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PsoriasisPhase 3VOYAGE 2NCT02207244

A Study of Guselkumab in the Treatment of Participants With Moderate to Severe Plaque-Type Psoriasis With Randomized Withdrawal and Retreatment

A Phase 3 study testing Guselkumab 100 mg and Adalimumab in people with Psoriasis, run by Janssen Research & Development, LLC at 93 sites in 9 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of guselkumab (CNTO 1959) in the treatment of participants with moderate to severe plaque-type psoriasis (scaly skin rash). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 99 years
Conditions the study is for
Psoriasis
What is being tested?
Guselkumab 100 mg and Adalimumab
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
992 participants
Where
93 sitesin 9 countries
Study dates
3 Nov 2014to 1 Jul 2020
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 to 99 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Have a diagnosis of plaque-type psoriasis (with or without psoriatic arthritis) at least 6 months before the first administration of study agent
  • Have a Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) greater than or equal to (>=) 12 at Screening and at Baseline
  • Have an Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) score >=3 at Screening and at Baseline
  • Have an involved body surface area (BSA) >=10 percent (%) at Screening and at Baseline
  • Must be a candidate for either systemic therapy or phototherapy for psoriasis

Who cannot join

  • Participants with nonplaque forms of psoriasis (for example, erythrodermic, guttate, or pustular) or with current drug-induced psoriasis (for example, a new onset of psoriasis or an exacerbation of psoriasis from beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, or lithium)
  • Participants who have ever received guselkumab or adalimumab
  • History or current signs or symptoms of severe, progressive, or uncontrolled renal, hepatic, cardiac, vascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, endocrine, neurologic, hematologic, rheumatologic, psychiatric, or metabolic disturbances
  • Has any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would make participation not be in the best interest (for example, compromise the well-being) of the participant or that could prevent, limit, or confound the protocol-specified assessments
  • Is pregnant, nursing, or planning a pregnancy (both men and women) within 5 months following the last administration of study drug

Trial locations and contacts

93 sites in 9 countries.

93 sites in 9 countries

United States32 sites
  • Study site

    Albuquerque, New Mexico

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    Andover, Massachusetts

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    Arlington, Texas

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    Aurora, Colorado

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    Bakersfield, California

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    Birmingham, Alabama

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    Chicago, Illinois

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    Coral Gables, Florida

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    Fort Gratiot, Michigan

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    Gahanna, Ohio

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    Houston, Texas

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    Indianapolis, Indiana

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    Johnston, Rhode Island

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    Los Angeles, California

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    Louisville, Kentucky

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    New York, New York

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    Newnan, Georgia

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    Norman, Oklahoma

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    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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    Plainfield, Indiana

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    Portland, Oregon

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    Rolling Meadows, Illinois

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    Salt Lake City, Utah

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    San Diego, California

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    Sandy Springs, Georgia

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    Santa Monica, California

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    Seattle, Washington

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    Skokie, Illinois

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    Spokane, Washington

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    St Louis, Missouri

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    Tampa, Florida

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    Troy, Michigan

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Poland11 sites
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    Bialystok

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    Bydgoszcz

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    Gdansk

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    Krakow

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    Lodz

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    Lublin

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    Olsztyn

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    Poznan

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    Torun

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    Warsaw

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    Wroclaw

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Germany9 sites
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    Dresden

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    Gera

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    Hamburg

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    Kiel

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    Leipzig

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    Lübeck

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    Münster

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    Tübingen

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    Witten

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Canada8 sites
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    Barrie, Ontario

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    Hamilton, Ontario

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    Mississauga, Ontario

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    Ottawa, Ontario

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    Richmond Hill, Ontario

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    Toronto, Ontario

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    Waterloo, Ontario

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    Windsor, Ontario

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Russia7 sites
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    Chelyabinsk

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    Cherepovets

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    Moscow

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    Rostov-on-Don

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    Ryazan

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    Saint Petersburg

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    Yaroslavl

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South Korea7 sites
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    Busan

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    Daejeon

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    Gwangju

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    Incheon

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    Seongnam

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    Seoul

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    Suwon

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Spain7 sites
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    Badalona

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    Barcelona

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    Bilbao Vizcaya

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    Madrid

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    Murcia

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    Pontevedra

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    Valencia

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Australia6 sites
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    Benowa

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    Hectorville

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    Melbourne

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    Parkville

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    Westmead

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    Woolloongabba

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Czechia6 sites
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    Jihlava

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    Náchod

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    Pardubice

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    Pilsen

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    Prague

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    Ústí nad Labem

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About this study

Official title: A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo and Active Comparator-controlled Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Guselkumab for the Treatment of Subjects With Moderate to Severe Plaque-type Psoriasis With Randomized Withdrawal and Retreatment

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of guselkumab (CNTO 1959) in the treatment of participants with moderate to severe plaque-type psoriasis (scaly skin rash).

