Trial Outcomes & Findings for Assessment of Long-Term Infliximab for Psoriasis (P05319) (NCT NCT00779675)

NCT ID: NCT00779675

Last Updated: 2015-11-02

Results Overview

Participant PASI scores were used to measure the severity and extent of psoriasis. Using a scale of 0=none to 4= very severe, each body region (head, trunk, arms, and legs) is rated for redness, thickness and scaling of the largest psoriatic area in that region; these 4 totals (totals ranging from 0 to 16) are then multiplied by the standardized percentage of total body area that each region represents (head = 0.1 of body surface area, trunk = 0.2 of body surface area, arms=0.3 of the body surface area, and legs = 0.4 of body surface area). An assessment is then made of the percentage of the area in that body region that is involved by the psoriatic lesions; this is expressed by a score from 0 (0% involved) to 6 (100% involved) and this score is multiplied by the subtotal of the total body area of that region; the four region scores are then added to produce the total PASI score. PASI-75 response was defined as \>=75% improvement in overall PASI score when compared to baseline.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Target enrollment

660 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Week 50

Results posted on

2015-11-02

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Infliximab 5 mg/kg
Infliximab administered intravenously at a dose of 5 mg/kg body weight at Weeks 0, 2, 6 and then every 8 weeks (Weeks 14, 22, 30, 38, and 46 for the Treatment Period and Week 54, 62, 70, 78, 86, and 94 for the Extended Treatment Period) as per the product monograph (PM; Canada), summary of product characteristics (SPC; European Union), or local labeling (for all other countries).
Treatment Period
STARTED
660
Treatment Period
COMPLETED
328
Treatment Period
NOT COMPLETED
332
Extended Treatment Period
STARTED
193
Extended Treatment Period
COMPLETED
147
Extended Treatment Period
NOT COMPLETED
46

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Infliximab 5 mg/kg
Infliximab administered intravenously at a dose of 5 mg/kg body weight at Weeks 0, 2, 6 and then every 8 weeks (Weeks 14, 22, 30, 38, and 46 for the Treatment Period and Week 54, 62, 70, 78, 86, and 94 for the Extended Treatment Period) as per the product monograph (PM; Canada), summary of product characteristics (SPC; European Union), or local labeling (for all other countries).
Treatment Period
Adverse Event
87
Treatment Period
Treatment Failure
80
Treatment Period
Transferred to Another Study
38
Treatment Period
Lost to Follow-up
23
Treatment Period
Withdrawal by Subject
46
Treatment Period
Protocol Violation
54
Treatment Period
Did Not Meet Protocol Eligibility
1
Treatment Period
Administrative
3
Extended Treatment Period
Reasons unrelated to study treatment
9
Extended Treatment Period
Protocol Violation
13
Extended Treatment Period
Adverse Event
6
Extended Treatment Period
Treatment Failure
11
Extended Treatment Period
Protocol defined clinical event
1
Extended Treatment Period
Lost to Follow-up
6

Baseline Characteristics

Assessment of Long-Term Infliximab for Psoriasis (P05319)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Infliximab 5 mg/kg
n=660 Participants
Infliximab administered intravenously at a dose of 5 mg/kg body weight at Weeks 0, 2, 6 and then every 8 weeks (Weeks 14, 22, 30, 38, and 46 for the Treatment Period and Week 54, 62, 70, 78, 86, and 94 for the Extended Treatment Period) as per the product monograph (PM; Canada), summary of product characteristics (SPC; European Union), or local labeling (for all other countries).
Age, Continuous
46.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.5 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
230 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
430 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 50

Population: The Efficacy Population includes all participants with a baseline PASI score within 14 days of the time of the first infusion and at least one post-baseline PASI score.

Participant PASI scores were used to measure the severity and extent of psoriasis. Using a scale of 0=none to 4= very severe, each body region (head, trunk, arms, and legs) is rated for redness, thickness and scaling of the largest psoriatic area in that region; these 4 totals (totals ranging from 0 to 16) are then multiplied by the standardized percentage of total body area that each region represents (head = 0.1 of body surface area, trunk = 0.2 of body surface area, arms=0.3 of the body surface area, and legs = 0.4 of body surface area). An assessment is then made of the percentage of the area in that body region that is involved by the psoriatic lesions; this is expressed by a score from 0 (0% involved) to 6 (100% involved) and this score is multiplied by the subtotal of the total body area of that region; the four region scores are then added to produce the total PASI score. PASI-75 response was defined as \>=75% improvement in overall PASI score when compared to baseline.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Infliximab 5 mg/kg
n=521 Participants
Infliximab administered intravenously at a dose of 5 mg/kg body weight at Weeks 0, 2, 6 and then every 8 weeks (Weeks 14, 22, 30, 38, and 46 for the Treatment Period and Week 54, 62, 70, 78, 86, and 94 for the Extended Treatment Period) as per the product monograph (PM; Canada), summary of product characteristics (SPC; European Union), or local labeling (for all other countries).
Number of Participants With a Psoriasis Area Sensitivity Index (PASI)-75 Response at Week 50
296 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 50

Population: The population consists of all participants that achieved a PASI-90 response at treatment Week 14.

