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Rheumatoid ArthritisPhase 3NCT01665430

A Long-Term Extension Study to WA19926 (NCT01007435) of Tocilizumab in Participants With Early, Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis

A Phase 3 study testing Tocilizumab in people with Rheumatoid Arthritis, run by Hoffmann-La Roche at 4 sites in Poland.

Terminated

Stopped early. The study ended before it was planned to and will not resume.

Official record
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Trial summary

This multicenter, open-label, single arm long-term extension of study WA19926 will evaluate the safety and efficacy of tocilizumab (RoActemra/Actemra) in participants with early, moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis who have completed the WA19926 core study. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Rheumatoid Arthritis
What is being tested?
Tocilizumab
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
38 participants
Where
4 sitesPoland
Study dates
Jul 2012to Feb 2015
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

  • Participants who complete WA19926 core study (visit at Week 104 and two follow-up telephone visits) and who may benefit from study drug treatment according to the Investigator's assessment
  • No current or recent adverse event or laboratory finding preventing the use of the study drug dose of tocilizumab 8 mg/kg at baseline visit
  • Receiving treatment on an outpatient basis
  • Females of child-bearing potential must agree to use at least one adequate method of contraception as defined by protocol during the treatment period

Who cannot join

  • Pregnant women
  • Participants who have prematurely withdrawn from the WA19926 study for any reason
  • Treatment with any investigational agent or cell depleting therapies since last administration of study drug in the WA19926 core study
  • Treatment with an anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) or anti-interleukin (IL)1 agent, or a T-cell co-stimulation modulator since the last administration of the study drug in the WA19926 core study
  • Immunization with a live/attenuated vaccine since the last administration of study drug in the WA19926 core study
  • Diagnosis since visit at Week 104 of the core WA19926 study of rheumatic autoimmune disease other than rheumatoid arthritis
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  • Diagnosis since visit at Week 104 of the core WA19926 study of inflammatory joint disease other than rheumatoid arthritis
  • Evidence of serious uncontrolled concomitant disease or disorder
  • Known active or history of recurrent infection
  • Current liver disease as determined by Investigator

Trial locations and contacts

4 sites in 1 country.

Poland4 sites
  • Study site

    Bytom, 41-902

  • Study site

    Elblag, 82-300

  • Study site

    Poznan, 60-218

  • Study site

    Warsaw, 02-637

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About this study

Official title: A Multicenter, Open-Label, Single Arm, Long-Term Extension Study of WA19926 to Describe Safety During Treatment With Tocilizumab in Patients With Early, Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis

This multicenter, open-label, single arm long-term extension of study WA19926 will evaluate the safety and efficacy of tocilizumab (RoActemra/Actemra) in participants with early, moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis who have completed the WA19926 core study. Eligible participants will receive tocilizumab 8 mg/kg intravenously every 4 weeks for up to 104 weeks.

Being tested
Tocilizumab
Medical subject headings
Arthritis, Rheumatoid

What participants receive

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

  • TocilizumabDrug

    Also called RoActemra/Actemra

    Tocilizumab will be administered at 8 mg/kg intravenous infusion every 4 weeks, up to 104 weeks.

Study groups in NCT01665430
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
TocilizumabExperimentalParticipants will receive tocilizumab 8 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) intravenous infusion every 4 weeks up to 104 weeks.
Receives: Drug: Tocilizumab

What is being measured

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

  1. Percentage of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs), AEs of Special Interest and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)

    An AE was any untoward medical occurrence attributed to study drug in a participant who received study drug. An SAE was an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes or deemed significant for any other reason: death; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; life-threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly. AEs include serious as well as non-serious AEs. AEs of special interest included: Infections including all opportunistic infections and non-serious infections as defined by those treated with IV anti-infectives; Myocardial infarction/acute coronary syndrome; Gastrointestinal perforations and related events; Malignancies; Anaphylaxis/Hypersensitivity reactions; Demyelinating disorders; Stroke; Bleeding events; and Hepatic events.

