A Study of RoActemra/Actemra (Tocilizumab) Versus Adalimumab in Combination With Methotrexate (MTX) in Patients With Moderate to Severe Active Rheumatoid Arthritis And an Inadequate Response to Treatment With Only One Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF)-Inhibitor

NCT ID: NCT01283971

Last Updated: 2014-02-10

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

TERMINATED

Clinical Phase

PHASE4

Total Enrollment

96 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2011-05-31

Study Completion Date

2012-08-31

Brief Summary

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This randomized, parallel-group study will assess the efficacy and safety of RoActemra/Actemra (tocilizumab) versus adalimumab, both in combination with methotrexate (MTX) in patients with moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis. Patients, already treated with MTX at stable doses, will be randomized to receive either RoActemra/Actemra 8 mg/kg intravenously (IV) every 4 weeks or adalimumab 40 mg subcutaneous (SC) every 2 weeks. All patients will receive methotrexate (10-25 mg weekly) and folate (at least 5 mg weekly). The anticipated time on study treatment is 24 weeks.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Tocilizumab + Methotrexate

Tocilizumab 8 mg/kg intravenous (IV) every 4 weeks + Placebo to adalimumab subcutaneous (SC) every 2 weeks for 24 weeks. All participants received methotrexate 10-25 mg and folate at least 5 mg/kg weekly.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

tocilizumab [RoActemra/Actemra]

Intervention Type DRUG

Tocilizumab 8 mg/kg IV every 4 weeks for 24 weeks.

placebo to adalimumab

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo to adalimumab SC every 2 weeks for 24 weeks.

methotrexate

Intervention Type DRUG

Methotrexate 10-25 mg weekly.

folate

Intervention Type DRUG

Folate at least 5 mg weekly.

Adalimumab + Methotrexate

Adalimumab 40 mg SC every 2 weeks + Placebo to tocilizumab IV every 4 weeks for 24 weeks. All participants received methotrexate 10-25 mg and folate at least 5 mg/kg weekly.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

adalimumab

Intervention Type DRUG

Adalimumab 40 mg SC every 2 weeks.

placebo to tocilizumab

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo to tocilizumab IV every 4 weeks for 24 weeks.

methotrexate

Intervention Type DRUG

Methotrexate 10-25 mg weekly.

folate

Intervention Type DRUG

Folate at least 5 mg weekly.

Interventions

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tocilizumab [RoActemra/Actemra]

Tocilizumab 8 mg/kg IV every 4 weeks for 24 weeks.

Intervention Type DRUG

adalimumab

Adalimumab 40 mg SC every 2 weeks.

Intervention Type DRUG

placebo to tocilizumab

Placebo to tocilizumab IV every 4 weeks for 24 weeks.

Intervention Type DRUG

placebo to adalimumab

Placebo to adalimumab SC every 2 weeks for 24 weeks.

Intervention Type DRUG

methotrexate

Methotrexate 10-25 mg weekly.

Intervention Type DRUG

folate

Folate at least 5 mg weekly.

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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RoActemra/Actemra

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Adult patients, \>/= 18 years of age
* Rheumatoid arthritis of \>/= 6 months duration (according to American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria)(according to ACR criteria)
* Inadequate response due to inefficacy of treatment (for at least 3 months) with only one approved Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF)-agent other than adalimumab Depending on the TNF-inhibitor, last dose of TNF-inhibitor should have been 1 to 8 weeks before randomization to the study
* On methotrexate treatment for \>/=12 weeks immediately prior to baseline, with stable dose (10-25 mg/week) for the last 8 weeks
* Disease Activity Score (DAS28) \>3.2 at baseline
* Oral corticosteroids (\</=10 mg/day prednisone or equivalent) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are permitted if the dose has been stable for \>/=6 weeks prior to baseline.

Exclusion Criteria

* Major surgery (including joint surgery) within 8 weeks prior to screening or planned surgery within 6 months following randomization
* Rheumatic autoimmune disease other than rheumatoid arthritis
* Prior history of or current inflammatory joint disease other than rheumatoid arthritis
* Functional class IV (ACR criteria)
* History of severe allergic reaction to human, humanized or murine monoclonal antibodies
* Known active current or history of recurrent infection (including tuberculosis)
* Primary or secondary immunodeficiency (history of or currently active)
* Body weight \>150 kg
* Previous treatment with any cell-depleting therapies
* Previous treatment with tocilizumab
* Intra-articular or parenteral corticosteroids within 6 weeks prior to baseline.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Hoffmann-La Roche

