Trial Outcomes & Findings for Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Secukinumab in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Taking Methotrexate (NCT NCT01359943)

NCT ID: NCT01359943

Last Updated: 2015-03-02

Results Overview

A participant was considered to be a responder according to the ACR20 criteria if the participant had at least 20% improvement in both the tender joint count and swollen joint count measures, and in at least 3 of the following 5 measures: patient's assessment of pain, patient's global assessment of disease activity, physician's global assessment of disease activity, Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ©) score, and/or C-reactive protein (CRP)/Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR).

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

221 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

12 weeks

Results posted on

2015-03-02

Participant Flow

Participants were randomized to one of the following 3 treatment groups in a 2:2:1 ratio: secukinumab 10 mg/kg i.v., secukinumab 150 mg s.c. or placebo.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Secukinumab 10 mg/kg i.v. Loading
secukinumab 10mg/kg i.v. loading at Weeks 0, 2 and 4, and placebo s.c. at weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Secukinumab 150 mg s.c. Loading
secukinumab 150mg s.c. loading at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, and placebo i.v. at weeks 0, 2 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Placebo
placebo at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 \& 12, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 16
Double-blind (Weeks 0 - 16)
STARTED
88
89
44
Double-blind (Weeks 0 - 16)
COMPLETED
86
85
44
Double-blind (Weeks 0 - 16)
NOT COMPLETED
2
4
0
Open Label 150 mg s.c. (Weeks 16 - 52)
STARTED
86
84
44
Open Label 150 mg s.c. (Weeks 16 - 52)
COMPLETED
78
71
36
Open Label 150 mg s.c. (Weeks 16 - 52)
NOT COMPLETED
8
13
8
Follow-up (Weeks 52 - 60)
STARTED
86
84
44
Follow-up (Weeks 52 - 60)
COMPLETED
78
69
36
Follow-up (Weeks 52 - 60)
NOT COMPLETED
8
15
8

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Secukinumab 10 mg/kg i.v. Loading
secukinumab 10mg/kg i.v. loading at Weeks 0, 2 and 4, and placebo s.c. at weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Secukinumab 150 mg s.c. Loading
secukinumab 150mg s.c. loading at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, and placebo i.v. at weeks 0, 2 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Placebo
placebo at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 \& 12, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 16
Double-blind (Weeks 0 - 16)
Abnormal laboratory values
1
0
0
Double-blind (Weeks 0 - 16)
Adverse Event
1
2
0
Double-blind (Weeks 0 - 16)
Withdrawal by Subject
0
2
0
Open Label 150 mg s.c. (Weeks 16 - 52)
Administrative problems
1
0
0
Open Label 150 mg s.c. (Weeks 16 - 52)
Withdrawal by Subject
1
3
4
Open Label 150 mg s.c. (Weeks 16 - 52)
Protocol deviation
0
1
0
Open Label 150 mg s.c. (Weeks 16 - 52)
Lack of Efficacy
3
3
3
Open Label 150 mg s.c. (Weeks 16 - 52)
Abnormal laboratory values
0
1
0
Open Label 150 mg s.c. (Weeks 16 - 52)
Adverse Event
3
5
1
Follow-up (Weeks 52 - 60)
Withdrawal by Subject
1
5
4
Follow-up (Weeks 52 - 60)
Administrative problems
1
0
0
Follow-up (Weeks 52 - 60)
Protocol deviation
0
1
0
Follow-up (Weeks 52 - 60)
Lack of Efficacy
3
3
3
Follow-up (Weeks 52 - 60)
Abnormal laboratory value
0
1
0
Follow-up (Weeks 52 - 60)
Adverse Event
3
5
1

Baseline Characteristics

Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Secukinumab in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Taking Methotrexate

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Secukinumab 10 mg/kg i.v. Loading
n=88 Participants
secukinumab 10mg/kg i.v. loading at Weeks 0, 2 and 4, and placebo s.c. at weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Secukinumab 150 mg s.c. Loading
n=89 Participants
secukinumab 150mg s.c. loading at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, and placebo i.v. at weeks 0, 2 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Placebo
n=44 Participants
placebo at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 \& 12, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 16
Total
n=221 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
53.8 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.81 • n=5 Participants
54.5 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.26 • n=7 Participants
53.5 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.33 • n=5 Participants
54.0 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.51 • n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
67 Participants
n=5 Participants
72 Participants
n=7 Participants
37 Participants
n=5 Participants
176 Participants
n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
21 Participants
n=5 Participants
17 Participants
n=7 Participants
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
45 Participants
n=4 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Population: Full analysis set (FAS): The FAS included all participants who were randomized to study treatment.

