Moderate to Severe Plaque-type PsoriasisPhase 3ERASURENCT01365455
Efficacy and Safety of Subcutaneous Secukinumab for Moderate to Severe Chronic Plaque-type Psoriasis for up to 1 Year
A Phase 3 study testing secukinumab 150 mg in people with Moderate to Severe Plaque-type Psoriasis, run by Novartis Pharmaceuticals at 88 sites in 12 countries.
Trial summary
This study will assess the safety and efficacy of secukinumab compared to placebo in patients that have moderate to severe, chronic, plaque-type psoriasis. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Moderate to Severe Plaque-type Psoriasis
- What is being tested?
- secukinumab 150 mg
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 738 participants
- Where
- 88 sitesin 12 countries
- Study dates
- Jun 2011to Apr 2013
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
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
Who may be able to join
- Moderate and severe plaque-type psoriasis diagnosed for at least 6 months.
- Severity of psoriasis disease meeting all of the following three criteria:
- Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score of 12 or greater,
- Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) score of 3 or greater,
- Total body surface area (BSA) affected of 10% or greater.
- Inadequate control by prior use of topical treatment, phototherapy and/or systemic therapy.
Who cannot join
- Current forms of psoriasis other than chronic plaque-type psoriasis (for example, pustular, erythrodermic, guttate).
- Current drug-induced psoriasis.
- Previous use of secukinumab or any drug that targets IL-17 or IL-17 receptor.
- Significant medical problems such as uncontrolled hypertension, congestive heart failure or a condition that significantly immunocompromises the subject.
- Hematological abnormalities.
- History of an ongoing, chronic or recurrent infectious disease, or evidence of untreated tuberculosis.
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- History of lymphoproliferative disease or history of malignancy of any organ system within the past 5 years.
- Pregnant or nursing (lactating) women.
- Subjects not willing to limit UV light exposure during the study Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply.
Trial locations and contacts
88 sites in 12 countries.
88 sites in 12 countries
United States34 sites
Novartis Investigative Site
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48103
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Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109
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Austin, Texas, 78759
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Birmingham, Alabama, 35205
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Birmingham, Alabama, 35233
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Boca Raton, Florida, 33486
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Bryan, Texas, 77802
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Charleston, South Carolina, 29407
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Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80915
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Dallas, Texas, 75231
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Dallas, Texas, 75246-1613
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Duncansville, Pennsylvania, 16635
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Evansville, Indiana, 47713
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Houston, Texas, 77030
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Los Angeles, California, 90045
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Louisville, Kentucky, 40202
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Louisville, Kentucky, 40291
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Nashville, Tennessee, 37203
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New York, New York, 10029
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Norfolk, Virginia, 23507
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Oceanside, California, 92056
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Omaha, Nebraska, 68144
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Oregon City, Oregon, 97045
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Pasadena, California, 91105
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
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Phoenix, Arizona, 85032
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Portland, Oregon, 97210
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Portland, Oregon, 97223
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Rochester, New York, 14623
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Salt Lake City, Utah, 84117
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San Antonio, Texas, 78229
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San Diego, California, 92123
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Snellville, Georgia, 30078
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Topeka, Kansas, 66606
Japan18 sites
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Asahikawa, Hokkaido, 078-8510
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Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655
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Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 102-8798
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Fukuoka, Fukuoka, 814-0180
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Inashiki-gun, Ibaraki, 300-0395
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Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1193
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Kawasaki, Kanagawa, 213-8507
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Kobe, Hyōgo, 654-0155
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Kurume, Fukuoka, 830-0011
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Kyoto, 602-8566
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Maebashi, Gunma, 371-8511
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Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8471
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Nagoya, Aichi-ken, 467-8602
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Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 228-8522
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Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0063
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Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141-8625
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Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023
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Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582
Canada5 sites
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Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 1V6
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Moncton, New Brunswick, E1C 8X3
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Montreal, Quebec, H3H 1V4
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Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 5K2
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Waterloo, Ontario, N2J 1C4
Argentina4 sites
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CABA, Buenos Aires, C1122AAF
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CABA, Buenos Aires, C1181ACH
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CABA, Buenos Aires, C1425AWC
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Mendoza, M5502EZA
Colombia4 sites
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Barranquilla, Atlántico
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Barranquilla
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Bogotá
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Bucaramanga
Estonia4 sites
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Tallinn, 10138
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Tallinn, 10617
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Tallinn, 13419
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Tartu, 51014
Latvia4 sites
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Daugavpils, LV-5404
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Riga, 1012
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Riga, LV-1001
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Ventspils, LV-3601
Lithuania4 sites
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Kaunas, 50009
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Klaipėda, 92304
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Vilnius, LT-07195
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Vilnius, LT-08661
Mexico4 sites
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Mexico City, Mexico City, 06780
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Mexico City, Mexico City, 14050
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Monterrey, Nuevo León, 64460
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Zapopan, Jalisco, 45190
Israel3 sites
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Afula, 18101
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Petah Tikva, 49100
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Ramat Gan, 52621
Taiwan3 sites
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Hsinchu, Taiwan
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Taichung, 40447
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Taipei, 10002
About this study
Official title: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo Controlled, Multicenter Study of Subcutaneous Secukinumab to Demonstrate Efficacy After Twelve Weeks of Treatment, and to Assess the Safety, Tolerability and Long-term Efficacy up to One Year in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Chronic Plaque-type Psoriasis
This study will assess the safety and efficacy of secukinumab compared to placebo in patients that have moderate to severe, chronic, plaque-type psoriasis.
