Trial Outcomes & Findings for Efficacy of Ustekinumab Followed by Abatacept for the Treatment of Psoriasis Vulgaris (NCT NCT01999868)

NCT ID: NCT01999868

Last Updated: 2019-01-15

Results Overview

The percentage of participants who experienced psoriasis relapse in the interval from Week 12 to 88. Psoriasis relapse is defined as loss of ≥ 50% of the initial Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) improvement measured at Week 12. This occurs if the participant obtains a PASI score at any evaluation during the specified time interval that is ≥ Week 12 PASI + \[(Baseline PASI -Week 12 PASI)/2\]). Participants who terminated early from the study (drop-outs) were considered to have experienced relapse at time of drop-out. PASI is an assessment for psoriasis severity based on 4 body areas: Head and Neck, Upper Extremities, Trunk, and Lower Extremities. Psoriasis severity within each body area is assessed for Redness (score 0-4), Thickness (score 0-4) and Scaling (score 0-4). Scores for each body area are summed and weighted by the affected Body Surface Area (score 0-6) to produce the total score. The score ranges from 0 (no psoriasis present) to 72 (very severe psoriasis).

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

108 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Post-randomization (Week 12 to 88)

Results posted on

2019-01-15

Participant Flow

148 participants were screened and 108 of those participants were enrolled at 8 sites in the US and 2 sites in Canada between March 2014 and April 2016

Enrolled participants received open-label ustekinumab in the lead-in phase (Week 0 to 12). Participants with at least 75% reduction in Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) score at Week 12 compared to Week 0 were eligible for the blinded treatment phase (Week 12 to 40).

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Ustekinumab, Abatacept + Ustekinumab Placebo
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase and received blinded treatment of abatacept (125 mg) subcutaneous injections weekly from Week 12 to 39, in addition to ustekinumab placebo subcutaneous injections at Weeks 16 and 28.
Ustekinumab, Ustekinumab + Abatacept Placebo
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase and received blinded treatment of ustekinumab (45 mg if \<=100 kg or 90 mg if \>100 kg at study entry) subcutaneous injections at Weeks 16 and 28, in addition to abatacept placebo subcutaneous injections weekly from Week 12 to 39.
Ustekinumab, Not Randomized
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase but were not randomized to a blinded treatment group.
Lead-in Phase (Week 0 - 12)
STARTED
45
46
17
Lead-in Phase (Week 0 - 12)
COMPLETED
45
46
12
Lead-in Phase (Week 0 - 12)
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
5
Blinded Treatment Phase (Week 12 - 40)
STARTED
45
46
0
Blinded Treatment Phase (Week 12 - 40)
COMPLETED
27
35
0
Blinded Treatment Phase (Week 12 - 40)
NOT COMPLETED
18
11
0
Blinded Observation Phase (Week 40 - 88)
STARTED
27
35
0
Blinded Observation Phase (Week 40 - 88)
COMPLETED
4
6
0
Blinded Observation Phase (Week 40 - 88)
NOT COMPLETED
23
29
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Ustekinumab, Abatacept + Ustekinumab Placebo
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase and received blinded treatment of abatacept (125 mg) subcutaneous injections weekly from Week 12 to 39, in addition to ustekinumab placebo subcutaneous injections at Weeks 16 and 28.
Ustekinumab, Ustekinumab + Abatacept Placebo
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase and received blinded treatment of ustekinumab (45 mg if \<=100 kg or 90 mg if \>100 kg at study entry) subcutaneous injections at Weeks 16 and 28, in addition to abatacept placebo subcutaneous injections weekly from Week 12 to 39.
Ustekinumab, Not Randomized
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase but were not randomized to a blinded treatment group.
Lead-in Phase (Week 0 - 12)
Lost to Follow-up
0
0
5
Blinded Treatment Phase (Week 12 - 40)
Adverse Event
1
1
0
Blinded Treatment Phase (Week 12 - 40)
Lost to Follow-up
3
4
0
Blinded Treatment Phase (Week 12 - 40)
Pregnancy
0
1
0
Blinded Treatment Phase (Week 12 - 40)
Withdrawal by Subject
0
2
0
Blinded Treatment Phase (Week 12 - 40)
Met study drug Discontinuation Criteria
1
2
0
Blinded Treatment Phase (Week 12 - 40)
Met psoriasis relapse criterion
8
1
0
Blinded Treatment Phase (Week 12 - 40)
Transportation issues
1
0
0
Blinded Treatment Phase (Week 12 - 40)
Worsening psoriasis
4
0
0
Blinded Observation Phase (Week 40 - 88)
Adverse Event
0
1
0
Blinded Observation Phase (Week 40 - 88)
Lost to Follow-up
0
1
0
Blinded Observation Phase (Week 40 - 88)
Withdrawal by Subject
1
2
0
Blinded Observation Phase (Week 40 - 88)
Met psoriasis relapse criterion
10
19
0
Blinded Observation Phase (Week 40 - 88)
Terminated early from study in error
0
2
0
Blinded Observation Phase (Week 40 - 88)
Worsening psoriasis
12
4
0

