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Greek Study on Work Productivity and Sleep in Patients With Rheumatic Diseases Treated With Adalimumab

A 2-year HRQL Observational Study Evaluating the Effect of Treatment With Adalimumab on Work Productivity and Sleep in Patients With Rheumatic Diseases in Greece

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01282372
Enrollment
500
Registered
2011-01-25
Start date
2011-03-31
Completion date
2014-07-31
Last updated
2015-11-09

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

Conditions

Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Keywords

Ankylosing spondylitis, Sleep, Psoriatic arthritis, Work Productivity, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Brief summary

Treatment with tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors, especially adalimumab, demonstrated an improvement in work productivity in participants with rheumatic diseases: rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Limited data was available for the effect of adalimumab treatment on sleep in all three diseases (RA, PsA, and AS) and no data was available for the effect of adalimumab treatment on work productivity in PsA. This long term Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQL) observational study was conducted to evaluate the effect of treatment with adalimumab on work productivity and sleep disturbance in Greek participants with moderate to severe rheumatic diseases (RA, PsA, and AS).

Detailed description

This was a multi-center, uncontrolled, prospective, observational study in participants with moderate to severe rheumatic disease (RA, PsA, or AS) who received adalimumab under normal clinical practice in accordance with Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC), with or without other anti-rheumatic treatments.

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

AbbVie (prior sponsor, Abbott)
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Participants with moderate or severe active rheumatic disease, who received adalimumab under normal clinical practice in accordance with the approved local SmPC. 2. Participants who provided their consent for data collection and use by AbbVie.