- Conditions
- Moderate to Severe Plaque-type Psoriasis
- Being tested
- secukinumab 150 mg, placebo to secukinumab 150 mg
- Keywords
- Psoriasis, plaque, plaque-type psoriasis, IL-17 blocker, subcutaneous, psoriatic arthritis, injection, AIN457, AIN457A, secukinumab
- Medical subject headings
- Psoriasis, Plaque, Amyloid, Arthritis, Psoriatic
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
secukinumab 150 mgDrug
secukinumab (AIN457) 150mg or 300mg subcutaneous
placebo to secukinumab 150 mgDrug
Placebo to Match secukinumab (AIN457) 150mg or 300mg subcutaneous
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| AIN457 150 mg | Experimental | AIN457 secukinumab 150 mg subcutaneous (s.c.) injection plus a placebo secukinumab s.c. injection once weekly for 4 weeks (at randomization, Weeks 1, 2, and 3), followed by dosing every 4 weeks, starting at Week 4 and until Week 48, except for Weeks 13, 14, and 15 when they received two s.c. injections of placebo per week Receives: Drug: secukinumab 150 mg; Drug: placebo to secukinumab 150 mg |
| AIN457 300 mg | Experimental | AIN457 secukinumab 300 mg (two s.c. injections of 150 mg) once weekly for 4 weeks (at randomization, Weeks 1, 2, and 3), followed by dosing every 4 weeks, starting at Week 4, and until Week 48, except for Weeks 13, 14, and 15 when they received two s.c. injections of placebo per week Receives: Drug: secukinumab 150 mg; Drug: placebo to secukinumab 150 mg |
| placebo | Placebo comparator | placebo secukinumab (two s.c. injections per dose) once weekly for 4 weeks (at randomization, Weeks 1, 2, and 3), followed by dosing every 4 weeks (Weeks 4 and 8). Prior to receiving the Week 12 dose, all patients in the placebo group were assigned to the following treatment groups based on their PASI 75 response at Week 12. PASI 75 responders: continued on placebo and received their placebo injections at Weeks 12, 13, 14, 15, and then every 4 weeks starting at Week 16 until Week 48. Receives: Drug: placebo to secukinumab 150 mg |
| AIN457 150mg from Placebo | Experimental | Patients randomized to AIN457 150mg in Maintenance phase when they were on Placebo in Induction Phase because they were PASI 75 non-responders and received their treatment on Weeks 12, 13, 14, 15, and then every 4 weeks starting at Week 16 until Week 48. Receives: Drug: secukinumab 150 mg; Drug: placebo to secukinumab 150 mg |
| AIN457 300mg from Placebo | Experimental | Patients randomized to AIN457 300mg in Maintenance phase when they were on Placebo in Induction Phase. PASI 75 non-responders and received their treatment on Weeks 12, 13, 14, 15, and then every 4 weeks starting at Week 16 until Week 48. Receives: Drug: secukinumab 150 mg; Drug: placebo to secukinumab 150 mg |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved >75 or Higher (Psoriasis Area and Severity Index) PASI Score at 12 Weeks
A 75% reduction in the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score (PASI 75) is the current benchmark of primary endpoints for most clinical trials of psoriasis. PASI is a combined assessment of lesion severity and affected area into a single score: 0 (no disease) to 72(maximal disease). Body is divided into 4 areas for scoring (head, arms, trunk, legs; each area is scored by itself and scores are combined for final PASI. For each area, percent of skin involved is estimated: 0 (0%) to 6 (90-100%), and severity is estimated by clinical signs, erythema, induration and desquamation; scale 0 (none) to 4 (maximum). Final PASI = sum of severity parameters for each area* area score weight of section (head: 0.1, arms: 0.2 body: 0.3 legs: 0.4).
Measured: 12 weeks
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved (Investigator's Global Assessment) IGA Score of 0 or 1
The IGA mod 2011 scale is static, i.e. it referred exclusively to the participant's disease at the time of the assessment, and did not compare with any of the participant's previous disease states at previous visits. The scores are: 0 = clear, 1 = almost clear, 2 = mild, 3 = moderate, and 4 = severe. Treatment success was defined as achievement of IGA mod 2001 score of 0 or 1. IGA score of 0 or 1 as an indicator of efficacy.
Measured: 12 weeks
Secondary outcomes (19)
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved a PASI (Psoriasis Area and Severity Index) Score of 90 or Better at Week 12
PASI is a combined assessment of lesion severity and affected area into a single score: 0 (no disease) to 72 (maximal disease). Body is divided into 4 areas for scoring (head, arms, trunk, legs; each area is scored by itself and scores are combined for final PASI. For each area, percent of skin involved is estimated: 0 (0%) to 6 (90-100%), and severity is estimated by clinical signs, erythema, induration and desquamation; scale 0 (none) to 4 (maximum). Final PASI = sum of severity parameters for each area* area score weight of section (head: 0.1, arms: 0.2 body: 0.3 legs: 0.4). PASI 90 was defined as participants who achievied ≥ 90% improvement from baseline.
