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A Study of Apremilast Use and Effectiveness in Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis in The Netherlands

Completed
Conditions
Arthritis, Psoriatic
Registration Number
NCT02875184
Lead Sponsor
Amgen
Brief Summary

This is a multicenter, prospective, non-interventional, observational single arm study.

100 patients will be recruited in the Netherlands over a one year period. In all cases, the decision to treat the patient with apremilast will be made prior to the decision to enter the subject into this study. Treatment will be according to routine clinical practice and based on recommendations as per the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) of apremilast (Otezla®). Each patient will be followed up for a maximum of 24 months.

Detailed Description

The objective of this non-interventional study is to describe patient reported outcomes, effectiveness and real-life use of apremilast treatment in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA).

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
200
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria
  • Refusal to participate in the study.
  • Language barrier for completing the questionnaires.
  • Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding.
  • Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.
  • Prior exposure to apremilast
  • Initiation of apremilast treatment by a dermatologist for psoriasis

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Percentage of patients with a Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) score of ≤ 0.5 or with a decrease of ≥ 0.3 of the HAQ-DI score compared with baselineUp to 24 months

The HAQ is a general questionnaire to assess physical functioning.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change from Baseline in Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM) at various time pointsUp to 24 months

The TSQM questionnaire is a general measure of treatment satisfaction across medication types and patient conditions.

Change from Baseline in EuroQol-5 dimensions (EQ5D) at 12 monthsUp to 12 months

EQ-5D is a standard instrument to measure of health status.

Change from Baseline in Psoriatic Arthritis Impact of Disease (PsAID) at various time pointUp to 24 months

PsAID is a general questionnaire that measures the health impact of psoriatic arthritis.

Change from Baseline in Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) at month 6Up to 6 months

The BASDAI is used for measuring and evaluating disease activity in Ankylosing Spondylitis.

Change from Baseline in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) at month 6Up to 6 months

The DLQI is a dermatology specific Quality of Life instrument.

Change from Baseline in Short Form 36 (SF36) at 12 monthsUp to 12 months

The SF-36v2® Health Survey measures functional health and well-being from the patients point of view. It can be used across age (18 and older), disease and treatments.

Change from Baseline in visual analogue scales (VAS) at various time pointUp to 24 months

VAS is a simple assessment of the global health, itch and pain severity using a visual analogue scale

Trial Locations

Locations (11)

MC Leeuwarden

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Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands

Research Site

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Venlo, Netherlands

Reumazorg ZWN

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Goes, Zeeland, Netherlands

Elkerliek ziekenhuis

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Helmond, North-Brabant, Netherlands

Groene Hart Ziekenhuis

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Gouda, South-Holland, Netherlands

Viecuri Medisch Centrum

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Venlo, Limburg, Netherlands

Beatrix Ziekenhuis

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Gorinchem, South-Holland, Netherlands

Amphia

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Breda, North-Brabant, Netherlands

Erasmus MC

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Rotterdam, South-Holland, Netherlands

Maasstad Ziekenhuis

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Rotterdam, South-Holland, Netherlands

St. Jansdal

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Harderwijk, Gelderland, Netherlands

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