Inflammation, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Conditions
Brief summary
This trial is conducted in Europe. The aim of this trial is to evaluate the change in disease activity following 12 weekly s.c. (under the skin) doses of NNC109-0012 compared to placebo in subjects with active Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
Interventions
The subjects will receive 12 weekly doses of 3 mg/kg of NNC109-0012 administered subcutaneously (under the skin)
The subjects will receive 12 weekly doses of 3 mg/kg of Placebo administered subcutaneously (under the skin)
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Czech Republic: Age between 18 - 65 years (both inclusive) * A diagnosis of RA made at least 3 months prior to trial start * Active RA * Methotrexate treatment (between 7.5 mg and 25 mg/week, both inclusive) for at least 12 weeks with a stable dose for at least 4 weeks prior to trial start * Female subjects must be willing to avoid pregnancy and breast feeding throughout this trial at least until 15 weeks following the last dose of trial medication * Male subjects with partners of childbearing potential must be willing to use a highly effective contraception throughout trial incl. a 15 week follow up periode
Exclusion criteria
* Known or suspected allergy to trial product or related products * Body Mass Index (BMI) lower than 18.5 or higher than 35.0 kg/m\^2 * Subjects with chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease other than RA (except secondary Sjögren's syndrome or stable hypothyroidism)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in DAS28-CRP (disease activity score 28 calculated with C-reactive protein value) | week 0, week 12 |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Terminal serum half-life (t½) | end of treatment period |
| Serum levels of NNC109-0012 | end of treatment period |
Countries
Czechia, Germany, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, United Kingdom