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Single-dose Study to Assess Efficacy of Canakinumab (ACZ885) in Patients With Active Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (SJIA)

A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo Controlled, Single-dose Study to Assess the Initial Efficacy of Canakinumab (ACZ885) With Respect to the Adapted ACR Pediatric 30 Criteria in Patients With Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (SJIA) and Active Systemic Manifestations

Status
Terminated
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00886769
Acronym
β-SPECIFIC 1
Enrollment
84
Registered
2009-04-23
Start date
2009-07-31
Completion date
2011-01-31
Last updated
2017-03-29

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

Conditions

Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Keywords

Flare, arthritis, IL-1beta antagonist, systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid, Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis with active flare

Brief summary

This study assessed the initial efficacy and safety of canakinumab over a 4 week period in patients with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (SJIA) having a flare. Response to treatment will be according to the adapted American College of Rheumatology(ACR)Pediatric 30 criteria at Day 15.

Interventions

DRUGCanakinumab

Canakinumab was supplied in individual 6 mL glass vials each containing 150 mg canakinumab powder as a lyophilized cake. Each reconstituted vial provided 150mg of canakinumab per 1 mL.

DRUGPlacebo

Placebo was provided in individual 6 mL glass vials each containing 150 mg placebo powder matching canakinumab as a lyophilized cake. Each reconstitued vial provided 150mg of placebo per 1 mL.

Sponsors

International Maternal Pediatric Adolescent AIDS Clinical Trials Group
CollaboratorNETWORK
Southwest Pediatric Nephrology Study Group
CollaboratorOTHER
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
2 Years to 19 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Confirmed diagnosis of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis as per ILAR definition that must have occurred at least 2 months prior to enrollment with onset of disease \< 16 years of age: * Arthritis in one or more joints with or preceded by fever of at least 2 weeks duration that is documented to be daily/quotidian for at least 3 days and accompanied by one or more of the following: * evanescent nonfixed erythematous rash, * generalized lymph node enlargement, * hepatomegaly and/ or splenomegaly, * serositis 2. Parent's or legal guardian's written informed consent and child's assent, if appropriate, or patient's informed consent for ≥ 18 years of age 3. Male and female patients aged ≥ 2 to \< 20 years of age 4. Active disease at the time of enrollment defined as follows: * At least 2 joints with active arthritis * Documented spiking, intermittent fever (body temperature \> 38°C) for at least 1 day during the screening period within 1 week before first canakinumab/placebo dose * C-reactive protein (CRP) \> 30 mg/L (normal range \< 10 mg/L) 5. Naïve to canakinumab 6. Other protocol defined inclusion criteria may apply

Exclusion criteria

Patients who fulfilled one or more of the following criteria were not eligible for inclusion in this study: 1. Pregnant or nursing (lactating) female patients 2. Female patients having reached sexual maturity unless their career, lifestyle, or sexual orientation precluded intercourse with a male partner and/or they were using an acceptable method of contraception 3. History of hypersensitivity to study drug or to biologics. 4. Diagnosis of active macrophage-activation syndrome (MAS) (Ravelli, Magni-Manzoni and Pistorio 2005) within the last 6 months 5. With active or recurrent bacterial, fungal or viral infection, including patients with evidence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection 6. Other protocol defined

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Percentage of Patients Who Meet the Adapted American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Pediatric 30 CriteriaBaseline, Day 15, Day 29Adapted ACR Pediatric 30 criteria determined responders (improved from baseline of at least 30% in at least 3 response variables 1-6 and no intermittent fever in preceding week \[variable 7\], with no more than one variable 1-6 worsening \> 30% ) 1. Physician's Global Assessment of disease activity: 0-100 mm VAS 2.Parent/Patient's Global Assessment of Patient's overall wellbeing: 0-100mmVAS in Child Health Assessment Questionnaire (CHAQ) 3. Functional ability: CHAQ 4.Number of joints with active arthritis 5. Number of joints with limited of motion 6. Laboratory measure of inflammation CRP (mg/L)

