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Study of Ixekizumab in Participants With Active Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)

Phase 3
Withdrawn
Conditions
Spondylitis, Ankylosing
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT01870284
Lead Sponsor
Eli Lilly and Company
Brief Summary

This study will assess the safety and efficacy of ixekizumab (LY2439821) compared to placebo in participants with active AS.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
WITHDRAWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • Diagnosis of moderate to severe AS with prior documented radiologic evidence (X-ray) fulfilling the Modified New York criteria for AS (1984)
  • Have active AS defined as Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) ≥4 and the spinal pain (back pain) score ≥4 on a numeric rating scale (NRS)
  • Participants should have been on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) with an inadequate response
  • Participants who are regularly taking NSAIDs or cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitors as part of their AS therapy are required to be on a stable dose
  • Participants who have been on a tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF) inhibitor (not more than one) must have experienced an inadequate response
  • Total duration of prior therapy (NSAIDs and/or adequate physical therapy) should be at least 12 weeks
  • Men must agree to use a reliable method of birth control or remain abstinent during the study
  • Women must agree to use reliable birth control or remain abstinent during the study and for at least 12 weeks after stopping treatment
Exclusion Criteria
  • Participants with a total ankylosis of the spine
  • Prior or current treatment with adalimumab
  • Participants previously treated with any biological or other immunomodulating agents except for those targeting TNF
  • Evidence of active inflammatory arthritic syndromes or spondyloarthropathies other than ankylosing spondylitis
  • Have participated in any study with interleukin 17 (IL-17) antagonists, including ixekizumab
  • Serious disorder or illness other than ankylosing spondylitis
  • Serious infection within the last 3 months
  • Breastfeeding or nursing (lactating) women

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
PlaceboPlaceboPlacebo for ixekizumab and placebo for adalimumab administered by SC injection
Ixekizumab Dosing Regimen 1IxekizumabAdministered by 80 milligram (mg) subcutaneous (SC) injection
Ixekizumab Dosing Regimen 2IxekizumabAdministered by 80 mg SC Injection
AdalimumabAdalimumabAdministered by 40 mg SC injection
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Efficacy of Ixekizumab in Participants with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS). Measure: Assessment of SpondyloArthritis International Society Criteria (ASAS20)16 Weeks
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Efficacy of Ixekizumab in Participants with AS. Measure: ASAS16 Weeks
Efficacy of Ixekizumab in Participants with AS. Measure: Peripheral Joint Counts16 Weeks
Quality of Life and Outcome Assessments. Measures: Patient Reported Outcomes (PRO)Baseline through 16 Weeks
Efficacy of Ixekizumab in Participants with AS. Measure: Spinal MobilityBaseline through 16 Weeks
Efficacy of Ixekizumab in Participants with AS. Measure: modified Stoke Ankylosing Spondylitis Spinal Score (mSASSS)Baseline through 108 Weeks
Efficacy of Ixekizumab in Participants with AS. Measure: Non-Arthritic Disease AssessmentsBaseline through 16 Weeks

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, contact 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559, 1-317-615-4559) Mon - Fri from 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST), or speak with your personal physician.

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