Exclusion criteria

1. Contraindications according to the SmPC. 2. Participants who did not participate in other observational studies conducted by Abbvie.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Mean Change From Baseline in Work Time Missed Due to Health ProblemBaseline (Day 1) and Month 24The 'work time missed due to health problem' was assessed using the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment-General Health Problem (WPAI-GHP) questionnaire. WPAI-GHP is a six-item participant-assessed questionnaire used to assess work and activity impairment due to symptoms of rheumatoid diseases (RA, PsA, and AS). The 'work time missed due to health problem' was calculated based on two items: (Q2) the number of hours missed from work due to health problems in the past seven days from visit and (Q4) the number of actual work hours in the past seven days from visit. The data was calculated using the formula Q2/(Q2+Q4) and converted to percent. Data are presented as impairment percentage, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity.
Mean Change From Baseline in Impairment While Working Due to Health ProblemBaseline (Day 1) and Month 24The 'impairment while working due to health problem' was assessed using the WPAI-GHP questionnaire. WPAI-GHP is a six-item participant-assessed questionnaire used to assess work and activity impairment due to symptoms of rheumatoid diseases (RA, PsA, and AS). The 'impairment while working due to health problem' was calculated based on one item: (Q5) to what degree did the disease impair the productivity while working in the past seven days from visit. The item was measured on a scale from 0 (no effect) to 10 (completely prevented from doing regular activities/ working). The data was calculated using the formula Q5/10 and converted to percent. Data are presented as impairment percentage, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity.
Mean Change From Baseline in Overall Work Impairment Due to Health ProblemBaseline (Day 1) and Month 24The 'overall work impairment due to health problem' was assessed using the WPAI-GHP questionnaire. WPAI-GHP is a six-item participant-assessed questionnaire used to assess work and activity impairment due to symptoms of rheumatoid diseases (RA, PsA, and AS). The 'overall work impairment due to health problem' was calculated based on three items: (Q2) the number of hours missed from work due to health problems in the past seven days from visit; (Q4) the number of actual work hours in the past seven days from visit; and (Q5) to what degree did the disease impair the productivity while working past seven days from visit). The data was calculated using the formula Q2/(Q2+Q4)+\[(1-(Q2/(Q2+Q4))x(Q5/10)\] and converted to percent. Data are presented as impairment percentage, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity.
Mean Change From Baseline in Overall Activity Impairment Due to Health ProblemBaseline (Day 1) and Month 24The 'overall activity impairment due to health problem' was assessed using the WPAI-GHP questionnaire. WPAI-GHP is a six-item participant-assessed questionnaire used to assess work and activity impairment due to symptoms of rheumatoid diseases (RA, PsA, and AS). The 'overall activity impairment due to health problem' was calculated based on one item: (Q6) to what degree did the disease impair the ability to do regular activities in the past seven days from visit. The item was measured on a scale from 0 (no effect) to 10 (completely prevented from doing regular activities/working). The data was calculated using the formula Q6/10 and converted to percent. Data are presented as impairment percentage, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Mean Disease Activity Score 28 (DAS28)Baseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24The DAS28, a combined index that measured rheumatoid arthritis disease activity, was calculated based on: (1) the number of tender joints among 28 joints evaluated; (2) the number of swollen joints among 28 joints evaluated; (3) general health evaluated by a visual analog scale (VAS); (4) erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR); and (5) C-reactive protein (CRP). The DAS28 scores ranged from 0 (no disease activity) to 10 (maximal disease activity); decrease in DAS28 scores indicate improvement of disease. The DAS28 score less than or equal to 2.6 is defined as clinical remission. Data are presented as mean DAS28 score +/- standard deviation.
Mean Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI) ScoreBaseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24The HAQ-DI was a participant-reported questionnaire that measured quality of life in terms of physical function of participants with rheumatoid arthritis. It consisted of 20 questions referring to eight domains: dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip, and daily activities. Participants assessed their ability to do each task over the past seven days using the following response categories (score): without any difficulty (0); with some difficulty (1); with much difficulty (2); and unable to do (3). The scores on each task were summed and averaged to provide an overall score from 0 to 3, where 0-1 represented mild disability and 2-3 represented severe disability. Data are presented as mean HAQ-DI score +/- standard deviation.
Mean Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) ScoreBaseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24The BASDAI was a six question, participant-reported measure of overall disease activity that probed the level of fatigue, neck/back/hip pain, peripheral joint swelling and pain, localized tenderness, as well as morning stiffness severity and duration. The mean measurement (score) of questions 5 and 6 is added to the scores from questions 1 to 4 and divided by 5 to calculate the total BASDAI score. It was scored on a numerical rating scale that ranged from 0 (no symptoms) to 10 (severe symptoms), higher scores indicating severe disability due to AS disease. Data are presented as mean total BASDAI score +/- standard deviation.