Participant PASI scores were used to measure the severity and extent of psoriasis. Using a scale of 0=none to 4= very severe, each body region (head, trunk, arms, and legs) is rated for redness, thickness and scaling of the largest psoriatic area in that region; these 4 totals (totals ranging from 0 to 16) are then multiplied by the standardized percentage of total body area that each region represents (head = 0.1 of body surface area, trunk = 0.2 of body surface area, arms=0.3 of the body surface area, and legs = 0.4 of body surface area). An assessment is then made of the percentage of the area in that body region that is involved by the psoriatic lesions; this is expressed by a score from 0 (0% involved) to 6 (100% involved) and this score is multiplied by the subtotal of the total body area of that region; the four region scores are then added to produce the total PASI score. PASI-90 response was defined as \>= 90% improvement when compared to baseline.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Infliximab 5 mg/kg
n=183 Participants
Infliximab administered intravenously at a dose of 5 mg/kg body weight at Weeks 0, 2, 6 and then every 8 weeks (Weeks 14, 22, 30, 38, and 46 for the Treatment Period and Week 54, 62, 70, 78, 86, and 94 for the Extended Treatment Period) as per the product monograph (PM; Canada), summary of product characteristics (SPC; European Union), or local labeling (for all other countries).
Number of Participants With a PASI-90 Response at Week 50 Among Participants With a PASI-90 Response at Week 14
104 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 50

Population: The population consists of all participants that achieved PASI-75 response by treatment Week 14.

Using a scale of 0=none to 4= very severe, each body region (head, trunk, arms, and legs) is rated for redness, thickness and scaling of the largest psoriatic area in that region; these 4 totals (totals ranging from 0 to 16) are then multiplied by the standardized percentage of total body area that each region represents (head = 0.1 of body surface area, trunk = 0.2 of body surface area, arms=0.3 of the body surface area, and legs = 0.4 of body surface area). An assessment is then made of the percentage of the area in that body region that is involved by the psoriatic lesions; this is expressed by a score from 0 (0% involved) to 6 (100% involved) and this score is multiplied by the subtotal of the total body area of that region; the four region scores are then added to produce the total PASI score. PASI-90 and PASI-75 response were defined as \>=90% improvement and a \>=75% improvement, respectively, in overall PASI score when compared to baseline.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Infliximab 5 mg/kg
n=317 Participants
Infliximab administered intravenously at a dose of 5 mg/kg body weight at Weeks 0, 2, 6 and then every 8 weeks (Weeks 14, 22, 30, 38, and 46 for the Treatment Period and Week 54, 62, 70, 78, 86, and 94 for the Extended Treatment Period) as per the product monograph (PM; Canada), summary of product characteristics (SPC; European Union), or local labeling (for all other countries).
Number of Particpants With a PASI-90 or PASI-75 at Week 50 Among Participants With a PASI-75 Response at Week 14
PASI-75 Response
205 Participants
Number of Particpants With a PASI-90 or PASI-75 at Week 50 Among Participants With a PASI-75 Response at Week 14
PASI-90 Response
152 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 50

Population: The population includes all participants that achieved a PASI-50 response at treatment Week 14.

Using a scale of 0=none to 4= very severe, each body region (head, trunk, arms, and legs) is rated for redness, thickness and scaling of the largest psoriatic area in that region; these 4 totals (ranging from 0 to 16) are then multiplied by the standardized percentage of total body area that each region represents (head = 0.1 of body surface area, trunk = 0.2 of body surface area, arms=0.3 of the body surface area, and legs = 0.4 of body surface area). An assessment is then made of the percentage of the area in that body region that is involved by the psoriatic lesions; this is expressed by a score from 0 (0% involved) to 6 (100% involved) and this score is multiplied by the subtotal of the total body area of that region; the four region scores are then added to produce the total PASI score. PASI-50, PASI-75, and PASI-90 response were defined as \>=50%, \>=75%, \>=90% improvement in PASI score versus baseline.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Infliximab 5 mg/kg
n=415 Participants
Infliximab administered intravenously at a dose of 5 mg/kg body weight at Weeks 0, 2, 6 and then every 8 weeks (Weeks 14, 22, 30, 38, and 46 for the Treatment Period and Week 54, 62, 70, 78, 86, and 94 for the Extended Treatment Period) as per the product monograph (PM; Canada), summary of product characteristics (SPC; European Union), or local labeling (for all other countries).
Number of Participants With a PASI-90, PASI-75, or PASI-50 Response at Week 50 Among Participants With a PASI-50 Response at Week 14
PASI-50 Response
292 Participants
Number of Participants With a PASI-90, PASI-75, or PASI-50 Response at Week 50 Among Participants With a PASI-50 Response at Week 14
PASI-75 Response
238 Participants
Number of Participants With a PASI-90, PASI-75, or PASI-50 Response at Week 50 Among Participants With a PASI-50 Response at Week 14
PASI-90 Response
170 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 98

