Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Study of Subcutaneously (SC) Administered Tocilizumab (TCZ) in Participants With Polyarticular-Course Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (pJIA) (NCT NCT01904279)

NCT ID: NCT01904279

Last Updated: 2017-06-14

Results Overview

Detailed timeframe for TCZ SC 162 mg Q3W arm: pre-dose (Hour 0), 96, 504, 1008, 2016, 2022, 2064, 2112, 2160, 2520 hours post Day 1 dose (additionally at 6, 12, 48, 120, 2028 hours post Day 1 dose in participants \>/=2 years old). Detailed timeframe for TCZ SC 162 mg Q2W arm: pre-dose (Hour 0), 6, 12, 48, 120, 336, 672, 1008, 2016, 2022, 2028, 2040, 2064, 2112, 2160, 2520 hours post Day 1 dose.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE1

Target enrollment

52 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Pre-dose (Hour 0) up to 2520 hours post Day 1 dose (detailed timeframe is provided in outcome description section)

Results posted on

2017-06-14

Participant Flow

A total of 52 participants were enrolled in the study. Study included a 21-day screening period.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
TCZ SC 162 mg Q3W
Participants with body weight less than (\<) 30 kilograms (kg) were administered 162 milligrams (mg) of TCZ as an subcutaneous (SC) injection every 3 weeks (Q3W) for 52 weeks.
TCZ SC 162 mg Q2W
Participants with body weight greater than or equal to (\>/=) 30 kg were administered 162 mg of TCZ as an SC injection every 2 weeks (Q2W) for 52 weeks.
Overall Study
STARTED
27
25
Overall Study
COMPLETED
24
22
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
3
3

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
TCZ SC 162 mg Q3W
Participants with body weight less than (\<) 30 kilograms (kg) were administered 162 milligrams (mg) of TCZ as an subcutaneous (SC) injection every 3 weeks (Q3W) for 52 weeks.
TCZ SC 162 mg Q2W
Participants with body weight greater than or equal to (\>/=) 30 kg were administered 162 mg of TCZ as an SC injection every 2 weeks (Q2W) for 52 weeks.
Overall Study
Lack of Efficacy
2
3
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
1
0

Baseline Characteristics

A Study of Subcutaneously (SC) Administered Tocilizumab (TCZ) in Participants With Polyarticular-Course Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (pJIA)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
TCZ SC 162 mg Q3W
n=27 Participants
Participants with body weight \< 30 kg were administered 162 mg of TCZ as an SC injection Q3W for 52 weeks.
TCZ SC 162 mg Q2W
n=25 Participants
Participants with body weight \>/= 30 kg were administered 162 mg of TCZ as an SC injection Q2W for 52 weeks.
Total
n=52 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
5.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.1 • n=5 Participants
13.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.7 • n=7 Participants
9.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.9 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
18 Participants
n=5 Participants
18 Participants
n=7 Participants
36 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
7 Participants
n=7 Participants
16 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Pre-dose (Hour 0) up to 2520 hours post Day 1 dose (detailed timeframe is provided in outcome description section)

Population: Pharmacokinetic population included all enrolled participants who were adherent to the protocol.

Detailed timeframe for TCZ SC 162 mg Q3W arm: pre-dose (Hour 0), 96, 504, 1008, 2016, 2022, 2064, 2112, 2160, 2520 hours post Day 1 dose (additionally at 6, 12, 48, 120, 2028 hours post Day 1 dose in participants \>/=2 years old). Detailed timeframe for TCZ SC 162 mg Q2W arm: pre-dose (Hour 0), 6, 12, 48, 120, 336, 672, 1008, 2016, 2022, 2028, 2040, 2064, 2112, 2160, 2520 hours post Day 1 dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TCZ SC 162 mg Q3W
n=27 Participants
Participants with body weight \< 30 kg were administered 162 mg of TCZ as an SC injection Q3W for 52 weeks.
TCZ SC 162 mg Q2W
n=25 Participants
Participants with body weight \>/= 30 kg were administered 162 mg of TCZ as an SC injection Q2W for 52 weeks.
Minimum Serum Concentration (Cmin) of TCZ at Steady State
13.35 Micrograms/milliliter (mcg/mL)
Interval 0.21 to 52.25
12.71 Micrograms/milliliter (mcg/mL)
Interval 0.19 to 23.75

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Pre-dose (Hour 0) up to 2016 hours post Day 1 dose (detailed timeframe is provided in outcome description section)

Population: Pharmacokinetic population.