A participant was considered to be a responder according to the ACR20 criteria if the participant had at least 20% improvement in both the tender joint count and swollen joint count measures, and in at least 3 of the following 5 measures: patient's assessment of pain, patient's global assessment of disease activity, physician's global assessment of disease activity, Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ©) score, and/or C-reactive protein (CRP)/Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Secukinumab 150 mg s.c. Loading
n=89 Participants
secukinumab 150mg s.c. loading at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, and placebo i.v. at weeks 0, 2 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Placebo
n=44 Participants
placebo at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 \& 12, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 16
Secukinumab 10 mg/kg i.v. Loading
n=88 Participants
secukinumab 10mg/kg i.v. loading at Weeks 0, 2 and 4, and placebo s.c. at weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Percentage of Participants Who Achieve American College of Rheumatology Response of 20 (ACR20)
44.9 Percentage of participants
40.9 Percentage of participants
53.4 Percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Population: Full analysis set (FAS): The FAS included all participants who were randomized to study treatment.

A participant was considered to be a responder according to the ACR50 or ACR70 criteria if the participant had at least 50% or 70% improvement, respectively, in both the tender joint count and swollen joint count measures, and in at least 3 of the following 5 measures: patient's assessment of pain, patient's global assessment of disease activity, physician's global assessment of disease activity, Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ©) score, and/or C-reactive protein (CRP)/Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Secukinumab 150 mg s.c. Loading
n=89 Participants
secukinumab 150mg s.c. loading at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, and placebo i.v. at weeks 0, 2 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Placebo
n=44 Participants
placebo at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 \& 12, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 16
Secukinumab 10 mg/kg i.v. Loading
n=88 Participants
secukinumab 10mg/kg i.v. loading at Weeks 0, 2 and 4, and placebo s.c. at weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Percentage of Participants Who Achieve ACR50 and ACR70
ACR50
18.0 Percentage of participants
11.4 Percentage of participants
20.5 Percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieve ACR50 and ACR70
ACR70
5.6 Percentage of participants
0.0 Percentage of participants
8.0 Percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline, 12 Weeks

Population: Full analysis set (FAS): The FAS included all participants who were randomized to study treatment.

The HAQ measures physical disability and functional status. It has 4 dimensions: disability, pain, drug side effects and dollar costs. In this trial, only the disability dimension was used. The disability dimension consists of 20 multiple choice items concerning difficulty in performing 8 common activities of daily living; dressing and grooming, arising, eating, walking, reaching, personal hygiene, gripping and activities. Participants choose from four response categories: 0 (without any difficulty), 1 (with some difficulty), 2 (with much difficulty) and 3 (unable to do). Within each of the 8 categories, only the item indicating the most severe impairment contributes to the category score. The HAQ score is calculated by summing the computed scores for each category and dividing by the number of categories answered. It ranges from 0 (without any difficulty) to 3 (unable to do). A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Secukinumab 150 mg s.c. Loading
n=89 Participants
secukinumab 150mg s.c. loading at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, and placebo i.v. at weeks 0, 2 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Placebo
n=44 Participants
placebo at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 \& 12, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 16
Secukinumab 10 mg/kg i.v. Loading
n=88 Participants
secukinumab 10mg/kg i.v. loading at Weeks 0, 2 and 4, and placebo s.c. at weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Change From Baseline in Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disease Index (HAQ-DI) Score.
-0.28 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.053
-0.17 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.074
-0.35 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.052

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline, 12 weeks

Population: Participants from the full analysis set (FAS), who had values at both baseline and week 12, were included in this analysis. The FAS included all participants who were randomized to study treatment.