Population: The population consists of all participants that achieved PASI-90 response at Week 50 and entered the extended treatment phase.

Participant PSAI scores were used to measure the severity and extent of psoriasis. Using a scale of 0=none to 4=very severe, each body region (head, trunk, arms, and legs) is rate for redness, thickness and scaling of the largest psoriatic area in that region; these 4 totals (ranging from 0 to 16) are then multiplied by the standardized percentage of total body area that each regon represents (head=0.1 of body surface area, trunk=0.2 of body surface area, arms=0.3 of body surface area, legs=0.4 of body surface area). An assessment is then made of the percentage of the area in that body region that is involved by the psoriatic lesions; this is expressed by a score from 0 (0% involved) to 6 (100% involved) and this score is multipled by the subtotal of the body area of that region; the four region scores are then added to produce the total PASI score. PSAI-90 response was defined as \>=90% improvement in overall PASI score when compared to baseline.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Infliximab 5 mg/kg
n=106 Participants
Infliximab administered intravenously at a dose of 5 mg/kg body weight at Weeks 0, 2, 6 and then every 8 weeks (Weeks 14, 22, 30, 38, and 46 for the Treatment Period and Week 54, 62, 70, 78, 86, and 94 for the Extended Treatment Period) as per the product monograph (PM; Canada), summary of product characteristics (SPC; European Union), or local labeling (for all other countries).
Number of Participants With a PASI-90 Response at Week 98 Among Participants With a PASI-90 Response at Week 50 and Who Entered the Extended Treatment Period
66 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 98

Population: The population includes all participants that achieved PASI-50 response at Week 50 and entered the extended treatment phase.

Using a scale of 0=none to 4= very severe, each body region (head, trunk, arms, and legs) is rated for redness, thickness and scaling of the largest psoriatic area in that region; these 4 totals (ranging from 0 to 16) are then multiplied by the standardized percentage of total body area that each region represents (head = 0.1 of body surface area, trunk = 0.2 of body surface area, arms=0.3 of the body surface area, and legs = 0.4 of body surface area). An assessment is then made of the percentage of the area in that body region that is involved by the psoriatic lesions; this is expressed by a score from 0 (0% involved) to 6 (100% involved) and this score is multiplied by the subtotal of the total body area of that region; the four region scores are then added to produce the total PASI score. PASI-50, PASI-75, and PASI-90 response were defined as \>=50%, \>=75%, \>=90% improvement in PASI score versus baseline, respectively.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Infliximab 5 mg/kg
n=158 Participants
Infliximab administered intravenously at a dose of 5 mg/kg body weight at Weeks 0, 2, 6 and then every 8 weeks (Weeks 14, 22, 30, 38, and 46 for the Treatment Period and Week 54, 62, 70, 78, 86, and 94 for the Extended Treatment Period) as per the product monograph (PM; Canada), summary of product characteristics (SPC; European Union), or local labeling (for all other countries).
Number of Participants With a PASI-90, PASI-75, or PASI-50 Response at Week 98 Among Participants With a PASI-50 Response at Week 50 and Who Entered the Extended Treatment Period
PASI-90
81 Participants
Number of Participants With a PASI-90, PASI-75, or PASI-50 Response at Week 98 Among Participants With a PASI-50 Response at Week 50 and Who Entered the Extended Treatment Period
PASI-75
107 Participants
Number of Participants With a PASI-90, PASI-75, or PASI-50 Response at Week 98 Among Participants With a PASI-50 Response at Week 50 and Who Entered the Extended Treatment Period
PASI-50
122 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 14, Week 30, Week 50, Week 62, Week 78, Week 98

Population: The population consists of all participants with a baseline PASI score and a subsequent score at Week 14, 30, 50, 62, 78,and 98.