Detailed timeframe for TCZ SC 162 mg Q3W arm: pre-dose (Hour 0), 96, 504, 1008, 2016 hours post Day 1 dose (additionally at 6, 12, 48, 120 hours post Day 1 dose in participants \>/=2 years old). Detailed timeframe for TCZ SC 162 mg Q2W arm: pre-dose (Hour 0), 6, 12, 48, 120, 336, 672, 1008, 2016 post Day 1 dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TCZ SC 162 mg Q3W
n=27 Participants
Participants with body weight \< 30 kg were administered 162 mg of TCZ as an SC injection Q3W for 52 weeks.
TCZ SC 162 mg Q2W
n=25 Participants
Participants with body weight \>/= 30 kg were administered 162 mg of TCZ as an SC injection Q2W for 52 weeks.
Area Under the Curve at Steady-state Over a 12-week Interval (AUC12weeks) of TCZ Treatment
2998 mcg*day/mL
Interval 1465.0 to 7708.0
1933 mcg*day/mL
Interval 324.0 to 3098.0

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Pre-dose (Hour 0) up to 2520 hours post Day 1 dose (detailed timeframe is provided in outcome description section)

Population: Pharmacokinetic population

Detailed timeframe for TCZ SC 162 mg Q3W arm: pre-dose (Hour 0), 96, 504, 1008, 2016, 2022, 2064, 2112, ,2160, 2520 hours post Day 1 dose (additionally at 6, 12, 48, 120, 2028 hours post Day 1 dose in participants \>/=2 years old). Detailed timeframe for TCZ SC 162 mg Q2W arm: pre-dose (Hour 0), 6, 12, 48, 120, 336, 672, 1008, 2016, 2022, 2028, 2040, 2064, 2112, 2160, 2520 hours post Day 1 dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TCZ SC 162 mg Q3W
n=27 Participants
Participants with body weight \< 30 kg were administered 162 mg of TCZ as an SC injection Q3W for 52 weeks.
TCZ SC 162 mg Q2W
n=25 Participants
Participants with body weight \>/= 30 kg were administered 162 mg of TCZ as an SC injection Q2W for 52 weeks.
Maximum Serum Concentration (Cmax) of TCZ at Steady State
62.44 mcg/mL
Interval 39.37 to 121.13
29.74 mcg/mL
Interval 7.56 to 50.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Days 0.25, 0.5, 2, 4, 5, 84.25, 84.5, 85, 86, 88, 90; Weeks 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 14, 15, 27, 28, 36, 44, 52

Population: Safety population. Here Number of participants analyzed represents participants evaluable for this outcome measure. Number Analyzed represents participants evaluable for the specified category.

IL-6 is a cytokine associated with disease activity in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) including the polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA) subset. It is found in high levels in the synovial fluid and is associated with indicators of inflammatory activity.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TCZ SC 162 mg Q3W
n=18 Participants
Participants with body weight \< 30 kg were administered 162 mg of TCZ as an SC injection Q3W for 52 weeks.
TCZ SC 162 mg Q2W
n=23 Participants
Participants with body weight \>/= 30 kg were administered 162 mg of TCZ as an SC injection Q2W for 52 weeks.
Change From Baseline in Serum Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Levels
Week 14
11.958 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 16.665
Change From Baseline in Serum Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Levels
Week 15
-21.565 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 312.758
122.88 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Change From Baseline in Serum Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Levels
Day 84.25
32.644 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 65.094
14.66 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 24.026
Change From Baseline in Serum Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Levels
Day 84.5
-46.575 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 318.217
24.478 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 31.747
Change From Baseline in Serum Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Levels
Day 85
27.934 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 53.23
Change From Baseline in Serum Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Levels
Day 86
-53.35 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 285.831
36.06 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 82.547
Change From Baseline in Serum Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Levels
Day 88
-42.836 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 280.041
19.397 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 22.712
Change From Baseline in Serum Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Levels
Day 90
-51.899 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 299.59
20.642 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 20.247
Change From Baseline in Serum Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Levels
Baseline
77.569 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 278.376
10.567 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 11.24
Change From Baseline in Serum Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Levels
Day 0.25
-15.309 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 108.157
4.575 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 7.555
Change From Baseline in Serum Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Levels
Day 0.5
-16.181 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 116.587
11.932 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 13.33
Change From Baseline in Serum Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Levels
Day 2
17.998 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 157.295
23.223 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 23.935
Change From Baseline in Serum Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Levels
Day 5
17.265 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 186.212
35.263 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 64.907
Change From Baseline in Serum Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Levels
Week 2
21.751 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 49.964
Change From Baseline in Serum Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Levels
Week 3
-12.801 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 198.038
Change From Baseline in Serum Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Levels
Week 4
15.944 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 26.322
Change From Baseline in Serum Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Levels
Week 6
-0.412 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 271.409
17.841 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 34.515
Change From Baseline in Serum Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Levels
Week 12
-45.569 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 294.169
17.236 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 28.727
Change From Baseline in Serum Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Levels
Week 27
-16.408 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 293.156
Change From Baseline in Serum Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Levels
Week 28
14.206 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 20.762
Change From Baseline in Serum Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Levels
Week 36
-38.921 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 303.851
13.273 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 24.814
Change From Baseline in Serum Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Levels
Week 44
14.765 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 18.458
Change From Baseline in Serum Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Levels
Week 52
-44.611 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 289.698
10.401 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL)
Standard Deviation 18.455

