Phase 3 Study of M923 and Humira® in Subjects With Chronic Plaque-type Psoriasis

The PASI combines assessments of the extent of body surface involvement in 4 anatomical regions (head, arms, trunk, and legs) and the severity of scaling, redness, and thickness in each region, yielding an overall score of 0 for no disease to 72 for the most severe disease. Each of the body areas was scored by itself, and then the 4 scores were combined into the final PASI score. Participants achieving PASI 75 are defined as having an improvement (reduction) of at least 75% in the Week 16 PASI score compared to the score at Baseline.

The sPGA response rate was defined as the percentage of participants who had achieved a clear or almost clear response on the 6-point sPGA scale. The sPGA was the physician's determination of the participant's psoriasis lesions overall at a given time point. Overall lesions were categorized by descriptions for induration, erythema, and scaling. For the analysis of responses, the participant's psoriasis was assessed at a given time point on a 6-point scale on which 0 = cleared, 1 = minimal, 2 = mild, 3 = moderate, 4 = severe, and 5 = very severe.

The PASI combines assessments of the extent of body surface involvement in 4 anatomical regions (head, arms, trunk, and legs) and the severity of scaling, redness, and thickness in each region, yielding an overall score of 0 for no disease to 72 for the most severe disease. Each of the body areas was scored by itself, and then the 4 scores were combined into the final PASI score. Participants achieving PASI 50 are defined as having an improvement (reduction) of at least 50% compared to Baseline.

The PASI combines assessments of the extent of body surface involvement in 4 anatomical regions (head, arms, trunk, and legs) and the severity of scaling, redness, and thickness in each region, yielding an overall score of 0 for no disease to 72 for the most severe disease. Each of the body areas was scored by itself, and then the 4 scores were combined into the final PASI score. Participants achieving PASI 50 are defined as having an improvement (reduction) of at least 50% compared to Baseline.

The PASI combines assessments of the extent of body surface involvement in 4 anatomical regions (head, arms, trunk, and legs) and the severity of scaling, redness, and thickness in each region, yielding an overall score of 0 for no disease to 72 for the most severe disease. Each of the body areas was scored by itself, and then the 4 scores were combined into the final PASI score. Participants achieving PASI 75 are defined as having an improvement (reduction) of at least 75% compared to Baseline.

The PASI combines assessments of the extent of body surface involvement in 4 anatomical regions (head, arms, trunk, and legs) and the severity of scaling, redness, and thickness in each region, yielding an overall score of 0 for no disease to 72 for the most severe disease. Each of the body areas was scored by itself, and then the 4 scores were combined into the final PASI score. Participants achieving PASI 90 are defined as having an improvement (reduction) of at least 90% compared to Baseline.

The PASI combines assessments of the extent of body surface involvement in 4 anatomical regions (head, arms, trunk, and legs) and the severity of scaling, redness, and thickness in each region, yielding an overall score of 0 for no disease to 72 for the most severe disease. Each of the body areas was scored by itself, and then the 4 scores were combined into the final PASI score. Participants achieving PASI 90 are defined as having an improvement (reduction) of at least 90% compared to Baseline.

The PASI combines assessments of the extent of body surface involvement in 4 anatomical regions (head, arms, trunk, and legs) and the severity of scaling, redness, and thickness in each region, yielding an overall score of 0 for no disease to 72 for the most severe disease. Each of the body areas was scored by itself, and then the 4 scores were combined into the final PASI score.

The PASI combines assessments of the extent of body surface involvement in 4 anatomical regions (head, arms, trunk, and legs) and the severity of scaling, redness, and thickness in each region, yielding an overall score of 0 for no disease to 72 for the most severe disease. Each of the body areas was scored by itself, and then the 4 scores were combined into the final PASI score.

The PASI combines assessments of the extent of body surface involvement in 4 anatomical regions (head, arms, trunk, and legs) and the severity of scaling, redness, and thickness in each region, yielding an overall score of 0 for no disease to 72 for the most severe disease. Each of the body areas was scored by itself, and then the 4 scores were combined into the final PASI score.