Read the detailed description

This is a randomized (assignment of study drug by chance), double-blind (neither the participant or study staff will know the identity of study drugs), placebo- (inactive substance identical in appearance to study drug) and active-comparator-controlled (use of an approved drug to compare with study drug) study of guselkumab. The active comparator study drug is adalimumab, an approved drug for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Participants who satisfy all inclusion and exclusion criteria will be randomly assigned in a 2:1:1 ratio to one of three treatment groups (arms): Group I (guselkumab 100 mg dose regimen), Group II (placebo then crossover to guselkumab at Week 16), or Group III (adalimumab at standard psoriasis dosing). From Week 28 up to Week 76, treatment for all participants will be based on their level of response. All participants will receive guselkumab every 8 weeks from Week 76 through Week 252 with a final safety follow-up visit at Week 264 (open label treatment period). The end of the study is defined as the time the last participant completes the Week 264 visit. The total duration of the study will be approximately 268 weeks (includes a 4-week screening period). Participants will be monitored for safety throughout the study.

Conditions
Psoriasis
Being tested
Guselkumab 100 mg, Placebo for guselkumab, Adalimumab, Placebo for adalimumab
Keywords
Psoriasis, Plaque-type psoriasis, Guselkumab, Adalimumab, CNTO 1959, Monoclonal antibody
Medical subject headings
Psoriasis

What participants receive

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

  • Guselkumab 100 mgDrug

    Also called CNTO 1959

    100 mg by subcutaneous injection at Weeks 0, 4, 12, and 20. Starting at Week 28, participants will continue to receive guselkumab 100 mg through Week 72 depending upon randomized treatment group and PASI response (Group I). 100 mg by subcutaneous injection at Weeks 16 and 20. Starting at Week 28, participants will continue to receive guselkumab 100 mg through Week 72 depending upon PASI response (Group II). Starting at Week 28, participants will receive guselkumab 100 mg through Week 72 depending upon PASI response (Group III). All participants will receive guselkumab q8w starting at Week 76 through Week 252.

  • Placebo for guselkumabDrug

    Placebo for guselkumab at Week 16, starting at Week 28, participants will continue to receive placebo for guselkumab through Week 72 depending on randomized treatment group and PASI response (Group I), at weeks 0, 4, 12 and starting at week 28 thereafter up to week 72 depending upon PASI response (Group II), at weeks 0, 4, 12, 16, and 20, starting at week 28 through week 72 depending upon PASI response (Group III).

  • AdalimumabDrug

    Also called HUMIRA®

    80 mg by subcutaneous injection at Week 0, then 40 mg at Week 1 and every 2 weeks (q2w) thereafter through Week 23.

  • Placebo for adalimumabDrug

    Placebo for adalimumab [two 0.8 milliliter (mL) injections] at week 0 followed by one 0.8 mL injection at weeks 1, 3, 5, and every 2 week (q2w) through Week 23 (Group I and II).

