Evaluating Kineret® (Anakinra) in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Subjects Using aSelf-Reported Questionnaire

November 25, 2009 updated by: Amgen

An Open Label, Randomized, Crossover Study to Assess Acceptability and Functionality of SimpleJectTM Vs Pre-Filled Syringe(s) Using Kineret® (Anakinra) in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Subjects Using A Self-Reported Questionnaire

The primary purpose of this study is to assess the ease-of-use of SimpleJectTM compared to pre-filled syringe(s) when using Kineret® in RA subjects. The secondary purpose of this study is to assess the level of fear and anxiety associated with the use of both injection methods, to assess safety when using SimpleJectTM and to evaluate the Ease-of-Administration Questionnaire (EAQ) in terms of the quality of items, item performance, and the instrument reliability.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Phase 4

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

16 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria: - Subjects must be diagnosed with RA as guided by ACR criteria - Subjects must have an inadequate response to methotrexate alone - Subjects must receive concomitant treatment with methotrexate during the study period - Before any study specific procedure, the subject must give informed consent for participation in the study Exclusion Criteria: - Subject has previous experience using SimpleJectTM - Prior treatment with Kineret® and/or etanercept - Less than 6 weeks wash-out period for patients receiving prior infliximab treatment - Subject is currently enrolled in other clinical trial, is receiving other investigational agent(s), or at least a 30 day period has not elapsed since completion of other investigational trials with device(s) or drug(s) - Subject currently has an infection requiring systemic anti-infective therapy - Baseline neutropenia (less than 1.5 x 10^9/l) - Subjects with severe renal impairment (CLCR less than 30 ml/minute) - Subjects not willing to use adequate birth control methods - Women of childbearing potential who are pregnant, are breast-feeding or plan on becoming pregnant during the study - Planned administration of live vaccines during study period - Subject is not available for follow-up assessments - Subjects with a known sensitivity to Kineret® or any of the excipients of E. coli derived proteins - Pre-existing malignancies - Any other condition that in the investigators opinion would preclude the subject from participating

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

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Difference in the EAQ Part B Ease of Use Subscale Score between the two injection methods

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Difference between the two injection methods for the following
EAQ Part B Total Score.
EAQ Part B Overall Satisfaction Subscale Score.
EAQ Part B Anxiety/Fear of Needles Subscale Score.
EAQ Part B Confidence in Ability of Use Subscale Score.
EAQ Part B Pain/Discomfort Subscale Score.
EAQ Part C Total Preference Score.
EAQ Quality Measures.
EAQ Item Performance Measures.
EAQ Instrument Reliability Measures.
Incidence and severity of AE's.
Incidence of concomitant medications.

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 30, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 19, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

July 21, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 26, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 25, 2009

Last Verified

December 1, 2007

More Information

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