Rheumatoid Arthritis
Conditions
Brief summary
The primary purpose of this study is to assess incidence rates of targeted infections, malignancies and mortality among patients with rheumatoid arthritis who are treated with abatacept.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Karolinska Institutet
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Resident of Sweden
Exclusion criteria
* None
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Hospitalized infection | Every 6 months throughout the study |
| Malignancy (total, lymphoma, lung cancer, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, prostate cancer) | Every 6 months throughout the study |
| Total mortality | Every 6 months throughout the study |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Autoimmune disorders (lupus, psoriasis, multiple sclerosis) | Every 6 months throughout the study |
Outcome results
None listed