Study Evaluating Enbrel in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Observational Study With Enbrel in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

The purpose of this study is to investigate the incidence of adverse events for patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with Enbrel under usual care settings. In addition, differences in injection site reactions based on whether health care professionals or patients administer Enbrel will be assessed and evaluated.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment

1500

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

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Proven diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Contraindications according to Summary of Product Characteristic (SmPC)of Enbrel® the following points will prevent or restrict participation:

    • Patients who suffer from hypersensitivity to the active substance Etanercept or to any of the excipients of Enbrel®
    • Treatment with Enbrel® should not be initiated in patients with active infections including chronic or localized infections
    • Patients with sepsis or risk of sepsis should not be treated

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

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2003

Study Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2005

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 26, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 26, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

October 28, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

December 14, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 12, 2007

Last Verified

December 1, 2007

More Information

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