Using a scale of 0=none to 4= very severe, each body region (head, trunk, arms, and legs) is rated for redness, thickness and scaling of the largest psoriatic area in that region; these 4 totals (ranging from 0 to 16) are then multiplied by the standardized percentage of total body area that each region represents (head = 0.1 of body surface area, trunk = 0.2 of body surface area, arms=0.3 of the body surface area, and legs = 0.4 of body surface area). An assessment is then made of the percentage of the area in that body region that is involved by the psoriatic lesions; this is expressed by a score from 0 (0% involved) to 6 (100% involved) and this score is multiplied by the subtotal of the total body area of that region; the four region scores are then added to produce the total PASI score. Decreasing scores are indicative of improvement in overall PASI score.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Infliximab 5 mg/kg
n=169 Participants
Infliximab administered intravenously at a dose of 5 mg/kg body weight at Weeks 0, 2, 6 and then every 8 weeks (Weeks 14, 22, 30, 38, and 46 for the Treatment Period and Week 54, 62, 70, 78, 86, and 94 for the Extended Treatment Period) as per the product monograph (PM; Canada), summary of product characteristics (SPC; European Union), or local labeling (for all other countries).
Change From Baseline in Mean PASI Score
Week 14 (n=166)
-17.3 Score on a Scale
95% Confidence Interval -17.3 • Interval -18.87 to -15.71
Change From Baseline in Mean PASI Score
Week 30 (n=165)
-18.0 Score on a Scale
95% Confidence Interval -18.0 • Interval -19.66 to -16.38
Change From Baseline in Mean PASI Score
Week 50 (n=165)
-18.4 Score on a Scale
95% Confidence Interval -18.4 • Interval -20.01 to -16.74
Change From Baseline in Mean PASI Score
Week 62 (n=136)
-17.8 Score on a Scale
95% Confidence Interval -17.8 • Interval -19.67 to -15.98
Change From Baseline in Mean PASI Score
Week 78 (n=143)
-17.5 Score on a Scale
95% Confidence Interval -17.5 • Interval -19.22 to -15.7
Change From Baseline in Mean PASI Score
Week 98 (n=142)
-17.3 Score on a Scale
95% Confidence Interval -17.3 • Interval -19.06 to -15.55

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 98

Population: The population consisted of participants who were in the efficacy population of the treatment phase and who entered into the extended treatment phase and had a PASI-75 response at Week 50 with at least one PASI evaluation during the extended treatment phase.

PASI socres were used to measure the severity and extent of psoriasis. Using a scale of 0=nonoe to 4=very severe, each body region (head, trunk, arms, and legs) is rated for redness, thickness, and scaling of the largest psoriatic area in that region; thse 4 totals (ranging from 0 to 16) are then multipled by the standardized percentage of total body area that region represents (head=0.1 of body surface area, trunk=0.2 of body surface area, arms=0.3 of body surface area, and legs=0.4 of body surface area). An assessment is then made of the percentage of area in that body region that is involved by the psoriatic lesions; this is expressed by a score from 0 (0% involved) to 6 (100% involved) and this score is multiplied by the subtotal of the total body area of that region; the four region scores are then added to produce the total PASI score. PASI-90 and PASI-75 response were defined at \>=90% and \>=75% improvement in overall PASI score when compared to baselne, respectively.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Infliximab 5 mg/kg
n=141 Participants
Infliximab administered intravenously at a dose of 5 mg/kg body weight at Weeks 0, 2, 6 and then every 8 weeks (Weeks 14, 22, 30, 38, and 46 for the Treatment Period and Week 54, 62, 70, 78, 86, and 94 for the Extended Treatment Period) as per the product monograph (PM; Canada), summary of product characteristics (SPC; European Union), or local labeling (for all other countries).
Number of Participants With a PASI-90 or PASI-75 Response at Week 98 Among Participants Who Had a PASI-75 Response at Week 50 and Who Entered the Extended Treatment Phase
PASI-90
77 Participants
Number of Participants With a PASI-90 or PASI-75 Response at Week 98 Among Participants Who Had a PASI-75 Response at Week 50 and Who Entered the Extended Treatment Phase
PASI-75
101 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 50, Week 62, Week 78, Week 98

Population: The population consisted of all participants with a DLQI measurement at baseline and at each time point.

