A Study of Tocilizumab in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

October 12, 2011 updated by: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

A Phase 4, Open-label, Repeat-Dose Study of the Safety and Pharmacodynamic Profile of Tocilizumab and Concomitant Methotrexate in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

This is an open-label, uncontrolled, observational study in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who are receiving tocilizumab concomitantly with methotrexate as part of their standard of care.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

This single arm, open label study evaluates the safety and pharmacodynamic profile of tocilizumab in RA patients. Participating patients are among those for whom tocilizumab is indicated and who are scheduled to receive tocilizumab as part of their normal care, in full compliance with the FDA-approved prescribing information. Study assessments consist of clinical evaluations and laboratory tests conducted in conjunction with the first three monthly intravenous infusions of tocilizumab. These assessments are designed to provide a better understanding of the pharmacodynamic effects and mechanistic actions of tocilizumab and help guide the clinical development of other therapeutic agents for RA. A total of 15 patients are expected to participate for approximately 10 weeks.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

16

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Massachusetts
      • Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
    • Pennsylvania
      • Duncansville, Pennsylvania, United States

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

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Adult rheumatoid arthritis patients with indication for treatment with tocilizumab.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • ≥ 18 years of age
  • Moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis
  • Inadequate response to previous treatment with an anti-TNF agent
  • Receiving methotrexate for at least 12 wks before study

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Previous treatment with tocilizumab
  • Previous treatment with other IL-6 receptor inhibitors
  • Treatment with corticosteroids (oral prednisone >10 mg/day or equivalent) within 4 wks
  • Conditions noted in the tocilizumab prescribing information

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

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Safety (clinical and laboratory parameters)
Time Frame: Throughout the study until week 10
Proportion of patients with neutropenia, elevated transaminase, and/or decreased platelet count
Throughout the study until week 10

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Treatment emergent adverse events
Time Frame: Throughout the study until week 10
Post-baseline changes in vital signs, and hematological and biochemical parameters
Throughout the study until week 10

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

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

August 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 23, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 23, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

August 24, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 13, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 12, 2011

Last Verified

October 1, 2011

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 0000-RA-1008

This information was retrieved directly from the website clinicaltrials.gov without any changes. If you have any requests to change, remove or update your study details, please contact register@clinicaltrials.gov. As soon as a change is implemented on clinicaltrials.gov, this will be updated automatically on our website as well.

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