The Disease Activity Score (DAS) is a combined index to measure disease activity in RA participants. DAS28-CRP is determined using the following variables: 28-joint counts (tender28 and swollen28), CRP, and the participant's general health (GH) or global disease activity measured on a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) of 100 mm (0 = and 100 = ). Using the data from these variables, DAS28-CRP is calculated using the following formula: DAS28-4(crp) = 0.56\*sqrt(TJC28) + 0.28\*sqrt(SJC28) + 0.36\*ln(CRP+1) + 0.014\*GH + 0.96. The calculation results in a DAS28-CRP score from 0 to 10 indicating the current activity of the rheumatoid arthritis of your patient. A DAS28 above 5.1 means high disease activity whereas a DAS28 below 3.2 indicates low disease activity. Remission is achieved by a DAS28 lower than 2.6. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Secukinumab 150 mg s.c. Loading
n=82 Participants
secukinumab 150mg s.c. loading at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, and placebo i.v. at weeks 0, 2 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Placebo
n=43 Participants
placebo at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 \& 12, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 16
Secukinumab 10 mg/kg i.v. Loading
n=85 Participants
secukinumab 10mg/kg i.v. loading at Weeks 0, 2 and 4, and placebo s.c. at weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Change From Baseline in DAS28 Using High Sensitivity C-reactive Protein (hsCRP) (DAS28-CRP)
-1.65 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.120
-1.21 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.166
-1.67 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.119

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline, 12 weeks

Population: Participants from the full analysis set (FAS), who had values at both baseline and week 12, were included in this analysis. The FAS included all participants who were randomized to study treatment.

The Disease Activity Score (DAS) is a combined index to measure disease activity in RA participants. DAS28 is determined using the following variables: 28-joint counts (tender28 and swollen28), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and the participant's general health (GH) or global disease activity measured on a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) of 100 mm (0 = and 100 = ). Using the data from these variables, DAS28-ESR is calculated using the following formula: DAS28 = 0.56 \* sqrt(tender28) + 0.28 \* sqrt(swollen28) + 0.70 \* ln(ESR) + 0.014 \* GH. The calculation results in a DAS28-ESR score from 0 to 10 indicating the current activity of the rheumatoid arthritis of your patient. A DAS28 above 5.1 means high disease activity whereas a DAS28 below 3.2 indicates low disease activity. Remission is achieved by a DAS28 lower than 2.6. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Secukinumab 150 mg s.c. Loading
n=82 Participants
secukinumab 150mg s.c. loading at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, and placebo i.v. at weeks 0, 2 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Placebo
n=43 Participants
placebo at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 \& 12, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 16
Secukinumab 10 mg/kg i.v. Loading
n=84 Participants
secukinumab 10mg/kg i.v. loading at Weeks 0, 2 and 4, and placebo s.c. at weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Change From Baseline in Disease Activity Score 28 Response Using ESR (DAS28-ESR)
-1.80 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.128
-1.46 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.179
-1.98 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.126

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline, 12 weeks

Population: Full analysis set (FAS): The FAS included all participants who were randomized to study treatment.

EULAR response criteria are based on DAS28 status in combination with DAS28 improvements. The EULAR response criteria are as follows: present DAS28 \<3.2 with DAS28 improvement \>1.2 corresponds to 'good response'; present DAS28 \<3.2 with DAS28 improvement between 0.6 to 1.2, or present DAS28 between 3.2 to 5.1 with DAS28 improvement from 0.6 to \>1.2, or present DAS28 \>5.2 with DAS28 improvement \>1.2 correspond to 'moderate response; present DAS28 \<3.2 with DAS28 improvement \<0.6, or present DAS28 between 3.2 to 5.1 with DAS28 improvement \<0.6, or present DAS28 \>5.1 with DAS28 improvement \<0.6 to 1.2 correspond to 'no response'.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Secukinumab 150 mg s.c. Loading
n=89 Participants
secukinumab 150mg s.c. loading at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, and placebo i.v. at weeks 0, 2 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Placebo
n=44 Participants
placebo at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 \& 12, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 16
Secukinumab 10 mg/kg i.v. Loading
n=88 Participants
secukinumab 10mg/kg i.v. loading at Weeks 0, 2 and 4, and placebo s.c. at weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Percentage of Participants With European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Response
Good response
27.0 Percentage of participants
13.6 Percentage of participants
28.4 Percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Response
Moderate response
44.9 Percentage of participants
52.3 Percentage of participants
46.6 Percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Response
No response
28.1 Percentage of participants
34.1 Percentage of participants
25.0 Percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline, 12 weeks

Population: Full analysis set (FAS): The FAS included all participants who were randomized to study treatment.

