Trial Outcomes & Findings for Preventing Extension of Oligoarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis JIA (Limit-JIA) (NCT NCT03841357)

NCT ID: NCT03841357

Last Updated: 2026-01-23

Results Overview

Any of the following from randomization to day 410: polyarthritis \[\>=5 cumulative active joint count\], uveitis, initiation of systemic glucocorticoids (IV or PO), DMARDs or biologics.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

121 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

From randomization to day 410

Results posted on

2026-01-23

Participant Flow

Usual Care (Part II) participants were historical controls used for analysis and not considered enrolled.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part II)
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part I)
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part I)
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part II)
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Overall Study
STARTED
662
20
20
81
Overall Study
COMPLETED
662
20
20
80
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
0
1

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Preventing Extension of Oligoarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis JIA (Limit-JIA)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part I)
n=20 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part I)
n=20 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part II)
n=81 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part II)
n=662 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Total
n=783 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
7.90 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.60 • n=270 Participants
6.10 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.40 • n=4 Participants
7.60 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.20 • n=9 Participants
7.60 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.35 • n=220 Participants
7.57 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.34 • n=3 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
11 Participants
n=270 Participants
12 Participants
n=4 Participants
55 Participants
n=9 Participants
438 Participants
n=220 Participants
516 Participants
n=3 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
9 Participants
n=270 Participants
8 Participants
n=4 Participants
26 Participants
n=9 Participants
224 Participants
n=220 Participants
267 Participants
n=3 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
3 Participants
n=270 Participants
2 Participants
n=4 Participants
16 Participants
n=9 Participants
66 Participants
n=220 Participants
87 Participants
n=3 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
17 Participants
n=270 Participants
18 Participants
n=4 Participants
65 Participants
n=9 Participants
594 Participants
n=220 Participants
694 Participants
n=3 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=270 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=9 Participants
2 Participants
n=220 Participants
2 Participants
n=3 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=270 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=9 Participants
2 Participants
n=220 Participants
2 Participants
n=3 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=270 Participants
1 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=9 Participants
17 Participants
n=220 Participants
18 Participants
n=3 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=270 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=9 Participants
2 Participants
n=220 Participants
2 Participants
n=3 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
1 Participants
n=270 Participants
1 Participants
n=4 Participants
2 Participants
n=9 Participants
28 Participants
n=220 Participants
32 Participants
n=3 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
14 Participants
n=270 Participants
13 Participants
n=4 Participants
56 Participants
n=9 Participants
486 Participants
n=220 Participants
569 Participants
n=3 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
3 Participants
n=270 Participants
2 Participants
n=4 Participants
10 Participants
n=9 Participants
55 Participants
n=220 Participants
70 Participants
n=3 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
2 Participants
n=270 Participants
3 Participants
n=4 Participants
13 Participants
n=9 Participants
72 Participants
n=220 Participants
90 Participants
n=3 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
20 Participants
n=270 Participants
20 Participants
n=4 Participants
81 Participants
n=9 Participants
662 Participants
n=220 Participants
783 Participants
n=3 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: From randomization to day 410

Population: Modified intent-to-treat (mITT) population.

Any of the following from randomization to day 410: polyarthritis \[\>=5 cumulative active joint count\], uveitis, initiation of systemic glucocorticoids (IV or PO), DMARDs or biologics.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part I)
n=20 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part I)
n=20 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part II)
n=76 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part II)
n=596 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Pooled Part I and Part II)
n=96 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Pooled Part I and Part II)
n=616 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Composite of All Primary Endpoints
13 Participants
14 Participants
41 Participants
245 Participants
54 Participants
259 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: From randomization to day 592

Population: Modified intent-to-treat (mITT) population.

