Investigation of 9 Consecutive Infusions of Remicade for Psoriatic Arthritis in Austria (Study P04264)

October 13, 2015 updated by: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Remicade Therapy in Psoriatic Arthritis: Investigation of Real Life Regimen in Austria Over 9 Consecutive Infusions

This is a prospective, open-label, 1-arm, multicenter observational study to determine the dose and time interval of Remicade (Infliximab) infusions in psoriatic arthritis (PsA).

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Completed

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

This study population was chosen from a non-probability sample.

Study Type

Study Type

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Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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178

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Participants will receive Remicade induction therapy consisting of 3 infusions in weeks 0, 2, and 6 given in specialized centers. Maintenance therapy will consist of a maximum of 6 infusions given in doses and intervals due to the discretion of physicians.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Participants with active and progressive psoriatic arthritis who have responded inadequately to disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • All according to contraindications in the label especially:

    • Participants with tuberculosis or other severe infections such as sepsis, abscesses, and opportunistic infections.
    • Participants with moderate or severe heart failure (NYHA class III/IV).
    • Participants with a history of hypersensitivity to infliximab or to other murine proteins, or to any of the excipients.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort

Group / Cohort

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

A process or action that is the focus of a clinical study. Interventions include drugs, medical devices, procedures, vaccines, and other products that are either investigational or already available. Interventions can also include noninvasive approaches, such as education or modifying diet and exercise.
Remicade (Infliximab)
Participants with active and progressive PsA who have responded inadequately to disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs will receive induction infusions of Remicade at weeks 0, 2, and 6 given in a dosage due to the decision of the physicians. A maximum of 6 maintenance infusions will be administered with the dosage and interval due to the discretion of the physicians. Whole observation period cannot exceed 102 weeks per participant if the maximal therapy interval of 16 weeks as defined in the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) is taken into consideration.
Biological: Remicade (Infliximab)
Induction infusions of Remicade will be administered at weeks 0, 2, and 6 given in a dosage due to the decision of the physicians. A maximum of 6 maintenance infusions will be administered with the dosage and interval due to the discretion of the physicians.
Other Names:
  • Remicade
  • SCH 215596

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Mean Time Interval Between Infusions During Maintenance Therapy
Time Frame: Up to 24 months
The mean time interval measured in days between Infliximab infusions in participants during the maintenance therapy (between infusion 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 6/7, 7/8, 8/9) following induction therapy.
Up to 24 months
Median Time Interval Between Infusions During Maintenance Therapy
Time Frame: Up to 24 months
The median time interval measured in days between Infliximab infusions in participants during the maintenance therapy (between infusion 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 6/7, 7/8, 8/9) following induction therapy.
Up to 24 months
Average Dose During Induction Therapy and Subsequent Maintenance Therapy
Time Frame: Up to 24 Months
The average dose per infusion measured in milligrams/killogram (mg/kg) in participants receiving induction therapy and subsequent maintenance therapy (Infusions 1-3 were induction therapy and infusions 4-9 were maintenance therapy for a total of 9 consecutive infusions).
Up to 24 Months
Median Dose During Induction Therapy and Subsequent Maintenance Therapy
Time Frame: Up to 24 Months
The median dose per infusion measured in mg/kg in participants receiving induction therapy and subsequent maintenance therapy (Infusions 1-3 were induction therapy and infusions 4-9 were maintenance therapy for a total of 9 consecutive infusions).
Up to 24 Months
Average Overall Dose of All Infusions Per Participant
Time Frame: Up to 24 Months
The average overall dose of all infusions among all Infliximab-naive participants measured in mg/kg.
Up to 24 Months
Median Dose of All Infusions Per Participant
Time Frame: Up to 24 Months
The median dose of all infusions among all Infliximab-naive participants measured in mg/kg.
Up to 24 Months

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Collaborators

Collaborators

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Centocor, Inc.

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

Study Start

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December 1, 2004

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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July 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

The date on which the last participant in a clinical study was examined or received an intervention/treatment to collect final data for the primary outcome measures, secondary outcome measures, and adverse events (that is, the last participant's last visit). The "anticipated" study completion date is the date that the researchers think will be the study completion date.
July 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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July 25, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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July 25, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

First Posted

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July 30, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

Last Update Posted

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November 5, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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October 13, 2015

Last Verified

Last Verified

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October 1, 2015

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • P04264

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