The PASI combines assessments of the extent of body surface involvement in 4 anatomical regions (head, arms, trunk, and legs) and the severity of scaling, redness, and thickness in each region, yielding an overall score of 0 for no disease to 72 for the most severe disease. Each of the body areas was scored by itself, and then the 4 scores were combined into the final PASI score. Percent change from Baseline was calculated as: (post-Baseline value - Baseline value) / (Baseline value) * 100.

The PASI combines assessments of the extent of body surface involvement in 4 anatomical regions (head, arms, trunk, and legs) and the severity of scaling, redness, and thickness in each region, yielding an overall score of 0 for no disease to 72 for the most severe disease. Each of the body areas was scored by itself, and then the 4 scores were combined into the final PASI score. Percent change from Baseline was calculated as: (post-Baseline value - Baseline value) / (Baseline value) * 100.

The DLQI score was calculated by summing the individual scores of each question at a given time point, resulting in a maximum score of 30 and a minimum score of 0. The higher the score, the more quality of life is impaired. For the analysis of responses, the participant's results were assessed on a scoring scale on which 3 = very much or yes (applicable to question 7 only), 2 = a lot, 1 = a little, 0 = not at all or not relevant. Interpretation of DLQI scoring can be taken as 0 - 1 = no effect at all on participant's life, 2 - 5 = small effect on participant's life, 6 - 10 = moderate effect on participant's life, 11 - 20 = very large effect on participant's life, and 21 - 30 = extremely large effect on participant's life.

The DLQI score was calculated by summing the individual scores of each question at a given time point, resulting in a maximum score of 30 and a minimum score of 0. The higher the score, the more quality of life is impaired. For the analysis of responses, the participant's results were assessed on a scoring scale on which 3 = very much or yes (applicable to question 7 only), 2 = a lot, 1 = a little, 0 = not at all or not relevant. Interpretation of DLQI scoring can be taken as 0 - 1 = no effect at all on participant's life, 2 - 5 = small effect on participant's life, 6 - 10 = moderate effect on participant's life, 11 - 20 = very large effect on participant's life, and 21 - 30 = extremely large effect on participant's life.

The DLQI score was calculated by summing the individual scores of each question at a given time point, resulting in a maximum score of 30 and a minimum score of 0. The higher the score, the more quality of life is impaired. For the analysis of responses, the participant's results were assessed on a scoring scale on which 3 = very much or yes (applicable to question 7 only), 2 = a lot, 1 = a little, 0 = not at all or not relevant. Interpretation of DLQI scoring can be taken as 0 - 1 = no effect at all on participant's life, 2 - 5 = small effect on participant's life, 6 - 10 = moderate effect on participant's life, 11 - 20 = very large effect on participant's life, and 21 - 30 = extremely large effect on participant's life.

The EQ-5D-5L health score was measured on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) anchored by 0 = "worst health you can imagine" and 100 = "best health you can imagine". Baseline was defined as the last scheduled observation prior to dosing, typically Day 1, predose.

The EQ-5D-5L health score was measured on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) anchored by 0 = "worst health you can imagine" and 100 = "best health you can imagine".

The EQ-5D-5L health score was measured on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) anchored by 0 = "worst health you can imagine" and 100 = "best health you can imagine".

Vital signs included body temperature, respiratory rate, pulse rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and weight. Clinically meaningful changes were classified as such by the Investigator and reported as adverse events.