The 66 joints assessed for swelling included the 8 distal interphalangeal, 10 proximal interphalangeal and 10 metacarpophalangeal joints of the hands, the 10 metatarsophalangeal and 10 proximal interphalangeal joints of the feet, the 2 wrists, 2 elbows , 2 shoulders , 2 acromioclavicular, 2 sternoclavicular, 2 temporomandibular, 2 knee, 2 talo-tibial, and 2 mid-tarsal joints. Swelling was graded present (1) or absent (0). A negative change in baseline indicates improvement.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Secukinumab 150 mg s.c. Loading
n=89 Participants
secukinumab 150mg s.c. loading at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, and placebo i.v. at weeks 0, 2 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Placebo
n=44 Participants
placebo at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 \& 12, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 16
Secukinumab 10 mg/kg i.v. Loading
n=88 Participants
secukinumab 10mg/kg i.v. loading at Weeks 0, 2 and 4, and placebo s.c. at weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Change From Baseline in Swollen 66-joint Count
-9.81 Number of joints
Standard Error 0.612
-7.88 Number of joints
Standard Error 0.863
-9.49 Number of joints
Standard Error 0.607

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline, 12 weeks

Population: Full analysis set (FAS): The FAS included all participants who were randomized to study treatment.

The 68 joints assessed for tenderness included the 8 distal interphalangeal, 10 proximal interphalangeal and 10 metacarpophalangeal joints of the hands, the 10 metatarsophalangeal and 10 proximal interphalangeal joints of the feet, the 2 wrists, 2 elbows , 2 shoulders , 2 acromioclavicular, 2 sternoclavicular, 2 temporomandibular, 2 hip, 2 knee, 2 talo-tibial, and 2 mid-tarsal joints. Joint tenderness was graded present (1) or absent (0). A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Secukinumab 150 mg s.c. Loading
n=89 Participants
secukinumab 150mg s.c. loading at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, and placebo i.v. at weeks 0, 2 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Placebo
n=44 Participants
placebo at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 \& 12, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 16
Secukinumab 10 mg/kg i.v. Loading
n=88 Participants
secukinumab 10mg/kg i.v. loading at Weeks 0, 2 and 4, and placebo s.c. at weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Change From Baseline in Tender 68-joint Count
-11.99 Number of joints
Standard Error 1.099
-9.50 Number of joints
Standard Error 1.549
-10.31 Number of joints
Standard Error 1.093

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline, 12 weeks

Population: Full analysis set (FAS): The FAS included all participants who were randomized to study treatment.

The patient's assessment of pain was performed using 100 mm visual analog scale (VAS) ranging from 0 (no pain) to 100 (unbearable pain) after the question "Please indicate with a vertical mark through the horizontal line the most pain you had from your rheumatoid arthritis over the last 24 hours". A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Secukinumab 150 mg s.c. Loading
n=89 Participants
secukinumab 150mg s.c. loading at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, and placebo i.v. at weeks 0, 2 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Placebo
n=44 Participants
placebo at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 \& 12, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 16
Secukinumab 10 mg/kg i.v. Loading
n=88 Participants
secukinumab 10mg/kg i.v. loading at Weeks 0, 2 and 4, and placebo s.c. at weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Change From Baseline in Participant's Assessment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Pain
-12.60 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.071
-6.66 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.902
-14.41 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.057

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline, 12 weeks

Population: Full analysis set (FAS): The FAS included all participants who were randomized to study treatment.

The patient's global assessment of disease activity was performed using 100 mm VAS ranging from 0 (very good) to 100 (very poor), after the question "Considering all the ways rheumatoid arthritis affects you, please indicate with a vertical mark through the horizontal line how well you are doing today". A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Secukinumab 150 mg s.c. Loading
n=89 Participants
secukinumab 150mg s.c. loading at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, and placebo i.v. at weeks 0, 2 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Placebo
n=44 Participants
placebo at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 \& 12, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 16
Secukinumab 10 mg/kg i.v. Loading
n=88 Participants
secukinumab 10mg/kg i.v. loading at Weeks 0, 2 and 4, and placebo s.c. at weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Change From Baseline in Participant's Global Assessment of Disease Activity
-15.29 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.063
-9.93 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.884
-18.58 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.042

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline, 12 weeks

Population: Full analysis set (FAS): The FAS included all participants who were randomized to study treatment.