Baseline Characteristics

Efficacy of Ustekinumab Followed by Abatacept for the Treatment of Psoriasis Vulgaris

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Ustekinumab, Abatacept + Ustekinumab Placebo
n=45 Participants
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase and received blinded treatment of abatacept (125 mg) subcutaneous injections weekly from Week 12 to 39, in addition to ustekinumab placebo subcutaneous injections at Weeks 16 and 28.
Ustekinumab, Ustekinumab + Abatacept Placebo
n=46 Participants
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase and received blinded treatment of ustekinumab (45 mg if \<=100 kg or 90 mg if \>100 kg at study entry) subcutaneous injections at Weeks 16 and 28, in addition to abatacept placebo subcutaneous injections weekly from Week 12 to 39.
Ustekinumab, Not Randomized
n=17 Participants
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase but were not randomized to a blinded treatment group.
Total
n=108 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
49.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.5 • n=5 Participants
44.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.8 • n=7 Participants
42.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.0 • n=5 Participants
46.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.1 • n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
18 Participants
n=5 Participants
14 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
35 Participants
n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
27 Participants
n=5 Participants
32 Participants
n=7 Participants
14 Participants
n=5 Participants
73 Participants
n=4 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
7 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
12 Participants
n=4 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
42 Participants
n=5 Participants
39 Participants
n=7 Participants
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
96 Participants
n=4 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
4 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
36 Participants
n=5 Participants
42 Participants
n=7 Participants
17 Participants
n=5 Participants
95 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Canada
15 participants
n=5 Participants
14 participants
n=7 Participants
6 participants
n=5 Participants
35 participants
n=4 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
30 participants
n=5 Participants
32 participants
n=7 Participants
11 participants
n=5 Participants
73 participants
n=4 Participants
Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) Score
19.2 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.1 • n=5 Participants
20.0 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.2 • n=7 Participants
21.2 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.7 • n=5 Participants
19.9 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.1 • n=4 Participants
Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) (Randomization Strata)
Low (12 - 20)
31 Participants
n=5 Participants
32 Participants
n=7 Participants
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
71 Participants
n=4 Participants
Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) (Randomization Strata)
High (>20)
14 Participants
n=5 Participants
14 Participants
n=7 Participants
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
37 Participants
n=4 Participants
Physician's Global Assessment (PGA) Score
3.5 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.7 • n=5 Participants
3.3 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.5 • n=7 Participants
3.5 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.6 • n=5 Participants
3.4 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.6 • n=4 Participants
Physician's Global Assessment (PGA) Score (Categorical)
Cleared or Minimal (PGA <1.5)
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Physician's Global Assessment (PGA) Score (Categorical)
Worse than Minimal (PGA ≥ 1.5)
45 Participants
n=5 Participants
46 Participants
n=7 Participants
17 Participants
n=5 Participants
108 Participants
n=4 Participants
Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) Score
14.2 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.1 • n=5 Participants
13.5 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.0 • n=7 Participants
13.5 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.8 • n=5 Participants
13.8 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.7 • n=4 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Post-randomization (Week 12 to 88)

Population: The intent-to-treat population includes all participants who were found to be eligible after the 12-week lead-in period and underwent random assignment.