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Days 0.25, 0.5, 2, 4, 5, 84.25, 84.5, 85, 86, 88, 90; Weeks 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 14, 15, 27, 28, 36, 44, 52

Population: Safety population. Here Number of participants analyzed represents participants evaluable for this outcome measure. Number Analyzed represents participants evaluable for the specified category.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TCZ SC 162 mg Q3W
n=20 Participants
Participants with body weight \< 30 kg were administered 162 mg of TCZ as an SC injection Q3W for 52 weeks.
TCZ SC 162 mg Q2W
n=23 Participants
Participants with body weight \>/= 30 kg were administered 162 mg of TCZ as an SC injection Q2W for 52 weeks.
Change From Baseline in Soluble IL-6 Receptor Levels
Baseline
140.4 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 225.72
206.7 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 241.69
Change From Baseline in Soluble IL-6 Receptor Levels
Day 0.25
-4.04 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 41.14
1.78 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 29.68
Change From Baseline in Soluble IL-6 Receptor Levels
Day 0.5
-1.45 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 53.39
4.58 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 51.71
Change From Baseline in Soluble IL-6 Receptor Levels
Day 2
89.72 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 75.29
68.90 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 66.75
Change From Baseline in Soluble IL-6 Receptor Levels
Day 4
323.4 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation NA
The data was not available as single participant was evaluated.
Change From Baseline in Soluble IL-6 Receptor Levels
Day 5
194.46 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 143.28
124.65 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 100.58
Change From Baseline in Soluble IL-6 Receptor Levels
Week 2
193.25 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 158.69
Change From Baseline in Soluble IL-6 Receptor Levels
Week 3
418.54 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 237.02
Change From Baseline in Soluble IL-6 Receptor Levels
Week 4
239.86 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 194.47
Change From Baseline in Soluble IL-6 Receptor Levels
Week 6
407.36 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 344.44
233.82 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 234.92
Change From Baseline in Soluble IL-6 Receptor Levels
Week 12
464.77 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 317.77
286.06 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 260.33
Change From Baseline in Soluble IL-6 Receptor Levels
Day 84.25
461.85 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 280.99
245.05 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 253.45
Change From Baseline in Soluble IL-6 Receptor Levels
Day 84.5
482.55 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 299.43
274.85 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 230.86
Change From Baseline in Soluble IL-6 Receptor Levels
Day 85
268.72 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 254.46
Change From Baseline in Soluble IL-6 Receptor Levels
Day 86
461.19 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 345.97
244.53 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 257.08
Change From Baseline in Soluble IL-6 Receptor Levels
Day 88
514.89 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 303.29
256.47 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 234.7
Change From Baseline in Soluble IL-6 Receptor Levels
Day 90
494.05 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 276.35
292.29 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 229.2
Change From Baseline in Soluble IL-6 Receptor Levels
Week 14
272.93 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 241.9
Change From Baseline in Soluble IL-6 Receptor Levels
Week 15
497.21 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 295.29
200 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation NA
The data was not available as single participant was evaluated.
Change From Baseline in Soluble IL-6 Receptor Levels
Week 27
532.81 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 270.07
Change From Baseline in Soluble IL-6 Receptor Levels
Week 28
295.28 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 286.78
Change From Baseline in Soluble IL-6 Receptor Levels
Week 36
416.02 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 305.07
269.32 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 276.03
Change From Baseline in Soluble IL-6 Receptor Levels
Week 44
243.93 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 299.72
Change From Baseline in Soluble IL-6 Receptor Levels
Week 52
470.6 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 263.38
209.51 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 318.38

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Weeks 4, 6, 9, 12,18, 20, 27, 28, 36, 44, 45, 51, 52