Mean Psoriatic Arthritis Response Criteria (PsARC) ScoreBaseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24As the patient and physician global assessments were performed using a 0-100 VAS scale instead of the 5 point Likert scale, the PsARC score could not be calculated, although data on joint pain and swelling were collected. Hence, the psoriatic arthritis disease activity was evaluated by the percentage of patients with tender and swollen joints, acute phase reactants (ESR and CRP), and VAS Score (patient and physician). Data are reported under outcome measures 13 through 16.
Mean Change From Baseline in Work Time Missed Due to Health Problem by Disease SubgroupsBaseline (Day 1) and Month 24The 'work time missed due to health problem' was assessed using the WPAI-GHP questionnaire. WPAI-GHP is a six-item participant-assessed questionnaire used to assess work and activity impairment due to symptoms of rheumatoid diseases (RA, PsA, and AS). The 'work time missed due to health problem' was calculated based on two items: (Q2) the number of hours missed from work due to health problems in the past seven days from visit and (Q4) the number of actual work hours in the past seven days from visit. The data was calculated using the formula Q2/(Q2+Q4) and converted to percent. Data are presented as impairment percentage, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity.
Mean Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)Baseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24Plasma concentrations were assessed to evaluate ESR, a marker of systemic inflammation that provided insights into the overall anti-inflammatory effect of rheumatologic therapies. Data are presented as mean ESR value in millimeters per hour (mm/hr) ± standard deviation.
Mean Plasma Concentrations of C-Reactive Protein (CRP)Baseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24Plasma concentrations were assessed to evaluate CRP, a marker of systemic inflammation that provided insights into the overall anti-inflammatory effect of rheumatologic therapies. Data are presented as mean CRP value in milligrams per liter (mg/L) ± standard deviation.
Mean Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ScoreBaseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24The VAS score assessed by participants (pt) and physicians (ph) was used to determine the pain due to psoriatic arthritis in the past week. The level of pain was measured in millimeters (mm) on a 100 mm horizontal line. The score ranged from 0 (no pain) to 100 (severe pain). Data are presented as mean VAS score +/- standard deviation.
Mean Sleep Disturbance Subscale ScoreBaseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24The Medical Outcome Study (MOS) sleep scale was a 12-item, participant-reported, non-disease-specific measure related to sleep that yielded 7 subscales (4-item sleep disturbance, 2-item sleep adequacy, 1-item quantity of sleep, 3-item somnolence, 1-item snoring, 1-item shortness of breath, and 9-item overall sleep problems index). Only sleep disturbance subscale was assessed by calculating the average of the 4-items with total score ranging from 0 to 100 (higher scores indicating greater sleep disturbance). Data are presented as mean score on a scale +/- standard deviation.
Percentage of Participants With Tender Joint Count (TJC) and Swollen Joint Count (SJC) Greater Than ZeroBaseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24Joints (68 or 66) were assessed by pressure and joint manipulation on physical examination for TJC or SJC, respectively. Both joint tenderness and swelling were classified as present (1), absent (0), replaced (9), or no assessment (NA). The total TJC or SJC was derived as the sum of the tender and swollen joints; the range for TJC and SJC were 0 - 68 and 0 - 66, respectively with higher scores indicated worse conditions. Data are presented as percentage of participants with TJC and SJC.
Mean Change From Baseline in Impairment While Working Due to Health Problem by Disease SubgroupsBaseline (Day 1) and Month 24The 'impairment while working due to health problem' was assessed using the WPAI-GHP questionnaire. WPAI-GHP is a six-item participant-assessed questionnaire used to assess work and activity impairment due to symptoms of rheumatoid diseases (RA, PsA, and AS). The 'impairment while working due to health problem' was calculated based on one item: (Q5) to what degree did the disease impair the productivity while working in the past seven days from visit. The item was measured on a scale from 0 (no effect) to 10 (completely prevented from doing regular activities/ working). The data was calculated using the formula Q5/10 and converted to percent. Data are presented as impairment percentage, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity.
Mean Change From Baseline in Overall Work Impairment Due to Health Problem by Disease SubgroupsBaseline (Day 1) and Month 24The 'overall work impairment due to health problem' was assessed using the WPAI-GHP questionnaire. WPAI-GHP is a six-item participant-assessed questionnaire used to assess work and activity impairment due to symptoms of rheumatoid diseases (RA, PsA, and AS). The 'overall work impairment due to health problem' was calculated based on three items: (Q2) the number of hours missed from work due to health problems in the past seven days from visit; (Q4) the number of actual work hours in the past seven days from visit; and (Q5) to what degree did the disease impair the productivity while working past seven days from visit). The data was calculated using the formula Q2/(Q2+Q4)+\[(1-(Q2/(Q2+Q4))x(Q5/10)\] and converted to percent. Data are presented as impairment percentage, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity.
Mean Change From Baseline in Overall Activity Impairment Due to Health Problem by Disease SubgroupsBaseline (Day 1) and Month 24The 'overall activity impairment due to health problem' was assessed using the WPAI-GHP questionnaire. WPAI-GHP is a six-item participant-assessed questionnaire used to assess work and activity impairment due to symptoms of rheumatoid diseases (RA, PsA, and AS). The 'overall activity impairment due to health problem' was calculated based on one item: (Q6) to what degree did the disease impair the ability to do regular activities in the past seven days from visit. The item was measured on a scale from 0 (no effect) to 10 (completely prevented from doing regular activities/working). The data was calculated using the formula Q6/10 and converted to percent. Data are presented as impairment percentage, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity.

Participant flow

Pre-assignment details

The 'reason 1' and 'reason 2' for discontinuation for 'other' categories listed in participant flow is relocation, regression of symptoms, pregnancy, and loss of insurance coverage and participant withdrew consent and loss of insurance coverage, respectively. AE = Adverse Event.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease
Participants with moderate to severe rheumatic disease (RA, PsA, or AS), who received adalimumab in accordance with approved label
500
Total500

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000
Overall StudyAdverse Event12
Overall StudyDeath1
Overall StudyLack of Efficacy / Exacerbation25
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up23
Overall StudyPresence of AE, Lack of Efficacy1
Overall StudyPresence of AE, Regression of Symptoms1
Overall StudyRefer Pre-Assignment Detail for Reason 14
Overall StudyRefer Pre-Assignment Detail for Reason 21
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject11

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicParticipants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease
Age, Continuous52.5 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.8
Employment Status
Employee
116 Participants
Employment Status
Housewife
127 Participants
Employment Status
Retired
118 Participants
Employment Status
Self-employed
95 Participants
Employment Status
Student
9 Participants
Employment Status
Unemployed
35 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
289 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
211 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
158 / 500
serious
Total, serious adverse events
33 / 500

Outcome results

Primary

Mean Change From Baseline in Impairment While Working Due to Health Problem

The 'impairment while working due to health problem' was assessed using the WPAI-GHP questionnaire. WPAI-GHP is a six-item participant-assessed questionnaire used to assess work and activity impairment due to symptoms of rheumatoid diseases (RA, PsA, and AS). The 'impairment while working due to health problem' was calculated based on one item: (Q5) to what degree did the disease impair the productivity while working in the past seven days from visit. The item was measured on a scale from 0 (no effect) to 10 (completely prevented from doing regular activities/ working). The data was calculated using the formula Q5/10 and converted to percent. Data are presented as impairment percentage, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and Month 24

Population: The analysis was performed using efficacy analysis set defined as all participants in the enrolled population with an available WPAI-GHP score at the study time points.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Change From Baseline in Impairment While Working Due to Health ProblemChange from Baseline to Month 24-40.0 Impairment percentageStandard Deviation 31.1
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Change From Baseline in Impairment While Working Due to Health ProblemBaseline52.8 Impairment percentageStandard Deviation 26.2
Primary

Mean Change From Baseline in Overall Activity Impairment Due to Health Problem

The 'overall activity impairment due to health problem' was assessed using the WPAI-GHP questionnaire. WPAI-GHP is a six-item participant-assessed questionnaire used to assess work and activity impairment due to symptoms of rheumatoid diseases (RA, PsA, and AS). The 'overall activity impairment due to health problem' was calculated based on one item: (Q6) to what degree did the disease impair the ability to do regular activities in the past seven days from visit. The item was measured on a scale from 0 (no effect) to 10 (completely prevented from doing regular activities/working). The data was calculated using the formula Q6/10 and converted to percent. Data are presented as impairment percentage, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and Month 24

Population: The analysis was performed using efficacy analysis set defined as all participants in the enrolled population with an available WPAI-GHP score at the study time points.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Change From Baseline in Overall Activity Impairment Due to Health ProblemBaseline62.1 Impairment percentageStandard Deviation 24.2
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Change From Baseline in Overall Activity Impairment Due to Health ProblemChange from Baseline to Month 24-47.0 Impairment percentageStandard Deviation 27.6
Primary

Mean Change From Baseline in Overall Work Impairment Due to Health Problem

The 'overall work impairment due to health problem' was assessed using the WPAI-GHP questionnaire. WPAI-GHP is a six-item participant-assessed questionnaire used to assess work and activity impairment due to symptoms of rheumatoid diseases (RA, PsA, and AS). The 'overall work impairment due to health problem' was calculated based on three items: (Q2) the number of hours missed from work due to health problems in the past seven days from visit; (Q4) the number of actual work hours in the past seven days from visit; and (Q5) to what degree did the disease impair the productivity while working past seven days from visit). The data was calculated using the formula Q2/(Q2+Q4)+\[(1-(Q2/(Q2+Q4))x(Q5/10)\] and converted to percent. Data are presented as impairment percentage, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and Month 24

Population: The analysis was performed using efficacy analysis set defined as all participants in the enrolled population with an available WPAI-GHP score at the study time points.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Change From Baseline in Overall Work Impairment Due to Health ProblemBaseline57.8 Impairment percentageStandard Deviation 26.9
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Change From Baseline in Overall Work Impairment Due to Health ProblemChange from Baseline to Month 24-46.8 Impairment percentageStandard Deviation 31.2
Primary