The DLQI assesses the impact of psoriasis on the participants's daily life. DLQI total score comprises 6 different aspects that may affect quality of life: symptoms and feelings, daily activities, leisure, work or school performance, personal relationships, and treatment. DLQI total scores range from 0 to 30, with 0 corresponding to the best quality of life and 30 to the worst with 0-1=no effect on the partipant's life, 2-5=small effect on the participant's life, 6-10= moderate effect on the participant's life, 11=20= very large effect on participant's life, and 21-30 = extremely large effect on participant's life.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Infliximab 5 mg/kg
n=169 Participants
Infliximab administered intravenously at a dose of 5 mg/kg body weight at Weeks 0, 2, 6 and then every 8 weeks (Weeks 14, 22, 30, 38, and 46 for the Treatment Period and Week 54, 62, 70, 78, 86, and 94 for the Extended Treatment Period) as per the product monograph (PM; Canada), summary of product characteristics (SPC; European Union), or local labeling (for all other countries).
Change From Baseline in Mean Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI)
Week 50 (n=149)
9.8 Score on a Scale
Standard Error 0.61 • Interval -10.98 to -8.56
Change From Baseline in Mean Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI)
Week 62 (n=131)
9.0 Score on a Scale
Standard Error 0.77 • Interval -10.54 to -7.49
Change From Baseline in Mean Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI)
Week 78 (n=134)
9.7 Score on a Scale
Standard Error 0.69 • Interval -11.07 to -8.32
Change From Baseline in Mean Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI)
Week 98 (n=140)
9.4 Score on a Scale
Standard Error 0.70 • Interval -10.78 to -7.99

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 50, Week 62, Week 78, Week 98

Population: The population consisted of all participants with a DLQI measurement at each time point.

The DLQI assesses the impact of psoriasis on the participants's daily life. DLQI total score comprises 6 different aspects that may affect quality of life: symptoms and feelings, daily activities, leisure, work or school performance, personal relationships, and treatment. DLQI total scores range from 0 to 30, with 0 corresponding to the best quality of life and 30 to the worst with 0-1=no effect on the partipant's life, 2-5=small effect on the participant's life, 6-10= moderate effect on the participant's life, 11=20= very large effect on participant's life, and 21-30 = extremely large effect on participant's life.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Infliximab 5 mg/kg
n=169 Participants
Infliximab administered intravenously at a dose of 5 mg/kg body weight at Weeks 0, 2, 6 and then every 8 weeks (Weeks 14, 22, 30, 38, and 46 for the Treatment Period and Week 54, 62, 70, 78, 86, and 94 for the Extended Treatment Period) as per the product monograph (PM; Canada), summary of product characteristics (SPC; European Union), or local labeling (for all other countries).
Number of Participants With A DLQI Score of 0 or 1 in the Extended Treatment Phase
Week 50, DLQI=0
77 Participants
Number of Participants With A DLQI Score of 0 or 1 in the Extended Treatment Phase
Week 50, DLQI=0 or 1
102 Participants
Number of Participants With A DLQI Score of 0 or 1 in the Extended Treatment Phase
Week 50, DLQI >1
51 Participants
Number of Participants With A DLQI Score of 0 or 1 in the Extended Treatment Phase
Week 50, DLQI Missing
16 Participants
Number of Participants With A DLQI Score of 0 or 1 in the Extended Treatment Phase
Week 62, DLQI=0
51 Participants
Number of Participants With A DLQI Score of 0 or 1 in the Extended Treatment Phase
Week 62, DLQI=0 or 1
75 Participants
Number of Participants With A DLQI Score of 0 or 1 in the Extended Treatment Phase
Week 62, DLQI >1
57 Participants
Number of Participants With A DLQI Score of 0 or 1 in the Extended Treatment Phase
Week 62, DLQI Missing
37 Participants
Number of Participants With A DLQI Score of 0 or 1 in the Extended Treatment Phase
Week 78, DLQI=0
57 Participants
Number of Participants With A DLQI Score of 0 or 1 in the Extended Treatment Phase
Week 78, DLQI=0 or 1
80 Participants
Number of Participants With A DLQI Score of 0 or 1 in the Extended Treatment Phase
Week 78, DLQI >1
55 Participants
Number of Participants With A DLQI Score of 0 or 1 in the Extended Treatment Phase
Week 78, DLQI Missing
34 Participants
Number of Participants With A DLQI Score of 0 or 1 in the Extended Treatment Phase
Week 98, DLQI=0
67 Participants
Number of Participants With A DLQI Score of 0 or 1 in the Extended Treatment Phase
Week 98. DLQI=0 or 1
84 Participants
Number of Participants With A DLQI Score of 0 or 1 in the Extended Treatment Phase
Week 98, DLQI >1
57 Participants
Number of Participants With A DLQI Score of 0 or 1 in the Extended Treatment Phase
Week 98, DLQI Missing
28 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 98

Population: The population consisted of participants who were in the efficacy population of the treatment phase and who entered into the extended treatment phase with at least one PASI evaluation during the extended treatment phase.

