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Dose-Ranging Study Of Tofacitinib In Adults With Active Ankylosing Spondylitis

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT01786668
Lead Sponsor
Pfizer
Brief Summary

This is the first study of oral tofacitinib in adults with active ankylosing spondylitis. It is designed to obtain information on the efficacy and safety of 3 different doses of tofacitinib.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
208
Inclusion Criteria
  • Documented diagnosis of Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Has active disease despite concurrent nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) treatment or is intolerant to NSAIDs
Exclusion Criteria
  • Pregnant or lactating females
  • Currently receiving or previous use of a Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) inhibitor or any biological agent

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Tofacitinib 2 mgTofacitinib 2 mg-
Tofacitinib 5 mgTofacitinib 5 mg-
Tofacitinib 10 mgTofacitinib 10 mg-
PlaceboPlacebo-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Percentage of Participants Achieving 20 Percent (%) Improvement in Assessment of SpondyloArthritis International Society (ASAS) Score (ASAS 20) at Week 12Week 12

The primary analysis of this outcome measure was performed using the Emax model. Clinical response to treatment was assessed according to ASAS20 criteria. ASAS20 responder had improvement of greater than or equal to (≥) 20% and ≥1 unit in at least 3 domains (on a scale of 0 \[least\] to 10 \[worst\]) and no worsening of ≥20% and less than or equal to (≤)1 unit in the remaining domain. The domains are: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity, spinal pain, function and inflammation (from Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index \[BASDAI\]). Missing data were handled by nonresponsive (NRI)/ last observation carried forward (LOCF). Missing values due to a subject dropping out from the study were handled by setting the ASAS20 value to NRI. The LOCF approach was applied to missing components, if just some of the components of the ASAS20 were missing.

Percentage of Participants Achieving ASAS20 at Week 12Baseline, Week 12

The supportive analysis of this outcome measure was performed using the normal approximation for two proportions. Clinical response to treatment was assessed according to ASAS20 criteria. ASAS20 responder had improvement of ≥ 20% and ≥1 unit in at least 3 domains (on a scale of 0 \[least\] to 10 \[worst\]) and no worsening of ≥20% and ≤1 unit in the remaining domain. The domains are: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity, spinal pain, function and inflammation (from Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index \[BASDAI\]). Missing data were handled by NRI/LOCF. Missing values due to a subject dropping out from the study were handled by setting the ASAS20 value to NRI. The LOCF approach was applied to missing components, if just some of the components of the ASAS20 were missing.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Percentage of Participants Achieving 20% Improvement in ASAS Score at Weeks 2, 4 and 8Baseline, Week 2, Week 4, Week 8

Clinical response to treatment was assessed according to ASAS20 criteria. ASAS20 responder had improvement of ≥ 20% and ≥1 unit in at least 3 domains (on a scale of 0 \[least\] to 10 \[worst\]) and no worsening of ≥20% and ≤1 unit in the remaining domain. The domains are: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity, spinal pain, function and inflammation (from Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index \[BASDAI\]). Missing data were handled by NRI/LOCF. Missing values due to a subject dropping out from the study were handled by setting the ASAS20 value to NRI. The LOCF approach was applied to missing components, if just some of the components of the ASAS20 were missing.

Change From Baseline in Spondyloarthritis Research Consortium of Canada (SPARCC) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Index of Disease Activity Score of the Sacroiliac (SI) Joints at Week 12Baseline, Week 12

SPARCC scoring consists of assessing six SI joint MRI image coronal slices representing the largest proportion of the synovial compartment of the SI joints for edema. The maximum score per slice was 2 and 12 for all 6 slices. The total minimum and maximum score for all SI joints across 6 slices is 0 to 72 and higher scores indicate more inflammation. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement. Missing data at Week 12 were imputed by LOCF if data at an early visit (discontinuation visit) were available.

Change From Baseline in SPARCC MRI Index of Disease Activity Score of the Spine at Week 12Baseline, Week 12

SPARCC scoring of the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine consists of assessing six disco-vertebral units (DVU) with 3 consecutive sagittal slices at each DVU. The minimum and maximum SPARCC score for all 6 DVUs is 0 to 108, with higher scores indicating more damage. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement. Missing data at Week 12 were imputed by LOCF if data at an early visit (discontinuation visit) were available.

Change From Baseline in Modified Berlin Ankylosing Spondylitis Spine Magnetic Resonance Imaging Activity Score (ASspiMRI) of the Spine at Week 12Baseline, Week 12

Berlin modification of the ASspiMRI is a measure of acute lesion as determined by short-tau inversion recovery (STIR) sequences. All 23 disco-vertebral units (DVU) of the spine (from C2 to S1), defined as the region between 2 virtual lines through the middle of each vertebra, were scored in a single dimension, which is represented the highest level of inflammation in that particular DVU. Total spine ASspiMRI scores can range from 0-69 with higher scores indicating more disease activity. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement. Missing data at Week 12 were imputed by LOCF if data at an early visit (discontinuation visit) were available.