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Clinical Trials

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Hoffmann-La Roche

Locations

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Huntsville, Alabama, United States

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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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Tucson, Arizona, United States

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Covina, California, United States

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Escondido, California, United States

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Huntington Beach, California, United States

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La Mesa, California, United States

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Lakewood, California, United States

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Long Beach, California, United States

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Los Angeles, California, United States

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Sacramento, California, United States

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San Diego, California, United States

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Westlake Village, California, United States

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Whittier, California, United States

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Whittier, California, United States

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Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

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Hamden, Connecticut, United States

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Norwich, Connecticut, United States

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Newark, Delaware, United States

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Aventura, Florida, United States

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

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Jupiter, Florida, United States

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Melbourne, Florida, United States

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Naples, Florida, United States

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Ocala, Florida, United States

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Orlando, Florida, United States

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Ormond Beach, Florida, United States

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Palm Habor, Florida, United States

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Palm Harbor, Florida, United States

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Sarasota, Florida, United States

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Tamarac, Florida, United States

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Tampa, Florida, United States

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Valdosta, Georgia, United States

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Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Maywood, Illinois, United States

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Moline, Illinois, United States

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Springfield, Illinois, United States

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Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

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South Bend, Indiana, United States

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Lexington, Kentucky, United States

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

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Monroe, Louisiana, United States

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Annapolis, Maryland, United States

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Cumberland, Maryland, United States

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Frederick, Maryland, United States

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Hagerstown, Maryland, United States

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Fall River, Massachusetts, United States

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Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

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Battle Creek, Michigan, United States

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Lansing, Michigan, United States

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Petoskey, Michigan, United States

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Saint Claire Shores, Michigan, United States

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Biloxi, Mississippi, United States

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Flowood, Mississippi, United States

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Tupelo, Mississippi, United States

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Springfield, Missouri, United States

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St Louis, Missouri, United States

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Reno, Nevada, United States

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Clifton, New Jersey, United States

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Manalapan, New Jersey, United States

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New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

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Brooklyn, New York, United States

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New York, New York, United States

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New York, New York, United States

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Syracuse, New York, United States

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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

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Greenville, North Carolina, United States

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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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Washington, North Carolina, United States

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Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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Middleburg Heights, Ohio, United States

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Toledo, Ohio, United States

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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Lake Oswego, Oregon, United States

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Duncansville, Pennsylvania, United States

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, United States

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Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, United States

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Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, United States

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States

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Jackson, Tennessee, United States

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Sugar Land, Texas, United States

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Arlington, Virginia, United States

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Kennewick, Washington, United States

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Spokane, Washington, United States

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Tacoma, Washington, United States

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Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States

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Franklin, Wisconsin, United States

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Aalborg, , Denmark

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Elsinore, , Denmark

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Silkeborg, , Denmark

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Helsinki, , Finland

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Hyvinkää, , Finland

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Jyväskylä, , Finland

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Grenoble, , France

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Lille, , France

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Limoges, , France

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Metz, , France

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Montpellier, , France

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Mulhouse, , France

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Nantes, , France

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Berlin, , Germany

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Düsseldorf, , Germany

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Erfurt, , Germany

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Erlangen, , Germany

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Frankfurt am Main, , Germany

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Gommern, , Germany

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Hamburg, , Germany

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Hanover, , Germany

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Heidelberg, , Germany

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Herne, , Germany

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Hildesheim, , Germany

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München, , Germany

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Rostock, , Germany

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Tübingen, , Germany

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Athens, , Greece

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Florence, , Italy

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Roma, , Italy

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Nijmegen, , Netherlands

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Caguas, , Puerto Rico

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Kemerovo, , Russia

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Ufa, , Russia

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Ulyanovsk, , Russia

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Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain

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A Coruña, La Coruña, Spain

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Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, Spain

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Madrid, Madrid, Spain

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Madrid, Madrid, Spain

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Málaga, Malaga, Spain

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Oviedo, Principality of Asturias, Spain

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Valenica, Valencia, Spain

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Barakaldo, Vizcaya, Spain

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Gothenburg, , Sweden

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Huddinge, , Sweden

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Lund, , Sweden

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Malmo, , Sweden

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Umeå, , Sweden

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Countries

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United States Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Italy Netherlands Puerto Rico Russia Spain Sweden

Other Identifiers

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2010-023587-40

Identifier Type: EUDRACT_NUMBER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

MA25522

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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