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Effects of Tofacitinib (CP-690,550) on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)- Assessed Joint Structure In Early Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT01164579
Lead Sponsor
Pfizer
Brief Summary

Evaluation of efficacy and safety of tofacitinib (CP-690,550) for the treatment of early rheumatoid arthritis in adult patients with moderate to severe disease who are methotrexate naïve. The efficacy will be evaluated by exploring the effects on joint structure assessed by magnetic resonance imaging, x-rays and by standard clinical assessment.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
109
Inclusion Criteria
  • Adult patients with moderate to severe early rheumatoid arthritis (< 2 years) who are methotrexate and biologic disease modifying antirheumatic drug naive.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Pregnant or lactating patients;
  • Patients with renal or hepatic impairment or other severe or progressing disease;
  • Patients with contraindication to magnetic resonance imaging with gadolinium contrast.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Tofacitinib (CP 690,550) 10 mg BID plus MTXTasocitinib plus Methotrexate-
Tofacitinib (CP-690,550) 10 mg BID, tablet plus placebo MTXTofacitinib plus placebo methotrexate-
Placebo tofacitinib (CP-690,55) plus MTX 10 mg/wk to 20 mg/wkPlacebo tofacitinib plus Methotrexate-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change From Baseline to Month 3 in Outcome Measures in Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical Trials (OMERACT) Rheumatoid Arthritis Magnetic Resonance Imaging Score (RAMRIS) Wrist and Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) SynovitisMonth 3

Synovitis is defined as an area in the synovial compartment that shows above normal postgadolinium enhancement of a thickness greater than the width of the normal synovium. T1-weighted images were acquired before and after the administration of intravenous contrast agent containing gadolinium. Intravenous contrast was required to demonstrate enhancing synovitis. Synovitis was scored 0 to 3 in 3 wrist regions and in each of the first through fifth MCP joints. A score of 0 is normal, with no enhancement or enhancement up to the thickness of normal synovium, while scores of 1 to 3 (mild, moderate, severe) refer to increments of one-third of the presumed maximum volume of enhancing tissue in the synovial compartment. Total synovitis score ranges from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 24. A negative value in synovitis change from Baseline score indicates an improvement.

Change From Baseline to Month 6 in OMERACT RAMRIS Wrist and MCP Bone Marrow EdemaMonth 6

Bone edema was assessed at 25 anatomic locations: 15 in 1 wrist and 10 in attached hand. Bone edema was defined as a lesion within the trabecular bone, with ill-defined margins and signal characteristics consistent with increased water content. Each bone was scored separately; the scale was 0-3 based on the proportion of bone with edema, as follows 0: no edema; 1: 1-33% of bone edematous; 2: 34-66% of bone edematous; 3: 67-100%. OMERACT RAMRIS total bone edema score for hands/wrists was sum of the individual scores for each location. Thus the maximum score per hand/wrist was 75 (range 0-75). Increasing score=greater severity.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Percentage of Participants With an American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 20 Percent (%) Improvement (ACR20) ResponseMonths 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, and 12

ACR20 response: greater than or equal to (≥)20% improvement in tender joint count; ≥20% improvement in swollen joint count; and ≥20% improvement in at least 3 of 5 remaining ACR core measures: Participant's Assessment of Pain; Participant's Global Assessment of Disease Activity; Physician Global Assessment of Disease Activity; self-assessed disability (disability index of the Health Assessment Questionnaire \[HAQ\]); and C-Reactive Protein (CRP).

Percentage of Participants With DAS28-4 (ESR) Response (Good or Moderate Improvement)Months 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, and 12

DAS28-4(ESR) was calculated from swollen joint count and tender joint count using 28 joints count, ESR (mm/hour) and Participant's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (participant rated arthritis activity assessment). Total score range: 0 to 9.4, higher score=more disease activity. DAS28 categorical responses define a good (absolute: \<3.2 or \>1.2 improvement from BL), moderate (absolute: 3.2-5.1 or 0.6-1.2 change from BL), or no response (absolute: \>5.1 or \<0.6 change from BL).