Mean Change From Baseline in Work Time Missed Due to Health Problem

The 'work time missed due to health problem' was assessed using the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment-General Health Problem (WPAI-GHP) questionnaire. WPAI-GHP is a six-item participant-assessed questionnaire used to assess work and activity impairment due to symptoms of rheumatoid diseases (RA, PsA, and AS). The 'work time missed due to health problem' was calculated based on two items: (Q2) the number of hours missed from work due to health problems in the past seven days from visit and (Q4) the number of actual work hours in the past seven days from visit. The data was calculated using the formula Q2/(Q2+Q4) and converted to percent. Data are presented as impairment percentage, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and Month 24

Population: The analysis was performed using efficacy analysis set defined as all participants in the enrolled population with an available WPAI-GHP score at the study time points.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Change From Baseline in Work Time Missed Due to Health ProblemChange from Baseline to Month 24-18.9 Impairment percentageStandard Deviation 28.3
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Change From Baseline in Work Time Missed Due to Health ProblemBaseline21.0 Impairment percentageStandard Deviation 27.4
Secondary

Mean Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) Score

The BASDAI was a six question, participant-reported measure of overall disease activity that probed the level of fatigue, neck/back/hip pain, peripheral joint swelling and pain, localized tenderness, as well as morning stiffness severity and duration. The mean measurement (score) of questions 5 and 6 is added to the scores from questions 1 to 4 and divided by 5 to calculate the total BASDAI score. It was scored on a numerical rating scale that ranged from 0 (no symptoms) to 10 (severe symptoms), higher scores indicating severe disability due to AS disease. Data are presented as mean total BASDAI score +/- standard deviation.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24

Population: The analysis was performed using efficacy analysis set defined as all participants in the enrolled population with an available BASDAI score at the study time points.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) ScoreBaseline5.75 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.67
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) ScoreMonth 12 (N=130)2.05 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.48
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) ScoreMonth 18 (N=125)1.69 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.24
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) ScoreMonth 24 (N=125)1.50 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.28
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) ScoreMonth 33.34 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.71
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) ScoreMonth 6 (N=138)2.51 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.55
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in Impairment While Working Due to Health Problem by Disease Subgroups

The 'impairment while working due to health problem' was assessed using the WPAI-GHP questionnaire. WPAI-GHP is a six-item participant-assessed questionnaire used to assess work and activity impairment due to symptoms of rheumatoid diseases (RA, PsA, and AS). The 'impairment while working due to health problem' was calculated based on one item: (Q5) to what degree did the disease impair the productivity while working in the past seven days from visit. The item was measured on a scale from 0 (no effect) to 10 (completely prevented from doing regular activities/ working). The data was calculated using the formula Q5/10 and converted to percent. Data are presented as impairment percentage, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and Month 24

Population: The analysis was performed using efficacy analysis set defined as all participants in the enrolled population with an available WPAI-GHP score at the study time points.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Change From Baseline in Impairment While Working Due to Health Problem by Disease SubgroupsBaseline57.0 Impairment percentageStandard Deviation 24.4
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Change From Baseline in Impairment While Working Due to Health Problem by Disease SubgroupsChange from Baseline to Month 24 (N=21, 34, 43)-50.5 Impairment percentageStandard Deviation 25
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - PsAMean Change From Baseline in Impairment While Working Due to Health Problem by Disease SubgroupsBaseline49.3 Impairment percentageStandard Deviation 26.9
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - PsAMean Change From Baseline in Impairment While Working Due to Health Problem by Disease SubgroupsChange from Baseline to Month 24 (N=21, 34, 43)-33.5 Impairment percentageStandard Deviation 30.4
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - ASMean Change From Baseline in Impairment While Working Due to Health Problem by Disease SubgroupsBaseline53.3 Impairment percentageStandard Deviation 26.7
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - ASMean Change From Baseline in Impairment While Working Due to Health Problem by Disease SubgroupsChange from Baseline to Month 24 (N=21, 34, 43)-40.0 Impairment percentageStandard Deviation 33.4
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in Overall Activity Impairment Due to Health Problem by Disease Subgroups