The percentage of participants who experienced psoriasis relapse in the interval from Week 12 to 88. Psoriasis relapse is defined as loss of ≥ 50% of the initial Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) improvement measured at Week 12. This occurs if the participant obtains a PASI score at any evaluation during the specified time interval that is ≥ Week 12 PASI + \[(Baseline PASI -Week 12 PASI)/2\]). Participants who terminated early from the study (drop-outs) were considered to have experienced relapse at time of drop-out. PASI is an assessment for psoriasis severity based on 4 body areas: Head and Neck, Upper Extremities, Trunk, and Lower Extremities. Psoriasis severity within each body area is assessed for Redness (score 0-4), Thickness (score 0-4) and Scaling (score 0-4). Scores for each body area are summed and weighted by the affected Body Surface Area (score 0-6) to produce the total score. The score ranges from 0 (no psoriasis present) to 72 (very severe psoriasis).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ustekinumab, Abatacept + Ustekinumab Placebo
n=45 Participants
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase and received blinded treatment of abatacept (125 mg) subcutaneous injections weekly from Week 12 to 39, in addition to ustekinumab placebo subcutaneous injections at Weeks 16 and 28.
Ustekinumab, Ustekinumab + Abatacept Placebo
n=46 Participants
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase and received blinded treatment of ustekinumab (45 mg if \<=100 kg or 90 mg if \>100 kg at study entry) subcutaneous injections at Weeks 16 and 28, in addition to abatacept placebo subcutaneous injections weekly from Week 12 to 39.
Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Psoriasis Relapse (Treating Drop-Outs as Relapse)
Week 12-88
91.1 percentage of participants
87.0 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Psoriasis Relapse (Treating Drop-Outs as Relapse)
Week 12-40
55.6 percentage of participants
30.4 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Psoriasis Relapse (Treating Drop-Outs as Relapse)
Week 28-88
88.9 percentage of participants
84.2 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Psoriasis Relapse (Treating Drop-Outs as Relapse)
Week 40-88
84.6 percentage of participants
83.3 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Post-randomization (Week 12 to 88)

Population: The intent-to-treat population includes all participants who were found to be eligible after the 12-week lead-in period and underwent random assignment.

The percentage of participants who experienced psoriasis relapse in the interval from Week 12 to 88. Psoriasis relapse is defined as loss of ≥ 50% of the initial Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) improvement measured at Week 12 (Baseline PASI -Week 12 PASI). Participants who terminated early from the study due to reasons other than psoriasis relapse or worsening psoriasis (drop-outs) were considered to have not experienced relapse at time of drop-out. PASI is an assessment for psoriasis severity based on 4 body areas: Head and Neck, Upper Extremities, Trunk, and Lower Extremities. Psoriasis severity within each body area is assessed for Redness (score 0-4), Thickness (score 0-4) and Scaling (score 0-4). Scores for each body area are summed and weighted by the affected Body Surface Area (score 0-6) to produce the total score. The score ranges from 0 (no psoriasis present) to 72 (very severe psoriasis).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ustekinumab, Abatacept + Ustekinumab Placebo
n=45 Participants
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase and received blinded treatment of abatacept (125 mg) subcutaneous injections weekly from Week 12 to 39, in addition to ustekinumab placebo subcutaneous injections at Weeks 16 and 28.
Ustekinumab, Ustekinumab + Abatacept Placebo
n=46 Participants
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase and received blinded treatment of ustekinumab (45 mg if \<=100 kg or 90 mg if \>100 kg at study entry) subcutaneous injections at Weeks 16 and 28, in addition to abatacept placebo subcutaneous injections weekly from Week 12 to 39.
Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Psoriasis Relapse (Treating Drop-Outs as No Relapse)
Week 12-88
75.6 percentage of participants
52.2 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Psoriasis Relapse (Treating Drop-Outs as No Relapse)
Week 12-40
42.2 percentage of participants
10.9 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Psoriasis Relapse (Treating Drop-Outs as No Relapse)
Week 28-88
83.3 percentage of participants
60.5 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Psoriasis Relapse (Treating Drop-Outs as No Relapse)
Week 40-88
80.8 percentage of participants
63.9 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Post-randomization (Week 12 to 88)

Population: The intent-to-treat population includes all participants who were found to be eligible after the 12-week lead-in period and underwent random assignment.

The percentage of participants who experienced psoriasis relapse in the interval from Week 12 to 88. Psoriasis relapse is defined as loss of ≥ 50% of the initial Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) improvement measured at Week 12 (Baseline PASI -Week 12 PASI). Participants who terminated early due to reasons other than psoriasis relapse or worsening psoriasis were considered to have a missing relapse status at time of drop-out and were excluded from the analyses. PASI is an assessment for psoriasis severity based on 4 body areas: Head and Neck, Upper Extremities, Trunk, and Lower Extremities. Psoriasis severity within each body area is assessed for Redness (score 0-4), Thickness (score 0-4) and Scaling (score 0-4). Scores for each body area are summed and weighted by the affected Body Surface Area (score 0-6) to produce the total score. The score ranges from 0 (no psoriasis present) to 72 (very severe psoriasis).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ustekinumab, Abatacept + Ustekinumab Placebo
n=45 Participants
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase and received blinded treatment of abatacept (125 mg) subcutaneous injections weekly from Week 12 to 39, in addition to ustekinumab placebo subcutaneous injections at Weeks 16 and 28.
Ustekinumab, Ustekinumab + Abatacept Placebo
n=46 Participants
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase and received blinded treatment of ustekinumab (45 mg if \<=100 kg or 90 mg if \>100 kg at study entry) subcutaneous injections at Weeks 16 and 28, in addition to abatacept placebo subcutaneous injections weekly from Week 12 to 39.
Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Psoriasis Relapse (Treating Drop-Outs as Missing Relapse Status)
Week 12-88
89.5 percentage of participants
80.0 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Psoriasis Relapse (Treating Drop-Outs as Missing Relapse Status)
Week 12-40
48.7 percentage of participants
13.5 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Psoriasis Relapse (Treating Drop-Outs as Missing Relapse Status)
Week 28-88
88.2 percentage of participants
79.3 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Psoriasis Relapse (Treating Drop-Outs as Missing Relapse Status)
Week 40-88
84.0 percentage of participants
79.3 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Post-randomization (Week 12 to 88)