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Percentage of Patients Achieving the Adapted ACR Pediatric 70Baseline, Day 15, Day 29Adapted ACR Pediatric 70 criteria determined responders (improved from baseline of at least 70% in at least 3 response variables 1-6 and no intermittent fever in preceding week \[variable 7\], with no more than one variable 1-6 worsening \> 30% ) 1. Physician's Global Assessment of disease activity: 0-100 mm VAS 2. Parent/Patient's Global Assessment of Patient's overall wellbeing: 0-100mmVAS in Child Health Assessment Questionnaire (CHAQ) 3. Functional ability: CHAQ 4. Number of joints with active arthritis 5. Number of joints with limited of motion 6. Laboratory measure of inflammation CRP(mg/L)
Percentage of Patients Achieving the Adapted ACR Pediatric 90Baseline, Day 15, Day 29Adapted ACR Pediatric 90 criteria determined responders (improved from baseline of at least 90% in at least 3 response variables 1-6 and no intermittent fever in preceding week \[variable 7\], with no more than one variable 1-6 worsening \> 30% ) 1. Physician's Global Assessment of disease activity: 0-100 mm VAS 2. Parent/Patient's Global Assessment of Patient's overall wellbeing: 0-100mmVAS in Child Health Assessment Questionnaire (CHAQ) 3. Functional ability: CHAQ 4. Number of joints with active arthritis 5. Number of joints with limited of motion 6. Laboratory measure of inflammation CRP(mg/L)
Percentage of Patients Achieving the Adapted ACR Pediatric 100baseline, Day 15, Day 29Adapted ACR Pediatric 100 criteria determined responders (ie improved from baseline of at least 100% in at least 3 response variables 1-6 and no intermittent fever in preceding week \[variable 7\], with no more than one variable 1-6 worsening \> 30% ) 1. Physician's Global Assessment of disease activity: 0-100 mm VAS 2. Parent/Patient's Global Assessment of Patient's overall wellbeing: 0-100mmVAS in Child Health Assessment Questionnaire (CHAQ) 3. Functional ability: CHAQ 4. Number of joints with active arthritis 5. Number of joints with limited of motion 6. Laboratory measure of inflammation
Change in Patient's Pain Intensity as Assessed on a 100-mm Visual Analog Scale (VAS)as Part of the Childhood Health Assessment Questionnaire(CHAQ)Baseline, Day 15CHAQ assessed physical ability and functional status of patients as well as quality of life. The disability dimension consisted of 20 multiple choice items about difficulty in doing eight common activities of daily living; dressing and grooming, arising, eating, walking, reaching, personal hygiene, gripping and activities. Four response categories range from 'without any difficulty' (0) to 'unable to do' (3). The parent's or patient's pain assessment was on VAS that was part of CHAQ. The VAS scale ranges from no pain (0 mm) to very severe pain (100 mm). Negative change indicates improvement.
Percentage of Patients Achieving the Adapted ACR Pediatric 50 CriteriaBaseline, Day 15, Day 29Adapted ACR Pediatric 50 criteria determined responders (improved from baseline of at least 50% in at least 3 response variables 1-6 and no intermittent fever in preceding week \[variable 7\], with no more than one variable 1-6 worsening \> 30%) 1. Physician's Global Assessment of disease activity: 0-100 mm VAS 2. Parent/Patient's Global Assessment of Patient's overall wellbeing: 0-100mmVAS in Child Health Assessment Questionnaire (CHAQ) 3. Functional ability: CHAQ 4. Number of joints with active arthritis 5. Number of joints with limited of motion 6. Laboratory measure of inflammation CRP (mg/L)
Percentage of Patients Who Had Body Temperature ≤ 38°CDay 3Body temperature was derived from vital signs evaluation. No conversion of body temperature was performed, no matter how it was measured.
Change in Health-related Quality of Life (HRQoL)Over Time by Use of the Child Health Questionnaire - Parent Form (CHQ-PF50)Over 4 week study period (Baseline, Day 15, Day 29)CHQ-PF50 measures HRQoL in children 5-18 years old from parent's perspective. Questionnaire completed by parent without input from patient. Total score ranges from 0-100. Increases in scores represent improved well-being in subjects as assessed by their parents. Mixed linear model on change from baseline in CHQ-PF50 score with treatment group, stratification factors, day of assessment and interaction between group and day as covariates. Covariance analysis used a repeated measures approach, so all timepoints over time were taken into account.
Change in Disability Score Over Time by Use of the CHAQAt 4 week study periodThe disability dimension of CHAQ consisted of 20 multiple choice items about difficulty in doing eight common activities of daily living; dressing and grooming, arising, eating, walking, reaching, personal hygiene, gripping and activities. Four response categories range from 'without any difficulty'(0) to 'unable to do' (3). Mixed linear model on change from baseline in CHAQ score included treatment group, stratification factors, day of assessment and interaction between group and day as covariates. Negative change indicates improvement.
Change in Patient's Pain Intensity as Assessed on a 100-mm Visual Analog Scale (VAS) as Part of CHAQBaseline, Day 29CHAQ, assessed physical ability and functional status of patients as well as quality of life. The disability dimension consisted of 20 multiple choice items about difficulty in doing eight common activities of daily living; dressing and grooming, arising, eating, walking, reaching, personal hygiene, gripping and activities. Four response categories range from 'without any difficulty'(0) to 'unable to do' (3). The parent's or patient's pain assessment was on VAS that was part of CHAQ. The VAS scale ranges from no pain (0 mm) to very severe pain (100 mm). Negative change indicates improvement.

