Rheumatoid Arthritis
Conditions
Keywords
Rheumatoid Arthritis, CDP870, Certolizumab Pegol, Cimzia
Brief summary
An open ended study in which patients who completed the preceding double-blind study NCT00160602 are given Certolizumab Pegol and assessed for signs and symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Interventions
BIOLOGICALCertolizumab Pegol
Strength and Form: 1 ml of Liquid product containing 200 mg of Certolizumab Pegol (CZP) given as a subcutaneous injection. Dosage and Frequency: 400 mg every two weeks for at least 6 months, then 200 mg every two weeks. Duration: Until end of study.
Sponsors
UCB Pharma
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Patients must have either failed to achieve an American College of Rheumatology 20 % (ACR20) response at Weeks 12 and 14 in C87050 \[NCT00160602\], or must have completed the entire Week 24 assessment of C87050 \[NCT00160602\] trial.
Exclusion criteria
* A diagnosis of any other inflammatory Arthritis (e.g. Psoriatic Arthritis or Ankylosing Spondylitis) * A secondary, non-inflammatory type of Arthritis (e.g. Osteoarthritis or Fibromyalgia) that in the Investigator's opinion is symptomatic enough to interfere with evaluation of the effect of CDP870 on the patient's primary diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) * Any concomitant biological therapy * Any experimental therapy, within or outside a clinical
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Subjects With at Least One Adverse Event (AE) From First Certolizumab Pegol (CZP) Dose up to Approximately 6.8 Years | From first dose of CZP to the end of the open-label study (approximately 6.8 years) | An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a subject or trial subject that is administered a drug or biologic (medicinal product) or that is using a medical device. The event does not necessarily have a causal relationship with that treatment or usage. First dose of CZP was at Baseline of the preceding double-blind study NCT00160602 for subjects randomized to CZP, or at Entry Visit (Week 0) of this study for subjects randomized to Placebo. |
| Percentage of Subjects With at Least One Serious Adverse Event (SAE) From First Certolizumab Pegol (CZP) Dose up to Approximately 6.8 Years | From first dose of CZP to the end of the open-label study (approximately 6.8 years) | A SAE is any untoward medical occurrence that at any dose: * Results in death * Is life-threatening * Requires in patient hospitalisation or prolongation of existing hospitalisation * Results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity, or * Is a congenital anomaly or birth defect * Is as infection that requires treatment parenteral antibiotics * Other important medical events which based on medical or scientific judgement may jeopardise the patients, or may require medical or surgical intervention to prevent any of the above First dose of CZP was at Baseline of the preceding double-blind study NCT00160602 for subjects randomized to CZP, or at Entry Visit (Week 0) of this study for subjects randomized to Placebo. |
| Percentage of Subjects Who Withdrew Due to an Adverse Event (AE) During the Study | From Entry Visit (Week 0) to the end of the study (approximately 6.3 years) | An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a subject or trial subject that is administered a drug or biologic (medicinal product) or that is using a medical device. The event does not necessarily have a causal relationship with that treatment or usage. The results of this Primary Outcome Measure are summarized from the Adverse Event pages of the Case Report Forms. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 20 % Response Criteria (ACR20) at Week 196 | From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Week 196 of the open-label study | The assessments are based on a 20 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Week 196 in the number of tender joints, a 20 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 20 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study. |
| Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 20 % Response Criteria (ACR20) at Week 244 | From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Week 244 of the open-label study | The assessments are based on a 20 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Week 244 in the number of tender joints, a 20 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 20 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study. |
| Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 20 % Response Criteria (ACR20) at Completion/Withdrawal | From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Completion/Withdrawal of the open-label study (up to approximately 6.8 years) | The assessments are based on a 20 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Completion/Withdrawal in the number of tender joints, a 20 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 20 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study. |
| Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 50 % Response Criteria (ACR50) at Week 52 | From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Week 52 of the open-label study | The assessments are based on a 50 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Week 52 in the number of tender joints, a 50 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 50 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study. |
| Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 50 % Response Criteria (ACR50) at Week 100 | From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Week 100 of the open-label study | The assessments are based on a 50 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Week 100 in the number of tender joints, a 50 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 50 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study. |
| Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 50 % Response Criteria (ACR50) at Week 148 | From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Week 148 of the open-label study | The assessments are based on a 50 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Week 148 in the number of tender joints, a 50 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 50 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study. |
| Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 50 % Response Criteria (ACR50) at Week 196 | From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Week 196 of the open-label study | The assessments are based on a 50 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Week 196 in the number of tender joints, a 50 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 50 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study. |
| Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 50 % Response Criteria (ACR50) at Week 244 | From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Week 244 of the open-label study | The assessments are based on a 50 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Week 244 in the number of tender joints, a 50 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 50 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study. |
| Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 50 % Response Criteria (ACR50) at Completion/Withdrawal | From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Completion/Withdrawal of the open-label study (up to approximately 6.8 years) | The assessments are based on a 50 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Completion/Withdrawal in the number of tender joints, a 50 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 50 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study. |
| Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 70 % Response Criteria (ACR70) at Week 52 | From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Week 52 of the open-label study | The assessments are based on a 70 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Week 52 in the number of tender joints, a 70 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 70 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study. |
| Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 70 % Response Criteria (ACR70) at Week 100 | From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Week 100 of the open-label study | The assessments are based on a 70 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Week 100 in the number of tender joints, a 70 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 70 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study. |
| Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 20 % Response Criteria (ACR20) at Week 52 | From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Week 52 of the open-label study | The assessments are based on a 20 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Week 52 in the number of tender joints, a 20 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 20 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study. |
| Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 70 % Response Criteria (ACR70) at Week 196 | From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Week 196 of the open-label study | The assessments are based on a 70 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Week 196 in the number of tender joints, a 70 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 70 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study. |
| Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 70 % Response Criteria (ACR70) at Week 244 | From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Week 244 of the open-label study | The assessments are based on a 70 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Week 244 in the number of tender joints, a 70 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 70 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study. |
| Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 70 % Response Criteria (ACR70) at Completion/Withdrawal | From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Completion/Withdrawal of the open-label study (up to approximately 6.8 years) | The assessments are based on a 70 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Completion/Withdrawal in the number of tender joints, a 70 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 70 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study. |
| Change From Baseline of the Preceding Double-Blind Study to Week 104 in Modified Total Sharp Score (mTSS) | From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Week 104 of the open-label study | The mTSS quantifies the extent of bone erosions and joint space narrowing for 44 and 42 joints, respectively, as assessed by x-rays of the hands and feet. The score ranges from 0 to 448 with higher scores representing greater damage. A negative value in mTSS change from Baseline indicates an improvement from Baseline. The higher the negative value the better the improvement. |
| Change From Baseline of the Preceding Double-Blind Study to Completion/Withdrawal Visit in Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Total Score | From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Completion/Withdrawal of the open-label study (up to approximately 6.8 years) | The HAQ-DI assesses the degree of difficulty experienced in eight domains (Dressing and Grooming, Arising, Eating, Walking, Hygiene, Reach, Gripping, Other Activities) of daily living activities using 20 questions. The HAQ-DI is calculated by summing the domain scores and dividing them by the number of domains. It ranges from 0 (no difficulty) to 3 (unable to do). Negative values indicate an improvement from Baseline to the Post-Baseline Visit with larger negative values showing a better improvement. |
| Change From Baseline to Completion/Withdrawal Visit in Duration of Morning Stiffness | From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Completion/Withdrawal of the open-label study (up to approximately 6.8 years) | Morning stiffness is defined as the time in hours elapsed between the time of usual awakening (even if not in the morning) and the time the subject is as limber as he/she will be during a day involving typical activities. A negative value in duration of morning stiffness change from Baseline indicates an improvement from Baseline. The higher the negative value the better the improvement. |
| Change From Baseline to Completion/Withdrawal Visit in Disease Activity Score 28 [Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate] (DAS28[ESR]) | From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Completion/Withdrawal of the open-label study (up to approximately 6.8 years) | DAS28\[ESR\] is calculated using the Tender Joint Count (TJC), Swollen Joint Count (SJC) Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR in mm/ hour), and the Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity - Visual Analog Scale (VAS in mm) using the following formula: 0.56 x √(TJC) + 0.28 x √(SJC) + 0.70 x lognat (ESR) + 0.014 x Global Assessment of Arthritis where 28 joints are examined and a lower score indicates less disease activity. A negative value in DAS28\[ESR\] change from Baseline indicates an improvement from Baseline. |
