Rheumatoid Arthritis
Conditions
Brief summary
This is a randomized study of the safety and tolerability of multiple doses of REGN88 in rheumatoid arthritis patients who are receiving treatment with methotrexate.
Detailed description
This is a multi-centered, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, ascending parallel-group study of the safety and tolerability of REGN88 in patients with rheumatoid arthritis who are receiving concomitant methotrexate. This study will be conducted in 3 parts, and will include a total of 6 dose cohorts. Part B will not begin until the safety of Part A has been assessed. Part C will not begin until enrollment in Part B is complete.
Interventions
This study will be conducted in 3 parts, and will include a total of 6 dose cohorts. Part B will not begin until the safety of Part A has been assessed. Part C will begin when enrollment into Part B is complete.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patients with an established diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis * Patients currently treated with concomitant methotrexate for at least 12 weeks, with a stable dose for at least 6 weeks
Exclusion criteria
* Persistent chronic or current active infections * Patients who have taken anakinra within 2 weeks * Patients who have taken etanercept, cyclosporine, mycophenolate, tacrolimus, gold, penicillamine, sulfasalazine or hydroxychloroquine within 4 weeks * Patients who have taken adalimumab within 6 weeks * Patients who have taken abatacept, azathioprine, cyclophosphamide or infliximab within 12 weeks * Patients who have taken leflunomide or rituximab within 6 months * Patients who have had prior treatment with tocilizumab or any other anti-IL-6 medication * Significant arthritis or other medical condition that could interfere with study evaluations * Participation in any clinical research study evaluating another investigational drug within 30 days
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Incidence of treatment-emergent adverse events in patients treated with REGN88 and placebo | 10 weeks |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate exploratory efficacy endpoints | over 10 weeks |
Countries
United States