Measured: 12 weeks
Number of Participants That Maintained the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) 75 Response at 52 Weeks of Treatment for Participants Who Were PASI 75 Responders at Week 12
PASI is a combined assessment of lesion severity and affected area into a single score: 0 (no disease) to 72(maximal disease). Body is divided into 4 areas for scoring (head, arms, trunk, legs; each area is scored by itself and scores are combined for final PASI. For each area, percent of skin involved is estimated: 0 (0%) to 6 (90-100%), and severity is estimated by clinical signs, erythema, induration and desquamation; scale 0 (none) to 4 (maximum). Final PASI = sum of severity parameters for each area* area score weight of section (head: 0.1, arms: 0.2 body: 0.3 legs: 0.4).
Measured: 12 and 52 weeks
Number of Participants That Maintained the IGA Mod 2011 0 or 1 Response at 52 Weeks of Treatment for Participants Who Were IGA Mod 2011 0 or 1 Responders at Week 12
The IGA mod 2011 scale is static, i.e. it referred exclusively to the participant's disease at the time of the assessment, and did not compare with any of the participant's previous disease states at previous visits. The scores are: 0 = clear, 1 = almost clear, 2 = mild, 3 = moderate, and 4 = severe. Treatment success was defined as achievement of IGA mod 2001 score of 0 or 1.
Measured: 12 and 52 weeks
Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Psoriasis Symptom Diary Items Itching, Pain and Scaling in AIN457 vs Placebo
The Psoriasis Symptom Diary©, a 16-item patient reported outcome (PRO) measure developed and validated in accordance with the FDA PRO Guidance (FDA Guidance for Industry: Patient-Reported Outcome Measures: Use in Medical Product Development to Support Labeling Claims, 2009), demonstrated favorable psychometric properties and usefulness for treatment efficacy evaluation alongside other measures of disease severity in clinical trials for chronic plaque psoriasis.Weekly averages will be derived for each of the 16 questions of the Psoriasis Diary up to Week 12. A weekly average is the sum of the scored item over the course of the study week divided by the number of days on which the item was completed and will be set to missing if four or more daily assessments were missing of the corresponding question. A reduction in score from baseline shows efficacy. Each question has a score of 0 (no symptoms) up to 10 (Severe symptoms)
Measured: Week 12
Percentage of Participants Achieving PASI 50/75/90/100 Response or IGA 0 or 1 Response up to 12 Weeks Induction Period
PASI is a combined assessment of lesion severity and affected area into a single score: 0 (no disease) to 72 (maximal disease). Body is divided into 4 areas for scoring (head, arms, trunk, legs; each area is scored by itself and scores are combined for final PASI. For each area, percent of skin involved is estimated: 0 (0%) to 6 (90-100%), and severity is estimated by clinical signs, erythema, induration and desquamation; scale 0 (none) to 4 (max). Final PASI = sum of severity parameters for each area* area score weight of section (head: 0.1, arms: 0.2 body: 0.3 legs: 0.4). PASI 50, 75, 90 and 100 were defined as participants achieving ≥ 50%, 75%, 90% or 100% improvement from baseline. The IGA mod 2011 scale is static, i.e. it referred exclusively to the participant's disease at the time of the assessment, and did not compare with any of the participant's previous disease states at previous visits. The scores are: 0 = clear, 1 = almost clear, 2 = mild, 3 = moderate and 4 = severe.
Measured: Week 1,2,3,4,8,12,
Percentage of Participants Achieving PASI 50/75/90/100 Response or IGA 0 or 1 Response Maintenance Period After Week 12 to Week 52
PASI is a combined assessment of lesion severity and affected area into a single score: 0 (no disease) to 72 (maximal disease). Body is divided into 4 areas for scoring (head, arms, trunk, legs; each area is scored by itself and scores are combined for final PASI. For each area, percent of skin involved is estimated: 0 (0%) to 6 (90-100%), and severity is estimated by clinical signs, erythema, induration and desquamation; scale 0 (none) to 4 (max). Final PASI = sum of severity parameters for each area* area score weight of section (head: 0.1, arms: 0.2 body: 0.3 legs: 0.4). PASI 50, 75, 90 and 100 were defined as participants achieving ≥ 50%, 75%, 90% or 100% improvement from baseline. The IGA mod 2011 scale is static, i.e. it referred exclusively to the participant's disease at the time of the assessment, and did not compare with any of the participant's previous disease states at previous visits. The scores are: 0 = clear, 1 = almost clear, 2 = mild, 3 = moderate and 4 = severe.
Measured: Week 13,14,15,16,20,24,28,32,36,40,44,48,52
Mean Percent Change From Baseline in PASI Scores up to Week 12 - Induction Period
PASI is a combined assessment of lesion severity and affected area into a single score: 0 (no disease) to 72(maximal disease). Body is divided into 4 areas for scoring (head, arms, trunk, legs; each area is scored by itself and scores are combined for final PASI. For each area, percent of skin involved is estimated: 0 (0%) to 6 (90-100%), and severity is estimated by clinical signs, erythema, induration and desquamation; scale 0 (none) to 4 (maximum). Final PASI = sum of severity parameters for each area* area score weight of section (head: 0.1, arms: 0.2 body: 0.3 legs: 0.4). A negative mean percentage change indicates improvement.
Measured: Baseline, Week 1,2,3,4,8,12,
Mean Percent Change From Baseline in PASI Scores Maintenance Period After Week 12 to Week 52
PASI is a combined assessment of lesion severity and affected area into a single score: 0 (no disease) to 72(maximal disease). Body is divided into 4 areas for scoring (head, arms, trunk, legs; each area is scored by itself and scores are combined for final PASI. For each area, percent of skin involved is estimated: 0 (0%) to 6 (90-100%), and severity is estimated by clinical signs, erythema, induration and desquamation; scale 0 (none) to 4 (maximum). Final PASI = sum of severity parameters for each area* area score weight of section (head: 0.1, arms: 0.2 body: 0.3 legs: 0.4). A negative mean percentage change indicates improvement.
Measured: Week 13,14,15,16,20,24,28,32,36,40,44,48,52
Percentage of Participants in Each IGA Mod 2011 Score Category up to Week 12 - Induction Period
The IGA mod 2011 scale is static, i.e. it referred exclusively to the participant's disease at the time of the assessment, and did not compare with any of the participant's previous disease states at previous visits. The scores are: 0 = clear, 1 = almost clear, 2 = mild, 3 = moderate, and 4 = severe.
Measured: Baseline, Week 1,2,3,4,8,12,
Percentage of Participants in Each IGA Mod 2011 Score Category Maintenance Period After Week 12 to Week 52
The IGA mod 2011 scale is static, i.e. it referred exclusively to the participant's disease at the time of the assessment, and did not compare with any of the participant's previous disease states at previous visits. The scores are: 0 = clear, 1 = almost clear, 2 = mild, 3 = moderate, and 4 = severe.
Measured: Week 13,14,15,16,20,24,28,32,36,40,44,48,52
Time to PASI 75 Response up to 12 Weeks
PASI is a combined assessment of lesion severity and affected area into a single score: 0 (no disease) to 72 (maximal disease). Body is divided into 4 areas for scoring (head, arms, trunk, legs; each area is scored by itself and scores are combined for final PASI. For each area, percent of skin involved is estimated: 0 (0%) to 6 (90-100%), and severity is estimated by clinical signs, erythema, induration and desquamation; scale 0 (none) to 4 (max). Final PASI = sum of severity parameters for each area* area score weight of section (head: 0.1, arms: 0.2 body: 0.3 legs: 0.4). PASI 75 was defined as participants achieving ≥ 75% improvement from baseline.
Measured: Week 12
Mean Percent Change From Baseline in EuroQOL 5-Dimension Health Status Questionnaire (EQ-5D) Health State Assessment (From 0 to 100) Induction Period
The EQ-5D is an instrument used to assess a participant's health status. The instrument includes a descriptive profile and a visual analog scale (VAS). The descriptive profile includes 5 dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. Each dimension had 3 response levels: no problems, some problems and severe problems. The VAS is a vertical scale that assesses the health status from 0 (worst possible health state) to 100 (best possible health state). This outcome measures the percent change in VAS score. Positive mean percent changes indicate improvement.
Measured: Baseline, Week 4,8, 12
Mean Percent Change From Baseline in EuroQOL 5-Dimension Health Status Questionnaire (EQ-5D) Health State Assessment (From 0 to 100) Maintenance Period
The EQ-5D is an instrument used to assess a participant's health status. The instrument includes a descriptive profile and a visual analog scale (VAS). The descriptive profile includes 5 dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. Each dimension had 3 response levels: no problems, some problems and severe problems. The VAS is a vertical scale that assesses the health status from 0 (worst possible health state) to 100 (best possible health state). This outcome measures the percent change in VAS score. Positive mean percent changes indicate improvement.
Measured: Week 12, 24, 36, 52
Percentage Changes in the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) During Induction Period
The DLQI is a ten item general dermatology disability index designed to assess health-related quality of life in adult participants with skin diseases such as eczema, psoriasis, acne and viral worts. It is a self-administered questionnaire which includes domains of daily activity, leisure, personal relationships, symptoms and feelings, treatment and school/work activities. Each domain has 4 response categories ranging from 0 (not at all) to 3 (very much). "Not relevant" is a valid score also and is scored as 0. The DLQI total score is a sum of all 10 responses. Scores range from 0 to 30 with higher scores indicating greater health-related quality of life impairment. A negative mean percentage change from baseline indicates improvement.
Measured: Baseline, Week 4, 8 & 12
Percentage Changes in the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) During Maintenance Period
The DLQI is a ten item general dermatology disability index designed to assess health-related quality of life in adult participants with skin diseases such as eczema, psoriasis, acne and viral worts. It is a self-administered questionnaire which includes domains of daily activity, leisure, personal relationships, symptoms and feelings, treatment and school/work activities. Each domain has 4 response categories ranging from 0 (not at all) to 3 (very much). "Not relevant" is a valid score also and is scored as 0. The DLQI total score is a sum of all 10 responses. Scores range from 0 to 30 with higher scores indicating greater health-related quality of life impairment. A negative mean percentage change from baseline indicates improvement.