    Measured: Baseline up to 112 weeks

Secondary outcomes (10)
  1. Change From Baseline in Disease Activity Index 28 Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (DAS28-ESR) Score

    DAS28-ESR was calculated from swollen joint count and tender joint count using 28 joints count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR, in millimeters per hour [mm/hour]) and patient global assessment (PtGA) of disease activity (participant rated arthritis activity assessment on a 0 to 100 millimeter [mm] visual analog scale [VAS]; higher scores indicating greater affectation due to disease activity). Total DAS28-ESR transformed score range: 0 to approximately 10, higher score=more disease activity. Participants who completed the study, or discontinued the study as per sponsor discretion due to marketing authorization approval, were included in End of Study Visit which was Week 104. Participants who withdrew from the study for the reason other than sponsor discretion due to marketing authorization approval, were included in Early Withdrawal Visit. Participants with "Unspecified" reason of discontinuation were excluded for change from baseline analysis.

    Measured: Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 56, 68, 80, 92, at end of study visit (Week 104), at early withdrawal (up to Week 104)

  2. Change From Baseline in Total Tender Joint Counts (28 Joints)

    The number of tender joints was recorded on the joint assessment form, no tenderness = 0, tenderness = 1, for 28 joints and joints were classified as tender/not tender giving a total possible tender joint count of 0 to 28. Participants who completed the study, or discontinued the study as per sponsor discretion due to marketing authorization approval, were included in End of Study Visit which was Week 104. Participants who withdrew from the study for the reason other than sponsor discretion due to marketing authorization approval, were included in Early Withdrawal Visit. Participants with "Unspecified" reason of discontinuation were excluded for change from baseline analysis.

    Measured: Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 56, 68, 80, 92, at end of study visit (Week 104), at early withdrawal (up to Week 104)

  3. Change From Baseline in Total Swollen Joint Counts (28 Joints)

    The number of swollen joints was recorded on the joint assessment form, no swelling = 0, swelling =1, for 28 joints and were classified as swollen/not swollen giving a total possible swollen joint count of 0 to 28. Participants who completed the study, or discontinued the study as per sponsor discretion due to marketing authorization approval, were included in End of Study Visit which was Week 104. Participants who withdrew from the study for the reason other than sponsor discretion due to marketing authorization approval, were included in Early Withdrawal Visit. Participants with "Unspecified" reason of discontinuation were excluded for change from baseline analysis.

    Measured: Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 56, 68, 80, 92, at end of study visit (Week 104), at early withdrawal (up to Week 104)

  4. Percentage of Participants With Drug-Free Remission

    Drug-free remission was defined as having clinical remission (defined as DAS28-ESR score <2.6) for 2 consecutive assessment visits followed by discontinuation of tocilizumab at the second assessment visit. DAS28-ESR was calculated from swollen joint count and tender joint count using 28 joints count, ESR, (mm/hour) and PtGA of disease activity (participant rated arthritis activity assessment on a 0 to 100 mm VAS; higher scores indicating greater affectation due to disease activity). Total DAS28-ESR transformed score range: 0 to approximately 10, higher score=more disease activity.

    Measured: Baseline up to Week 104 (assessed at Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 56, 68, 80, 92, at end of study visit [Week 104], at early withdrawal [up to 104 weeks])

  5. Percentage of Participants With Clinical Remission

    Clinical remission was defined as having DAS28-ESR score <2.6 at any point during the study. DAS28-ESR was calculated from swollen joint count and tender joint count using 28 joints count, ESR, (mm/hour) and PtGA of disease activity (participant rated arthritis activity assessment on a 0 to 100 mm VAS; higher scores indicating greater affectation due to disease activity). Total DAS28-ESR transformed score range: 0 to approximately 10, higher score=more disease activity.

    Measured: Baseline up to Week 104 (assessed at Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 56, 68, 80, 92, at end of study visit [Week 104], at early withdrawal [up to 104 weeks])

  6. Time to Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Flare in Participants Who Had Entered Drug-Free Remission

    Time to RA flare was defined as the period of drug-free remission (having DAS28-ESR score <2.6 for 2 consecutive assessment visits followed by discontinuation of tocilizumab at the second assessment visit) until documented RA flare. RA flare was defined as any worsening of the participant's disease activity that, in the opinion of the Investigator, required treatment intensification beyond supportive therapy which could include restarting the study drug.