Population: The intent-to-treat population includes all participants who were found to be eligible after the 12-week lead-in period and underwent random assignment.

Time in weeks from Week 12 to psoriasis relapse. Psoriasis relapse is defined as loss of ≥ 50% of the initial Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) improvement measured at Week 12. This occurs if the participant obtains a PASI score at any evaluation during the specified time interval that is ≥ Week 12 PASI + \[(Baseline PASI -Week 12 PASI)/2\]). Participants who terminated early from the study (drop-outs) were considered to have experienced relapse at time of drop-out. PASI is an assessment for psoriasis severity based on 4 body areas: Head and Neck, Upper Extremities, Trunk, and Lower Extremities. Psoriasis severity within each body area is assessed for Redness (score 0-4), Thickness (score 0-4) and Scaling (score 0-4). Scores for each body area are summed and weighted by the affected Body Surface Area (score 0-6) to produce the total score. The score ranges from 0 (no psoriasis present) to 72 (very severe psoriasis).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ustekinumab, Abatacept + Ustekinumab Placebo
n=45 Participants
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase and received blinded treatment of abatacept (125 mg) subcutaneous injections weekly from Week 12 to 39, in addition to ustekinumab placebo subcutaneous injections at Weeks 16 and 28.
Ustekinumab, Ustekinumab + Abatacept Placebo
n=46 Participants
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase and received blinded treatment of ustekinumab (45 mg if \<=100 kg or 90 mg if \>100 kg at study entry) subcutaneous injections at Weeks 16 and 28, in addition to abatacept placebo subcutaneous injections weekly from Week 12 to 39.
Time to Psoriasis Relapse (Treating Drop-Outs as Relapse)
28 weeks
Interval 24.0 to 40.0
40 weeks
Interval 32.0 to 44.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Post-randomization (Week 12 to 88)

Population: The intent-to-treat population includes all participants who were found to be eligible after the 12-week lead-in period and underwent random assignment.

Time in weeks from Week 12 to psoriasis relapse. Psoriasis relapse is defined as loss of ≥ 50% of the initial Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) improvement measured at Week 12. This occurs if the participant obtains a PASI score at any evaluation during the specified time interval that is ≥ Week 12 PASI + \[(Baseline PASI -Week 12 PASI)/2\]). Participants who terminated early from the study due to reasons other than psoriasis relapse or worsening psoriasis (drop-outs) were censored at the time of drop-out. PASI is an assessment for psoriasis severity based on 4 body areas: Head and Neck, Upper Extremities, Trunk, and Lower Extremities. Psoriasis severity within each body area is assessed for Redness (score 0-4), Thickness (score 0-4) and Scaling (score 0-4). Scores for each body area are summed and weighted by the affected Body Surface Area (score 0-6) to produce the total score. The score ranges from 0 (no psoriasis present) to 72 (very severe psoriasis).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ustekinumab, Abatacept + Ustekinumab Placebo
n=45 Participants
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase and received blinded treatment of abatacept (125 mg) subcutaneous injections weekly from Week 12 to 39, in addition to ustekinumab placebo subcutaneous injections at Weeks 16 and 28.
Ustekinumab, Ustekinumab + Abatacept Placebo
n=46 Participants
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase and received blinded treatment of ustekinumab (45 mg if \<=100 kg or 90 mg if \>100 kg at study entry) subcutaneous injections at Weeks 16 and 28, in addition to abatacept placebo subcutaneous injections weekly from Week 12 to 39.
Time to Psoriasis Relapse (Treating Drop-Outs as Censored)
28 weeks
Interval 28.0 to 40.0
48 weeks
Interval 44.0 to 56.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 40, Week 88

Population: The intent-to-treat population includes all participants who were found to be eligible after the 12-week lead-in period and underwent random assignment.

