A Study of The Effect of RoActemra/Actemra (Tocilizumab) in Combination With Methotrexate on Articular Damage in The Hand in Patients With Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis Who Have an Inadequate Response to Non-Biological DMARDs

NCT ID: NCT01878318

Last Updated: 2016-11-02

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

WITHDRAWN

Clinical Phase

PHASE4

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2013-06-30

Study Completion Date

2015-06-30

Brief Summary

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This open-label, single arm study will evaluate the effect of RoActemra/Actemra in combination with methotrexate on articular damage in the hand (synovitis/osteitis and erosions) in patients with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis who have an inadequate response to non-biological disease-modifying ante-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs). Patients will receive RoActemra/Actemra 8 mg/kg intravenously every 4 weeks for 24 weeks.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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RoActemra/Actemra

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

methotrexate

Intervention Type DRUG

stable dose

tocilizumab [RoActemra/Actemra]

Intervention Type DRUG

8 mg/kg intravenously every 4 weeks, 24 weeks

Interventions

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methotrexate

stable dose

Intervention Type DRUG

tocilizumab [RoActemra/Actemra]

8 mg/kg intravenously every 4 weeks, 24 weeks

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Adult patients, \>/= 18 years of age
* Diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis according to ACR/EULAR classification (2010) of \>/= 6 months duration
* Active moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (DAS \>/= 3.2)
* Swollen joint count (SJC) \>/= 6, tender joint count \>/= 8
* Synovitis in the dominant hand
* Inadequate response to stable dose of a non-biological DMARD for at least 3 months
* Oral corticosteroids must have been on stable dose for at least 25 out of 28 days before first dose of study drug
* Patient on outpatient treatment

Exclusion Criteria

* Major surgery (including joint surgery) in the 8 weeks prior to screening, or planned major surgery within 6 months of randomization
* Rheumatic autoimmune disease other than rheumatoid arthritis
* American College of Rheumatology (ACR) functional class IV
* History of or current inflammatory joint disease other than rheumatoid arthritis
* Previous inadequate response to a biologic DMARD; prior biologic therapy for no longer than 1 month is allowed if discontinued for reasons of tolerability at least 6 months prior to study recruitment
* Intra-articular or parenteral corticosteroids within 6 weeks prior to study start
* Inadequate hematologic, renal or liver function
* Positive for hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV infection
* Pregnant or lactating women
* History of severe allergic reactions or anaphylaxis to human, humanized or mural monoclonal antibodies
* Current infections or history of recurrent infections
* History of or currently active primary or acquired immunodeficiency
* Active tuberculosis requiring treatment in the previous 3 years
* Body weight \> 150 kg
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

Countries

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Venezuela

Other Identifiers

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ML28204

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id