    Measured: Baseline up to Week 104 (assessed at Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 56, 68, 80, 92, at end of study visit [Week 104], at early withdrawal [up to 104 weeks])

  7. Change From Baseline in Physician's Global Assessment (PGA) of Disease Activity Using Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

    The PGA of disease activity was assessed using a 0 to 100 mm horizontal VAS by the physician. The left-hand extreme of the line equaled 0 mm, and was described as "no disease activity" (symptom-free and no arthritis symptoms) and the right-hand extreme equaled 100 mm, and was described as "maximum disease activity" (maximum arthritis disease activity). A negative change from baseline indicated improvement. Participants who completed the study, or discontinued the study as per sponsor discretion due to marketing authorization approval, were included in End of Study Visit which was Week 104. Participants who withdrew from the study for the reason other than sponsor discretion due to marketing authorization approval, were included in Early Withdrawal Visit. Participants with "Unspecified" reason of discontinuation were excluded for change from baseline analysis.

    Measured: Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 56, 68, 80, 92, at end of study visit (Week 104), at early withdrawal (up to 104 weeks)

  8. Change From Baseline in PtGA of Disease Activity Using VAS

    The PtGA of disease activity was assessed using a 0 to 100 mm horizontal VAS by the participant. The left-hand extreme of the line equaled 0 mm, and was described as "no disease activity" (symptom-free and no arthritis symptoms) and the right-hand extreme equaled 100 mm, and was described as "maximum disease activity" (maximum arthritis disease activity). A negative change from baseline indicated improvement. Participants who completed the study, or discontinued the study as per sponsor discretion due to marketing authorization approval, were included in End of Study Visit which was Week 104. Participants who withdrew from the study for the reason other than sponsor discretion due to marketing authorization approval, were included in Early Withdrawal Visit. Participants with "Unspecified" reason of discontinuation were excluded for change from baseline analysis.

    Measured: Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 56, 68, 80, 92, at end of study visit (Week 104), at early withdrawal (up to 104 weeks)

  9. Change From Baseline in Participant Assessment of Pain Using VAS

    Severity of pain was evaluated by a VAS. Participants marked on a 100 mm horizontal VAS the severity of pain that they had experienced because of their RA, ranging from 0 mm (no pain) to 100 mm (unbearable pain). Participants who completed the study, or discontinued the study as per sponsor discretion due to marketing authorization approval, were included in End of Study Visit which was Week 104. Participants who withdrew from the study for the reason other than sponsor discretion due to marketing authorization approval, were included in Early Withdrawal Visit. Participants with "Unspecified" reason of discontinuation were excluded for change from baseline analysis.

    Measured: Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 56, 68, 80, 92, at end of study visit (Week 104), at early withdrawal (up to 104 weeks)

  10. Change From Baseline in Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI)

    The HAQ-DI was a participant self-reported questionnaire for assessing the extent of a participant's functional ability. It consisted of 20 questions in 8 categories (dressing and grooming, rising, eating, walking, reach, grip, hygiene, and carrying out daily activities). Each question had 4 response options, ranging from 0=no difficulty; 1=some difficulty; 2=much difficulty; 3=unable to do. The HAQ-DI scale was an average of all the scores from all questions and ranged from 0 to 3, where higher scores represented higher disease activity. Participants who completed the study, or discontinued the study as per sponsor discretion due to marketing authorization approval, were included in End of Study Visit which was Week 104. Participants who withdrew from study for reason other than sponsor discretion due to marketing authorization approval, were included in Early Withdrawal Visit. Participants with "Unspecified" reason of discontinuation were excluded for change from baseline analysis.

    Measured: Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 56, 68, 80, 92, at end of study visit (Week 104), at early withdrawal (up to 104 weeks)

Timeline

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

  1. First posted15 Aug 2012 (estimated)
  2. Study startJul 2012
  3. Primary completionFeb 2015
  4. Study completionFeb 2015

Why it stopped: Study was terminated by sponsor due to market authorization of tocilizumab for the study population.

Resources

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
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
38 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01665430
Sponsor's protocol ID
ML28175
Other IDs
2012-000172-42
Status last verified
Feb 2018
First submitted
13 Aug 2012
Last updated
8 Feb 2018

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Tocilizumab in people with Rheumatoid Arthritis, run by Hoffmann-La Roche at 4 sites in Poland.

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 4 inclusion and 10 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: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Feb 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 4 sites in Poland. 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. 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 8 Feb 2018). 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 With Adverse Events (AEs), AEs of Special Interest and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) (time frame: Baseline up to 112 weeks). 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 8 Feb 2018.

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