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SB-681323 In Subjects With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
Registration Number
NCT00320450
Lead Sponsor
GlaxoSmithKline
Brief Summary

The purpose of this research is to find out how effective and safe SB-681323 will be in the treatment of RA when it is added to standard anti-rheumatic treatments.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
78
Inclusion Criteria
  • Females cannot be pregnant or lactating.
  • Must use defined contraceptive methods if of child-bearing potential.
  • BMI range: 18.5-35.0 kg/m2.
  • Diagnosis of RA (rheumatoid arthritis) according to revised 1987 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria.
  • If other RA-medication is used: Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug (DMARDS) must be stable for at least 8 weeks before first trial visit.
  • If other oral anti-RA therapies are used, these must have been stable at least 4 weeks before first trial visit.
  • If Methotrexate medication is used as RA-therapy, Folate supplement must be taken with stable red cell folate levels.
  • Must give informed consent.
  • Must abstain from alcohol during the trial participation.
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Non-responder on biological RA treatment.
  • Has a positive alcohol screen.
  • Any history of liver disease.
  • Positive Hepatitis B surface antigen or Hepatitis C antibody result within 3 months of screening.
  • Have any significant disease that places the subject at unacceptable risk as a participant in this trial.
  • Acute infection.
  • History of active tuberculosis.
  • History of repeated or chronic infection.
  • History of malignancy.
  • History of HIV or other immunosuppressive diseases.
  • Participated in a clinical trial within the last 3 months for non-biological therapies and 6 months for biological therapies.
  • Uncontrolled diabetes or psoriasis.
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Serum levels of CRP at the end of study (after 28 days of treatment) following repeat dosing with SB-681323 (7.5mg/day) compared with placebo.28 Days
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Serum levels of CRP at other available timepoints. The following secondary endpoints will be analysed at all available timepoints: Clinical Symptoms, Safety and Biomarkers, Health Outcome.28 Days

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

GSK Investigational Site

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

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