Effects Of Prednisolone On Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Completed
- Conditions
- Arthritis, Rheumatoid
- Registration Number
- NCT00330889
- Lead Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Brief Summary
This study will assess the Pharmacokinetic (PK) and Pharmacodynamic (PD) effects of Prednisolone on Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 32
Inclusion Criteria
Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Modified Disease Activity Score (DAS28), which was composed of swollen and tender joint counts at 28 sites, a patient's global assessment of disease activity using a visual analogue scale (VAS), and ESR. 14 days The levels of selected markers of inflammation, which could include (but were not limited to) ESR, C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), Rheumatoid factor (RF), and soluble tumor necrosis factor-receptor (TNF-R) 14 days
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
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Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
GSK Investigational Site
🇬🇧Sheffield, United Kingdom
GSK Investigational Site🇬🇧Sheffield, United Kingdom