Population: Safety population. Number Analyzed represents participants evaluable for the specified category.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TCZ SC 162 mg Q3W
n=27 Participants
Participants with body weight \< 30 kg were administered 162 mg of TCZ as an SC injection Q3W for 52 weeks.
TCZ SC 162 mg Q2W
n=25 Participants
Participants with body weight \>/= 30 kg were administered 162 mg of TCZ as an SC injection Q2W for 52 weeks.
Change From Baseline in C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Levels
Week 27
-3.122 mg/L
Standard Deviation 5.279
Change From Baseline in C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Levels
Baseline
3.391 mg/L
Standard Deviation 5.27
3.356 mg/L
Standard Deviation 6.908
Change From Baseline in C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Levels
Week 4
-2.187 mg/L
Standard Deviation 5.270
Change From Baseline in C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Levels
Week 6
-3 mg/L
Standard Deviation 5.21
-2.368 mg/L
Standard Deviation 5.735
Change From Baseline in C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Levels
Week 9
-3.069 mg/L
Standard Deviation 5.346
Change From Baseline in C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Levels
Week 12
-3.16 mg/L
Standard Deviation 5.285
-1.783 mg/L
Standard Deviation 4.559
Change From Baseline in C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Levels
Week 18
-3.213 mg/L
Standard Deviation 5.377
Change From Baseline in C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Levels
Week 20
-1.336 mg/L
Standard Deviation 6.158
Change From Baseline in C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Levels
Week 28
-2.467 mg/L
Standard Deviation 6.455
Change From Baseline in C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Levels
Week 36
-3.254 mg/L
Standard Deviation 5.492
-2.209 mg/L
Standard Deviation 5.316
Change From Baseline in C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Levels
Week 44
-2.039 mg/L
Standard Deviation 5.47
Change From Baseline in C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Levels
Week 45
-3.153 mg/L
Standard Deviation 5.385
Change From Baseline in C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Levels
Week 51
-3.344 mg/L
Standard Deviation 5.453
Change From Baseline in C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Levels
Week 52
-2.225 mg/L
Standard Deviation 5.285

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 20, 27, 28, 36, 44, 45, 51, 52

Population: Safety population. Number Analyzed represents participants evaluable for the specified category.

The ESR is an acute phase reactant and a measure of inflammation. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TCZ SC 162 mg Q3W
n=27 Participants
Participants with body weight \< 30 kg were administered 162 mg of TCZ as an SC injection Q3W for 52 weeks.
TCZ SC 162 mg Q2W
n=25 Participants
Participants with body weight \>/= 30 kg were administered 162 mg of TCZ as an SC injection Q2W for 52 weeks.
Change From Baseline in Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Baseline
15.9 millimeters per hour (mm/h)
Standard Deviation 14.2
13 millimeters per hour (mm/h)
Standard Deviation 13.1
Change From Baseline in Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Week 4
-7.0 millimeters per hour (mm/h)
Standard Deviation 9
Change From Baseline in Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Week 6
-10.6 millimeters per hour (mm/h)
Standard Deviation 12.8
-7.2 millimeters per hour (mm/h)
Standard Deviation 10.5
Change From Baseline in Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Week 9
-9.9 millimeters per hour (mm/h)
Standard Deviation 10.9
Change From Baseline in Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Week 12
-9.8 millimeters per hour (mm/h)
Standard Deviation 12.4
-6.8 millimeters per hour (mm/h)
Standard Deviation 13
Change From Baseline in Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Week 18
-11.8 millimeters per hour (mm/h)
Standard Deviation 12.3
Change From Baseline in Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Week 20
-7.9 millimeters per hour (mm/h)
Standard Deviation 11.2
Change From Baseline in Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Week 27
-11.9 millimeters per hour (mm/h)
Standard Deviation 12.2
Change From Baseline in Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Week 28
-8 millimeters per hour (mm/h)
Standard Deviation 14.2
Change From Baseline in Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Week 36
-11.8 millimeters per hour (mm/h)
Standard Deviation 12.8
-8 millimeters per hour (mm/h)
Standard Deviation 13.1
Change From Baseline in Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Week 44
-10.2 millimeters per hour (mm/h)
Standard Deviation 13
Change From Baseline in Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Week 45
-12 millimeters per hour (mm/h)
Standard Deviation 12.2
Change From Baseline in Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Week 51
-12.2 millimeters per hour (mm/h)
Standard Deviation 13
Change From Baseline in Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Week 52
-8.5 millimeters per hour (mm/h)
Standard Deviation 13.2