Percentage of Participants Achieving 40% Improvement in ASAS Score at Weeks 2, 4, 8 and 12Baseline, Week 2, Week 4, Week 8, Week 12

ASAS 40 is defined as ≥40% and absolute change of ≥2 units in at least 3 domains on a 0-10 scale (0=no disease activity, 10=high disease activity), and no worsening in the remaining domain. Missing data were handled by NRI/LOCF.

Change From Baseline in Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index (BASMI) at Weeks 2, 4, 8 and 12Baseline, Week 2, Week 4, Week 8, Week 12

BASMI is an objective measure of spinal mobility and was completed by a blinded assessor. The BASMI score is composed of 5 clinical measures: cervical rotation, intermalleolar distance, modified Schober's test, lateral flexion and tragus to wall distance. The derived score used the average of the 5 assessments on a scale of 0-10 scale with higher scores indicating more impairment of spinal mobility. BASMI was analyzed using the linear function method. The higher the negative value the better the improvement.

Change From Baseline in Maastricht Ankylosing Spondylitis Enthesitis Score (MASES) at Weeks 4, 8 and 12Baseline, Week 4, Week 8, Week 12

Assessment of enthesitis of 13 sites was performed in the following, 1st costochondral joint left and right, 7th costochondral joint left and right, posterior superior iliac spine left and right, anterior superior iliac spine left and right, iliac crest left and right, 5th lumbar spinous process and proximal insertion of Achilles tendon left and right. Each site was graded for the presence (1) and absence (0) of tenderness yielding total MASES ranging from 0 (no tenderness) to 13 (worst possible score; severe tenderness).

Extra-Articular Involvement From Specific Ankylosing Spondylitis Medical HistoryBaseline, Week 12 and Follow-up

Participants were assessed at Baseline, Week 12 and Week 16 (Follow-up) to determine if they had specific Ankylosing Spondylitis medical history or changes in specific Ankylosing Spondylitis medical history which included: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Peripheral Articular Involvement (PAI; as assessed by swollen joint count), psoriasis (PSO) and uveitis (UVE).

Change From Baseline of Total Swollen Joint Count at Weeks 2, 4 8 and 12Baseline, Week 2, Week 4, Week 8, Week 12

This assessment was performed by the blinded assessor using the following scale: Present/Absent/Not Done/Not Applicable (to be used for artificial or missing joints) for determination of the total number of swollen joints. Forty-four joints were assessed for swelling on left and right side and included the following: sternoclaviculars, acromioclaviculars, shoulders, elbows, wrists, metacarpophalangeals (I, II, III, IV, V), thumb interphalangeal, proximal interphalangeals (II, III, IV, V), knees, ankles, and metatarsophalangeals (I, II, III, IV, V). Artificial joints were not assessed. A negative change means improvement.

Percentage of Participants Achieving ASAS5/6 Response at Weeks 2, 4, 8 and 12Baseline, Week 2, Week 4, Week 8, Week 12

ASAS5/6 consists of 6 domains: the 4 used in ASAS20 (Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity, spinal pain, function, inflammation plus spinal mobility and an acute phase reactant, C Reactive Protein (CRP). ASAS 5/6 is defined as ≥20% improvement in at least 5 domains and no worsening in the remaining domain. Missing data were handled by NRI/LOCF.

Change From Baseline of Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score Using C-Reactive Protein ASDAS(CRP) at Weeks 2, 4, 8 and 12Baseline, Week 2, Week 4, Week 8, Week 12

The ASDAS(CRP) is a derived score that uses back pain, duration of morning stiffness, Patient's Global Assessment of their disease and peripheral pain/swelling. The formula used for calculating the ASDAS (CRP)is: 0.12 x Back Pain + 0.06 x Duration of Morning Stiffness + 0.11 x Patient Global + 0.07 x Peripheral Pain/Swelling + 0.58 x Ln(CRP+1). The calculated score can be from 0 to no defined upper limit. A negative number indicates a reduction in the score which indicates decrease in disease activity.

Percentage of Participants With ASDAS Clinically Important Improvement at Weeks 2, 4, 8 and 12Baseline, Week 2, Week 4, Week 8, Week 12

The ASDAS clinically important improvement was calculated from the ASDAS data. The ASDAS clinically important improvement is defined as change (decrease) from baseline of ≥1.1 units. Missing data were handled by NRI/LOCF.

Percentage of Participants With ASDAS Major Improvement at Weeks 2, 4, 8 and 12Baseline, Week 2, Week 4, Week 8, Week 12

The ASDAS major improvement was calculated from the ASDAS data. The ASDAS major improvement was defined as change (decrease) from baseline of ≥2.0 units. Missing data were handled by NRI/LOCF.

