Study of Epratuzumab versus Placebo in subjects with moderate to severe general Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

• Conditions: Systemic Lupus Erythmatosus; MedDRA version: 17.0Level: PTClassification code 10042945Term: Systemic lupus erythematosusSystem Organ Class: 10028395 - Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders; Therapeutic area: Body processes [G] - Immune system processes [G12]

• Registration Number: EUCTR2010-018563-41-LT
• Lead Sponsor: CB Inc.

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2012-02-14
• Last Update Posted: 17 August 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 780

Inclusion Criteria

- Positive antinuclear antibodies (ANA) at Screening (Visit 1)
- Current clinical diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) by American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria such that at least 4 of the 11 criteria are met
- Active moderate to severe SLE activity as demonstrated by the British Isles Lupus Assessment Group Index (BILAG)
- Active moderate to severe SLE disease as demonstrated by SLEDAI total score.
- On stable SLE treatment regimen, including mandatory corticosteroids and immunosuppressants or antimalarials

Are the trial subjects under 18? no
Number of subjects for this age range:
F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes
F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range 740
F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes
F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range 40

Exclusion Criteria

- Subjects who are breastfeeding, pregnant, or plan to become pregnant
- Subjects with active, severe SLE disease activity which involves the renal system
- Subjects with active, severe, neuropsychiatric SLE, defined as any neuropsychiatric element scoring BILAG level A disease.
- Subjects with the evidence of an immunosuppressive state
- Subjects who, in the opinion of the investigator, are at a particularly high risk of significant infection
- History of malignant cancer, except the following treated cancers: cervical carcinoma in situ, basal cell carcinoma, or dermatological squamous cell carcinoma.
- Subjects receiving any live vaccination within the 8 weeks prior to screening (Visit 1).
- Subjects with history of infections, including but not limited to concurrent acute or chronic viral hepatitis B or C
- Subjects with substance abuse or dependence or other relevant concurrent medical condition
- Subjects with history of thromboembolic events within 1 year of screening Visit.
- Subjects with significant hematologic abnormalities
- Subject has received treatment with other anti- B cell antibodies within 12 months prior to randomization (visit 2)
- Subject use of oral anticoagulant (not including) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) within 12 weeks prior to screening (Visit 1)
- Subject has previously received epratuzumab treatment.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional clinical trial of medicinal product
• Study Design: Not specified