Polyarthritis is defined as \>=5 cumulative active joint count.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part I)
n=20 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part I)
n=20 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part II)
n=76 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part II)
n=596 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Pooled Part I and Part II)
n=96 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Pooled Part I and Part II)
n=616 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Number of Participants With Polyarthritis
8 Participants
6 Participants
14 Participants
49 Participants
22 Participants
55 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: From randomization to day 410

Population: Modified intent-to-treat (mITT) population.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part I)
n=20 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part I)
n=20 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part II)
n=76 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part II)
n=596 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Pooled Part I and Part II)
n=96 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Pooled Part I and Part II)
n=616 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Number of Participants With Uveitis
1 Participants
0 Participants
4 Participants
31 Participants
5 Participants
31 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: From randomization day 410

Population: Modified intent-to-treat (mITT) population.

Systemic glucocorticoids, Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) or biologics.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part I)
n=20 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part I)
n=20 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part II)
n=76 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part II)
n=596 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Pooled Part I and Part II)
n=96 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Pooled Part I and Part II)
n=616 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Number of Participants With Systemic Medications
11 Participants
14 Participants
41 Participants
229 Participants
52 Participants
243 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From baseline up to 12 months

Population: Intent-to-treat (ITT) population.

Clinical Inactive disease at any visit is a composite outcome consisting of all of: No active joints (Current Active Joint Count=0), No uveitis (Uveitis=No or not reported), Normal ESR (if obtained) (N/D or ESR≤ ULN or unrelated to JIA if \>ULN), Normal CRP (if obtained) (N/D or CRP≤ ULN or unrelated to JIA if \>ULN), AM stiffness duration=None or ≤ 15 minutes, Physician Global score=0.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part I)
n=20 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part I)
n=20 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part II)
n=80 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part II)
n=662 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Pooled Part I and Part II)
n=100 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Pooled Part I and Part II)
n=682 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Number of Participants With Clinically Inactive Disease or Remission
8 Participants
3 Participants
36 Participants
246 Participants
48 Participants
264 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From baseline up to 12 months

Population: Intent-to-treat (ITT) population.

Disease extension defined as development of polyarthritis or uveitis.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part I)
n=20 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part I)
n=20 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part II)
n=80 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part II)
n=662 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Pooled Part I and Part II)
n=100 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Pooled Part I and Part II)
n=682 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Number of Participants With Disease Extension
7 Participants
6 Participants
11 Participants
67 Participants
18 Participants
73 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From baseline up to 12 months

Population: Intent-to-treat (ITT) population.

Total number of joints that were not active prior to or at baseline, and became active after randomization.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part I)
n=20 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part I)
n=20 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part II)
n=80 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part II)
n=662 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Pooled Part I and Part II)
n=100 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Pooled Part I and Part II)
n=682 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Number of New Active Joints Per Participant
1.40 joints
Standard Error 1.67
1.50 joints
Standard Error 1.57
0.70 joints
Standard Error 1.69
0.40 joints
Standard Error 1.43
0.80 joints
Standard Error 1.70
0.50 joints
Standard Error 1.44

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From baseline up to 12 months

Population: Intent-to-treat (ITT) population.

Intra-articular glucocorticoid joint injections are reported in the CARRA Registry CRF at each Limit-JIA or CARRA Registry visit.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part I)
n=20 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part I)
n=20 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part II)
n=80 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part II)
n=662 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Pooled Part I and Part II)
n=100 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Pooled Part I and Part II)
n=682 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Number of Intra-articular Glucocorticoid Joint Injections Per Participant
0.90 injections
Standard Error 1.17
1.80 injections
Standard Error 2.61
0.40 injections
Standard Error 1.31
0.40 injections
Standard Error 0.85
0.50 injections
Standard Error 1.29
0.40 injections
Standard Error 0.97

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months and 12 months

Population: Pooled intent-to-treat (ITT) population with data collected at each timepoint.

PROMIS is a set of person-centered measures that evaluates and monitors physical, mental, and social health in adults and children. PROMIS scores are T-scores and have a mean of 50 and standard deviation of 10.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part I)
n=44 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part I)
n=234 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part II)
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part II)
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Pooled Part I and Part II)
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Pooled Part I and Part II)
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
PROMIS (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) Pediatric Pain Interference
6 months
49.00 score on a scale
Standard Error 9.81
50.90 score on a scale
Standard Error 8.72
PROMIS (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) Pediatric Pain Interference
12 months
46.90 score on a scale
Standard Error 9.87
49.60 score on a scale
Standard Error 9.91

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months and 12 months

Population: Pooled intent-to-treat (ITT) population with data collected at each timepoint.

