QAX576 in Patients With Pulmonary Fibrosis Secondary to Systemic Sclerosis

Inclusion Criteria:

• Men and women between the ages of 18 and 65 years with a confirmed diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis secondary to systemic sclerosis
• Both men and women must be willing to use two forms of contraception. Additional information regarding this requirement is available at screening

Exclusion Criteria:

• Certain medical conditions may exclude patients from participation.
• Should not have participated in another clinical study within 4 weeks of study start
• Smokers are not eligible for participation
• Blood loss of donation of 400 mL or more within 2 months of study start
• Pregnant women or women who are breast feeding
• Past medical history of clinically significant ECG abnormalities
• Connective tissue disorders other than systemic sclerosis.
• Active infection or history of systemic parasitic infection
• History of immunodeficiency diseases, including a positive HIV test result
• History of drug or alcohol abuse within 12 months of study start
• Any condition that may compromise patient safety

Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply