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Rheumatoid ArthritisNCT01088360

Safety Study of Abatacept to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis (B)

An observational study of Rheumatoid Arthritis, run by Bristol-Myers Squibb.

Active, not recruiting

Under way, not looking for participants. Everyone needed has enrolled. The study is still running.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the incidence rates of targeted infections, malignancies and mortality among patients with rheumatoid arthritis who are treated with abatacept and those who are treated with other anti-rheumatic medications. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Rheumatoid Arthritis
How many people
20,000 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
31 Mar 2005to 30 Jun 2029
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Patients being treated for rheumatoid arthritis in the US

Who may be able to join

  • Signed informed consent
  • Diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis
  • > 18 years at index treatment initiation or switch
  • Starting treatment with abatacept or new disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (including switching or adding) or biologic disease modifying drug.
  • Read/write English

Who cannot join

  • None

About this study

Official title: An Observational Cohort to Assess Safety and Outcomes in Patients Treated With Abatacept and Other Anti-Rheumatic Therapies

The purpose of this study is to compare the incidence rates of targeted infections, malignancies and mortality among patients with rheumatoid arthritis who are treated with abatacept and those who are treated with other anti-rheumatic medications.

Medical subject headings
Arthritis, Rheumatoid

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT01088360
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis initiating abataceptNot described
Pts with RA initiating other biologic disease-modifying drugsNot described
Pts w/ RA non-biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugsNot described

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Key safety outcomes (targeted infections, malignancies, mortality)

    Measured: Every 6 months throughout the study

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. Patient-reported infusion reactions

    Measured: Every 6 months throughout the study

  2. Multiple sclerosis, lupus, and psoriasis

    Measured: Every 6 months throughout the study

  3. Adverse events in pregnant women who receive abatacept

    Measured: Every 6 months throughout the study

  4. Adverse events in subjects on abatacept who receive concomitant biologics

    Measured: Every 6 months throughout the study

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted17 Mar 2010 (estimated)
  2. Study start31 Mar 2005
  3. Primary completion30 Jun 2029 (estimated)
  4. Study completion30 Jun 2029 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
20,000 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01088360
Sponsor's protocol ID
IM101-045B
Status last verified
Jan 2019
First submitted
12 Mar 2010
Last updated
18 Jan 2019
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Rheumatoid Arthritis, run by Bristol-Myers Squibb.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Jan 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Key safety outcomes (targeted infections, malignancies, mortality) (time frame: Every 6 months throughout the study). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 18 Jan 2019.

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