Rheumatoid Arthritis
Conditions
Keywords
Inflammation, anti-cytokine, anti-chemokine
Brief summary
The primary objective of this study is to assess the reduction of systemic inflammation as measured by serum levels of C-reactive protein (CRP). The secondary objectives are: * to assess the reduction of systemic inflammation as measured changes in acute phase protein, serum amyloid A (SAA) and cytokine interleukin-6 (IL-6), and clinical American College of Rheumatology response rate, and morning stiffness duration; * to assess the effect on pain relief within first 14 days; * to obtain evidence of the safety and tolerability of SSR150106; * to document trough plasma levels of SSR150106 and its first metabolite.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Either treatment-naïve patients, or those who have discontinued their Rheumatoid Arthritis-directed medication due to intolerability or insufficient efficacy * At least 9 out of 68 tender joints; 6 out of 66 swollen joints; morning stiffness 45 min * C-Reactive Protein \>=1.8 mg/dl confirmed during screening period * Non-poor Cytochrome P2D6 metabolizer status
Exclusion criteria
* Functional Rheumatoid Arthritis class IV * Fever * Infections with hepatitis B, or C, or HIV * Presence or history (\<5 years) of cancer * Manifest or latent tuberculosis * Functional abnormalities (including laboratory values) judged as clinically relevant The above information is not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a patient's potential participation in a clinical trial.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change from baseline in mean C-Reactive Protein level | end of the 4-week double-blind treatment period |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| C-Reactive Protein, Serum Amyloid A and Cytokine Interleukin-6 levels | at all time points measured |
| Improvement responder rates based on the American College of Rheumatology criteria | at all time points measured |
| Pain relief (change from baseline) | until day 14 |
| Safety and tolerability | During the entire study patient's participation |
| Plasma levels of SSR150106 and its first metabolite | On a weekly basis during treatment phase, except at the end of the 3rd week |
Countries
Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Ukraine