Immunoresponse on pneumococcal vaccination of rheumatoid arthritis patients in immunomodulatory therapy MedDRA version: 18.0 Level: LLT Classification code 10069594 Term: Pneumococcal immunization System Organ Class: 100000004865
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis - Over 18 years old - Not pregnant - Receiving immunomodulatory therapy for rheumatoid arthritis (for randomized group) - Patient at theumatology outpatient clinic at Odense University Hospital or King Christian X's Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range 2 F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range 98
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Hypersensitivity to diphtheria toxoid, active substance or excipients in the vaccines. - Pneumovax vaccination within the last 12 months - Refuses to be vaccinated
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main Objective: A direct head-to-head comparison of the specific pneumococcal antibody level pre and post vaccination in the different study groups, for Prevenar and Pneumovax, independently of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.;Secondary Objective: A comparison of the specific pneumococcal antibody level pre and postvaccination (for Prevenar and Pneumovax) in the different treatment groups dependent on the treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.;Primary end point(s): The primary endpoint is a head-to-head comparison of the specifik pneumococcal antibody titer pre and post vaccination in the different study groups, independent of the treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: Medio 2016 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary end point(s): A comparison of the specific pneumococcal antibody titer pre and post vaccination in the different study groups, dependent on the treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: Medio 2016 | — |
Countries
Denmark
Contacts
Department of Infectious Diseases