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Study of Epratuzumab Versus Placebo in Subjects With Moderate to Severe General Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Interventions
Drug: Placebo
Registration Number
NCT01262365
Lead Sponsor
UCB Pharma
Brief Summary

The primary objective of the study is to confirm the clinical efficacy of epratuzumab in the treatment of subjects with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
793
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
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 screening (visit 1)
  • Subject use of oral anticoagulant (not including) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) within 12 weeks prior to screening (Visit 1)
  • Subject has previously participated in this study or has previously received epratuzumab treatment.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Epratuzumab 1200 mg every other weekPlacebo1200 mg infusions delivered every other week for a total of 4 weeks (cumulative dose 2400 mg) over four 12-week treatment cycles and placebo infusions delivered every other week for a total of 4 weeks over four 12-week treatment cycles
Placebo (Weekly infusion)PlaceboPlacebo infusions delivered weekly for a total of 4 weeks over four 12-week treatment cycles
Epratuzumab 600 mg per weekEpratuzumab600 mg infusions delivered weekly for a total of 4 weeks (cumulative dose 2400 mg) over four 12-week treatment cycles
Epratuzumab 1200 mg every other weekEpratuzumab1200 mg infusions delivered every other week for a total of 4 weeks (cumulative dose 2400 mg) over four 12-week treatment cycles and placebo infusions delivered every other week for a total of 4 weeks over four 12-week treatment cycles
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The Percent of Subjects Meeting Treatment Response Criteria at Week 48 According to a Combined Response IndexAt Week 48

Percentages are based on the number of subjects in the relevant treatment group within the Full Analysis Set. The combined response index incorporated criteria for achievement of responder status from the: British Isles Lupus Assessment Group Index (BILAG-2004)- improvement from study entry or no worsening in other organ systems, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI; Version 2000, also known as SLEDAI-2K) - no worsening compared to study entry, physician's global assessment of disease activity(PGA)- no worsening compared to study entry, and concomitant medications- no changes.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change From Baseline in Daily Corticosteroid Dose at Week 48At Week 48

Subjects with a missing corticosteroid dose at any visit for any reason are counted in the Dose Increased or Missing Data category for that visit.

Change From Baseline in Daily Corticosteroid Dose at Week 24At Week 24

Subjects with a missing corticosteroid dose at any visit for any reason are counted in the Dose Increased or Missing Data category for that visit.

The Percent of Subjects Meeting Treatment Response Criteria at Week 12 According to a Combined Response IndexAt Week 12

Percentages are based on the number of subjects in the relevant treatment group within the Full Analysis Set. The combined response index incorporated criteria for achievement of responder status from the: British Isles Lupus Assessment Group Index (BILAG-2004)- improvement from study entry or no worsening in other organ systems, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI; Version 2000, also known as SLEDAI-2K) - no worsening compared to study entry, physician's global assessment of disease activity(PGA)- no worsening compared to study entry, and concomitant medications- no changes.

The Percent of Subjects Meeting Treatment Response Criteria at Week 24 According to a Combined Response IndexAt Week 24

Percentages are based on the number of subjects in the relevant treatment group within the Full Analysis Set. The combined response index incorporated criteria for achievement of responder status from the: British Isles Lupus Assessment Group Index (BILAG-2004)- improvement from study entry or no worsening in other organ systems, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI; Version 2000, also known as SLEDAI-2K) - no worsening compared to study entry, physician's global assessment of disease activity(PGA)- no worsening compared to study entry, and concomitant medications- no changes.

The Percent of Subjects Meeting Treatment Response Criteria at Week 36 According to a Combined Response IndexAt Week 36

Percentages are based on the number of subjects in the relevant treatment group within the Full Analysis Set. The combined response index incorporated criteria for achievement of responder status from the: British Isles Lupus Assessment Group Index (BILAG-2004)- improvement from study entry or no worsening in other organ systems, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI; Version 2000, also known as SLEDAI-2K) - no worsening compared to study entry, physician's global assessment of disease activity(PGA)- no worsening compared to study entry, and concomitant medications- no changes.

Trial Locations

Locations (141)

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Birmingham, Alabama, United States

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Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

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Escondido, California, United States

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Los Angeles, California, United States

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Los Angeles, California, United States

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Los Angeles, California, United States

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San Diego, California, United States

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San Gabriel, California, United States

048

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Aurora, Colorado, United States

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Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

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