Countries

Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Poland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey (Türkiye), United Kingdom, United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Canakinumab
Patients received a single dose of subcutaneous(sc) injection of canakinumab (4 mg/kg) on Day 1. Maximal total single dose of canakinumab allowed was 300 mg. Any patient who required a dose greater than 150 mg (patients\>37.5 kg) received two sc injections.
43
Placebo
Patients received a single dose matching placebo of canakinumab on day 1.
41
Total84

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyUnsatisfactory therapeutic effect637

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicCanakinumabPlaceboTotal
Age, Continuous8.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.08
9.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.32
9.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.75
Sex: Female, Male
Female
27 Participants23 Participants50 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
16 Participants18 Participants34 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
17 / 433 / 41
serious
Total, serious adverse events
2 / 432 / 41

Outcome results

Primary

Percentage of Patients Who Meet the Adapted American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Pediatric 30 Criteria

Adapted ACR Pediatric 30 criteria determined responders (improved from baseline of at least 30% in at least 3 response variables 1-6 and no intermittent fever in preceding week \[variable 7\], with no more than one variable 1-6 worsening \> 30% ) 1. Physician's Global Assessment of disease activity: 0-100 mm VAS 2.Parent/Patient's Global Assessment of Patient's overall wellbeing: 0-100mmVAS in Child Health Assessment Questionnaire (CHAQ) 3. Functional ability: CHAQ 4.Number of joints with active arthritis 5. Number of joints with limited of motion 6. Laboratory measure of inflammation CRP (mg/L)

Time frame: Baseline, Day 15, Day 29

Population: The Full Analysis Set (FAS) consisted of all randomized patients who received at least one dose of study drug.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
CanakinumabPercentage of Patients Who Meet the Adapted American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Pediatric 30 CriteriaDay 1583.7 percentage of participants
CanakinumabPercentage of Patients Who Meet the Adapted American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Pediatric 30 CriteriaDay 2979.1 percentage of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Patients Who Meet the Adapted American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Pediatric 30 CriteriaDay 159.8 percentage of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Patients Who Meet the Adapted American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Pediatric 30 CriteriaDay 299.8 percentage of participants
Secondary

Change in Disability Score Over Time by Use of the CHAQ

The disability dimension of CHAQ consisted of 20 multiple choice items about difficulty in doing eight common activities of daily living; dressing and grooming, arising, eating, walking, reaching, personal hygiene, gripping and activities. Four response categories range from 'without any difficulty'(0) to 'unable to do' (3). Mixed linear model on change from baseline in CHAQ score included treatment group, stratification factors, day of assessment and interaction between group and day as covariates. Negative change indicates improvement.

Time frame: At 4 week study period

Population: The Full Analysis Set (FAS) consisted of all randomized patients who received at least one dose of study drug. Only observed cases were used in the analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
CanakinumabChange in Disability Score Over Time by Use of the CHAQ-0.8 Units on a ScaleStandard Error 0.15
PlaceboChange in Disability Score Over Time by Use of the CHAQ-0.2 Units on a ScaleStandard Error 0.2
Secondary

Change in Health-related Quality of Life (HRQoL)Over Time by Use of the Child Health Questionnaire - Parent Form (CHQ-PF50)

CHQ-PF50 measures HRQoL in children 5-18 years old from parent's perspective. Questionnaire completed by parent without input from patient. Total score ranges from 0-100. Increases in scores represent improved well-being in subjects as assessed by their parents. Mixed linear model on change from baseline in CHQ-PF50 score with treatment group, stratification factors, day of assessment and interaction between group and day as covariates. Covariance analysis used a repeated measures approach, so all timepoints over time were taken into account.