Using a scale of 0=none to 4= very severe, each body region (head, trunk, arms, and legs) is rated for redness, thickness and scaling of the largest psoriatic area in that region; these 4 totals (ranging from 0 to 16) are then multiplied by the standardized percentage of total body area that each region represents (head = 0.1 of body surface area, trunk = 0.2 of body surface area, arms=0.3 of the body surface area, and legs = 0.4 of body surface area). An assessment is then made of the percentage of the area in that body region that is involved by the psoriatic lesions; this is expressed by a score from 0 (0% involved) to 6 (100% involved) and this score is multiplied by the subtotal of the total body area of that region; the four region scores are then added to produce the total PASI score. PASI-50, PASI-75, PASI-90, and PASI-100 response were defined as \>=25%, \>=50%, \>=75%, \>=90%, =100% improvement in PASI score versus baseline, respectively.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Infliximab 5 mg/kg
n=169 Participants
Infliximab administered intravenously at a dose of 5 mg/kg body weight at Weeks 0, 2, 6 and then every 8 weeks (Weeks 14, 22, 30, 38, and 46 for the Treatment Period and Week 54, 62, 70, 78, 86, and 94 for the Extended Treatment Period) as per the product monograph (PM; Canada), summary of product characteristics (SPC; European Union), or local labeling (for all other countries).
Number of Participants With a PASI-50, PASI-75, PASI-90, or PASI-100 Response at Week 98
PASI-50
129 Participants
Number of Participants With a PASI-50, PASI-75, PASI-90, or PASI-100 Response at Week 98
PASI-75
112 Participants
Number of Participants With a PASI-50, PASI-75, PASI-90, or PASI-100 Response at Week 98
PASI-90
82 Participants
Number of Participants With a PASI-50, PASI-75, PASI-90, or PASI-100 Response at Week 98
PASI-100
35 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 50

Population: The Efficacy Population includes all participants with a baseline PASI score within 14 days of the time of the first infusion and at least one post-baseline PASI score.

Participant PASI scores were used to measure the severity and extent of psoriasis. Using a scale of 0=none to 4= very severe, each body region (head, trunk, arms, and legs) is rated for redness, thickness and scaling of the largest psoriatic area in that region; these 4 totals (totals ranging from 0 to 16) are then multiplied by the standardized percentage of total body area that each region represents (head = 0.1 of body surface area, trunk = 0.2 of body surface area, arms=0.3 of the body surface area, and legs = 0.4 of body surface area). An assessment is then made of the percentage of the area in that body region that is involved by the psoriatic lesions; this is expressed by a score from 0 (0% involved) to 6 (100% involved) and this score is multiplied by the subtotal of the total body area of that region; the four region scores are then added to produce the total PASI score. PASI-75 response was defined as \>=75% improvement in overall PASI score when compared to baseline.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Infliximab 5 mg/kg
n=521 Participants
Infliximab administered intravenously at a dose of 5 mg/kg body weight at Weeks 0, 2, 6 and then every 8 weeks (Weeks 14, 22, 30, 38, and 46 for the Treatment Period and Week 54, 62, 70, 78, 86, and 94 for the Extended Treatment Period) as per the product monograph (PM; Canada), summary of product characteristics (SPC; European Union), or local labeling (for all other countries).
Number of Participants Who Achieved a PASI-75 Response at Week 50 by Age
Age <65 years (n=469)
264 Participants
Number of Participants Who Achieved a PASI-75 Response at Week 50 by Age
Age >=65 years (n=52)
32 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 50

Population: The Efficacy Population includes all participants with a baseline PASI score within 14 days of the time of the first infusion and at least one post-baseline PASI score.

Participant PASI scores were used to measure the severity and extent of psoriasis. Using a scale of 0=none to 4= very severe, each body region (head, trunk, arms, and legs) is rated for redness, thickness and scaling of the largest psoriatic area in that region; these 4 totals (totals ranging from 0 to 16) are then multiplied by the standardized percentage of total body area that each region represents (head = 0.1 of body surface area, trunk = 0.2 of body surface area, arms=0.3 of the body surface area, and legs = 0.4 of body surface area). An assessment is then made of the percentage of the area in that body region that is involved by the psoriatic lesions; this is expressed by a score from 0 (0% involved) to 6 (100% involved) and this score is multiplied by the subtotal of the total body area of that region; the four region scores are then added to produce the total PASI score. PASI-75 response was defined as \>=75% improvement in overall PASI score when compared to baseline.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Infliximab 5 mg/kg
n=521 Participants
Infliximab administered intravenously at a dose of 5 mg/kg body weight at Weeks 0, 2, 6 and then every 8 weeks (Weeks 14, 22, 30, 38, and 46 for the Treatment Period and Week 54, 62, 70, 78, 86, and 94 for the Extended Treatment Period) as per the product monograph (PM; Canada), summary of product characteristics (SPC; European Union), or local labeling (for all other countries).
Number of Participants Who Achieved a PASI-75 Response at Week 50 by Gender
Male (n=344)
199 Participants
Number of Participants Who Achieved a PASI-75 Response at Week 50 by Gender
Female (n=177)
97 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 50

Population: The Efficacy Population includes all participants with a baseline PASI score within 14 days of the time of the first infusion and at least one post-baseline PASI score.