Study groups in NCT02207244
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Group IExperimentalParticipants will receive guselkumab 100 milligram (mg) at Weeks 0, 4, 12 and 20. Starting at Week 28, participants will receive guselkumab 100 mg or placebo through Week 72 depending upon randomized treatment group and PASI response. Placebo for guselkumab at Week 16, starting at Week 28, participants will continue to receive placebo for guselkumab through Week 72 depending upon randomized treatment group and PASI response. Placebo for adalimumab [two 0.8 milliliter (mL) injections] at Week 0 followed by one 0.8 mL injection at Weeks 1, 3, 5, and every 2 week (q2w) through Week 23 to maintain the blind. All participants will receive guselkumab q8w starting at Week 76 through Week 252.
Receives: Drug: Guselkumab 100 mg; Drug: Placebo for guselkumab; Drug: Placebo for adalimumab
Group IIPlacebo comparatorParticipants will receive placebo for guselkumab at weeks 0, 4, 12 and starting at week 28 thereafter up to week 72 depending upon PASI response. Placebo for adalimumab (two 0.8 mL injections) at week 0, followed by one 0.8 mL injection at weeks 1, 3, and 5, and q2w through week 23. At week 16, placebo participants will cross over to receive guselkumab 100 mg at Weeks 16 and 20, starting at week 28, participants will continue to receive guselkumab 100 mg or placebo through week 72 depending upon PASI response. All participants will received guselkumab q8w starting at Week 76 through Week 252.
Receives: Drug: Guselkumab 100 mg; Drug: Placebo for guselkumab; Drug: Placebo for adalimumab
Group IIIActive comparatorParticipants will receive adalimumab 80 mg (two 40 mg [0.8 mL] injections) at Week 0 followed by adalimumab 40 mg at weeks 1, 3, 5, and q2w through week 23 and placebo for guselkumab at weeks 0, 4, 12, 16, and 20. Participants will receive guselkumab or placebo starting at week 28 through week 72 depending upon PASI response. All participants will received guselkumab q8w starting at Week 76 through Week 252.
Receives: Drug: Guselkumab 100 mg; Drug: Placebo for guselkumab; Drug: Adalimumab

What is being measured

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

  1. Percentage of Participants Who Achieved an Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) Score of Cleared (0) or Minimal (1) in the Guselkumab Group Compared to the Placebo Group at Week 16

    The IGA documents the investigator's assessment of the participants' psoriasis at a given time point. Overall lesions are graded for induration, erythema, and scaling. The participants' psoriasis was assessed as cleared (0), minimal (1), mild (2), moderate (3), or severe (4).

    Measured: Week 16

  2. Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) 90 Response in the Guselkumab Group Compared to the Placebo Group at Week 16

    The PASI is a system used for assessing and grading the severity of psoriatic lesions. In the PASI system, the body is divided into 4 regions: the head, trunk, upper extremities, and lower extremities. Each of these area was assessed separately for the percentage of the area involved, which translates to a numeric score that ranges from 0 to 6, and for erythema, induration, and scaling, which are each rated on a scale of 0 to 4. The PASI produces a numeric score that can range from 0 to 72. A higher score indicates more severe disease. A PASI 90 response represents participants who achieved at least a 90 percent improvement from baseline in the PASI score.

    Measured: Week 16

Secondary outcomes (18)
  1. Percentage of Participants Who Achieved an Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) Score of Cleared (0) in the Guselkumab Group Compared to the Adalimumab Group at Week 24

    The IGA documents the investigator's assessment of the participants' psoriasis at a given time point. Overall lesions are graded for induration, erythema, and scaling. The participants' psoriasis was assessed as cleared (0), minimal (1), mild (2), moderate (3), or severe (4).

    Measured: Week 24

  2. Percentage of Participants Who Achieved an Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) Score of Cleared (0) or Minimal (1) in the Guselkumab Group Compared to the Adalimumab Group at Week 24

    The IGA documents the investigator's assessment of the participants' psoriasis at a given time point. Overall lesions are graded for induration, erythema, and scaling. The participants' psoriasis was assessed as cleared (0), minimal (1), mild (2), moderate (3), or severe (4).

    Measured: Week 24

  3. Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) 90 Response in the Guselkumab Group Compared to the Adalimumab Group at Week 24

    The PASI is a system used for assessing and grading the severity of psoriatic lesions. In the PASI system, the body is divided into 4 regions: the head, trunk, upper extremities, and lower extremities. Each of these areas were assessed separately for the percentage of the area involved, which translates to a numeric score that ranges from 0 to 6, and for erythema, induration, and scaling, which are each rated on a scale of 0 to 4. The PASI produces a numeric score that can range from 0 to 72. A higher score indicates more severe disease. A PASI 90 response represents participants who achieved at least a 90 percent improvement from baseline in the PASI score.

    Measured: Week 24

  4. Cumulative Maintenance Rate of Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) 90 Response in the Placebo Group Compared to the Guselkumab Group Through Week 48 to Evaluate Loss of a PASI 90 Response

    The PASI is a system used for assessing and grading the severity of psoriatic lesions. In the PASI system, the body is divided into 4 regions: the head, trunk, upper extremities, and lower extremities. Each of these areas were assessed separately for the percentage of the area involved, which translates to a numeric score that ranges from 0 to 6, and for erythema, induration, and scaling, which are each rated on a scale of 0 to 4. The PASI produces a numeric score that can range from 0 to 72. A higher score indicates more severe disease. A PASI 90 response represents participants who achieved at least a 90 percent improvement from baseline in the PASI score. Cumulative maintenance rate was defined as percentage of participants who maintained their PASI 90 response through Week 48.