Percentage of Participants With DAS28-4 (ESR) ≤3.2Months 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, and 12

DAS28-4(ESR) was calculated from swollen joint count and tender joint count using 28 joints count, ESR (mm/hour) and Participant's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (participant rated arthritis activity assessment). Total score range: 0 to 9.4, higher score=more disease activity. DAS28-4(ESR) ≤3.2 implied low disease activity.

Percentage of Participants With DAS28-4 (ESR) <2.6Months 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, and 12

DAS28-4(ESR) was calculated from swollen joint count and tender joint count using 28 joints count, ESR (mm/hour) and Participant's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (participant rated arthritis activity assessment). Total score range: 0 to 9.4, higher score=more disease activity. DAS28-4(ESR) \<2.6 implied remission.

Change From Baseline to Months 1, 3, 6, and 12 in OMERACT RAMRIS Wrist and MCP ErosionsMonths 1, 3, 6, and 12

Bone erosion assessed at 25 anatomic locations: 15 in 1 wrist and 10 in attached hand. Each site was scored in 1.0 increments from 0 (no damage) to 10 (severe damage), indicating erosion (each unit=10% bone loss) of original articular bone. OMERACT RAMRIS total erosion score for hands/wrists was sum of the individual scores for each location. Thus the maximum score per hand/wrist is 250 (range 0-250). Increasing score=greater severity.

Modified Total Sharp Score (mTSS) at Months 6 and 12Months 6 and 12

Modified TSS is a measure of change in joint health. TSS is defined as joint space narrowing score (range 0 \[no narrowing\] to 168 \[high narrowing\]) plus (+) erosion score (range is from 0 \[no erosion\] to 280 \[high erosion\]). The modified TSS range is from 0 (no damage) to 448 (bad joint status). Increase from baseline represents disease progression and / or joint worsening; no change represents halting of disease progression; a decrease represents improvement.

Percentage of Participants With an ACR 50% Improvement (ACR50) ResponseMonths 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, and 12

ACR50 response: ≥ 50% improvement in tender or swollen joint counts and 50% improvement in 3 of the following 5 criteria: 1) Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity, 2) Participant's Assessment of disease activity, 3) Paricipant's Assessment of Pain, 4) Participant's assessment of functional disability via a HAQ, and 5) CRP at each visit.

Percentage of Participants With DAS28-3 (CRP) Score ≤3.2Months 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, and 12

DAS28-3(CRP) was calculated from the swollen joint count and tender joint count using 28-joints count and CRP (mg/L). Total score range: 0 to 9.4, higher score indicated more disease activity. DAS28-3(CRP) ≤3.2 implied low disease activity.

Change From Baseline to Months 1, 6, and 12 in OMERACT RAMRIS Wrist and MCP SynovitisMonths 1, 6, and 12

Synovitis is defined as an area in the synovial compartment that shows above normal postgadolinium enhancement of a thickness greater than the width of the normal synovium. T1-weighted images were acquired before and after the administration of intravenous contrast agent containing gadolinium. Intravenous contrast was required to demonstrate enhancing synovitis. Synovitis was scored 0 to 3 in 3 wrist regions and in each of the first through fifth MCP joints. A score of 0 is normal, with no enhancement or enhancement up to the thickness of normal synovium, while scores of 1 to 3 (mild, moderate, severe) refer to increments of one-third of the presumed maximum volume of enhancing tissue in the synovial compartment. Total synovitis score ranges from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 24. A negative value in synovitis change from Baseline score indicates an improvement.

Change From Baseline to Months 1, 3, and 12 in OMERACT RAMRIS Bone Marrow Edema in Wrist and MCPMonths 1, 3, and 12

Bone edema was assessed at 25 anatomic locations: 15 in 1 wrist and 10 in attached hand. Bone edema was defined as a lesion within the trabecular bone, with ill-defined margins and signal characteristics consistent with increased water content. Each bone was scored separately; the scale was 0â€"3 based on the proportion of bone with edema, as follows 0: no edema; 1: 1â€"33% of bone edematous; 2: 34â€"66% of bone edematous; 3: 67â€"100%. OMERACT RAMRIS total bone edema score for hands/wrists was sum of the individual scores for each location. Thus the maximum score per hand/wrist was 75 (range 0-75). Increasing score=greater severity.

