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NCT Number: NCT01187563

A Study of Tocilizumab 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.

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Key information

Conditions

Rheumatoid Arthritis Arthritis Arthritis, Rheumatoid Autoimmune Diseases Connective Tissue Diseases Immune System Diseases Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Rheumatic Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

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About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. 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

Secondary outcomes

  1. Treatment emergent adverse events

    Time frame: Throughout the study until week 10

    Post-baseline changes in vital signs, and hematological and biochemical parameters

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

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Registry information

Official study title

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

Important dates

Study start
2010
Primary completion
2010
Study completion
2010
First posted
Aug 24, 2010
Registry last updated
Oct 13, 2011

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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