Measured: Week 12,24, 36 & 52
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) of 0 or 1 During Induction Period
The DLQI is a ten item general dermatology disability index designed to assess health-related quality of life in adult participants with skin diseases such as eczema, psoriasis, acne and viral worts. It is a self-administered questionnaire which includes domains of daily activity, leisure, personal relationships, symptoms and feelings, treatment and school/work activities. Each domain has 4 response categories ranging from 0 (not at all) to 3 (very much). "Not relevant" is a valid score also and is scored as 0. The DLQI total score is a sum of all 10 responses. Scores range from 0 to 30 with higher scores indicating greater health-related quality of life impairment. A negative mean percentage change from baseline indicates improvement.
Measured: Week 4, 8, 12
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) of 0 or 1 During Maintenance Period
The DLQI is a ten item general dermatology disability index designed to assess health-related quality of life in adult participants with skin diseases such as eczema, psoriasis, acne and viral worts. It is a self-administered questionnaire which includes domains of daily activity, leisure, personal relationships, symptoms and feelings, treatment and school/work activities. Each domain has 4 response categories ranging from 0 (not at all) to 3 (very much). "Not relevant" is a valid score also and is scored as 0. The DLQI total score is a sum of all 10 responses. Scores range from 0 to 30 with higher scores indicating greater health-related quality of life impairment. A negative mean percentage change from baseline indicates improvement.
Measured: Week 12,24,36, & 52
Percentage of Participants Achieving PASI 75, PASI 90 and IGA Mod 2011 0 or 1 Response at Week 12 by Previous Exposure to Biologic Systemic Therapy or Anti-TNF-α Therapy and Failed to Respond to a Previous Biologic or Anti-TNF-α Therapy Psoriasis Therapy
PASI is an assessment of lesion severity \& affected area into a single score:0(no disease)to 72(max. disease).Body is divided into 4 areas for scoring(head,arms,trunk,legs)each area is scored separately \& then added for final PASI.For each area, % of skin involved is estimated:0(0%)to 6(90-100%)\& severity is estimated by clinical signs, erythema,induration \& desquamation;scale 0(none) to 4(max). Final PASI=sum of severity parameters for each area* area score weight of section(head:0.1,arms:0.2 body:0.3 legs:0.4).PASI 75, 90 is patients achieving≥75%or90% improvement from baseline.The IGA mod 2011 scale is static, exclusively to the patients disease at assessment,\& not with any of the patient's previous disease states at other visits.The scores are:0=clear,1=almost clear,2= mild,3=moderate\&4=severe.Response variables PASI 75,90, IGA mod 2011 0 or 1 response at wk 12 was scored versus previous psoriasis systemic therapy \& response to previous biologic systemic therapy by treatment
Measured: Week 12
Number of Participants Who Developed Anti-secukinumab Antibodies
The development of anti-secunimubab anti-bodies would decrease a participant's ability to respond to secukinumab treatment.
Measured: Week 12
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Jun 2011 (estimated)
- Study startJun 2011
- Primary completionApr 2013
- Study completionApr 2013
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Publications (9)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Moderate to Severe Plaque-type PsoriasisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Novartis PharmaceuticalsThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 738 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Study director, Novartis PharmaceuticalsNovartis Pharmceuticals, Study director, Novartis Pharmaceuticals
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01365455
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CAIN457A2302
- Other IDs
- 2010-023512-13
- Acronym
- ERASURE
- Status last verified
- Mar 2019
- First submitted
- 1 Jun 2011
- Last updated
- 5 Jan 2021
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
Publications
Sticherling M, Nikkels AF, Hamza AM, Kwong P, Szepietowski JC, El Sayed M, Ghislain PD, Khotko AA, Patekar M, Ortmann CE, Forrer P, Papanastasiou P, Keefe D. Secukinumab in Pediatric Patients with Plaque Psoriasis: Pooled Safety Analysis from Two Phase 3 Randomized Clinical Trials. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2023 Sep;24(5):821-835. doi: 10.1007/s40257-023-00782-8. Epub 2023 Jun 21.
PubMed 37341961Merola JF, McInnes IB, Deodhar AA, Dey AK, Adamstein NH, Quebe-Fehling E, Aassi M, Peine M, Mehta NN. Effect of Secukinumab on Traditional Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Inflammatory Biomarkers: Post Hoc Analyses of Pooled Data Across Three Indications. Rheumatol Ther. 2022 Jun;9(3):935-955. doi: 10.1007/s40744-022-00434-z. Epub 2022 Mar 19.
PubMed 35305260Houghton K, Patil D, Gomez B, Feldman SR. Correlation Between Change in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index and Dermatology Life Quality Index in Patients with Psoriasis: Pooled Analysis from Four Phase 3 Clinical Trials of Secukinumab. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). 2021 Aug;11(4):1373-1384. doi: 10.1007/s13555-021-00564-2. Epub 2021 Jun 10.
PubMed 34110605Dehlin M, Fasth AER, Reinhardt M, Jacobsson LTH. Impact of psoriasis disease activity and other risk factors on serum urate levels in patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis-a post-hoc analysis of pooled data from three phase 3 trials with secukinumab. Rheumatol Adv Pract. 2021 Feb 18;5(1):rkab009. doi: 10.1093/rap/rkab009. eCollection 2021.
PubMed 33748660Menter A, Cather JC, Jarratt M, Meng X, Guana A, Nyirady J. Efficacy of Secukinumab on Moderate-to-severe Plaque Psoriasis Affecting Different Body Regions: a Pooled Analysis of Four Phase 3 Studies. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). 2016 Dec;6(4):639-647. doi: 10.1007/s13555-016-0140-7. Epub 2016 Aug 30.
PubMed 27576559Kircik L, Fowler J, Weiss J, Meng X, Guana A, Nyirady J. Efficacy of Secukinumab for Moderate-to-Severe Head and Neck Psoriasis Over 52 Weeks: Pooled Analysis of Four Phase 3 Studies. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). 2016 Dec;6(4):627-638. doi: 10.1007/s13555-016-0139-0. Epub 2016 Aug 30.
PubMed 27573260Gottlieb AB, Langley RG, Philipp S, Sigurgeirsson B, Blauvelt A, Martin R, Papavassilis C, Mpofu S. Secukinumab Improves Physical Function in Subjects With Plaque Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis: Results from Two Randomized, Phase 3 Trials. J Drugs Dermatol. 2015 Aug;14(8):821-33.
PubMed 26267726Ohtsuki M, Morita A, Abe M, Takahashi H, Seko N, Karpov A, Shima T, Papavassilis C, Nakagawa H; ERASURE Study Japanese subgroup. Secukinumab efficacy and safety in Japanese patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis: subanalysis from ERASURE, a randomized, placebo-controlled, phase 3 study. J Dermatol. 2014 Dec;41(12):1039-46. doi: 10.1111/1346-8138.12668. Epub 2014 Oct 30.
PubMed 25354738Langley RG, Elewski BE, Lebwohl M, Reich K, Griffiths CE, Papp K, Puig L, Nakagawa H, Spelman L, Sigurgeirsson B, Rivas E, Tsai TF, Wasel N, Tyring S, Salko T, Hampele I, Notter M, Karpov A, Helou S, Papavassilis C; ERASURE Study Group; FIXTURE Study Group. Secukinumab in plaque psoriasis--results of two phase 3 trials. N Engl J Med. 2014 Jul 24;371(4):326-38. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1314258. Epub 2014 Jul 9.
PubMed 25007392
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 Jan 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo Controlled, Multicenter Study of Subcutaneous Secukinumab to Demonstrate Efficacy After Twelve Weeks of Treatment, and to Assess the Safety, Tolerability and Long-term Efficacy up to One Year in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Chronic Plaque-type Psoriasis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01365455
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ERASURE / CAIN457A2302
- Conditions
- Moderate to Severe Plaque-type Psoriasis
- Keywords
- Psoriasis, plaque, plaque-type psoriasis, IL-17 blocker, subcutaneous, psoriatic arthritis, injection, AIN457
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 738 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Novartis PharmaceuticalsIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- Jun 2011
- Primary completion
- Apr 2013 (actual)
- Study completion
- Apr 2013 (actual)
- First posted
- 3 Jun 2011 (estimated)
- Results
- Posted 29 May 2015
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study will assess the safety and efficacy of secukinumab compared to placebo in patients that have moderate to severe, chronic, plaque-type psoriasis.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind (participant, care provider, investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 5
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| AIN457 150 mg | Experimental | Drug: secukinumab 150 mg, Drug: placebo to secukinumab 150 mgAIN457 secukinumab 150 mg subcutaneous (s.c.) injection plus a placebo secukinumab s.c. injection once weekly for 4 weeks (at randomization, Weeks 1, 2, and 3), followed by dosing every 4 weeks, starting at Week 4 and until Week 48, except for Weeks 13, 14, and 15 when they received two s.c. injections of placebo per week |
| AIN457 300 mg | Experimental | Drug: secukinumab 150 mg, Drug: placebo to secukinumab 150 mgAIN457 secukinumab 300 mg (two s.c. injections of 150 mg) once weekly for 4 weeks (at randomization, Weeks 1, 2, and 3), followed by dosing every 4 weeks, starting at Week 4, and until Week 48, except for Weeks 13, 14, and 15 when they received two s.c. injections of placebo per week |
| placebo | Placebo comparator | Drug: placebo to secukinumab 150 mgplacebo secukinumab (two s.c. injections per dose) once weekly for 4 weeks (at randomization, Weeks 1, 2, and 3), followed by dosing every 4 weeks (Weeks 4 and 8). Prior to receiving the Week 12 dose, all patients in the placebo group were assigned to the following treatment groups based on their PASI 75 response at Week 12. PASI 75 responders: continued on placebo and received their placebo injections at Weeks 12, 13, 14, 15, and then every 4 weeks starting at Week 16 until Week 48. |
| AIN457 150mg from Placebo | Experimental | Drug: secukinumab 150 mg, Drug: placebo to secukinumab 150 mgPatients randomized to AIN457 150mg in Maintenance phase when they were on Placebo in Induction Phase because they were PASI 75 non-responders and received their treatment on Weeks 12, 13, 14, 15, and then every 4 weeks starting at Week 16 until Week 48. |
| AIN457 300mg from Placebo | Experimental | Drug: secukinumab 150 mg, Drug: placebo to secukinumab 150 mgPatients randomized to AIN457 300mg in Maintenance phase when they were on Placebo in Induction Phase. PASI 75 non-responders and received their treatment on Weeks 12, 13, 14, 15, and then every 4 weeks starting at Week 16 until Week 48. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Moderate and severe plaque-type psoriasis diagnosed for at least 6 months.