The physician's global assessment of disease activity was performed using 100 mm VAS ranging from 0 (very good) to 100 (very poor), after the question "Considering all the ways rheumatoid arthritis affects your patient, how would you rate his or her current condition?". A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Secukinumab 150 mg s.c. Loading
n=89 Participants
secukinumab 150mg s.c. loading at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, and placebo i.v. at weeks 0, 2 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Placebo
n=44 Participants
placebo at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 \& 12, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 16
Secukinumab 10 mg/kg i.v. Loading
n=88 Participants
secukinumab 10mg/kg i.v. loading at Weeks 0, 2 and 4, and placebo s.c. at weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Change From Baseline in Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity
-29.01 score on a scale
Standard Error 1.950
18.88 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.726
-27.05 score on a scale
Standard Error 1.925

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline, 12 weeks

Population: Full analysis set (FAS): The FAS included all participants who were randomized to study treatment.

Blood for this assessment was obtained to identify the presence of inflammation, to determine its severity, and to monitor response to treatment. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Secukinumab 150 mg s.c. Loading
n=89 Participants
secukinumab 150mg s.c. loading at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, and placebo i.v. at weeks 0, 2 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Placebo
n=44 Participants
placebo at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 \& 12, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 16
Secukinumab 10 mg/kg i.v. Loading
n=88 Participants
secukinumab 10mg/kg i.v. loading at Weeks 0, 2 and 4, and placebo s.c. at weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Change From Baseline in hsCRP
-5.72 mg/L
Standard Error 0.946
-1.69 mg/L
Standard Error 1.336
-6.00 mg/L
Standard Error 0.938

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline, 12 weeks

Population: Full analysis set (FAS): The FAS included all participants who were randomized to study treatment.

Blood for this assessment was obtained to monitor disease activity and response to therapy. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Secukinumab 150 mg s.c. Loading
n=89 Participants
secukinumab 150mg s.c. loading at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, and placebo i.v. at weeks 0, 2 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Placebo
n=44 Participants
placebo at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 \& 12, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 16
Secukinumab 10 mg/kg i.v. Loading
n=88 Participants
secukinumab 10mg/kg i.v. loading at Weeks 0, 2 and 4, and placebo s.c. at weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Change From Baseline in ESR
-12.43 mm/hr
Standard Error 1.425
-10.53 mm/hr
Standard Error 1.993
-16.68 mm/hr
Standard Error 1.409

Adverse Events

Secukinumab 10 mg/kg i.v. Loading

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 17 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Secukinumab 150 mg s.c. Loading

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 30 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Placebo

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 18 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

AIN457 Pooled Treatment Groups - Open Label Period

Serious events: 18 serious events
Other events: 78 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