Change From Baseline to Months 6 and 12 in JSN ScoresMonths 6 and 12

JSN score (a component of the modified TSS) is a measure of change in joint health. JSN score range is 0 (no narrowing) to 168 (high narrowing). Increase from baseline represents disease progression and / or joint worsening; no change represents halting of disease progression; a decrease represents improvement.

Erosion Scores at Months 6 and 12Months 6 and 12

Erosion score (a component of the modified TSS) is a measure of change in joint health. Erosion score range is from 0 (no erosion) to 280 (high erosion). Increase from baseline represents disease progression and / or joint worsening; no change represents halting of disease progression; a decrease represents improvement.

Percentage of Participants With an ACR 70% Improvement (ACR70) ResponseMonths 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, and 12

ACR70 response: ≥70% improvement in tender or swollen joint counts and 70% improvement in 3 of the following 5 criteria: 1) Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity, 2) Participant's Assessment of Disease Activity, 3) Participant's Assessment of Pain, 4) Participant's Assessment of Functional Disability via a HAQ, and 5) CRP at each visit.

Change From Baseline to Months 6 and 12 in mTSSMonths 6 and 12

Modified TSS is a measure of change in joint health. TSS is defined as joint space narrowing score (range 0 \[no narrowing\] to 168 \[high narrowing\]) + erosion score (range is from 0 \[no erosion\] to 280 \[high erosion\]). The modified TSS range is from 0 (no damage) to 448 (bad joint status). Increase from baseline represents disease progression and / or joint worsening; no change represents halting of disease progression; a decrease represents improvement.

Joint Space Narrowing (JSN) Scores at Months 6 and 12Months 6 and 12

JSN score (a component of the modified TSS) is a measure of change in joint health. JSN score range is 0 (no narrowing) to 168 (high narrowing). Increase from baseline represents disease progression and / or joint worsening; no change represents halting of disease progression; a decrease represents improvement.

Change From Baseline to Months 6 and 12 in Erosion ScoreMonths 6 and 12

Erosion score (a component of the modified TSS) is a measure of change in joint health. Erosion score range is from 0 (no erosion) to 280 (high erosion). Increase from baseline represents disease progression and / or joint worsening; no change represents halting of disease progression; a decrease represents improvement.

Change From Baseline in DAS28-3 (CRP)Months 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, and 12

DAS28-3 (CRP) was calculated from the swollen joint count and tender joint count using the 28 joints count and CRP (mg/L). Total score range: 0 to 9.4, higher score indicated more disease activity.

Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joint Count and CRP (DAS28-3 [CRP])Baseline and Months 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, and 12

DAS28-3 (CRP) was calculated from the swollen joint count and tender joint count using the 28 joints count and CRP (mg/L). Total score range: 0 to 9.4, higher score indicated more disease activity. DAS28-3 (CRP) less than or equal to (≤)3.2 implied low disease activity and greater than (\>)3.2 to 5.1 implied moderate to high disease activity, and DAS28-3 (CRP) less than (\<)2.6 = remission.

Percentage of Participants With DAS28-3 (CRP) Response (Good or Moderate Improvement)Months 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, and 12

DAS28-3(CRP) was calculated from the swollen joint count and tender joint count using 28-joints count and CRP (mg/L). Total score range: 0 to 9.4, higher score indicated more disease activity. DAS28 categorical responses define a good (absolute: \<3.2 or \>1.2 improvement from baseline \[BL\]), moderate (absolute: 3.2-5.1 or 0.6-1.2 change from BL), or no response (absolute: \>5.1 or \<0.6 change from BL).

Percentage of Participants With DAS28-3 (CRP) Score <2.6Months 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, and 12

DAS28-3(CRP) was calculated from the swollen joint count and tender joint count using 28-joints count and CRP (mg/L). Total score range: 0 to 9.4, higher score indicated more disease activity. DAS28-3(CRP) \<2.6 implied remission.

Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joint Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (DAS28-4 [ESR])Baseline and Months 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, and 12

DAS28-4 (ESR) was calculated from swollen joint count and tender joint count using 28 joints count, ESR (millimeters per hour \[mm/hour\]) and Participant Global Assessment of disease activity (participant rated arthritis activity assessment). Total score range: 0 to 9.4; higher score=more disease activity. DAS28-4 (ESR) ≤3.2 implied low disease activity and \>3.2 to 5.1 implied moderate to high disease activity, and DAS28-4 (ESR) \<2.6 = remission.

Change From Baseline in DAS28-4 (ESR)Months 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, and 12

DAS28-4 (ESR) was calculated from swollen joint count and tender joint count using 28 joints count, ESR (millimeters per hour \[mm/hour\]) and Participant Global Assessment of disease activity (participant rated arthritis activity assessment). Total score range: 0 to 9.4; higher score=more disease activity.

Trial Locations

Locations (38)

Hospital Angeles Mocel

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Mexico D.F., Mexico

Nemocnice na Frantisku s poliklinikou

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Praha 1, Czech Republic

Nzoz "Nasz Lekarz"

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Torun, Poland

St. Petersburg Arthritis Center

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St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

Talbert Medical Group

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Huntington Beach, California, United States

Inland Rheumatology Clinical Trials, Inc.

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Upland, California, United States

Millennium Research

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Ormond Beach, Florida, United States

ArthroCare, Arthritis Care & Research, PC

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Gilbert, Arizona, United States

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

DMI Research, Inc.

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Pinellas Park, Florida, United States

Office of John P. Lavery, MD, PA

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Allen, Texas, United States

OMI - Organización Médica de Investigación

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Buenos Aires, Argentina

Saint Dennis Medical Group S.A.

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Buenos Aires, Argentina

Consultorios Reumatologicos Pampa

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Buenos Aires, Argentina

Hospital Base Valdivia

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Valdivia, Region XIV, Chile

Consulta Privada Dr. Juan Ignacio Vargas

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Osorno, X Region, Chile

General Hospital Sveti Duh

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Zagreb, Croatia

University Hospital Centre Split,Department for Internal Medicine, Division of Clinical Rheumatology

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Split, Croatia

ARTMEDI UPD s r.o.

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Hostivice, Czech Republic

DC Mediscan

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Praha 11 - Chodov, Czech Republic

Uherskohradistska nemocnice, a.s.

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Uherske Hradiste, Czech Republic

Nemocnice Atlas, a.s.

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Zlin, Czech Republic

Revmatologicky ustav

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Praha 2, Czech Republic

Nemocnice na Frantisku

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Praha 1, Czech Republic

Drug Research Center Kft.

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Balatonfured, Hungary

Orszagos Reumatologiai es Fizioterapias Intezet

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Budapest, Hungary

PV-Medical s.r.o.

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Zlin, Czech Republic

Synexus Magyarorszag Kft.

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Budapest, Hungary

Debreceni Egyetem Orvos- es Egeszsegtudomanyi Centrum, Reumatologiai Tanszek

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Debrecen, Hungary

Petz Aladar Megyei Oktato Korhaz/Reumatologiai es Mozgasszervi Rehabilitacios Centrum

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Gyor, Hungary

Centro de Investigacion y Tratamiento Reumatologico S.C.

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Mexico, D. F., Mexico

Investigacion y Biomedicina de Chihuahua S.C

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Chihuahua, Mexico

Centro de Investigacion y Tratamiento Reumatologico SC

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Mexico, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Centro de Alta Especialidad en Reumatologia e Investigacion del Potosi S.C.

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San Luis Potosi, Mexico

Prywatna Praktyka Lekarska Prof. UM dr hab. med. Pawel Hrycaj

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Poznan, Poland

Niepubliczny Zaklad Opieki Zdrowotnej Centrum Osteoporozy i Chorob Kostno-Stawowych J.

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Bialystok, Poland

Mindful Medical Research

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San Juan, Puerto Rico

San Juan Arthritis & Research Center

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San Juan, Puerto Rico

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