Percentage of participants who were classified as cleared or minimal in the Physician's Global Assessment (PGA) average score at the specified post-randomization time point. The PGA assesses the severity of the psoriasis in 3 components: induration, erythema and scaling. Each component is given a score ranging from 0 to 5 based on the majority of the participant's psoriasis lesions, with higher scores indicating worse disease. A PGA average score \< 1.5 was classified as "cleared or minimal."

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ustekinumab, Abatacept + Ustekinumab Placebo
n=45 Participants
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase and received blinded treatment of abatacept (125 mg) subcutaneous injections weekly from Week 12 to 39, in addition to ustekinumab placebo subcutaneous injections at Weeks 16 and 28.
Ustekinumab, Ustekinumab + Abatacept Placebo
n=46 Participants
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase and received blinded treatment of ustekinumab (45 mg if \<=100 kg or 90 mg if \>100 kg at study entry) subcutaneous injections at Weeks 16 and 28, in addition to abatacept placebo subcutaneous injections weekly from Week 12 to 39.
Percentage of Participants Who Were Cleared or Minimal in the Physician's Global Assessment (PGA)
Week 40
26.9 percentage of participants
58.8 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Were Cleared or Minimal in the Physician's Global Assessment (PGA)
Week 88
75.0 percentage of participants
50.0 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 40, Week 88

Population: The intent-to-treat population includes all participants who were found to be eligible after the 12-week lead-in period and underwent random assignment.

Change in the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) score from Week 12 to the specified post-randomization time point. DLQI is a 10-question, participant-reported questionnaire that assesses quality of life with respect to skin conditions in the areas of symptoms and feelings, daily activities, leisure, work and school, personal relationships and treatment. Each question measures the level of effect that the skin condition has on quality of life, and responses range from 'Not at all' (score = 0) to 'Very much' (score = 3). The overall score is the sum of the scores for all 10 questions and ranges from 0-30, with higher scores indicating worse quality of life.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ustekinumab, Abatacept + Ustekinumab Placebo
n=45 Participants
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase and received blinded treatment of abatacept (125 mg) subcutaneous injections weekly from Week 12 to 39, in addition to ustekinumab placebo subcutaneous injections at Weeks 16 and 28.
Ustekinumab, Ustekinumab + Abatacept Placebo
n=46 Participants
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase and received blinded treatment of ustekinumab (45 mg if \<=100 kg or 90 mg if \>100 kg at study entry) subcutaneous injections at Weeks 16 and 28, in addition to abatacept placebo subcutaneous injections weekly from Week 12 to 39.
Change in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI)
Week 40
2.2 Units on a Scale
Standard Deviation 5.3
0.6 Units on a Scale
Standard Deviation 3.9
Change in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI)
Week 88
-4.3 Units on a Scale
Standard Deviation 3.7
0.0 Units on a Scale
Standard Deviation 2.1

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Lead-In Phase (Week 0 to 12)

Population: The safety population includes all participants who received at least one dose of treatment after enrollment.

Number of participants who experienced adverse events (AEs) during the lead-in phase (Week 0 to 12), classified by severity and type. AEs were classified by grade according to the National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) Common Toxicity Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.03, and all Grade 2 or greater AEs were collected in the database. In addition, new onset or worsening psoriatic arthritis was separately collected and graded from 1 to 3 along a study-specific functional scale. AEs were also classified based on relatedness to study drug, whether they led to study drug discontinuation, and whether they were AEs of special interest as specified in the protocol.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ustekinumab, Abatacept + Ustekinumab Placebo
n=108 Participants
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase and received blinded treatment of abatacept (125 mg) subcutaneous injections weekly from Week 12 to 39, in addition to ustekinumab placebo subcutaneous injections at Weeks 16 and 28.
Ustekinumab, Ustekinumab + Abatacept Placebo
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase and received blinded treatment of ustekinumab (45 mg if \<=100 kg or 90 mg if \>100 kg at study entry) subcutaneous injections at Weeks 16 and 28, in addition to abatacept placebo subcutaneous injections weekly from Week 12 to 39.
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Participant, Lead-in Phase)
All AEs
30 Number of participants
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Participant, Lead-in Phase)
AEs indicated as serious
2 Number of participants
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Participant, Lead-in Phase)
AEs with an outcome of death
0 Number of participants
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Participant, Lead-in Phase)
AEs of special interest
0 Number of participants
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Participant, Lead-in Phase)
Grade 2 AEs
28 Number of participants
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Participant, Lead-in Phase)
Grade 3 AEs
2 Number of participants
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Participant, Lead-in Phase)
Grade 4 AEs
0 Number of participants
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Participant, Lead-in Phase)
Grade 1 Psoriatic Arthritis AEs
2 Number of participants
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Participant, Lead-in Phase)
Grade 2 Psoriatic Arthritis AEs
0 Number of participants
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Participant, Lead-in Phase)
Grade 3 Psoriatic Arthritis AEs
0 Number of participants
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Participant, Lead-in Phase)
AEs that lead to study drug discontinuation
0 Number of participants
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Participant, Lead-in Phase)
AEs related to open label Ustekinumab
11 Number of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Lead-In Phase (Week 0 to 12)

