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An Observational Study of RoActemra/Actemra (Tocilizumab) in Combination With Methotrexate in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis (ACTIVATE)

Completed
Conditions
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Registration Number
NCT01384461
Lead Sponsor
Hoffmann-La Roche
Brief Summary

This observational study will evaluate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of RoActemra/Actemra (tocilizumab) in combination with methotrexate in patients with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. Data will be collected for 12 months from patients initiated on treatment with RoActemra/Actemra (8 mg/kg intravenously every 4 weeks) and methotrexate (weekly dose at the discretion of the physician).

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
251
Inclusion Criteria
  • Adult patients, >/= 18 years of age
  • Moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis
  • RoActemra/Actemra treatment initiated by rheumatologist in an Arthritis Center for (up to 2 months prior to study entry)
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Exclusion Criteria
  • History of severe allergic or anaphylactic reactions or known hypersensitivity to any component of the drug
  • Active, severe infection or history of recurrent clinically significant infection
  • Pregnancy
  • Treatment with an investigational agent within 4 weeks (or 5 half-lives of the investigational agent, whichever is longer) before baseline visit
  • Methotrexate intolerance
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Safety: Incidence of adverse events12 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pain: Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) pain scale12 months
Physical Function: Health Assessments Questionnaire (HAQ)12 months
Efficacy: Disease Activity Score (DAS 28)12 months
Incidence of patients with all-cause discontinuation of tocilizumab12 months
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