Time frame: Over 4 week study period (Baseline, Day 15, Day 29)

Population: The Full Analysis Set (FAS) consisted of all randomized patients who received at least one dose of study drug. Observed cases only were analyzed.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
CanakinumabChange in Health-related Quality of Life (HRQoL)Over Time by Use of the Child Health Questionnaire - Parent Form (CHQ-PF50)CHQ-PF50 physical score16.9 units on a scaleStandard Error 3.46
CanakinumabChange in Health-related Quality of Life (HRQoL)Over Time by Use of the Child Health Questionnaire - Parent Form (CHQ-PF50)CHQ-PF50 psychosocial score6.2 units on a scaleStandard Error 2.15
PlaceboChange in Health-related Quality of Life (HRQoL)Over Time by Use of the Child Health Questionnaire - Parent Form (CHQ-PF50)CHQ-PF50 physical score4.9 units on a scaleStandard Error 3.97
PlaceboChange in Health-related Quality of Life (HRQoL)Over Time by Use of the Child Health Questionnaire - Parent Form (CHQ-PF50)CHQ-PF50 psychosocial score-1.1 units on a scaleStandard Error 2.49
Secondary

Change in Patient's Pain Intensity as Assessed on a 100-mm Visual Analog Scale (VAS) as Part of CHAQ

CHAQ, assessed physical ability and functional status of patients as well as quality of life. The disability dimension consisted of 20 multiple choice items about difficulty in doing eight common activities of daily living; dressing and grooming, arising, eating, walking, reaching, personal hygiene, gripping and activities. Four response categories range from 'without any difficulty'(0) to 'unable to do' (3). The parent's or patient's pain assessment was on VAS that was part of CHAQ. The VAS scale ranges from no pain (0 mm) to very severe pain (100 mm). Negative change indicates improvement.

Time frame: Baseline, Day 29

Population: The Full Analysis Set (FAS) consisted of all randomized patients who received at least one dose of study drug. Only observed cases were used in the analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
CanakinumabChange in Patient's Pain Intensity as Assessed on a 100-mm Visual Analog Scale (VAS) as Part of CHAQ20.6 Units on a scaleStandard Error 5.59
PlaceboChange in Patient's Pain Intensity as Assessed on a 100-mm Visual Analog Scale (VAS) as Part of CHAQ62.5 Units on a scaleStandard Error 9.7
Secondary

Change in Patient's Pain Intensity as Assessed on a 100-mm Visual Analog Scale (VAS)as Part of the Childhood Health Assessment Questionnaire(CHAQ)

CHAQ assessed physical ability and functional status of patients as well as quality of life. The disability dimension consisted of 20 multiple choice items about difficulty in doing eight common activities of daily living; dressing and grooming, arising, eating, walking, reaching, personal hygiene, gripping and activities. Four response categories range from 'without any difficulty' (0) to 'unable to do' (3). The parent's or patient's pain assessment was on VAS that was part of CHAQ. The VAS scale ranges from no pain (0 mm) to very severe pain (100 mm). Negative change indicates improvement.

Time frame: Baseline, Day 15

Population: The Full Analysis Set (FAS) consisted of all randomized patients who received at least one dose of study drug. Only observed cases were used in the analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
CanakinumabChange in Patient's Pain Intensity as Assessed on a 100-mm Visual Analog Scale (VAS)as Part of the Childhood Health Assessment Questionnaire(CHAQ)20.3 Units on a scaleStandard Error 5.08
PlaceboChange in Patient's Pain Intensity as Assessed on a 100-mm Visual Analog Scale (VAS)as Part of the Childhood Health Assessment Questionnaire(CHAQ)66.7 Units on a scaleStandard Error 6.35
Secondary

Percentage of Patients Achieving the Adapted ACR Pediatric 100

Adapted ACR Pediatric 100 criteria determined responders (ie improved from baseline of at least 100% in at least 3 response variables 1-6 and no intermittent fever in preceding week \[variable 7\], with no more than one variable 1-6 worsening \> 30% ) 1. Physician's Global Assessment of disease activity: 0-100 mm VAS 2. Parent/Patient's Global Assessment of Patient's overall wellbeing: 0-100mmVAS in Child Health Assessment Questionnaire (CHAQ) 3. Functional ability: CHAQ 4. Number of joints with active arthritis 5. Number of joints with limited of motion 6. Laboratory measure of inflammation

Time frame: baseline, Day 15, Day 29

Population: The Full Analysis Set (FAS) consisted of all randomized patients who received at least one dose of study drug.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
CanakinumabPercentage of Patients Achieving the Adapted ACR Pediatric 100Day 1532.6 percent of participants
CanakinumabPercentage of Patients Achieving the Adapted ACR Pediatric 100Day 2932.6 percent of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Patients Achieving the Adapted ACR Pediatric 100Day 150 percent of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Patients Achieving the Adapted ACR Pediatric 100Day 292.4 percent of participants
Secondary