Population: The safety population includes all participants who received at least one dose of treatment after enrollment.

Number of adverse events (AEs) that occurred during the lead-in phase (Week 0 to 12), classified by severity and type. AEs were classified by grade according to the National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) Common Toxicity Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.03, and all Grade 2 or greater AEs were collected in the database. In addition, new onset or worsening psoriatic arthritis was separately collected and graded from 1 to 3 along a study-specific functional scale. AEs were also classified based on relatedness to study drug, whether they led to study drug discontinuation, and whether they were AEs of special interest as specified in the protocol.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ustekinumab, Abatacept + Ustekinumab Placebo
n=108 Participants
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase and received blinded treatment of abatacept (125 mg) subcutaneous injections weekly from Week 12 to 39, in addition to ustekinumab placebo subcutaneous injections at Weeks 16 and 28.
Ustekinumab, Ustekinumab + Abatacept Placebo
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase and received blinded treatment of ustekinumab (45 mg if \<=100 kg or 90 mg if \>100 kg at study entry) subcutaneous injections at Weeks 16 and 28, in addition to abatacept placebo subcutaneous injections weekly from Week 12 to 39.
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Event, Lead-in Phase)
All AEs
51 Number of Events
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Event, Lead-in Phase)
AEs indicated as serious
2 Number of Events
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Event, Lead-in Phase)
AEs with an outcome of death
0 Number of Events
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Event, Lead-in Phase)
AEs of special interest
0 Number of Events
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Event, Lead-in Phase)
Grade 2 AEs
47 Number of Events
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Event, Lead-in Phase)
Grade 3 AEs
2 Number of Events
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Event, Lead-in Phase)
Grade 4 AEs
0 Number of Events
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Event, Lead-in Phase)
Grade 1 Psoriatic Arthritis AEs
2 Number of Events
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Event, Lead-in Phase)
Grade 2 Psoriatic Arthritis AEs
0 Number of Events
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Event, Lead-in Phase)
Grade 3 Psoriatic Arthritis AEs
0 Number of Events
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Event, Lead-in Phase)
AEs that lead to study drug discontinuation
0 Number of Events
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Event, Lead-in Phase)
AEs related to open label Ustekinumab
20 Number of Events

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From randomization (Week 12) to last safety follow-up visit (up to Week 100)

Population: The intent-to-treat population includes all participants who were found to be eligible after the 12-week lead-in period and underwent random assignment.

Number of participants who experienced adverse events (AEs) during the post-randomization phase (Week 12 to 100), classified by severity and type. AEs were classified by grade according to the National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) Common Toxicity Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.03, and all Grade 2 or greater AEs were collected in the database. In addition, new onset or worsening psoriatic arthritis was separately collected and graded from 1 to 3 along a study-specific functional scale. AEs were also classified based on relatedness to study drug, whether they led to study drug discontinuation, and whether they were AEs of special interest as specified in the protocol. AEs that started prior to randomization but became serious after randomization were included in the counts for the post-randomization time period.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ustekinumab, Abatacept + Ustekinumab Placebo
n=45 Participants
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase and received blinded treatment of abatacept (125 mg) subcutaneous injections weekly from Week 12 to 39, in addition to ustekinumab placebo subcutaneous injections at Weeks 16 and 28.
Ustekinumab, Ustekinumab + Abatacept Placebo
n=46 Participants
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase and received blinded treatment of ustekinumab (45 mg if \<=100 kg or 90 mg if \>100 kg at study entry) subcutaneous injections at Weeks 16 and 28, in addition to abatacept placebo subcutaneous injections weekly from Week 12 to 39.
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Participant, Post-Randomization)
All AEs
28 Number of participants
22 Number of participants
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Participant, Post-Randomization)
AEs indicated as serious
2 Number of participants
5 Number of participants
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Participant, Post-Randomization)
AEs with an outcome of death
0 Number of participants
0 Number of participants
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Participant, Post-Randomization)
AEs of special interest
2 Number of participants
1 Number of participants
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Participant, Post-Randomization)
Grade 2 AEs (CTCAE)
27 Number of participants
20 Number of participants
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Participant, Post-Randomization)
Grade 3 AEs (CTCAE)
4 Number of participants
7 Number of participants
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Participant, Post-Randomization)
Grade 4 AEs (CTCAE)
0 Number of participants
2 Number of participants
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Participant, Post-Randomization)
Grade 1 Psoriatic Arthritis AEs
0 Number of participants
0 Number of participants
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Participant, Post-Randomization)
Grade 2 Psoriatic Arthritis AEs
2 Number of participants
1 Number of participants
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Participant, Post-Randomization)
Grade 3 Psoriatic Arthritis AEs
0 Number of participants
0 Number of participants
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Participant, Post-Randomization)
AEs that lead to study drug discontinuation
1 Number of participants
2 Number of participants
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Participant, Post-Randomization)
AEs related to open-label Ustekinumab
5 Number of participants
8 Number of participants
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Participant, Post-Randomization)
AEs related to Ustekinumab/Ustekinumab Placebo
7 Number of participants
9 Number of participants
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Participant, Post-Randomization)
AEs related to Abatacept/Abatacept Placebo
11 Number of participants
11 Number of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From randomization (Week 12) to last safety follow-up visit (up to Week 100)