| Percentage of Subjects With Good European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Response at Completion/Withdrawal Visit | From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Completion/Withdrawal of the open-label study (up to approximately 6.8 years) | Good EULAR response is defined as DAS28\[ESR\] improvement from Baseline of the preceding double-blind study \> 1.2 and DAS28\[ESR\] value \< 3.2. |
| Change From Baseline to Completion/Withdrawal Visit in Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) Item Questionnaire Physical Component Summary (PCS) Score | From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Completion/Withdrawal of the open-label study (up to approximately 6.8 years) | The SF-36 is a 36-item generic health status measure that measures 8 general health concepts: Physical functioning, role-physical, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, role-emotional, and mental health. Each domain of the eight domains and the summary concept PCS score are scored to yield values between 0 (worst) and 100 (best). |
| Change From Baseline to Completion/Withdrawal Visit in Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) Item Questionnaire Mental Component Summary (MCS) Score | From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Completion/Withdrawal of the open-label study (up to approximately 6.8 years) | The SF-36 is a 36-item generic health status measure that measures 8 general health concepts: Physical functioning, role-physical, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, role-emotional, and mental health. Each domain of the eight domains and the summary concept MCS score are scored to yield values between 0 (worst) and 100 (best). |
| Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 70 % Response Criteria (ACR70) at Week 148 | From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Week 148 of the open-label study | The assessments are based on a 70 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Week 148 in the number of tender joints, a 70 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 70 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study. |
| Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 20 % Response Criteria (ACR20) at Week 100 | From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Week 100 of the open-label study | The assessments are based on a 20 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Week 100 in the number of tender joints, a 20 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 20 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study. |
| Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 20 % Response Criteria (ACR20) at Week 148 | From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Week 148 of the open-label study | The assessments are based on a 20 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Week 148 in the number of tender joints, a 20 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 20 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study. |
Countries
Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Ukraine, United States
Participant flow
Recruitment details
Enrollment started in December 2005. 67 centers in 13 countries enrolled subjects. Participant Flow refers to the Safety Set (SS) consisting of all enrolled subjects who received at least 1 dose of study medication. Due to fraud findings at 1 site, data of the 15 subjects of site were not analyzed with data from all other sites and not part of SS.
Pre-assignment details
This Open-label Study consists of two different populations: of those subjects who failed to achieve predefined criteria in preceding study C87050 \[NCT00160602\] who entered C87051 on Week 16 of the preceding study and of those who completed the Week 24 assessment of the preceding study.
Participants by arm
| Arm | Count |
|---|---|
| Certolizumab Pegol All patients received Certolizumab Pegol (CZP) 400 mg subcutaneously (sc) every two weeks, given as two 1 ml injections of CZP for at least six months and then 200 mg of CZP sc every two weeks, given as one 1 ml injection.
Certolizumab Pegol : Strength and Form: 1 ml of Liquid product containing 200 mg of Certolizumab Pegol (CZP) given as a subcutaneous injection.
Dosage and Frequency: 400 mg every two weeks for at least 6 months, then 200 mg every two weeks.
Duration: Until end of study. | 567 |
| Total | 567 |
Withdrawals & dropouts
| Period | Reason | FG000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Study | Adverse Event | 102 |
| Overall Study | Lack of Efficacy | 12 |
| Overall Study | Lost to Follow-up | 8 |
| Overall Study | Other | 9 |
| Overall Study | Protocol Violation | 3 |
| Overall Study | Withdrawal by Subject | 87 |
Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | Certolizumab Pegol |
|---|---|
| Age, Categorical <=18 years | 0 Participants |
| Age, Categorical >=65 years | 81 Participants |
| Age, Categorical Between 18 and 65 years | 486 Participants |
| Age, Continuous | 51.6 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.6 |
| Height | 165.23 centimeter (cm) STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.16 |
| Region of Enrollment Bulgaria | 14 participants |
| Region of Enrollment Croatia | 10 participants |
| Region of Enrollment Czech Republic | 93 participants |
| Region of Enrollment Estonia | 6 participants |
| Region of Enrollment Israel | 17 participants |
| Region of Enrollment Latvia | 12 participants |
| Region of Enrollment Lithuania | 43 participants |
| Region of Enrollment Poland | 86 participants |
| Region of Enrollment Russian Federation | 105 participants |
| Region of Enrollment Serbia | 46 participants |
| Region of Enrollment Slovakia | 30 participants |
| Region of Enrollment Ukraine | 70 participants |
| Region of Enrollment United States | 35 participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Female | 463 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Male | 104 Participants |
| Weight | 72.37 kilogram (kg) STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.86 |
Adverse events
| Event type | EG000 affected / at risk |
|---|---|
| deaths Total, all-cause mortality | — / — |
| other Total, other adverse events | 383 / 567 |
| serious Total, serious adverse events | 200 / 567 |
Outcome results
Primary
Percentage of Subjects Who Withdrew Due to an Adverse Event (AE) During the Study
An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a subject or trial subject that is administered a drug or biologic (medicinal product) or that is using a medical device. The event does not necessarily have a causal relationship with that treatment or usage. The results of this Primary Outcome Measure are summarized from the Adverse Event pages of the Case Report Forms.