Participant PASI scores were used to measure the severity and extent of psoriasis. Using a scale of 0=none to 4= very severe, each body region (head, trunk, arms, and legs) is rated for redness, thickness and scaling of the largest psoriatic area in that region; these 4 totals (totals ranging from 0 to 16) are then multiplied by the standardized percentage of total body area that each region represents (head = 0.1 of body surface area, trunk = 0.2 of body surface area, arms=0.3 of the body surface area, and legs = 0.4 of body surface area). An assessment is then made of the percentage of the area in that body region that is involved by the psoriatic lesions; this is expressed by a score from 0 (0% involved) to 6 (100% involved) and this score is multiplied by the subtotal of the total body area of that region; the four region scores are then added to produce the total PASI score. PASI-75 response was defined as \>=75% improvement in overall PASI score when compared to baseline.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Infliximab 5 mg/kg
n=521 Participants
Infliximab administered intravenously at a dose of 5 mg/kg body weight at Weeks 0, 2, 6 and then every 8 weeks (Weeks 14, 22, 30, 38, and 46 for the Treatment Period and Week 54, 62, 70, 78, 86, and 94 for the Extended Treatment Period) as per the product monograph (PM; Canada), summary of product characteristics (SPC; European Union), or local labeling (for all other countries).
Number of Participants Who Achieved a PASI-75 Response at Week 50 by Race
Caucasian (n=436)
235 Participants
Number of Participants Who Achieved a PASI-75 Response at Week 50 by Race
Non-Caucasian (n=85)
61 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 50

Population: The Efficacy Population includes all participants with a baseline PASI score within 14 days of the time of the first infusion and at least one post-baseline PASI score.

Participant PASI scores were used to measure the severity and extent of psoriasis. Using a scale of 0=none to 4= very severe, each body region (head, trunk, arms, and legs) is rated for redness, thickness and scaling of the largest psoriatic area in that region; these 4 totals (totals ranging from 0 to 16) are then multiplied by the standardized percentage of total body area that each region represents (head = 0.1 of body surface area, trunk = 0.2 of body surface area, arms=0.3 of the body surface area, and legs = 0.4 of body surface area). An assessment is then made of the percentage of the area in that body region that is involved by the psoriatic lesions; this is expressed by a score from 0 (0% involved) to 6 (100% involved) and this score is multiplied by the subtotal of the total body area of that region; the four region scores are then added to produce the total PASI score. PASI-75 response was defined as \>=75% improvement in overall PASI score when compared to baseline.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Infliximab 5 mg/kg
n=521 Participants
Infliximab administered intravenously at a dose of 5 mg/kg body weight at Weeks 0, 2, 6 and then every 8 weeks (Weeks 14, 22, 30, 38, and 46 for the Treatment Period and Week 54, 62, 70, 78, 86, and 94 for the Extended Treatment Period) as per the product monograph (PM; Canada), summary of product characteristics (SPC; European Union), or local labeling (for all other countries).
Number of Participants Who Achieved a PASI-75 Response at Week 50 by the Presence of Nail Psoriasis at Baseline
Nail Psoriasis Present at Baseline (n=308)
171 Participants
Number of Participants Who Achieved a PASI-75 Response at Week 50 by the Presence of Nail Psoriasis at Baseline
Nail Psoriasis Absent at Baseline (n=213)
125 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 50

Population: The Efficacy Population includes all participants with a baseline PASI score within 14 days of the time of the first infusion and at least one post-baseline PASI score.

Participant PASI scores were used to measure the severity and extent of psoriasis. Using a scale of 0=none to 4= very severe, each body region (head, trunk, arms, and legs) is rated for redness, thickness and scaling of the largest psoriatic area in that region; these 4 totals (totals ranging from 0 to 16) are then multiplied by the standardized percentage of total body area that each region represents (head = 0.1 of body surface area, trunk = 0.2 of body surface area, arms=0.3 of the body surface area, and legs = 0.4 of body surface area). An assessment is then made of the percentage of the area in that body region that is involved by the psoriatic lesions; this is expressed by a score from 0 (0% involved) to 6 (100% involved) and this score is multiplied by the subtotal of the total body area of that region; the four region scores are then added to produce the total PASI score. PASI-75 response was defined as \>=75% improvement in overall PASI score when compared to baseline..