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline up to Week 52

Population: Safety population.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TCZ SC 162 mg Q3W
n=27 Participants
Participants with body weight \< 30 kg were administered 162 mg of TCZ as an SC injection Q3W for 52 weeks.
TCZ SC 162 mg Q2W
n=25 Participants
Participants with body weight \>/= 30 kg were administered 162 mg of TCZ as an SC injection Q2W for 52 weeks.
Percentage of Participants With Anti-TCZ Antibodies of Neutralizing Potential
3.7 percentage of participants
8.0 percentage of participants

Adverse Events

TCZ SC 162 mg Q3W

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 23 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

TCZ SC 162 mg Q2W

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 22 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
TCZ SC 162 mg Q3W
n=27 participants at risk
Participants with body weight \< 30 kg were administered 162 mg of TCZ as an SC injection Q3W for 52 weeks.
TCZ SC 162 mg Q2W
n=25 participants at risk
Participants with body weight \>/= 30 kg were administered 162 mg of TCZ as an SC injection Q2W for 52 weeks.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
0.00%
0/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
4.0%
1/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite
0.00%
0/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
4.0%
1/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Infections and infestations
Croup infectious
3.7%
1/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
0.00%
0/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Infections and infestations
Varicella
3.7%
1/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
0.00%
0/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
TCZ SC 162 mg Q3W
n=27 participants at risk
Participants with body weight \< 30 kg were administered 162 mg of TCZ as an SC injection Q3W for 52 weeks.
TCZ SC 162 mg Q2W
n=25 participants at risk
Participants with body weight \>/= 30 kg were administered 162 mg of TCZ as an SC injection Q2W for 52 weeks.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Neutropenia
11.1%
3/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
4.0%
1/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Ear Pain
7.4%
2/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
4.0%
1/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal Pain
11.1%
3/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
12.0%
3/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Gastrointestinal disorders
Aphthous Ulcer
3.7%
1/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
12.0%
3/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
7.4%
2/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
4.0%
1/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
3.7%
1/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
16.0%
4/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
3.7%
1/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
20.0%
5/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
14.8%
4/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
20.0%
5/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
General disorders
Fatigue
0.00%
0/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
8.0%
2/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
General disorders
Injection Site Erythema
14.8%
4/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
24.0%
6/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
General disorders
Injection Site Haematoma
0.00%
0/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
8.0%
2/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
General disorders
Injection Site Pain
0.00%
0/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
8.0%
2/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
General disorders
Injection Site Pruritus
0.00%
0/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
8.0%
2/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
General disorders
Injection Site Swelling
3.7%
1/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
8.0%
2/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
General disorders
Pyrexia
7.4%
2/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
16.0%
4/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
General disorders
Vessel Puncture Site Haematoma
0.00%
0/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
8.0%
2/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Infections and infestations
Bronchitis
7.4%
2/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
4.0%
1/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Infections and infestations
Ear Infection
14.8%
4/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
0.00%
0/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Infections and infestations
Gastroenteritis
14.8%
4/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
8.0%
2/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Infections and infestations
Impetigo
7.4%
2/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
0.00%
0/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Infections and infestations
Influenza
7.4%
2/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
0.00%
0/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Infections and infestations
Nasophryngitis
40.7%
11/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
28.0%
7/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Infections and infestations
Otitis Media
11.1%
3/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
0.00%
0/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Infections and infestations
Paronychia
0.00%
0/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
8.0%
2/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Infections and infestations
Rhinitis
3.7%
1/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
12.0%
3/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Infections and infestations
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
3.7%
1/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
16.0%
4/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Infections and infestations
Viral Infection
7.4%
2/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
0.00%
0/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Investigations
Alanine Aminotransferase Increased
3.7%
1/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
8.0%
2/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
18.5%
5/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
16.0%
4/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back Pain
11.1%
3/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
4.0%
1/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Joint Swelling
0.00%
0/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
8.0%
2/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
3.7%
1/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
12.0%
3/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Neck Pain
7.4%
2/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
4.0%
1/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Pain in extremity
3.7%
1/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
16.0%
4/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Skin Papilloma
3.7%
1/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
8.0%
2/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Nervous system disorders
Headache
3.7%
1/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
24.0%
6/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia
7.4%
2/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
8.0%
2/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
37.0%
10/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
12.0%
3/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Epistaxis
0.00%
0/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
8.0%
2/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Oropharyngeal Pain
3.7%
1/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
12.0%
3/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Alopecia
0.00%
0/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
8.0%
2/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dermatitis Atopic
7.4%
2/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
0.00%
0/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Eczema
7.4%
2/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
12.0%
3/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash
0.00%
0/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
8.0%
2/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
Vascular disorders
Haematoma
3.7%
1/27 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population
8.0%
2/25 • Baseline up to Week 56
Safety population

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