Laboratory results included hematology [Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, Platelet count, Mean cell volume, White blood cell count (total leucocytes), Neutrophils absolute, Neutrophils, Lymphocytes absolute, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils absolute, and Eosinophils], chemistry (Aspartate transaminase, Alanine transaminase, Gamma glutamyl transferase, Creatine kinase, C-reactive protein, Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Total protein, Potassium, Urea, Creatinine, Phosphate, Glucose, and Uric acid) and urinalysis [Specific Gravity] parameters. Laboratory results of a few hematology (Red Blood Cell Count and Monocytes absolute), chemistry (Alkaline Phosphatase, Total bilirubin, Sodium, Chloride, and Albumin), and urinalysis (pH) parameters were not assessed at Baseline and Week 16. Clinically meaningful changes were classified as such by the Investigator and reported as adverse events.

Laboratory results included hematology [Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, Platelet count, Mean cell volume, White blood cell count (total leucocytes), Neutrophils absolute, Neutrophils, Lymphocytes absolute, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils absolute, and Eosinophils], chemistry (Aspartate transaminase, Alanine transaminase, Gamma glutamyl transferase, Creatine kinase, C-reactive protein, Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Total protein, Potassium, Urea, Creatinine, Phosphate, Glucose, and Uric acid) and urinalysis [Specific Gravity] parameters. Laboratory results of a few hematology (Red Blood Cell Count and Monocytes absolute), chemistry (Alkaline Phosphatase, Total bilirubin, Sodium, Chloride, and Albumin), and urinalysis (pH) parameters were not assessed at Baseline and Week 16. Clinically meaningful changes were classified as such by the Investigator and reported as adverse events.

Laboratory results included hematology [Red Blood Cell Count, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, Platelet count, Mean cell volume, White blood cell count (total leucocytes), Neutrophils absolute, Neutrophils, Lymphocytes absolute, Lymphocytes, Monocytes absolute, Monocytes, Eosinophils absolute, and Eosinophils], chemistry (Aspartate transaminase, Alanine transaminase, Alkaline Phosphatase, Gamma glutamyl transferase, Total bilirubin, Creatine kinase, C-reactive protein, Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Total protein, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Urea, Creatinine, Albumin, Phosphate, Glucose, and Uric acid) and urinalysis [pH and Specific Gravity] parameters. Clinically meaningful changes were classified as such by the Investigator and reported as adverse events.

Clinically significant abnormalities were classified as such by the Investigator and reported as adverse events.

Clinically significant abnormalities were classified as such by the Investigator and reported as adverse events.

Clinically significant abnormalities were classified as such by the Investigator and reported as adverse events.

TEAEs are adverse events that occurred during or after study drug administration. For more details on adverse events please refer the safety section.

Serum samples were collected at Baseline (Week 0, perdose), approximately 1 week (peak) after IP administration (Weeks 8 and 16), and 2 weeks after dose administration as a trough sample collected prior to the next dose administration (Weeks 17, 21, 25, 29, 37, 41).

The M923 confirmation assay was evaluated only if the EU Humira confirmation assay was negative. Overall Result: a participant was considered to be positive if a confirmed positive result was observed at any assay (including predose; if a participant had either a negative result in the screening assay or a positive result at screening followed by a negative result in all confirmation tiers, the overall result was negative. Overall Status: a participant was considered to have developed ADA or neutralizing ADAs if a confirmed positive result was observed at any time during the treatment period inclusive of the predose results; the designation of negative required either a negative screening assay or a negative confirmation result at each sampling time. The same convention applied for the neutralizing assay results.

The M923 confirmation assay was evaluated only if the EU Humira confirmation assay was negative. Overall Result: a participant was considered to be positive if a confirmed positive result was observed at any assay (including predose; if a participant had either a negative result in the screening assay or a positive result at screening followed by a negative result in all confirmation tiers, the overall result was negative. Overall Status: a participant was considered to have developed ADA or neutralizing ADAs if a confirmed positive result was observed at any time during the treatment period inclusive of the predose results; the designation of negative required either a negative screening assay or a negative confirmation result at each sampling time. The same convention applied for the neutralizing assay results.

