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Canadian Humira Post Marketing Observational Epidemiological Study: Assessing Effectiveness in Ankylosing Spondylitis

Completed
Conditions
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Registration Number
NCT01387802
Lead Sponsor
AbbVie (prior sponsor, Abbott)
Brief Summary

The current study will assess the real - life effectiveness of adalimumab in the management of Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) with emphasis on the prevention and management of extra-articular manifestations.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
722
Inclusion Criteria
  • Adult >= 18 years old
  • Has provided written informed consent allowing the use of their data for the study and providing permission for contact by the study personnel
  • Active Ankylosing Spondylitis as per the judgment of the treating physician
  • Inadequate response or non tolerant to current NSAID (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug) or DMARD (Disease-Modifying Anti Rheumatic Drug) based treatment for AS
Exclusion Criteria
  • Currently participating in another prospective study including controlled clinical trials and observational studies
  • Patient cannot or will not sign informed consent
  • Stable disease with adequate tolerance and response to current treatment and no change in treatment is indicated
  • Previous treatment with anti-TNF (Tumor Necrosis Factor) or other biologic agent
  • Presence of other condition that, in the opinion of the treating physician, prohibits the patient from participating in the study or obscures the assessment of the treatment of AS

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Occurrence, flare-up or exacerbation of Extra Articular Manifestations in UveitisEvery 3 months up to 6 months, then every 6 months up to 24 months

Baseline will be assessed as follows: Never Present, Positive History (Not present- Complete Remission,Time since remission onset; Present- Assessment of severity using a five point Likert scale (0 = Absent (Clear for Psoriasis); 5 = Most Severe)) Follow-up visits will be assessed as follows:Not present (Never present, Complete remission) Present (New Onset or Recurrence, Assessment of severity using a five point Likert scale (0 = Absent; 5 = Most Severe))

Occurrence, flare-up or exacerbation of Extra Articular Manifestations in Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseEvery 3 months up to 6 months, then every 6 months up to 24 months

Baseline will be assessed as follows: Never Present, Positive History (Not present- Complete Remission,Time since remission onset; Present- Assessment of severity using a five point Likert scale (0 = Absent (Clear for Psoriasis); 5 = Most Severe)) Follow-up visits will be assessed as follows:Not present (Never present, Complete remission) Present (New Onset or Recurrence, Assessment of severity using a five point Likert scale (0 = Absent; 5 = Most Severe))

Occurrence, flare-up or exacerbation of Extra Articular Manifestations in Enthesitis of the Heel: Achilles Tendon and Plantar FasciaEvery 3 months up to 6 months, then every 6 months up to 24 months

Baseline will be assessed as follows: Never Present, Positive History (Not present- Complete Remission,Time since remission onset; Present- Assessment of severity using a five point Likert scale (0 = Absent (Clear for Psoriasis); 5 = Most Severe)) Follow-up visits will be assessed as follows:Not present (Never present, Complete remission) Present (New Onset or Recurrence, Assessment of severity using a five point Likert scale (0 = Absent; 5 = Most Severe))

Occurrence, flare-up or exacerbation of Extra Articular Manifestations in PsoriasisEvery 3 months up to 6 months, then every 6 months up to 24 months

Baseline will be assessed as follows: Never Present, Positive History (Not present- Complete Remission,Time since remission onset; Present- Assessment of severity using a five point Likert scale (0 = Absent (Clear for Psoriasis); 5 = Most Severe)) Follow-up visits will be assessed as follows:Not present (Never present, Complete remission) Present (New Onset or Recurrence, Assessment of severity using a five point Likert scale (0 = Absent; 5 = Most Severe))

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
BASDAI (Bath AS Disease Activity Index)Every 3 months up to 6 months, then every 6 months up to 24 months

This is a 100 VAS with 0 indicating lowest disease activity and 10 highest disease activity

BASFI (Bath AS Functional Assay)Every 3 months up to 6 months, then every 6 months up to 24 months

This is a 100 VAS with 0 indicating lowest functional limitations and 10 highest functional limitations

PASQ (Psoriasis and Arthritis Screening Questionnaire)Every 3 months up to 6 months, then every 6 months up to 24 months

This is an 11 item tool that ascertains self reported presence of joint pain and swelling.

Trial Locations

Locations (56)

Rheumatology Clinic /ID# 54768

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Associate Clinic /ID# 64274

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Pont, Cranbrook, BC, CA /ID# 55242

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Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Dr. Barbara T. Blumenauer Inc. /ID# 55226

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Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Hudson, Kamloops, Canada /ID# 54577

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Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Dr. Maqbool R. Sheriff Inc. /ID# 55247

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Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Stewart, Penticton, CA /ID# 67096

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Penticton, British Columbia, Canada

Dr. Michael Buchanan, Inc. /ID# 55227

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Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

Dr. J. Antonio Avina-Zubieta /ID# 68263

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Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Dr. Alfonso Verdejo Inc. /ID# 54572

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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Rheumatology Clinic /ID# 54768
🇨🇦Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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