AIN457 Pooled Treatment Groups - Follow-up Period

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 10 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Secukinumab 10 mg/kg i.v. Loading
n=88 participants at risk
secukinumab 10mg/kg i.v. loading at Weeks 0, 2 and 4, and placebo s.c. at weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Secukinumab 150 mg s.c. Loading
n=89 participants at risk
secukinumab 150mg s.c. loading at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, and placebo i.v. at weeks 0, 2 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Placebo
n=44 participants at risk
placebo at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 \& 12, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 16
AIN457 Pooled Treatment Groups - Open Label Period
n=214 participants at risk
Week 16 through week 52: AIN457 150 mg s.c. open label
AIN457 Pooled Treatment Groups - Follow-up Period
n=214 participants at risk
Follow-up period: week 52 through week 60 - AIN457 150 mg sc open label
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
0.00%
0/44
0.47%
1/214
0.00%
0/214
Cardiac disorders
Atrial fibrillation
1.1%
1/88
0.00%
0/89
0.00%
0/44
0.00%
0/214
0.00%
0/214
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac failure
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
0.00%
0/44
0.47%
1/214
0.00%
0/214
Cardiac disorders
Myocardial infarction
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
2.3%
1/44
0.47%
1/214
0.00%
0/214
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
0.00%
0/44
0.47%
1/214
0.00%
0/214
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrooesophageal reflux disease
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
0.00%
0/44
0.47%
1/214
0.00%
0/214
General disorders
Chest pain
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
0.00%
0/44
0.47%
1/214
0.00%
0/214
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
0.00%
0/44
0.47%
1/214
0.00%
0/214
Infections and infestations
Sepsis
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
0.00%
0/44
0.47%
1/214
0.00%
0/214
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Ankle fracture
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
0.00%
0/44
0.47%
1/214
0.00%
0/214
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Femoral neck fracture
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
0.00%
0/44
0.47%
1/214
0.00%
0/214
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Thermal burn
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
0.00%
0/44
0.47%
1/214
0.00%
0/214
Investigations
Arteriogram coronary
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
0.00%
0/44
0.47%
1/214
0.00%
0/214
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Osteoarthritis
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
0.00%
0/44
0.47%
1/214
0.00%
0/214
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Osteochondrosis
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
0.00%
0/44
0.47%
1/214
0.00%
0/214
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Osteoporosis
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
0.00%
0/44
0.47%
1/214
0.00%
0/214
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Rheumatoid arthritis
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
0.00%
0/44
0.93%
2/214
0.00%
0/214
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Adrenal adenoma
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
0.00%
0/44
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Brain neoplasm
0.00%
0/88
1.1%
1/89
0.00%
0/44
0.00%
0/214
0.00%
0/214
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Myelodysplastic syndrome
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
0.00%
0/44
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Uterine leiomyoma
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
0.00%
0/44
0.47%
1/214
0.00%
0/214
Nervous system disorders
Lumbar radiculopathy
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
0.00%
0/44
0.47%
1/214
0.00%
0/214
Nervous system disorders
Sciatica
1.1%
1/88
0.00%
0/89
0.00%
0/44
0.00%
0/214
0.00%
0/214
Psychiatric disorders
Depression
0.00%
0/88
1.1%
1/89
0.00%
0/44
0.00%
0/214
0.00%
0/214
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Metrorrhagia
0.00%
0/88
1.1%
1/89
0.00%
0/44
0.00%
0/214
0.00%
0/214
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Ovarian cyst
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
0.00%
0/44
0.47%
1/214
0.00%
0/214
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pneumonitis
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
0.00%
0/44
0.47%
1/214
0.00%
0/214
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Rheumatoid lung
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
0.00%
0/44
0.47%
1/214
0.00%
0/214
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Photosensitivity reaction
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
0.00%
0/44
0.47%
1/214
0.00%
0/214
Vascular disorders
Lymphoedema
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
0.00%
0/44
0.00%
0/214
0.47%
1/214