Percentage of Patients Achieving the Adapted ACR Pediatric 50 Criteria

Adapted ACR Pediatric 50 criteria determined responders (improved from baseline of at least 50% in at least 3 response variables 1-6 and no intermittent fever in preceding week \[variable 7\], with no more than one variable 1-6 worsening \> 30%) 1. Physician's Global Assessment of disease activity: 0-100 mm VAS 2. Parent/Patient's Global Assessment of Patient's overall wellbeing: 0-100mmVAS in Child Health Assessment Questionnaire (CHAQ) 3. Functional ability: CHAQ 4. Number of joints with active arthritis 5. Number of joints with limited of motion 6. Laboratory measure of inflammation CRP (mg/L)

Time frame: Baseline, Day 15, Day 29

Population: The Full Analysis Set (FAS) consisted of all randomized patients who received at least one dose of study drug.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
CanakinumabPercentage of Patients Achieving the Adapted ACR Pediatric 50 CriteriaDay 1567.4 percentage of participants
CanakinumabPercentage of Patients Achieving the Adapted ACR Pediatric 50 CriteriaDay 2976.7 percentage of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Patients Achieving the Adapted ACR Pediatric 50 CriteriaDay 154.9 percentage of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Patients Achieving the Adapted ACR Pediatric 50 CriteriaDay 294.9 percentage of participants
Secondary

Percentage of Patients Achieving the Adapted ACR Pediatric 70

Adapted ACR Pediatric 70 criteria determined responders (improved from baseline of at least 70% in at least 3 response variables 1-6 and no intermittent fever in preceding week \[variable 7\], with no more than one variable 1-6 worsening \> 30% ) 1. Physician's Global Assessment of disease activity: 0-100 mm VAS 2. Parent/Patient's Global Assessment of Patient's overall wellbeing: 0-100mmVAS in Child Health Assessment Questionnaire (CHAQ) 3. Functional ability: CHAQ 4. Number of joints with active arthritis 5. Number of joints with limited of motion 6. Laboratory measure of inflammation CRP(mg/L)

Time frame: Baseline, Day 15, Day 29

Population: The Full Analysis Set (FAS) consisted of all randomized patients who received at least one dose of study drug.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
CanakinumabPercentage of Patients Achieving the Adapted ACR Pediatric 70Day 1560.5 percent of participants
CanakinumabPercentage of Patients Achieving the Adapted ACR Pediatric 70Day 2965.1 percent of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Patients Achieving the Adapted ACR Pediatric 70Day 152.4 percent of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Patients Achieving the Adapted ACR Pediatric 70Day 292.4 percent of participants
Secondary

Percentage of Patients Achieving the Adapted ACR Pediatric 90

Adapted ACR Pediatric 90 criteria determined responders (improved from baseline of at least 90% in at least 3 response variables 1-6 and no intermittent fever in preceding week \[variable 7\], with no more than one variable 1-6 worsening \> 30% ) 1. Physician's Global Assessment of disease activity: 0-100 mm VAS 2. Parent/Patient's Global Assessment of Patient's overall wellbeing: 0-100mmVAS in Child Health Assessment Questionnaire (CHAQ) 3. Functional ability: CHAQ 4. Number of joints with active arthritis 5. Number of joints with limited of motion 6. Laboratory measure of inflammation CRP(mg/L)

Time frame: Baseline, Day 15, Day 29

Population: The Full Analysis Set (FAS) consisted of all randomized patients who received at least one dose of study drug.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
CanakinumabPercentage of Patients Achieving the Adapted ACR Pediatric 90Day 1541.9 percent of participants
CanakinumabPercentage of Patients Achieving the Adapted ACR Pediatric 90Day 2946.5 percent of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Patients Achieving the Adapted ACR Pediatric 90Day 150 percent of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Patients Achieving the Adapted ACR Pediatric 90Day 292.4 percent of participants
Secondary

Percentage of Patients Who Had Body Temperature ≤ 38°C

Body temperature was derived from vital signs evaluation. No conversion of body temperature was performed, no matter how it was measured.

Time frame: Day 3

Population: The Full Analysis Set (FAS) consisted of all randomized patients who received at least one dose of study drug. Only observed cases were used in the analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
CanakinumabPercentage of Patients Who Had Body Temperature ≤ 38°C100 Percent of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Patients Who Had Body Temperature ≤ 38°C86.8 Percent of participants

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 24, 2026