Population: The intent-to-treat population includes all participants who were found to be eligible after the 12-week lead-in period and underwent random assignment.

Number of adverse events (AEs) that occurred during the post-randomization phase (Week 12 to 100), classified by severity and type. AEs were classified by grade according to the National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) Common Toxicity Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.03, and all Grade 2 or greater AEs were collected in the database. In addition, new onset or worsening psoriatic arthritis was separately collected and graded from 1 to 3 along a study-specific functional scale. AEs were also classified based on relatedness to study drug, whether they led to study drug discontinuation, and whether they were AEs of special interest as specified in the protocol. AEs that started prior to randomization but became serious after randomization were included in the counts for the post-randomization time period.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ustekinumab, Abatacept + Ustekinumab Placebo
n=45 Participants
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase and received blinded treatment of abatacept (125 mg) subcutaneous injections weekly from Week 12 to 39, in addition to ustekinumab placebo subcutaneous injections at Weeks 16 and 28.
Ustekinumab, Ustekinumab + Abatacept Placebo
n=46 Participants
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase and received blinded treatment of ustekinumab (45 mg if \<=100 kg or 90 mg if \>100 kg at study entry) subcutaneous injections at Weeks 16 and 28, in addition to abatacept placebo subcutaneous injections weekly from Week 12 to 39.
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Event, Post-Randomization)
All AEs
59 Number of Events
59 Number of Events
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Event, Post-Randomization)
AEs indicated as serious
2 Number of Events
9 Number of Events
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Event, Post-Randomization)
AEs with an outcome of death
0 Number of Events
0 Number of Events
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Event, Post-Randomization)
AEs of special interest
2 Number of Events
1 Number of Events
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Event, Post-Randomization)
Grade 2 AEs (CTCAE)
53 Number of Events
47 Number of Events
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Event, Post-Randomization)
Grade 3 AEs (CTCAE)
4 Number of Events
7 Number of Events
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Event, Post-Randomization)
Grade 4 AEs (CTCAE)
0 Number of Events
4 Number of Events
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Event, Post-Randomization)
Grade 1 Psoriatic Arthritis AEs
0 Number of Events
0 Number of Events
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Event, Post-Randomization)
Grade 2 Psoriatic Arthritis AEs
2 Number of Events
1 Number of Events
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Event, Post-Randomization)
Grade 3 Psoriatic Arthritis AEs
0 Number of Events
0 Number of Events
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Event, Post-Randomization)
AEs that lead to study drug discontinuation
1 Number of Events
3 Number of Events
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Event, Post-Randomization)
AEs related to open-label Ustekinumab
5 Number of Events
11 Number of Events
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Event, Post-Randomization)
AEs related to Ustekinumab/Ustekinumab Placebo
9 Number of Events
17 Number of Events
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (By Event, Post-Randomization)
AEs related to Abatacept/Abatacept Placebo
15 Number of Events
20 Number of Events

Adverse Events

UST Open Label

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 4 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Post Randomization: UST, ABA/UST Placebo

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 6 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Post Randomization: UST, UST/ABA Placebo