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Infliximab 5 mg/kg
n=521 Participants
Infliximab administered intravenously at a dose of 5 mg/kg body weight at Weeks 0, 2, 6 and then every 8 weeks (Weeks 14, 22, 30, 38, and 46 for the Treatment Period and Week 54, 62, 70, 78, 86, and 94 for the Extended Treatment Period) as per the product monograph (PM; Canada), summary of product characteristics (SPC; European Union), or local labeling (for all other countries).
Number of Participants Who Achieved a PASI-75 Response at Week 50 by PASI Score at Baseline
Baseline PASI <12 (n=167)
77 Participants
Number of Participants Who Achieved a PASI-75 Response at Week 50 by PASI Score at Baseline
Baseline PASI >=12 (n=354)
219 Participants

Adverse Events

Infliximab 5 mg/kg

Serious events: 56 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Infliximab 5 mg/kg
n=659 participants at risk
Infliximab administered intravenously at a dose of 5 mg/kg body weight at Weeks 0, 2, 6 and then every 8 weeks (Weeks 14, 22, 30, 38, and 46 for the Treatment Period and Week 54, 62, 70, 78, 86, and 94 for the Extended Treatment Period) as per the product monograph (PM; Canada), summary of product characteristics (SPC; European Union), or local labeling (for all other countries).
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Microcytic Anaemia
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac Failure
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac Failure Congestive
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Cardiac disorders
Cardiopulmonary Failure
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Cardiac disorders
Coronary Artery Stenosis
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Cardiac disorders
Left Ventricular Failure
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Cardiac disorders
Myocardial Infarction
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Endocrine disorders
Thyroiditis
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal Disorder
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Gastrointestinal disorders
Pancreatitis Acute
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
General disorders
Non-Cardiac Chest Pain
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
General disorders
Drug Interaction
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cytolytic Hepatitis
0.30%
2/659 • Number of events 2 • Up to Week 98
Hepatobiliary disorders
Gallbladder Polyp
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Hepatobiliary disorders
Hepatotoxicity
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Hepatobiliary disorders
Hepatitis
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Immune system disorders
Anaphylactic Reaction
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Immune system disorders
Drug Hypersensitivity
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Immune system disorders
Hypersensitivity
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Infections and infestations
Bronchitis
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Infections and infestations
Bronchopneumonia
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Infections and infestations
Cellulitis
0.30%
2/659 • Number of events 2 • Up to Week 98
Infections and infestations
Clostridial Infection
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Infections and infestations
Enterocolitis Infectious
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Infections and infestations
Gastroenteritis
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Infections and infestations
Gastroenteritis Salmonella
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Infections and infestations
Herpes Zoster
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Infections and infestations
Lymph Node Tuberculosis
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 2 • Up to Week 98
Infections and infestations
Tuberculosis
0.30%
2/659 • Number of events 2 • Up to Week 98
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Femoral Neck Fracture
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Head Injury
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Infusion Related Reaction
0.30%
2/659 • Number of events 2 • Up to Week 98
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Overdose
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Rib Fracture
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Upper Limb Fracture
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Investigations
Hepatic Enzyme Increased
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Investigations
Tuberculin Test Positive
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Diabetes Mellitus
0.30%
2/659 • Number of events 2 • Up to Week 98
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back Pain
0.30%
2/659 • Number of events 2 • Up to Week 98
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Muscle Spasms
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Psoriatic Arthropathy
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 2 • Up to Week 98
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Adenocarcinoma
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Lung Neoplasm Malignant
0.30%
2/659 • Number of events 2 • Up to Week 98
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Malignant Peritoneal Neoplasm
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Nervous system disorders
Basal Ganglia Haemorrhage
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Nervous system disorders
Intraventricular Haemorrhage
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Nervous system disorders
Ischaemic Stroke
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Nervous system disorders
Myoclonus
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions
Pregnancy
0.30%
2/659 • Number of events 2 • Up to Week 98
Psychiatric disorders
Depression
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Renal and urinary disorders
Enuresis
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal Colic
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Ovarian Cyst
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Lung Disorder
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Acute Generalised Exanthematous Pustulosis
0.30%
2/659 • Number of events 2 • Up to Week 98
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Erythrodermic Psoriasis
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Urticaria
0.46%
3/659 • Number of events 3 • Up to Week 98
Social circumstances
Pregnancy of Partner
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Surgical and medical procedures
Inguinal Hernia Repair
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Surgical and medical procedures
Umbilical Hernia Repair
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Vascular disorders
Aortic Aneurysm
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Pancytopenia
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Cardiac disorders
Acute Myocardial Infarction
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Gastrointestinal disorders
Umbilical Hernia
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Investigations
Liver Function Test Abnormal
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Hepatic Neoplasm Malignant
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Renal and urinary disorders
Bladder Tamponade
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Prostatitis
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Erythema Multiforme
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Psoriasis
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98
Surgical and medical procedures
Hip Arthroplasty
0.15%
1/659 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 98

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

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Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.

Phone: 1-800-672-6372

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