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An Evaluation of Sarilumab Plus Methotrexate Compared to Etanercept Plus Methotrexate in RA Patients Not Responding to Adalimumab Plus Methotrexate

Phase 3
Terminated
Conditions
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Interventions
Drug: Placebo (for etanercept)
Drug: Placebo (for sarilumab)
Registration Number
NCT01764997
Lead Sponsor
Sanofi
Brief Summary

Primary Objective:

To demonstrate the treatment effect of sarilumab and methotrexate (MTX) compared to etanercept and MTX in participants with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and an inadequate response to adalimumab and MTX by evaluation of the Disease Activity Score for 28 joints (DAS28).

Secondary Objectives:

To assess the signs and symptoms of RA in participants taking sarilumab in combination with MTX.

To assess the quality of life of participants with RA taking sarilumab in combination with MTX.

To assess the safety and tolerability of sarilumab in combination with MTX in participants with RA.

Detailed Description

The maximum study duration per participant enrolled in the open label run-in phase and was eligible to enroll in the randomized phase of main study was 54 weeks:

* open label screening period of up to 4 weeks

* open-label treatment period of 16 weeks

* randomized screening period of 2 to 4 weeks

* randomized treatment post-treatment safety follow-up period of 6 weeks.

The maximum study duration per participant enrolled only in the open label run-in phase and was not eligible to enroll in the randomized phase of main study was 26 weeks:

* open label screening period of up to 4 weeks

* open-label treatment period of 16 weeks

* open label treatment post-treatment safety follow-up period of 6 weeks.

The maximum study duration per participant enrolled in the open label run-in phase and was eligible to enroll in the sarilumab sub-study was 82 weeks:

* open label screening period of up to 4 weeks

* open-label treatment period of 16 weeks

* screening period of 2 to 4 weeks

* sarilumab treatment period of 52 weeks

* sub-study post-treatment safety follow-up period of 6 weeks.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
776
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Sarilumab 150 mg + MTX (Randomized)SarilumabSarilumab 150 mg in combination with placebo for etanercept Q2W and placebo for etanercept on alternating weeks for 24 weeks added to stable dose of MTX.
Adalimumab Open Label run-inAdalimumabAdalimumab 40 mg every 2 weeks (Q2W) for 16 weeks added to stable dose of MTX.
Sarilumab 150 mg + MTX (Randomized)MethotrexateSarilumab 150 mg in combination with placebo for etanercept Q2W and placebo for etanercept on alternating weeks for 24 weeks added to stable dose of MTX.
Sarilumab 150 mg + MTX (Randomized)Placebo (for etanercept)Sarilumab 150 mg in combination with placebo for etanercept Q2W and placebo for etanercept on alternating weeks for 24 weeks added to stable dose of MTX.
Etanercept + MTX (Randomized)EtanerceptEtanercept 50 mg in combination with Placebo for sarilumab Q2W and etanercept 50 mg on alternating weeks for 24 weeks added to stable dose of MTX.
Etanercept + MTX (Randomized)MethotrexateEtanercept 50 mg in combination with Placebo for sarilumab Q2W and etanercept 50 mg on alternating weeks for 24 weeks added to stable dose of MTX.
Etanercept + MTX (Randomized)Placebo (for sarilumab)Etanercept 50 mg in combination with Placebo for sarilumab Q2W and etanercept 50 mg on alternating weeks for 24 weeks added to stable dose of MTX.
Sarilumab 200 mg + MTX (Randomized)Placebo (for etanercept)Sarilumab 200 mg in combination with placebo for etanercept Q2W and placebo for etanercept on alternating weeks for 24 weeks added to stable dose of MTX.
Sarilumab 150 mg + MTX Open Label Sub-studySarilumabSarilumab 150 mg Q2W for 52 weeks added to stable dose of MTX.
Adalimumab Open Label run-inMethotrexateAdalimumab 40 mg every 2 weeks (Q2W) for 16 weeks added to stable dose of MTX.
Sarilumab 200 mg + MTX (Randomized)SarilumabSarilumab 200 mg in combination with placebo for etanercept Q2W and placebo for etanercept on alternating weeks for 24 weeks added to stable dose of MTX.
Sarilumab 200 mg + MTX (Randomized)MethotrexateSarilumab 200 mg in combination with placebo for etanercept Q2W and placebo for etanercept on alternating weeks for 24 weeks added to stable dose of MTX.
Sarilumab 150 mg + MTX Open Label Sub-studyMethotrexateSarilumab 150 mg Q2W for 52 weeks added to stable dose of MTX.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change From Baseline in Disease Activity Score for 28 Joints - C-Reactive Protein (DAS28-CRP) Score at Week 24Baseline, Week 24
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of Participants With at Least 20% Improvement in American College of Rheumatology (ACR20), at Least 50% Improvement in ACR (ACR50) and at Least 70% Improvement in ACR (ACR70) Efficacy Response Rates at Week 12 and Week 24Week 12 and Week 24
Percentage of Participants Achieving Clinical Remission Score (DAS28-CRP) <2.6 at Week 12 and Week 24Week 12 and Week 24
Change From Baseline in DAS28-CRP Score at Week 12Baseline, Week 12

Trial Locations

Locations (257)

Investigational Site Number 840004

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Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Investigational Site Number 840212

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Glendale, California, United States

Investigational Site Number 840211

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Thousand Oaks, California, United States

Investigational Site Number 840049

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Upland, California, United States

Investigational Site Number 840205

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Victorville, California, United States

Investigational Site Number 840201

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Denver, Colorado, United States

Investigational Site Number 840209

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Danbury, Connecticut, United States

Investigational Site Number 840203

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Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, United States

Investigational Site Number 840210

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Clearwater, Florida, United States

Investigational Site Number 840128

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Ormond Beach, Florida, United States

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Investigational Site Number 840004
🇺🇸Birmingham, Alabama, United States

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