PROMIS is a set of person-centered measures that evaluates and monitors physical, mental, and social health in adults and children. PROMIS scores are T-scores and have a mean of 50 and standard deviation of 10.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part I)
n=65 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part I)
n=10 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part II)
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part II)
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Pooled Part I and Part II)
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Pooled Part I and Part II)
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
PROMIS (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) Pediatric Fatigue
6 months
39.60 score on a scale
Standard Error 8.94
43.50 score on a scale
Standard Error 13.85
PROMIS (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) Pediatric Fatigue
12 months
39.80 score on a scale
Standard Error 9.12
47.10 score on a scale
Standard Error 16.85

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months and 12 months

Population: Pooled intent-to-treat (ITT) population with data collected at each timepoint.

PROMIS is a set of person-centered measures that evaluates and monitors physical, mental, and social health in adults and children. PROMIS scores are T-scores and have a mean of 50 and standard deviation of 10.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part I)
n=59 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part I)
n=221 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part II)
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part II)
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Pooled Part I and Part II)
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Pooled Part I and Part II)
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
PROMIS (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) Upper Extremity Function
6 months
44.30 score on a scale
Standard Error 12.73
42.20 score on a scale
Standard Error 12.61
PROMIS (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) Upper Extremity Function
12 months
44.10 score on a scale
Standard Error 11.87
42.30 score on a scale
Standard Error 12.82

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months and 12 months

Population: Pooled intent-to-treat (ITT) population with data collected at each timepoint.

PROMIS is a set of person-centered measures that evaluates and monitors physical, mental, and social health in adults and children. PROMIS scores are T-scores and have a mean of 50 and standard deviation of 10.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part I)
n=76 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part I)
n=365 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part II)
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part II)
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Pooled Part I and Part II)
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Pooled Part I and Part II)
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
PROMIS (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) Mobility
6 months
51.00 score on a scale
Standard Error 9.28
49.20 score on a scale
Standard Error 8.77
PROMIS (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) Mobility
12 months
50.30 score on a scale
Standard Error 8.38
50.70 score on a scale
Standard Error 8.79

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Pooled intent-to-treat (ITT) population with data collected.

PROMIS is a set of person-centered measures that evaluates and monitors physical, mental, and social health in adults and children. PROMIS scores are T-scores and have a mean of 50 and standard deviation of 10.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part I)
n=73 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part I)
n=12 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part II)
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part II)
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Pooled Part I and Part II)
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Pooled Part I and Part II)
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
PROMIS (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) Anxiety
40.60 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.23
43.60 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.87

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Pooled intent-to-treat (ITT) population with data collected.

PROMIS is a set of person-centered measures that evaluates and monitors physical, mental, and social health in adults and children. PROMIS scores are T-scores and have a mean of 50 and standard deviation of 10.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part I)
n=74 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part I)
n=12 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part II)
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part II)
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Pooled Part I and Part II)
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Pooled Part I and Part II)
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
PROMIS (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) Depression
40.00 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.18
43.30 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.39

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months and 12 months

Population: Pooled intent-to-treat (ITT) population with data collected at each timepoint.

PROMIS is a set of person-centered measures that evaluates and monitors physical, mental, and social health in adults and children. PROMIS scores are T-scores and have a mean of 50 and standard deviation of 10.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part I)
n=77 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part I)
n=399 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part II)
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part II)
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Pooled Part I and Part II)
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Pooled Part I and Part II)
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
PROMIS (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) Global Health
6 months
42.50 score on a scale
Standard Error 6.51
42.10 score on a scale
Standard Error 4.89
PROMIS (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) Global Health
12 months
43.00 score on a scale
Standard Error 5.84
42.70 score on a scale
Standard Error 5.41

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months and 12 months

Population: Pooled intent-to-treat (ITT) population with data collected at each timepoint.