Time frame: From Entry Visit (Week 0) to the end of the study (approximately 6.3 years)
Population: Safety Set
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Certolizumab Pegol | Percentage of Subjects Who Withdrew Due to an Adverse Event (AE) During the Study | 17.6 percentage of participants |
Primary
Percentage of Subjects With at Least One Adverse Event (AE) From First Certolizumab Pegol (CZP) Dose up to Approximately 6.8 Years
An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a subject or trial subject that is administered a drug or biologic (medicinal product) or that is using a medical device. The event does not necessarily have a causal relationship with that treatment or usage. First dose of CZP was at Baseline of the preceding double-blind study NCT00160602 for subjects randomized to CZP, or at Entry Visit (Week 0) of this study for subjects randomized to Placebo.
Time frame: From first dose of CZP to the end of the open-label study (approximately 6.8 years)
Population: Safety Set
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Certolizumab Pegol | Percentage of Subjects With at Least One Adverse Event (AE) From First Certolizumab Pegol (CZP) Dose up to Approximately 6.8 Years | 89.1 percentage of participants |
Primary
Percentage of Subjects With at Least One Serious Adverse Event (SAE) From First Certolizumab Pegol (CZP) Dose up to Approximately 6.8 Years
A SAE is any untoward medical occurrence that at any dose: * Results in death * Is life-threatening * Requires in patient hospitalisation or prolongation of existing hospitalisation * Results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity, or * Is a congenital anomaly or birth defect * Is as infection that requires treatment parenteral antibiotics * Other important medical events which based on medical or scientific judgement may jeopardise the patients, or may require medical or surgical intervention to prevent any of the above First dose of CZP was at Baseline of the preceding double-blind study NCT00160602 for subjects randomized to CZP, or at Entry Visit (Week 0) of this study for subjects randomized to Placebo.
Time frame: From first dose of CZP to the end of the open-label study (approximately 6.8 years)
Population: Safety Set
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Certolizumab Pegol | Percentage of Subjects With at Least One Serious Adverse Event (SAE) From First Certolizumab Pegol (CZP) Dose up to Approximately 6.8 Years | 35.3 percentage of participants |
Secondary
Change From Baseline of the Preceding Double-Blind Study to Completion/Withdrawal Visit in Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Total Score
The HAQ-DI assesses the degree of difficulty experienced in eight domains (Dressing and Grooming, Arising, Eating, Walking, Hygiene, Reach, Gripping, Other Activities) of daily living activities using 20 questions. The HAQ-DI is calculated by summing the domain scores and dividing them by the number of domains. It ranges from 0 (no difficulty) to 3 (unable to do). Negative values indicate an improvement from Baseline to the Post-Baseline Visit with larger negative values showing a better improvement.
Time frame: From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Completion/Withdrawal of the open-label study (up to approximately 6.8 years)
Population: Of the 567 subjects in the Safety Set (SS), 560 are included in this analysis. Data not available for 7 subjects.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certolizumab Pegol | Change From Baseline of the Preceding Double-Blind Study to Completion/Withdrawal Visit in Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Total Score | -0.567 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.633 |
Secondary
Change From Baseline of the Preceding Double-Blind Study to Week 104 in Modified Total Sharp Score (mTSS)
The mTSS quantifies the extent of bone erosions and joint space narrowing for 44 and 42 joints, respectively, as assessed by x-rays of the hands and feet. The score ranges from 0 to 448 with higher scores representing greater damage. A negative value in mTSS change from Baseline indicates an improvement from Baseline. The higher the negative value the better the improvement.