Serious events: 5 serious events
Other events: 6 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
UST Open Label
n=108 participants at risk
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (UST) (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase.
Post Randomization: UST, ABA/UST Placebo
n=45 participants at risk
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (UST) (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase and received blinded treatment of abatacept (ABA) (125 mg) subcutaneous injections weekly from Week 12 to 39, in addition to ustekinumab placebo subcutaneous injections at Weeks 16 and 28.
Post Randomization: UST, UST/ABA Placebo
n=46 participants at risk
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (UST) (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase and received blinded treatment of ustekinumab (45 mg if \<=100 kg or 90 mg if \>100 kg at study entry) subcutaneous injections at Weeks 16 and 28, in addition to abatacept (ABA) placebo subcutaneous injections weekly from Week 12 to 39.
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Vertigo
0.93%
1/108 • Number of events 1 • Week 0 to Week 100
0.00%
0/45 • Week 0 to Week 100
0.00%
0/46 • Week 0 to Week 100
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholecystitis acute
0.00%
0/108 • Week 0 to Week 100
0.00%
0/45 • Week 0 to Week 100
2.2%
1/46 • Number of events 1 • Week 0 to Week 100
Infections and infestations
Gastroenteritis
0.00%
0/108 • Week 0 to Week 100
2.2%
1/45 • Number of events 1 • Week 0 to Week 100
0.00%
0/46 • Week 0 to Week 100
Infections and infestations
Postoperative wound infection
0.00%
0/108 • Week 0 to Week 100
0.00%
0/45 • Week 0 to Week 100
2.2%
1/46 • Number of events 1 • Week 0 to Week 100
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Post procedural complication
0.00%
0/108 • Week 0 to Week 100
0.00%
0/45 • Week 0 to Week 100
2.2%
1/46 • Number of events 1 • Week 0 to Week 100
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Diabetic ketoacidosis
0.00%
0/108 • Week 0 to Week 100
2.2%
1/45 • Number of events 1 • Week 0 to Week 100
0.00%
0/46 • Week 0 to Week 100
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
0.00%
0/108 • Week 0 to Week 100
0.00%
0/45 • Week 0 to Week 100
2.2%
1/46 • Number of events 1 • Week 0 to Week 100
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Cervical spinal stenosis
0.93%
1/108 • Number of events 1 • Week 0 to Week 100
0.00%
0/45 • Week 0 to Week 100
0.00%
0/46 • Week 0 to Week 100
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Lumbar spinal stenosis
0.00%
0/108 • Week 0 to Week 100
0.00%
0/45 • Week 0 to Week 100
2.2%
1/46 • Number of events 1 • Week 0 to Week 100
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Renal cell carcinoma
0.00%
0/108 • Week 0 to Week 100
0.00%
0/45 • Week 0 to Week 100
2.2%
1/46 • Number of events 1 • Week 0 to Week 100
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
0.00%
0/108 • Week 0 to Week 100
0.00%
0/45 • Week 0 to Week 100
2.2%
1/46 • Number of events 2 • Week 0 to Week 100
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary embolism
0.00%
0/108 • Week 0 to Week 100
0.00%
0/45 • Week 0 to Week 100
2.2%
1/46 • Number of events 1 • Week 0 to Week 100

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
UST Open Label
n=108 participants at risk
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (UST) (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase.
Post Randomization: UST, ABA/UST Placebo
n=45 participants at risk
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (UST) (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase and received blinded treatment of abatacept (ABA) (125 mg) subcutaneous injections weekly from Week 12 to 39, in addition to ustekinumab placebo subcutaneous injections at Weeks 16 and 28.
Post Randomization: UST, UST/ABA Placebo
n=46 participants at risk
Participants received 2 subcutaneous injections of open-label ustekinumab (UST) (45 mg for participants weighing \<=100 kg at study entry or 90 mg for those weighing \>100 kg at study entry), at Weeks 0 and 4 during the lead-in phase and received blinded treatment of ustekinumab (45 mg if \<=100 kg or 90 mg if \>100 kg at study entry) subcutaneous injections at Weeks 16 and 28, in addition to abatacept (ABA) placebo subcutaneous injections weekly from Week 12 to 39.
Infections and infestations
Upper respiratory tract infection
3.7%
4/108 • Number of events 4 • Week 0 to Week 100
2.2%
1/45 • Number of events 1 • Week 0 to Week 100
10.9%
5/46 • Number of events 9 • Week 0 to Week 100
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
0.00%
0/108 • Week 0 to Week 100
11.1%
5/45 • Number of events 5 • Week 0 to Week 100
4.3%
2/46 • Number of events 2 • Week 0 to Week 100

Additional Information

Director, Clinical Research Operations Program

DAIT/NIAID

Phone: 301-594-7669

Results disclosure agreements

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