6 (Visit 3), Week 14 (Visit 4), Week 22 (Visit 5), Week 30 (Visit 6)

Population: Per protocol analysis.

Participant's opinion on his/her health status, as assessed by the following question: "Think about all the ways your psoriasis is affecting you, do you consider that your current status is satisfactory? (Yes/No)"

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Infliximab
n=124 Participants
Participants with moderate-to-severe psoriasis initiating infliximab in accordance with the terms of the European label were asked to participate in this observational study.
Number of Participants With Satisfactory Health Status
Visit 1 (n=118)
9 Participants
Number of Participants With Satisfactory Health Status
Visit 2 (n=98)
42 Participants
Number of Participants With Satisfactory Health Status
Visit 3 (n=94)
61 Participants
Number of Participants With Satisfactory Health Status
Visit 4 (n=83)
61 Participants
Number of Participants With Satisfactory Health Status
Visit 5 (n=77)
63 Participants
Number of Participants With Satisfactory Health Status
Visit 6 (n=68)
46 Participants

Adverse Events

Infliximab

Serious events: 17 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Infliximab
n=133 participants at risk
Participants with moderate-to-severe psoriasis initiating infliximab in accordance with the terms of the European label were asked to participate in this observational study.
Cardiac disorders
Coronary artery disease
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1
All 133 participants enrolled in the study were included in the safety population.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1
All 133 participants enrolled in the study were included in the safety population.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Oral pruritus
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1
All 133 participants enrolled in the study were included in the safety population.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Palatal oedema
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1
All 133 participants enrolled in the study were included in the safety population.
General disorders
General physical health deterioration
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1
All 133 participants enrolled in the study were included in the safety population.
General disorders
Pyrexia
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1
All 133 participants enrolled in the study were included in the safety population.
Immune system disorders
Anaphylactic reaction
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1
All 133 participants enrolled in the study were included in the safety population.
Infections and infestations
Bronchitis
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1
All 133 participants enrolled in the study were included in the safety population.
Infections and infestations
Tuberculosis
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1
All 133 participants enrolled in the study were included in the safety population.
Investigations
Tuberculosis test positive
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1
All 133 participants enrolled in the study were included in the safety population.
Investigations
Weight decreased
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 2
All 133 participants enrolled in the study were included in the safety population.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
1.5%
2/133 • Number of events 2
All 133 participants enrolled in the study were included in the safety population.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthritis
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1
All 133 participants enrolled in the study were included in the safety population.
Nervous system disorders
Paraesthesia
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1
All 133 participants enrolled in the study were included in the safety population.
Nervous system disorders
Syncope vasovagal
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1
All 133 participants enrolled in the study were included in the safety population.
Renal and urinary disorders
Polyuria
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1
All 133 participants enrolled in the study were included in the safety population.
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Prostatitis
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1
All 133 participants enrolled in the study were included in the safety population.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Lung disorder
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1
All 133 participants enrolled in the study were included in the safety population.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory failure
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1
All 133 participants enrolled in the study were included in the safety population.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Psoriasis
1.5%
2/133 • Number of events 2
All 133 participants enrolled in the study were included in the safety population.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pustular psoriasis
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1
All 133 participants enrolled in the study were included in the safety population.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Urticaria
0.75%
1/133 • Number of events 1
All 133 participants enrolled in the study were included in the safety population.

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Senior Vice President, Global Clinical Development

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.

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