    Measured: Through Week 48

  5. Change From Baseline in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) Score at Week 16 in the Guselkumab Group Compared to the Placebo Group

    The DLQI is a 10-item questionnaire that measures the impact of skin disease on participant's quality of life. Each question was evaluated on a 4-point scale ranging from 0 (not at all) to 3 (very much); where higher scores indicate more impact on quality of life. The DLQI total score ranges from 0 (not at all) to 30 (very much): 0-1 = no effect at all on the participant's life; 2-6 = small effect on the participant's life; 7-12 = moderate effect on the participant's life; 13-18 = very large effect on the participant's life; 19-30 = extremely large effect on the participant's life. Higher scores indicate more impact on quality of life of participants.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 16

  6. Percentage of Participants Who Achieved an Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) Score of Cleared (0) or Minimal (1) in the Guselkumab Group Compared to the Adalimumab Group at Week 16

    The IGA documents the investigator's assessment of the participants' psoriasis at a given time point. Overall lesions are graded for induration, erythema, and scaling. The participants' psoriasis was assessed as cleared (0), minimal (1), mild (2), moderate (3), or severe (4).

    Measured: Week 16

  7. Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) 90 Response, in the Guselkumab Group Compared to the Adalimumab Group at Week 16

    The PASI is a system used for assessing and grading the severity of psoriatic lesions. In the PASI system, the body is divided into 4 regions: the head, trunk, upper extremities, and lower extremities. Each of these areas were assessed separately for the percentage of the area involved, which translates to a numeric score that ranges from 0 to 6, and for erythema, induration, and scaling, which are each rated on a scale of 0 to 4. The PASI produces a numeric score that can range from 0 to 72. A higher score indicates more severe disease. A PASI 90 response represents participants who achieved at least a 90 percent improvement from baseline in the PASI score.

    Measured: Week 16

  8. Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) 75 Response in the Guselkumab Group Compared to the Adalimumab Group at Week 16

    The PASI is a system used for assessing and grading the severity of psoriatic lesions. In the PASI system, the body is divided into 4 regions: the head, trunk, upper extremities, and lower extremities. Each of these areas were assessed separately for the percentage of the area involved, which translates to a numeric score that ranges from 0 to 6, and for erythema, induration, and scaling, which are each rated on a scale of 0 to 4. The PASI produces a numeric score that can range from 0 to 72. A higher score indicates more severe disease. A PASI 75 response represents participants who achieved at least a 75 percent improvement from baseline in the PASI score.

    Measured: Week 16

  9. Percentage of Participants Who Achieved a Scalp-specific Investigator's Global Assessment (Ss-IGA) Score of 0 or 1 and at Least a 2-Grade Improvement From Baseline at Week 16 in the Guselkumab Group Compared to the Placebo Group

    The ss-IGA instrument is used to evaluate the disease severity of scalp psoriasis. The lesions were assessed in terms of the clinical signs of redness, thickness, and scaliness, which are scored on a 5-point scale ranging from 0 = absence of disease, 1 = very mild disease, 2 = mild disease, 3 = moderate disease, and 4 = severe disease.

    Measured: Week 16

  10. Change From Baseline in Psoriasis Symptom and Sign Diary (PSSD) Symptom Score at Week 16 in the Guselkumab Group Compared to the Placebo Group

    The PSSD (24 hour version) is a patient-reported outcome (PRO) questionnaire designed and validated to measure the severity of psoriasis symptoms and signs for the assessment of treatment benefit. It consisted of 11 items covering symptoms (itch, pain, stinging, burning, and skin tightness) and patient-observable signs (skin dryness, cracking, scaling, shedding or flaking, redness, and bleeding) using 0 (absent) to 10 (worst imaginable) numerical rating scales for severity. Items were averaged on the daily symptom score and sign score when at least 3 items (>=50 percentage of 5 items) on these scales are answered. The average value is converted into 0-100 scoring, such that Symptom [or Sign] score = average value*10, where, 0= least severe and 100= most severe and higher score indicates more severe disease.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 16

  11. Percentage of Participants Who Achieved a Psoriasis Symptom and Sign Diary (PSSD) Symptom Score of 0 in the Guselkumab Group Compared to the Adalimumab Group at Week 24