Time frame: From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Week 104 of the open-label study
Population: Of the 567 subjects in the Safety Set (SS), 423 are included in this analysis. Data not available for 144 subjects.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certolizumab Pegol | Change From Baseline of the Preceding Double-Blind Study to Week 104 in Modified Total Sharp Score (mTSS) | 0.99 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 4.99 |
Secondary
Change From Baseline to Completion/Withdrawal Visit in Disease Activity Score 28 [Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate] (DAS28[ESR])
DAS28\[ESR\] is calculated using the Tender Joint Count (TJC), Swollen Joint Count (SJC) Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR in mm/ hour), and the Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity - Visual Analog Scale (VAS in mm) using the following formula: 0.56 x √(TJC) + 0.28 x √(SJC) + 0.70 x lognat (ESR) + 0.014 x Global Assessment of Arthritis where 28 joints are examined and a lower score indicates less disease activity. A negative value in DAS28\[ESR\] change from Baseline indicates an improvement from Baseline.
Time frame: From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Completion/Withdrawal of the open-label study (up to approximately 6.8 years)
Population: Of the 567 subjects in the Safety Set (SS), 556 are included in this analysis. Data not available for 11 subjects.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certolizumab Pegol | Change From Baseline to Completion/Withdrawal Visit in Disease Activity Score 28 [Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate] (DAS28[ESR]) | -2.990 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.408 |
Secondary
Change From Baseline to Completion/Withdrawal Visit in Duration of Morning Stiffness
Morning stiffness is defined as the time in hours elapsed between the time of usual awakening (even if not in the morning) and the time the subject is as limber as he/she will be during a day involving typical activities. A negative value in duration of morning stiffness change from Baseline indicates an improvement from Baseline. The higher the negative value the better the improvement.
Time frame: From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Completion/Withdrawal of the open-label study (up to approximately 6.8 years)
Population: Of the 567 subjects in the Safety Set (SS), 563 are included in this analysis. Data not available for 4 subjects.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certolizumab Pegol | Change From Baseline to Completion/Withdrawal Visit in Duration of Morning Stiffness | -2.31 hours | Standard Deviation 3.31 |
Secondary
Change From Baseline to Completion/Withdrawal Visit in Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) Item Questionnaire Mental Component Summary (MCS) Score
The SF-36 is a 36-item generic health status measure that measures 8 general health concepts: Physical functioning, role-physical, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, role-emotional, and mental health. Each domain of the eight domains and the summary concept MCS score are scored to yield values between 0 (worst) and 100 (best).
Time frame: From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Completion/Withdrawal of the open-label study (up to approximately 6.8 years)
Population: Of the 567 subjects in the Safety Set (SS), 527 are included in this analysis. Data not available for 40 subjects.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certolizumab Pegol | Change From Baseline to Completion/Withdrawal Visit in Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) Item Questionnaire Mental Component Summary (MCS) Score | 4.325 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 12.208 |
Secondary
Change From Baseline to Completion/Withdrawal Visit in Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) Item Questionnaire Physical Component Summary (PCS) Score
The SF-36 is a 36-item generic health status measure that measures 8 general health concepts: Physical functioning, role-physical, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, role-emotional, and mental health. Each domain of the eight domains and the summary concept PCS score are scored to yield values between 0 (worst) and 100 (best).
Time frame: From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Completion/Withdrawal of the open-label study (up to approximately 6.8 years)
Population: Of the 567 subjects in the Safety Set (SS), 527 are included in this analysis. Data not available for 40 subjects.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certolizumab Pegol | Change From Baseline to Completion/Withdrawal Visit in Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) Item Questionnaire Physical Component Summary (PCS) Score | 6.628 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 8.95 |
Secondary
Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 20 % Response Criteria (ACR20) at Completion/Withdrawal
The assessments are based on a 20 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Completion/Withdrawal in the number of tender joints, a 20 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 20 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study.
Time frame: From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Completion/Withdrawal of the open-label study (up to approximately 6.8 years)
Population: Of the 567 subjects in the Safety Set (SS), 565 are included in this analysis. Data not available for 2 subjects.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Certolizumab Pegol | Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 20 % Response Criteria (ACR20) at Completion/Withdrawal | 74.2 percentage of participants |
Secondary
Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 20 % Response Criteria (ACR20) at Week 100
The assessments are based on a 20 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Week 100 in the number of tender joints, a 20 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 20 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study.