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Secukinumab 10 mg/kg i.v. Loading
n=88 participants at risk
secukinumab 10mg/kg i.v. loading at Weeks 0, 2 and 4, and placebo s.c. at weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Secukinumab 150 mg s.c. Loading
n=89 participants at risk
secukinumab 150mg s.c. loading at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, and placebo i.v. at weeks 0, 2 and 4, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 8
Placebo
n=44 participants at risk
placebo at Weeks 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 \& 12, followed by secukinumab 150mg s.c. every 4 weeks starting at Week 16
AIN457 Pooled Treatment Groups - Open Label Period
n=214 participants at risk
Week 16 through week 52: AIN457 150 mg s.c. open label
AIN457 Pooled Treatment Groups - Follow-up Period
n=214 participants at risk
Follow-up period: week 52 through week 60 - AIN457 150 mg sc open label
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Leukopenia
0.00%
0/88
2.2%
2/89
0.00%
0/44
0.47%
1/214
0.00%
0/214
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Thrombocytopenia
0.00%
0/88
2.2%
2/89
0.00%
0/44
0.00%
0/214
0.00%
0/214
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Thrombocytosis
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
2.3%
1/44
0.47%
1/214
0.00%
0/214
Cardiac disorders
Tachycardia
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
2.3%
1/44
0.00%
0/214
0.00%
0/214
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
1.1%
1/88
0.00%
0/89
2.3%
1/44
0.00%
0/214
0.00%
0/214
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
1.1%
1/88
1.1%
1/89
0.00%
0/44
2.3%
5/214
0.00%
0/214
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dyspepsia
1.1%
1/88
2.2%
2/89
0.00%
0/44
0.00%
0/214
0.00%
0/214
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
2.3%
2/88
1.1%
1/89
0.00%
0/44
0.93%
2/214
0.00%
0/214
Immune system disorders
Immunodeficiency
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
2.3%
1/44
0.00%
0/214
0.00%
0/214
Infections and infestations
Cystitis
0.00%
0/88
2.2%
2/89
0.00%
0/44
0.93%
2/214
0.00%
0/214
Infections and infestations
Erythema migrans
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
2.3%
1/44
0.00%
0/214
0.00%
0/214
Infections and infestations
Gastroenteritis
2.3%
2/88
1.1%
1/89
2.3%
1/44
1.4%
3/214
0.00%
0/214
Infections and infestations
Influenza
0.00%
0/88
1.1%
1/89
2.3%
1/44
1.9%
4/214
0.00%
0/214
Infections and infestations
Laryngitis
1.1%
1/88
2.2%
2/89
0.00%
0/44
0.47%
1/214
0.00%
0/214
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis
5.7%
5/88
5.6%
5/89
9.1%
4/44
5.1%
11/214
0.47%
1/214
Infections and infestations
Oral herpes
0.00%
0/88
1.1%
1/89
6.8%
3/44
2.3%
5/214
0.00%
0/214
Infections and infestations
Pharyngitis
0.00%
0/88
1.1%
1/89
0.00%
0/44
2.8%
6/214
0.47%
1/214
Infections and infestations
Rhinitis
2.3%
2/88
0.00%
0/89
4.5%
2/44
1.4%
3/214
0.00%
0/214
Infections and infestations
Upper respiratory tract infection
1.1%
1/88
1.1%
1/89
0.00%
0/44
7.9%
17/214
0.47%
1/214
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection
0.00%
0/88
2.2%
2/89
2.3%
1/44
1.4%
3/214
0.00%
0/214
Investigations
Haemoglobin decreased
0.00%
0/88
1.1%
1/89
2.3%
1/44
0.47%
1/214
0.00%
0/214
Investigations
Hepatic enzyme increased
0.00%
0/88
2.2%
2/89
0.00%
0/44
0.00%
0/214
0.00%
0/214
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypercholesterolaemia
0.00%
0/88
1.1%
1/89
4.5%
2/44
0.47%
1/214
0.00%
0/214
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypocalcaemia
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
2.3%
1/44
0.00%
0/214
0.00%
0/214
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
0.00%
0/88
1.1%
1/89
2.3%
1/44
0.47%
1/214
0.93%
2/214
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Fibromyalgia
0.00%
0/88
2.2%
2/89
0.00%
0/44
0.00%
0/214
0.00%
0/214
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Rheumatoid arthritis
0.00%
0/88
5.6%
5/89
4.5%
2/44
5.6%
12/214
2.3%
5/214
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Spinal pain
1.1%
1/88
1.1%
1/89
2.3%
1/44
2.3%
5/214
0.00%
0/214
Nervous system disorders
Headache
2.3%
2/88
4.5%
4/89
2.3%
1/44
2.3%
5/214
0.00%
0/214
Nervous system disorders
Sciatica
2.3%
2/88
0.00%
0/89
0.00%
0/44
0.93%
2/214
0.00%
0/214
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
2.3%
1/44
0.00%
0/214
0.00%
0/214
Psychiatric disorders
Mood altered
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
2.3%
1/44
0.00%
0/214
0.00%
0/214
Renal and urinary disorders
Dysuria
0.00%
0/88
1.1%
1/89
2.3%
1/44
1.4%
3/214
0.00%
0/214
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Asthma
1.1%
1/88
0.00%
0/89
2.3%
1/44
0.00%
0/214
0.00%
0/214
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
0.00%
0/88
1.1%
1/89
0.00%
0/44
3.3%
7/214
0.00%
0/214
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Oropharyngeal pain
2.3%
2/88
0.00%
0/89
0.00%
0/44
1.4%
3/214
0.00%
0/214
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pharyngeal erythema
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
2.3%
1/44
0.47%
1/214
0.00%
0/214
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Erythema
0.00%
0/88
1.1%
1/89
2.3%
1/44
0.00%
0/214
0.00%
0/214
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash
1.1%
1/88
1.1%
1/89
2.3%
1/44
0.00%
0/214
0.00%
0/214
Vascular disorders
Hypertension
1.1%
1/88
2.2%
2/89
2.3%
1/44
5.1%
11/214
0.00%
0/214
Vascular disorders
Varicose vein
0.00%
0/88
0.00%
0/89
2.3%
1/44
0.00%
0/214
0.00%
0/214

Additional Information

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