    The PSSD (24 hour version) is a patient-reported outcome (PRO) questionnaire designed and validated to measure the severity of psoriasis symptoms and signs for the assessment of treatment benefit. It consisted of 11 items covering symptoms (itch, pain, stinging, burning, and skin tightness) and patient-observable signs (skin dryness, cracking, scaling, shedding or flaking, redness, and bleeding) using 0 (absent) to 10 (worst imaginable) numerical rating scales for severity. Items were averaged on the daily symptom score and sign score when at least 3 items (>=50 percentage of 5 items) on these scales are answered. The average value is converted into 0-100 scoring, such that Symptom [or Sign] score = average value*10, where, 0= least severe and 100= most severe and higher score indicates more severe disease.

    Measured: Week 24

  12. Cumulative Maintenance Rate of PASI 90 Response in the Guselkumab Withdrawal Group Compared to the Guselkumab Maintenance Group Through Week 72 to Evaluate Loss of a PASI 90 Response

    The PASI is a system used for assessing and grading the severity of psoriatic lesions. In the PASI system, the body is divided into 4 regions: the head, trunk, upper extremities, and lower extremities. Each of these areas were assessed separately for the percentage of the area involved, which translates to a numeric score that ranges from 0 to 6, and for erythema, induration, and scaling, which are each rated on a scale of 0 to 4. The PASI produces a numeric score that can range from 0 to 72. A higher score indicates more severe disease. A PASI 90 response represents participants who achieved at least a 90 percent improvement from baseline in the PASI score. Cumulative maintenance rate was determined for participants who were withdrawn from study medication and who maintained guselkumab every 8 weeks dosing schedule and was defined as percentage of participants who maintained their PASI 90 response through Week 72.

    Measured: Through Week 72

  13. Percentage of Participants Who Achieved PASI 90 Response at Week 252

    The PASI is a system used for assessing and grading the severity of psoriatic lesions. In the PASI system, the body is divided into 4 regions: the head, trunk, upper extremities, and lower extremities. Each of these areas were assessed separately for the percentage of the area involved, which translates to a numeric score that ranges from 0 to 6, and for erythema, induration, and scaling, which are each rated on a scale of 0 to 4. The PASI produces a numeric score that can range from 0 to 72. A higher score indicates more severe disease. A PASI 90 response represents participants who achieved at least a 90 percent improvement from baseline in the PASI score. As per planned analysis, participants from the baseline guselkumab group and the placebo crossover group were combined into a single guselkumab group for assessment of this outcome measure.

    Measured: Week 252

  14. Percentage of Participants Who Achieved PASI 75 Response at Week 252

    The PASI is a system used for assessing and grading the severity of psoriatic lesions. In the PASI system, the body is divided into 4 regions: the head, trunk, upper extremities, and lower extremities. Each of these areas were assessed separately for the percentage of the area involved, which translates to a numeric score that ranges from 0 to 6, and for erythema, induration, and scaling, which are each rated on a scale of 0 to 4. The PASI produces a numeric score that can range from 0 to 72. A higher score indicates more severe disease. A PASI 75 response represents participants who achieved at least a 75 percent improvement from baseline in the PASI score. As per planned analysis, participants from the baseline guselkumab group and the placebo crossover group were combined into a single guselkumab group for assessment of this outcome measure.

    Measured: Week 252

  15. Percentage of Participants Who Achieved an IGA Score of Cleared (0) or Minimal (1) at Week 252

    The IGA documents the investigator's assessment of the participants' psoriasis at a given time point. Overall lesions are graded for induration, erythema, and scaling. The participants' psoriasis was assessed as cleared (0), minimal (1), mild (2), moderate (3), or severe (4). As per planned analysis, participants from the baseline guselkumab group and the placebo crossover group were combined into a single guselkumab group for assessment of this outcome measure.

    Measured: Week 252

  16. Percentage of Participants With a DLQI Score of 0 or 1 at Week 252

    The DLQI is a 10-item questionnaire that measures the impact of skin disease on participant's quality of life. Each question was evaluated on a 4-point scale ranging from 0 (not at all) to 3 (very much); where higher scores indicate more impact on quality of life. The DLQI total score ranges from 0 (not at all) to 30 (very much): 0-1 = no effect at all on the participant's life; 2-6 = small effect on the participant's life; 7-12 = moderate effect on the participant's life; 13-18 = very large effect on the participant's life; 19-30 = extremely large effect on the participant's life. The DLQI was calculated by summing the score of each question resulting in a maximum of 30 and a minimum of 0. Higher scores indicate more impact on quality of life of participants. As per planned analysis, participants from the baseline guselkumab group and the placebo crossover group were combined into a single guselkumab group for assessment of this outcome measure.