Time frame: From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Week 100 of the open-label study
Population: Of the 567 subjects in the Safety Set (SS), 442 are included in this analysis. Data not available for 125 subjects.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Certolizumab Pegol | Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 20 % Response Criteria (ACR20) at Week 100 | 79.4 percentage of participants |
Secondary
Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 20 % Response Criteria (ACR20) at Week 148
The assessments are based on a 20 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Week 148 in the number of tender joints, a 20 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 20 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study.
Time frame: From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Week 148 of the open-label study
Population: Of the 567 subjects in the Safety Set (SS), 410 are included in this analysis. Data not available for 157 subjects.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Certolizumab Pegol | Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 20 % Response Criteria (ACR20) at Week 148 | 80.2 percentage of participants |
Secondary
Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 20 % Response Criteria (ACR20) at Week 196
The assessments are based on a 20 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Week 196 in the number of tender joints, a 20 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 20 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study.
Time frame: From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Week 196 of the open-label study
Population: Of the 567 subjects in the Safety Set (SS), 367 are included in this analysis. Data not available for 200 subjects.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Certolizumab Pegol | Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 20 % Response Criteria (ACR20) at Week 196 | 81.5 percentage of participants |
Secondary
Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 20 % Response Criteria (ACR20) at Week 244
The assessments are based on a 20 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Week 244 in the number of tender joints, a 20 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 20 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study.
Time frame: From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Week 244 of the open-label study
Population: Of the 567 subjects in the Safety Set (SS), 72 are included in this analysis. Data not available for 495 subjects.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Certolizumab Pegol | Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 20 % Response Criteria (ACR20) at Week 244 | 88.9 percentage of participants |
Secondary
Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 20 % Response Criteria (ACR20) at Week 52
The assessments are based on a 20 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Week 52 in the number of tender joints, a 20 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 20 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study.
Time frame: From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Week 52 of the open-label study
Population: Of the 567 subjects in the Safety Set (SS), 493 are included in this analysis. Data not available for 74 subjects.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Certolizumab Pegol | Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 20 % Response Criteria (ACR20) at Week 52 | 81.7 percentage of participants |
Secondary
Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 50 % Response Criteria (ACR50) at Completion/Withdrawal
The assessments are based on a 50 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Completion/Withdrawal in the number of tender joints, a 50 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 50 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study.
Time frame: From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Completion/Withdrawal of the open-label study (up to approximately 6.8 years)
Population: Of the 567 subjects in the Safety Set (SS), 565 are included in this analysis. Data not available for 2 subjects.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Certolizumab Pegol | Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 50 % Response Criteria (ACR50) at Completion/Withdrawal | 47.4 percentage of participants |
Secondary
Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 50 % Response Criteria (ACR50) at Week 100
The assessments are based on a 50 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Week 100 in the number of tender joints, a 50 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 50 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study.
Time frame: From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Week 100 of the open-label study
Population: Of the 567 subjects in the Safety Set (SS), 442 are included in this analysis. Data not available for 125 subjects.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Certolizumab Pegol | Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 50 % Response Criteria (ACR50) at Week 100 | 51.4 percentage of participants |
Secondary
Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 50 % Response Criteria (ACR50) at Week 148
The assessments are based on a 50 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Week 148 in the number of tender joints, a 50 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 50 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study.
Time frame: From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Week 148 of the open-label study
Population: Of the 567 subjects in the Safety Set (SS), 410 are included in this analysis. Data not available for 157 subjects.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Certolizumab Pegol | Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 50 % Response Criteria (ACR50) at Week 148 | 51.7 percentage of participants |
Secondary
Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 50 % Response Criteria (ACR50) at Week 196
The assessments are based on a 50 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Week 196 in the number of tender joints, a 50 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 50 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study.
Time frame: From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Week 196 of the open-label study
Population: Of the 567 subjects in the Safety Set (SS), 367 are included in this analysis. Data not available for 200 subjects.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Certolizumab Pegol | Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 50 % Response Criteria (ACR50) at Week 196 | 56.9 percentage of participants |
Secondary
Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 50 % Response Criteria (ACR50) at Week 244
The assessments are based on a 50 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Week 244 in the number of tender joints, a 50 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 50 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study.