The M923 confirmation assay was evaluated only if the EU Humira confirmation assay was negative. Overall Result: a participant was considered to be positive if a confirmed positive result was observed at any assay (including predose; if a participant had either a negative result in the screening assay or a positive result at screening followed by a negative result in all confirmation tiers, the overall result was negative. Overall Status: a participant was considered to have developed ADA or neutralizing ADAs if a confirmed positive result was observed at any time during the treatment period inclusive of the predose results; the designation of negative required either a negative screening assay or a negative confirmation result at each sampling time. The same convention applied for the neutralizing assay results.

The M923 confirmation assay was evaluated only if the EU Humira confirmation assay was negative. Overall Result: a participant was considered to be positive if a confirmed positive result was observed at any assay (including predose; if a participant had either a negative result in the screening assay or a positive result at screening followed by a negative result in all confirmation tiers, the overall result was negative. Overall Status: a participant was considered to have developed ADA or neutralizing ADAs if a confirmed positive result was observed at any time during the treatment period inclusive of the predose results; the designation of negative required either a negative screening assay or a negative confirmation result at each sampling time. The same convention applied for the neutralizing assay results.

The M923 confirmation assay was evaluated only if the EU Humira confirmation assay was negative. Overall Result: a participant was considered to be positive if a confirmed positive result was observed at any assay (including predose); if a participant had either a negative result in the screening assay or a positive result at screening followed by a negative result in all confirmation tiers, the overall result was negative. Overall Status: a participant was considered to have developed ADA or neutralizing ADAs if a confirmed positive result was observed at any time during the treatment period inclusive of the predose results; the designation of negative required either a negative screening assay or a negative confirmation result at each sampling time. In confirmed positive samples, an assay was used to determine the relative titer of the ADA; a subsequent neutralizing antibodies assay was used to determine the presence of neutralizing antibodies.

The M923 confirmation assay was evaluated only if the EU Humira confirmation assay was negative. Overall Result: a participant was considered to be positive if a confirmed positive result was observed at any assay (including predose); if a participant had either a negative result in the screening assay or a positive result at screening followed by a negative result in all confirmation tiers, the overall result was negative. Overall Status: a participant was considered to have developed ADA or neutralizing ADAs if a confirmed positive result was observed at any time during the treatment period inclusive of the predose results; the designation of negative required either a negative screening assay or a negative confirmation result at each sampling time. In confirmed positive samples, an assay was used to determine the relative titer of the ADA; a subsequent neutralizing antibodies assay was used to determine the presence of neutralizing antibodies.

The M923 confirmation assay was evaluated only if the EU Humira confirmation assay was negative. Overall Result: a participant was considered to be positive if a confirmed positive result was observed at any assay (including predose); if a participant had either a negative result in the screening assay or a positive result at screening followed by a negative result in all confirmation tiers, the overall result was negative. Overall Status: a participant was considered to have developed ADA or neutralizing ADAs if a confirmed positive result was observed at any time during the treatment period inclusive of the predose results; the designation of negative required either a negative screening assay or a negative confirmation result at each sampling time. In confirmed positive samples, an assay was used to determine the relative titer of the ADA; a subsequent neutralizing antibodies assay was used to determine the presence of neutralizing antibodies.

The M923 confirmation assay was evaluated only if the EU Humira confirmation assay was negative. Overall Result: a participant was considered to be positive if a confirmed positive result was observed at any assay (including predose); if a participant had either a negative result in the screening assay or a positive result at screening followed by a negative result in all confirmation tiers, the overall result was negative. Overall Status: a participant was considered to have developed ADA or neutralizing ADAs if a confirmed positive result was observed at any time during the treatment period inclusive of the predose results; the designation of negative required either a negative screening assay or a negative confirmation result at each sampling time. In confirmed positive samples, an assay was used to determine the relative titer of the ADA; a subsequent neutralizing antibodies assay was used to determine the presence of neutralizing antibodies.

Time to seroconversion (in days) was defined as the time to the observation of the first confirmed positive ADA response. Participants with confirmed positive ADA response at baseline (Week 0 predose) were excluded.