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NCT Number: NCT02052167

Human Factors Study of Methotrexate Prefilled Pen (50 mg/mL) in Patients With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

This study is planned to evaluate the human factor (HF)/usability of pediatric or adolescent JIA patients and the caregivers of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) patients with the Methotrexate Prefilled Pen (including a label comprehension assessment and a device robustness evaluation).

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

2 year–20 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Early Phase 1

Primary location

Children's Mercy Hospital & Clinics

Kansas City, Missouri, 64108, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Main Inclusion Criteria:

  • patient of either gender aged ≥2 to <21 years of age
  • is a suitable candidate for treatment with injectable methotrexate for JIA per the patient's primary rheumatologist, with the previous or current diagnosis of active polyarticular course JIA

Main Exclusion Criteria:

  • Is a female patient who is pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, or of childbearing potential, sexually active but not practicing a highly reliable method of birth control during the study and at least 6 months thereafter
  • Has contraindications for methotrexate
  • Has a history of or current inflammatory arthritis or rheumatic autoimmune disease other than JIA
  • Is unable, or does not have a caregiver able to comprehend written labeling and training materials

Treatment and study plan

methotrexate prefilled pen

Device

Primary outcomes

  1. Evaluation of test case scenarios with observation and performance measures

    Time frame: 8 days

    Test case scenarios were designed to determine if the potential risks associated with the use of the prefilled pen were mitigated by information contained in the patient leaflet and the training provided to each patient or caregiver. The test case scenarios with observation and performance measures will be evaluated.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

medac GmbH

Industry

Collaborators

  • PPD Development, LP

Registry information

Official study title

Human Factors Study for the Evaluation of the Methotrexate Prefilled Pen (50 mg/mL) for Subcutaneous Injection in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Important dates

Study start
2014
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
Jan 31, 2014
Registry last updated
Mar 29, 2018

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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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