Time frame: From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Week 244 of the open-label study
Population: Of the 567 subjects in the Safety Set (SS), 72 are included in this analysis. Data not available for 495 subjects.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Certolizumab Pegol | Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 50 % Response Criteria (ACR50) at Week 244 | 62.5 percentage of participants |
Secondary
Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 50 % Response Criteria (ACR50) at Week 52
The assessments are based on a 50 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Week 52 in the number of tender joints, a 50 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 50 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study.
Time frame: From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Week 52 of the open-label study
Population: Of the 567 subjects in the Safety Set (SS), 493 are included in this analysis. Data not available for 74 subjects.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Certolizumab Pegol | Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 50 % Response Criteria (ACR50) at Week 52 | 48.9 percentage of participants |
Secondary
Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 70 % Response Criteria (ACR70) at Completion/Withdrawal
The assessments are based on a 70 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Completion/Withdrawal in the number of tender joints, a 70 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 70 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study.
Time frame: From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Completion/Withdrawal of the open-label study (up to approximately 6.8 years)
Population: Of the 567 subjects in the Safety Set (SS), 565 are included in this analysis. Data not available for 2 subjects.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Certolizumab Pegol | Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 70 % Response Criteria (ACR70) at Completion/Withdrawal | 25.5 percentage of participants |
Secondary
Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 70 % Response Criteria (ACR70) at Week 100
The assessments are based on a 70 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Week 100 in the number of tender joints, a 70 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 70 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study.
Time frame: From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Week 100 of the open-label study
Population: Of the 567 subjects in the Safety Set (SS), 442 are included in this analysis. Data not available for 125 subjects.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Certolizumab Pegol | Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 70 % Response Criteria (ACR70) at Week 100 | 27.1 percentage of participants |
Secondary
Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 70 % Response Criteria (ACR70) at Week 148
The assessments are based on a 70 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Week 148 in the number of tender joints, a 70 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 70 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study.
Time frame: From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Week 148 of the open-label study
Population: Of the 567 subjects in the Safety Set (SS), 410 are included in this analysis. Data not available for 157 subjects.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Certolizumab Pegol | Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 70 % Response Criteria (ACR70) at Week 148 | 25.6 percentage of participants |
Secondary
Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 70 % Response Criteria (ACR70) at Week 196
The assessments are based on a 70 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Week 196 in the number of tender joints, a 70 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 70 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study.
Time frame: From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Week 196 of the open-label study
Population: Of the 567 subjects in the Safety Set (SS), 367 are included in this analysis. Data not available for 200 subjects.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Certolizumab Pegol | Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 70 % Response Criteria (ACR70) at Week 196 | 29.4 percentage of participants |
Secondary
Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 70 % Response Criteria (ACR70) at Week 244
The assessments are based on a 70 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Week 244 in the number of tender joints, a 70 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 70 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study.
Time frame: From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Week 244 of the open-label study
Population: Of the 567 subjects in the Safety Set (SS), 72 are included in this analysis. Data not available for 495 subjects.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Certolizumab Pegol | Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 70 % Response Criteria (ACR70) at Week 244 | 31.9 percentage of participants |
Secondary
Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 70 % Response Criteria (ACR70) at Week 52
The assessments are based on a 70 % or greater improvement from Baseline to Week 52 in the number of tender joints, a 70 % or more improvement in the number of swollen joints, and a 70 % or greater improvement in 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PhGADA), Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PtAAP), physical function as assessed by the Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP). Baseline is Baseline of the preceding double-blind study.
Time frame: From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Week 52 of the open-label study
Population: Of the 567 subjects in the Safety Set (SS), 493 are included in this analysis. Data not available for 74 subjects.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Certolizumab Pegol | Percentage of Subjects Meeting the American College of Rheumatology 70 % Response Criteria (ACR70) at Week 52 | 26.2 percentage of participants |
Secondary
Percentage of Subjects With Good European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Response at Completion/Withdrawal Visit
Good EULAR response is defined as DAS28\[ESR\] improvement from Baseline of the preceding double-blind study \> 1.2 and DAS28\[ESR\] value \< 3.2.
Time frame: From Baseline of the preceding double-blind study to Completion/Withdrawal of the open-label study (up to approximately 6.8 years)
Population: Of the 567 subjects in the Safety Set (SS), 556 are included in this analysis. Data not available for 11 subjects.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Certolizumab Pegol | Percentage of Subjects With Good European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Response at Completion/Withdrawal Visit | 36.0 percentage of participants |