    Measured: Week 252

  17. Percentage of Participants Who Achieved a PSSD Symptom Score of 0 at Week 252

    The PSSD (24-hour version) is a PRO questionnaire designed and validated to measure the severity of psoriasis symptoms and signs for the assessment of treatment benefit. It consisted of 11 items covering symptoms (itch, pain, stinging, burning, and skin tightness) and patient-observable signs (skin dryness, cracking, scaling, shedding or flaking, redness, and bleeding) using 0 (absent) to 10 (worst imaginable) numerical rating scales for severity. Items were averaged on the daily symptom score and sign score when at least 3 items (>=50 percentage of 5 items) on these scales are answered. The average value is converted into 0-100 scoring, such that Symptom score = average value*10, where, 0= least severe and 100= most severe and higher score indicates more severe disease. As per planned analysis, participants from the baseline guselkumab group and the placebo crossover group were combined into a single guselkumab group for assessment of this outcome measure.

    Measured: Week 252

  18. Percentage of Participants Who Achieved a PSSD Sign Score of 0 at Week 252

    The PSSD (24-hour version) is a PRO questionnaire designed and validated to measure the severity of psoriasis symptoms and signs for the assessment of treatment benefit. It consisted of 11 items covering symptoms (itch, pain, stinging, burning, and skin tightness) and patient-observable signs (skin dryness, cracking, scaling, shedding or flaking, redness, and bleeding) using 0 (absent) to 10 (worst imaginable) numerical rating scales for severity. Items were averaged on the daily symptom score and sign score when at least 3 items (>=50 percentage of 5 items) on these scales are answered. The average value is converted into 0-100 scoring, such that Sign score = average value*10, where, 0= least severe and 100= most severe and higher score indicates more severe disease. As per planned analysis, participants from the baseline guselkumab group and the placebo crossover group were combined into a single guselkumab group for assessment of this outcome measure.

    Measured: Week 252

Timeline

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

  1. First posted4 Aug 2014 (estimated)
  2. Study start3 Nov 2014
  3. Primary completion1 Oct 2015
  4. Study completion1 Jul 2020

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
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
992 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02207244
Sponsor's protocol ID
CR105048
Other IDs
CNTO1959PSO3002, 2014-000720-18, 2014
Acronym
VOYAGE 2
Status last verified
Jun 2021
First submitted
31 Jul 2014
Last updated
22 Jul 2021
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Strober B, Coates LC, Lebwohl MG, Deodhar A, Leibowitz E, Rowland K, Kollmeier AP, Miller M, Wang Y, Li S, Chakravarty SD, Chan D, Shawi M, Yang YW, Thaҫi D, Rahman P. Long-Term Safety of Guselkumab in Patients with Psoriatic Disease: An Integrated Analysis of Eleven Phase II/III Clinical Studies in Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis. Drug Saf. 2024 Jan;47(1):39-57. doi: 10.1007/s40264-023-01361-w. Epub 2023 Oct 31.

    PubMed 37906417
  • Kim BS, Jo SJ, Youn S, Reich K, Saadoun C, Chang CL, Yang YW, Huang YH, Tsai TF. Five-year Maintenance of Clinical Response and Consistent Safety Profile for Guselkumab in Asian patients with Psoriasis from VOYAGE 1 and VOYAGE 2. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). 2023 Nov;13(11):2721-2737. doi: 10.1007/s13555-023-01026-7. Epub 2023 Sep 26.

    PubMed 37750995
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Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Guselkumab 100 mg and Adalimumab in people with Psoriasis, run by Janssen Research & Development, LLC at 93 sites in 9 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 5 inclusion and 5 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 22 Jul 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 93 sites in United States, Poland, Germany, Canada, Russia and 4 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 6 Nov 2017). 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 an Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) Score of Cleared (0) or Minimal (1) in the Guselkumab Group Compared to the Placebo Group at Week 16 (time frame: Week 16). 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 NCT02207244, which also lists 10 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 22 Jul 2021.

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