- Severity of psoriasis disease meeting all of the following three criteria:
- Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score of 12 or greater,
- Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) score of 3 or greater,
- Total body surface area (BSA) affected of 10% or greater.
Key exclusion criteria (9 listed)
- Current forms of psoriasis other than chronic plaque-type psoriasis (for example, pustular, erythrodermic, guttate).
- Current drug-induced psoriasis.
- Previous use of secukinumab or any drug that targets IL-17 or IL-17 receptor.
- Significant medical problems such as uncontrolled hypertension, congestive heart failure or a condition that significantly immunocompromises the subject.
- Hematological abnormalities.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| secukinumab 150 mgsecukinumab (AIN457) 150mg or 300mg subcutaneous | Drug | AIN457 150 mg, AIN457 150mg from Placebo, AIN457 300 mg, AIN457 300mg from Placebo |
| placebo to secukinumab 150 mgPlacebo to Match secukinumab (AIN457) 150mg or 300mg subcutaneous | Drug | AIN457 150 mg, AIN457 150mg from Placebo, AIN457 300 mg, AIN457 300mg from Placebo, placebo |
Primary outcome
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved >75 or Higher (Psoriasis Area and Severity Index) PASI Score at 12 Weeks
Time frame: 12 weeks
A 75% reduction in the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score (PASI 75) is the current benchmark of primary endpoints for most clinical trials of psoriasis. PASI is a combined assessment of lesion severity and affected area into a single score: 0 (no disease) to 72(maximal disease). Body is divided into 4 areas for scoring (head, arms, trunk, legs; each area is scored by itself and scores are combined for final PASI. For each area, percent of skin involved is estimated: 0 (0%) to 6 (90-100%), and severity is estimated by clinical signs, erythema, induration and desquamation; scale 0 (none) to 4 (maximum). Final PASI = sum of severity parameters for each area* area score weight of section (head: 0.1, arms: 0.2 body: 0.3 legs: 0.4).
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved (Investigator's Global Assessment) IGA Score of 0 or 1
Time frame: 12 weeks
The IGA mod 2011 scale is static, i.e. it referred exclusively to the participant's disease at the time of the assessment, and did not compare with any of the participant's previous disease states at previous visits. The scores are: 0 = clear, 1 = almost clear, 2 = mild, 3 = moderate, and 4 = severe. Treatment success was defined as achievement of IGA mod 2001 score of 0 or 1. IGA score of 0 or 1 as an indicator of efficacy.
19 secondary outcomes
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved a PASI (Psoriasis Area and Severity Index) Score of 90 or Better at Week 12
Time frame: 12 weeks
Number of Participants That Maintained the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) 75 Response at 52 Weeks of Treatment for Participants Who Were PASI 75 Responders at Week 12
Time frame: 12 and 52 weeks
Number of Participants That Maintained the IGA Mod 2011 0 or 1 Response at 52 Weeks of Treatment for Participants Who Were IGA Mod 2011 0 or 1 Responders at Week 12
Time frame: 12 and 52 weeks
Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Psoriasis Symptom Diary Items Itching, Pain and Scaling in AIN457 vs Placebo
Time frame: Week 12
Percentage of Participants Achieving PASI 50/75/90/100 Response or IGA 0 or 1 Response up to 12 Weeks Induction Period
Time frame: Week 1,2,3,4,8,12,
Percentage of Participants Achieving PASI 50/75/90/100 Response or IGA 0 or 1 Response Maintenance Period After Week 12 to Week 52
Time frame: Week 13,14,15,16,20,24,28,32,36,40,44,48,52
Mean Percent Change From Baseline in PASI Scores up to Week 12 - Induction Period
Time frame: Baseline, Week 1,2,3,4,8,12,
Mean Percent Change From Baseline in PASI Scores Maintenance Period After Week 12 to Week 52
Time frame: Week 13,14,15,16,20,24,28,32,36,40,44,48,52
Percentage of Participants in Each IGA Mod 2011 Score Category up to Week 12 - Induction Period
Time frame: Baseline, Week 1,2,3,4,8,12,
Percentage of Participants in Each IGA Mod 2011 Score Category Maintenance Period After Week 12 to Week 52
Time frame: Week 13,14,15,16,20,24,28,32,36,40,44,48,52
Time to PASI 75 Response up to 12 Weeks
Time frame: Week 12
Mean Percent Change From Baseline in EuroQOL 5-Dimension Health Status Questionnaire (EQ-5D) Health State Assessment (From 0 to 100) Induction Period
Time frame: Baseline, Week 4,8, 12
Mean Percent Change From Baseline in EuroQOL 5-Dimension Health Status Questionnaire (EQ-5D) Health State Assessment (From 0 to 100) Maintenance Period
Time frame: Week 12, 24, 36, 52
Percentage Changes in the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) During Induction Period
Time frame: Baseline, Week 4, 8 & 12
Percentage Changes in the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) During Maintenance Period
Time frame: Week 12,24, 36 & 52
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) of 0 or 1 During Induction Period
Time frame: Week 4, 8, 12
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) of 0 or 1 During Maintenance Period
Time frame: Week 12,24,36, & 52