Percentage of Participants Achieving ASDAS Inactive Disease at Weeks 2, 4, 8 and 12Baseline, Week 2, Week 4, Week 8, Week 12

The ASDAS inactive disease was calculated from the ASDAS data. The ASDAS inactive disease was defined as ASDAS \<1.3 units. Missing data were handled by NRI/LOCF.

Change From Baseline in BASDAI Total Score at Week 2, 4, 8 and 12Baseline, Week 2, Week 4, Week 8, Week 12

BASDAI is a validated self-assessment tool used to determine disease activity in participant with Ankylosing Spondylitis. Utilizing a Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) of 0-10 (0 = none and 10 = very severe) participant's answered 6 questions measuring discomfort, pain and fatigue. The BASDAI score is calculated by computing the mean of questions 5 and 6 and adding it to the sum of questions (Q)1-4. This score is then divided by 5. BASDAI=Q1+Q2+Q3+Q4+\[Q5+Q6/2\]/5. The final BASDAI score averages the individual assessments for a final score range of 0-10. Negative values indicate improvement.

Percentage of Participants Achieving a Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI)50 Response at Weeks 2, 4, 8 and 12Baseline, Week 2, Week 4, Week 8, Week 12

BASDAI is a validated self-assessment tool used to determine disease activity in participant with Ankylosing Spondylitis. Utilizing a Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) of 0-10 (0 = none and 10 = very severe) participant's answered 6 questions measuring discomfort, pain and fatigue. The BASDAI score is calculated by computing the mean of questions 5 and 6 and adding it to the sum of questions (Q)1-4. This score is then divided by 5. The final BASDAI score range from 0-10. A positive response was defined as a 50% improvement in the BASDAI from baseline.

Change From Baseline in Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI) at Weeks 2, 4, 8 and 12Baseline, Week 2, Week 4, Week 8, Week 12

BASFI is a validated self-assessment tool that determines the degree of physical functional limitation in Ankylosing Spondylitis. Utilizing a Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) of 0-10 (0=easy, 10=impossible), participants answered 10 questions assessing their ability in completing normal daily activities or physically demanding activities. The BASFI score is a mean score of the 10 questions with lower scores indicating better physical function. The higher the negative value the better the improvement.

Change From Baseline of Mean Spinal Mobility (Chest Expansion) at Week 2, 4, 8 and 12Baseline, Week 2, Week 4, Week 8, Week 12

Chest expansion, measured in centimeters (cm), is defined as the difference in the thoracic circumference during full expiration versus full inspiration. This was measured at the 4th intercostal space. The difference between maximal inspiration and expiration of the two attempts was recorded. The better of the two attempts was used to calculate chest expansion. Missing data at Week 12 were imputed by LOCF if data at an early visit (discontinuation visit) were available.

Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Short-Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36) Physical and Mental Health Scores at Week 12Baseline, Week 12

SF-36 is a standardized survey evaluating 8 aspects of functional health and wellbeing: physical and social functioning, physical and emotional role limitations, bodily pain, general health, vitality, mental health. The score for a section is an average of the individual question scores, which are scaled 0-100 (0=no functioning, 100=highest level of functioning). Missing data at Week 12 were imputed by LOCF if data at an early visit (discontinuation visit) were available.

Change From Baseline in EuroQol EQ-5D Health State Profile (EQ-5D) Utility Score at Week 12Baseline, Week 12

EQ-5D: participant rated questionnaire to assess health-related quality of life in terms of single utility score. Health state profile component assesses level of current health for 5 domains: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression; Scale range 1 to 3 (1=better health state \[no problems\], 3=worst health state \[confined to bed\]).

Change From Baseline in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue (FACIT-F) Score at Weeks 2, 4, 8 and 12Baseline, Week 2, Week 4, Week 8, Week 12

FACIT-F is a 13-item questionnaire. Participants scored each item on a 5-point scale: 0 (not at all) to 4 (very much). Larger the participant's response to the questions (with the exception of 2 negatively stated), greater was the participant's fatigue. For all questions, except for the 2 negatively stated ones, the code was reversed and a new score was calculated as (4 minus the participant's response). The sum of all responses resulted in the FACIT-Fatigue score for a total possible score of 0 (worse score) to 52 (better score).

Trial Locations

Locations (67)

Medical Plus

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Uherske Hradiste, Czech Republic

Chonnam National University Hospital

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Gwangju, Korea, Republic of

Twoja Przychodnia - Centrum Medyczne Nowa Sol

🇵🇱

Nowa Sol, Poland

Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates

🇺🇸

Clearwater, Florida, United States

Klein & Associates, M.D., P.A.