The JADAS (Juvenile Arthritis Disease Activity Score) is a composite tool used to assess disease activity in children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). The total score ranges from 0 to 40, where a higher score indicates a more severe level of disease activity.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part I)
n=89 Participants
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part I)
n=457 Participants
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part II)
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part II)
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Pooled Part I and Part II)
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Pooled Part I and Part II)
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Juvenile Arthritis Disease Activity Score (JADAS)
6 months
2.60 score on a scale
Standard Error 3.23
3.00 score on a scale
Standard Error 3.29
Juvenile Arthritis Disease Activity Score (JADAS)
12 months
2.50 score on a scale
Standard Error 3.15
2.60 score on a scale
Standard Error 3.06

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: From randomization up to 12 months

Time from enrollment to the earliest of the following: Date of visit when polyarthritis is first noted, Date of eye exam when Uveitis is first reported, Date of first reported use of systemic DMARDs and/or Biologics, including systemic glucocorticoids (IV or PO).

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

Abatacept and Usual Care (Part I)

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

Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part I)

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

Abatacept and Usual Care (Part II)

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

Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part II)

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

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part I)
n=20 participants at risk
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part I)
n=20 participants at risk
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Abatacept and Usual Care (Part II)
n=80 participants at risk
Weekly abatacept injection at standard dosing for weight plus usual care with steroid joint injection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs per the discretion of the treating provider. Abatacept Injection: Supplied as a weekly injection via a pre-filled syringe Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Active Comparator: Usual Care (Part II)
n=662 participants at risk
Usual care includes steroid joint injections and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the treating provider. Usual Care: Usual care will be defined by the clinical management team but includes steroid joint injections and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Infections and infestations
Infection treated with IV anti-infectives
0.00%
0/20 • Up to 12 months
Only Events of Special Interest (ESIs), serious and non-serious, and SAEs were collected for this study.
0.00%
0/20 • Up to 12 months
Only Events of Special Interest (ESIs), serious and non-serious, and SAEs were collected for this study.
1.2%
1/80 • Up to 12 months
Only Events of Special Interest (ESIs), serious and non-serious, and SAEs were collected for this study.
0.00%
0/662 • Up to 12 months
Only Events of Special Interest (ESIs), serious and non-serious, and SAEs were collected for this study.
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Malignancy, B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia
0.00%
0/20 • Up to 12 months
Only Events of Special Interest (ESIs), serious and non-serious, and SAEs were collected for this study.
0.00%
0/20 • Up to 12 months
Only Events of Special Interest (ESIs), serious and non-serious, and SAEs were collected for this study.
1.2%
1/80 • Up to 12 months
Only Events of Special Interest (ESIs), serious and non-serious, and SAEs were collected for this study.
0.00%
0/662 • Up to 12 months
Only Events of Special Interest (ESIs), serious and non-serious, and SAEs were collected for this study.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Blood streaked emesis
0.00%
0/20 • Up to 12 months
Only Events of Special Interest (ESIs), serious and non-serious, and SAEs were collected for this study.
0.00%
0/20 • Up to 12 months
Only Events of Special Interest (ESIs), serious and non-serious, and SAEs were collected for this study.
1.2%
1/80 • Up to 12 months
Only Events of Special Interest (ESIs), serious and non-serious, and SAEs were collected for this study.
0.00%
0/662 • Up to 12 months
Only Events of Special Interest (ESIs), serious and non-serious, and SAEs were collected for this study.
Infections and infestations
COVID-19 infection
5.0%
1/20 • Up to 12 months
Only Events of Special Interest (ESIs), serious and non-serious, and SAEs were collected for this study.
0.00%
0/20 • Up to 12 months
Only Events of Special Interest (ESIs), serious and non-serious, and SAEs were collected for this study.
0.00%
0/80 • Up to 12 months
Only Events of Special Interest (ESIs), serious and non-serious, and SAEs were collected for this study.
0.00%
0/662 • Up to 12 months
Only Events of Special Interest (ESIs), serious and non-serious, and SAEs were collected for this study.

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Laura Schanberg, M.D.

Duke University

Phone: 919-684-6575

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place