Percentage of Participants Achieving PASI 75, PASI 90 and IGA Mod 2011 0 or 1 Response at Week 12 by Previous Exposure to Biologic Systemic Therapy or Anti-TNF-α Therapy and Failed to Respond to a Previous Biologic or Anti-TNF-α Therapy Psoriasis Therapy
Time frame: Week 12
Number of Participants Who Developed Anti-secukinumab Antibodies
Time frame: Week 12
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 5 Jan 2021.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 37341961Sticherling M, Nikkels AF, Hamza AM, Kwong P, Szepietowski JC, El Sayed M, Ghislain PD, Khotko AA, Patekar M, Ortmann CE, Forrer P, Papanastasiou P, Keefe D. Secukinumab in Pediatric Patients with Plaque Psoriasis: Pooled Safety Analysis from Two Phase 3 Randomized Clinical Trials. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2023 Sep;24(5):821-835. doi: 10.1007/s40257-023-00782-8. Epub 2023 Jun 21.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 35305260Merola JF, McInnes IB, Deodhar AA, Dey AK, Adamstein NH, Quebe-Fehling E, Aassi M, Peine M, Mehta NN. Effect of Secukinumab on Traditional Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Inflammatory Biomarkers: Post Hoc Analyses of Pooled Data Across Three Indications. Rheumatol Ther. 2022 Jun;9(3):935-955. doi: 10.1007/s40744-022-00434-z. Epub 2022 Mar 19.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 34110605Houghton K, Patil D, Gomez B, Feldman SR. Correlation Between Change in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index and Dermatology Life Quality Index in Patients with Psoriasis: Pooled Analysis from Four Phase 3 Clinical Trials of Secukinumab. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). 2021 Aug;11(4):1373-1384. doi: 10.1007/s13555-021-00564-2. Epub 2021 Jun 10.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 33748660Dehlin M, Fasth AER, Reinhardt M, Jacobsson LTH. Impact of psoriasis disease activity and other risk factors on serum urate levels in patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis-a post-hoc analysis of pooled data from three phase 3 trials with secukinumab. Rheumatol Adv Pract. 2021 Feb 18;5(1):rkab009. doi: 10.1093/rap/rkab009. eCollection 2021.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 27576559Menter A, Cather JC, Jarratt M, Meng X, Guana A, Nyirady J. Efficacy of Secukinumab on Moderate-to-severe Plaque Psoriasis Affecting Different Body Regions: a Pooled Analysis of Four Phase 3 Studies. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). 2016 Dec;6(4):639-647. doi: 10.1007/s13555-016-0140-7. Epub 2016 Aug 30.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 27573260Kircik L, Fowler J, Weiss J, Meng X, Guana A, Nyirady J. Efficacy of Secukinumab for Moderate-to-Severe Head and Neck Psoriasis Over 52 Weeks: Pooled Analysis of Four Phase 3 Studies. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). 2016 Dec;6(4):627-638. doi: 10.1007/s13555-016-0139-0. Epub 2016 Aug 30.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 26267726Gottlieb AB, Langley RG, Philipp S, Sigurgeirsson B, Blauvelt A, Martin R, Papavassilis C, Mpofu S. Secukinumab Improves Physical Function in Subjects With Plaque Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis: Results from Two Randomized, Phase 3 Trials. J Drugs Dermatol. 2015 Aug;14(8):821-33.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 25354738Ohtsuki M, Morita A, Abe M, Takahashi H, Seko N, Karpov A, Shima T, Papavassilis C, Nakagawa H; ERASURE Study Japanese subgroup. Secukinumab efficacy and safety in Japanese patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis: subanalysis from ERASURE, a randomized, placebo-controlled, phase 3 study. J Dermatol. 2014 Dec;41(12):1039-46. doi: 10.1111/1346-8138.12668. Epub 2014 Oct 30.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 25007392Langley RG, Elewski BE, Lebwohl M, Reich K, Griffiths CE, Papp K, Puig L, Nakagawa H, Spelman L, Sigurgeirsson B, Rivas E, Tsai TF, Wasel N, Tyring S, Salko T, Hampele I, Notter M, Karpov A, Helou S, Papavassilis C; ERASURE Study Group; FIXTURE Study Group. Secukinumab in plaque psoriasis--results of two phase 3 trials. N Engl J Med. 2014 Jul 24;371(4):326-38. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1314258. Epub 2014 Jul 9.
- Plain Language Trial Summaries available on novartisclinicaltrials.comLink provided by the sponsor.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 3 study testing secukinumab 150 mg in people with Moderate to Severe Plaque-type Psoriasis, run by Novartis Pharmaceuticals at 88 sites in 12 countries.
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 6 inclusion and 9 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Jan 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 88 sites in United States, Japan, Canada, Argentina, Colombia and 7 more countries. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 29 May 2015). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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?
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved >75 or Higher (Psoriasis Area and Severity Index) PASI Score at 12 Weeks (time frame: 12 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01365455, which also lists 9 linked publications.
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 5 Jan 2021.