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Hagerstown, Maryland, United States

Advanced Medical Imaging (MRI center)

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Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Arthritis Center of Nebraska (X-ray center)

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Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Charlotte Radiology/ Carolina Imaging Services

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Ballantyne, North Carolina, United States

Southwest Florida Clinical Research Center

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Tampa, Florida, United States

Saint-Petersburg State Budgetary Healthcare Institution

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Sestroretsk, Russian Federation

Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge

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L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain

Complexo Hospitalario Universitario A Coruna

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A Coruna, Spain

Hospital Clinico Universitario Santiago de Compostela

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Santiago de Compostela, A Coruna, Spain

Federal State Budgetary Institution

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Moscow, Russian Federation

Hospital Universitario Marques de Valdecilla

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Santander, Cantabria, Spain

Covance Central Laboratory Services,Inc

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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Oregon Health & Science University

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Portland, Oregon, United States

Desert Medical Advances

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Palm Desert, California, United States

Desert Medical Imaging

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Indian Wells, California, United States

Millennium Research

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Ormond Beach, Florida, United States

Progressive Radiology

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Hagerstown, Maryland, United States

Joint and Muscle Research Institute

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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Presbyterian Imaging

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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Paramount Medical Research & Consulting, LLC

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Middleburg Heights, Ohio, United States

Altoona Center for Clinical Research

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Duncansville, Pennsylvania, United States

Seattle Rheumatology Associates

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Seattle, Washington, United States

Institut de Rhumatologie de Montreal

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Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Artroscan s.r.o.

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Ostrava, Czech Republic

G.R.M.O. Inc

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Quebec, Canada

Revmatologicka ambulance

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Praha 4, Czech Republic

Praxis fuer klinische Studien

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Hamburg, Germany

Mediscan Group s.r.o.

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Praha 11- Chodov, Czech Republic

Gemeinschaftspraxis Dres. von Hinueber / Demary

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Hildesheim, Germany

Charité Universitaetsmedizin Berlin

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Berlin, Germany

Revmatologicky ustav

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Praha 2, Czech Republic

Immunologisches Zentrum Vogelsang-Gommern GmbH

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Vogelsang-Gommern, Germany

Qualiclinic Kft

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Budapest, Hungary

Orszagos Reumatologiai es Fiziotherapias Intezet II. Reumatologiai Osztaly

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Budapest, Hungary

Synexus Magyarorszag Kft. - Synexus Hungary Clinical Research Centre

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Budapest, Hungary

Dr. Rethy Pál Korhaz es Rendelointezet, Reumatologia

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Békéscsaba, Hungary

CRU Hungary Kft.

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Szikszó, Hungary

Debreceni Egyetem Orvos- és Egészségtudományi Centrum

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Debrecen, Hungary

Csolnoky Ferenc Korhaz Reumatologiai Osztaly

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Veszprem, Hungary

Seoul National University Hospital

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Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Ajou University Hospital

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Suwon, Korea, Republic of

Niepubliczny Zaklad Opieki Zdrowotnej Centrum Osteoporozy i Chorob Kostno-Stawowych

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Bialystok, Poland

NZOZ Lecznica MAK-MED s.c.

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Nadarzyn, Mazowieckie, Poland

Szpital Uniwersytecki nr 2 im. dr Jana Biziela w Bydgoszczy

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Bydgoszcz, Poland

Medica Pro Familia Sp. z o.o. S.K.A. Oddzial Katowice

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Katowice, Poland

Centrum Kliniczno-Badawcze J. Brzezicki, B. Gornikiewicz-Brzezicka Lekarze Spolka Partnerska

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Elblag, Poland

Malopolskie Centrum Medyczne S.C.

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Krakow, Poland

Zespol Poradni Specjalistycznych Reumed Filia Onyksowa

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Lublin, Poland

NZOZ Nasz Lekarz Praktyka Grupowa Lekarzy Rodzinnych z Przychodnia Specjalistyczna w Toruniu

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Torun, Poland

SBEI HPE Ural State Medical University of MoH of RF based on Municipal Budgetary Institution

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Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation

Hospital Universitario Reina Sofia

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Cordoba, Spain

Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital

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Kaohsiung, Taiwan

China medical university hospital

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Taichung, Taiwan

Corporacio Sanitaria Parc Tauli

🇪🇸

Sabadell, Spain

Chung Shan Medical University Hospital

🇨🇳

Taichung, Taiwan

Physician Research Collaboration, LLC

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Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

OOO AVA-PETER "Scandinavia clinic"

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Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation

Premier Physicians Centers

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Westlake, Ohio, United States

Clinical Research Center of Reading, LLC

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Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, United States

Investigational Drug Service

🇺🇸

Seatle, Washington, United States

Arthritis Northwest, PLLC

🇺🇸

Spokane, Washington, United States

Hospital Universitario De La Paz

🇪🇸

Madrid, Spain

INHA University Hospital

🇰🇷

Incheon, Korea, Republic of

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