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Switch between originator infliximab (Remicade®) and biosimilar infliximab (Remsima®) in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis and chronic inflammatory bowel diseases.

"Switch between originator infliximab (Remicade®) and biosimilar infliximab (Remsima®) in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis and chronic inflammatory bowel diseases. Evaluation of immunogenicity and clinical response" - Switch between originator infliximab (Remicade®) and biosimilar infliximab (Remsima®)

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
EU CTR
Registry ID
EUCTR2016-002061-54-IT
Enrollment
250
Registered
2018-11-15
Start date
2016-10-13
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2019-01-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Rheumatoid arthritis, seronegative spondylo arthritis, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis MedDRA version: 20.0 Level: PT Classification code 10002556 Term: Ankylosing spondylitis System Organ Class: 10028395 - Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders MedDRA version: 20.0 Level: PT Classification code 10039073 Term: Rheumatoid arthritis System Organ Class: 10028395 - Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders MedDRA version: 20.0 Level: PT Classification code 10011401 Term: Crohn'

Interventions

Trade Name: REMSIMA - 100 MG POLVERE PER CONCENTRATO PER SOLUZIONE PER INFUSIONE - USO ENDOVENOSO - FLANCONCINO (VETRO) - 1 FLACONCINO Product Name: Remsima Product Code: 42942019 Pharmaceutical Form

Sponsors

UNIVERSITÀ CATTOLICA DEL SACRO CUORE- POLICLINICO A. GEMELLI
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. age =18 years 2. diagnosis of a. Rheumatoid Arthritis according to ACR criteria (1987 e 2010) OR b. Sieronegative spondiloarthritis (Ankylosing Spondylitis or Sponsiloarthritis (Psoriasic Arthritis) according to ASAS criteria 2009 OR c. Inflammatory Disease confirmed by endoscopic and histological criteria 3. Treatment with Infliximab RMP (Remicade®) for at least 6 months with stable dosage at least in the last two infusions. 4. Stable clinical response at the time of inclusion in the study (T-1) [stability is defined as reduction =30% of the disease activity scores in comparison with the start of treatment with Infliximab RMP (Remicade®)] 5. In case of concomitant therapy with immunosuppressive drugs (azatioprine/6 mercaptopurine, methotrexate o leflunomide), their dosage should be stable at least in the last 2 months. 6. In case of concomitant systemic therapy with steroids their dosage should be stable at least in the last 2 months and =7.5 mg/die of prednisone (or equivalent) 7. Any concomitant drug for diseases other than those under study should be at a stable dosage for at least 4 weeks before the study inclusion. Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: 1 F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range 125 F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range 125

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Active Infectious diseases 2. Severe comorbidities (known malignancy except for basal cell carcinoma, congestive heart failure NYHA grade III/IV, liver and/or hepatobiliary disease, renal disease) 3. Pregnancy or breast feeding 4. Any underlying condition which, in the opinion of the Investigator, might contrarindicate the switch to Remsima®

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Main Objective: To demonstrate that the switch from Infliximab RMP (Remicade®) to Infliximab biosimilar (Remsima®), in patients who consent their study participation, does not determine, after 40 weeks of treatment (T3), an increase of the percentage of patients ADA positive= 20% in comparison with that measured at T0.;Secondary Objective: The following subpopulations are defined: RA+AS for rheumatic disease, CD+UC for bowel disease. The objectives are: To assess the rate of change in the proportion of patients ADA+ before vs after the switch in subpopulations and in the overall study population. To assess for each pathology the therapeutic equivalence of Infliximab RMP and Infliximab biosimilar, through Clinical Indices and laboratory parameters measured at T-1 and T0 and after the switch at T1, T2 and T3 . To assess the equivalence of sieric level of ADAs at T0 and T3, in subpopulations and in the overall study population. To assess the equivalence of sieric level of Infliximab among values measured before vs after the switch. To assess the safety and tolerability of Infiximab biosimilar with respect to rate of AE and changes in vital signs and hematochemical parameters in subpopulations and in the overall study population. ;Primary end point(s): Sieric level of Anti Drug Antibody measured by ELISA test (LISA-TRACKER Duo Infliximab).;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: T0 (Switch) and T3

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Secondary end point(s): Indices of disease activity: Rheumatoid Arthritis: DAS 28 and CDAI; Spondyloarthritis: BASDAI (Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index), ASDAS (Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index), LEI (Leeds Enthesitis Index) and only for Psoriatic Arthritis DAPSA (Disease Activity Psoriatic Arthritis), PSAID12 (Psoriatic Arthritis Impact of Disease); Crohn’s Disease: HBI (Harvey Bradshow Index); Ulcerative Colitis pMAYO (partial MAYO). Indices of quality of life/functional status: Rheumatoid Arthritis: HAQ (Health Assessment Questionnaire); Spondyloarthritis: BASFI: (Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index); Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: IBDQ (Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire). Sieric level of infliximab and Anti Drug Antibody measured by ELISA test (LISA-TRACKER Duo Infliximab). Ematochemical parameters (hemocrome + formula, ERS and CRP, GPT, GGT and GOT, ALP, creatinine only for patients with rheumatological diseases). Vital signs (blood pressure, body temperature, heart rate) Physical examination Adverse events Anti-Drug Antibodies ;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: T-1, T0 (Switch), T1, T2 and T3

Countries

Italy

Contacts

Public ContactU.O. Complessa di Reumatologia - Un

Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli"

reumatologia@rm.unicatt.it0635034654

Outcome results

None listed

Source: EU CTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026