The 'overall activity impairment due to health problem' was assessed using the WPAI-GHP questionnaire. WPAI-GHP is a six-item participant-assessed questionnaire used to assess work and activity impairment due to symptoms of rheumatoid diseases (RA, PsA, and AS). The 'overall activity impairment due to health problem' was calculated based on one item: (Q6) to what degree did the disease impair the ability to do regular activities in the past seven days from visit. The item was measured on a scale from 0 (no effect) to 10 (completely prevented from doing regular activities/working). The data was calculated using the formula Q6/10 and converted to percent. Data are presented as impairment percentage, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and Month 24

Population: The analysis was performed using efficacy analysis set defined as all participants in the enrolled population with an available WPAI-GHP score at the study time points.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Change From Baseline in Overall Activity Impairment Due to Health Problem by Disease SubgroupsBaseline64.5 Impairment percentageStandard Deviation 24.4
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Change From Baseline in Overall Activity Impairment Due to Health Problem by Disease SubgroupsChange from Baseline to Month 24 (N=155, 139, 127)-47.5 Impairment percentageStandard Deviation 28.2
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - PsAMean Change From Baseline in Overall Activity Impairment Due to Health Problem by Disease SubgroupsBaseline59.4 Impairment percentageStandard Deviation 23.3
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - PsAMean Change From Baseline in Overall Activity Impairment Due to Health Problem by Disease SubgroupsChange from Baseline to Month 24 (N=155, 139, 127)-45.8 Impairment percentageStandard Deviation 26.1
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - ASMean Change From Baseline in Overall Activity Impairment Due to Health Problem by Disease SubgroupsBaseline62.1 Impairment percentageStandard Deviation 24.9
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - ASMean Change From Baseline in Overall Activity Impairment Due to Health Problem by Disease SubgroupsChange from Baseline to Month 24 (N=155, 139, 127)-47.6 Impairment percentageStandard Deviation 28.5
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in Overall Work Impairment Due to Health Problem by Disease Subgroups

The 'overall work impairment due to health problem' was assessed using the WPAI-GHP questionnaire. WPAI-GHP is a six-item participant-assessed questionnaire used to assess work and activity impairment due to symptoms of rheumatoid diseases (RA, PsA, and AS). The 'overall work impairment due to health problem' was calculated based on three items: (Q2) the number of hours missed from work due to health problems in the past seven days from visit; (Q4) the number of actual work hours in the past seven days from visit; and (Q5) to what degree did the disease impair the productivity while working past seven days from visit). The data was calculated using the formula Q2/(Q2+Q4)+\[(1-(Q2/(Q2+Q4))x(Q5/10)\] and converted to percent. Data are presented as impairment percentage, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and Month 24

Population: The analysis was performed using efficacy analysis set defined as all participants in the enrolled population with an available WPAI-GHP score at the study time points.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Change From Baseline in Overall Work Impairment Due to Health Problem by Disease SubgroupsBaseline62.3 Impairment percentageStandard Deviation 25.1
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Change From Baseline in Overall Work Impairment Due to Health Problem by Disease SubgroupsChange from Baseline to Month 24 (N=21, 31, 42)-55.2 Impairment percentageStandard Deviation 26
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - PsAMean Change From Baseline in Overall Work Impairment Due to Health Problem by Disease SubgroupsBaseline53.9 Impairment percentageStandard Deviation 27.4
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - PsAMean Change From Baseline in Overall Work Impairment Due to Health Problem by Disease SubgroupsChange from Baseline to Month 24 (N=21, 31, 42)-40.6 Impairment percentageStandard Deviation 32.7
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - ASMean Change From Baseline in Overall Work Impairment Due to Health Problem by Disease SubgroupsBaseline58.3 Impairment percentageStandard Deviation 27.6
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - ASMean Change From Baseline in Overall Work Impairment Due to Health Problem by Disease SubgroupsChange from Baseline to Month 24 (N=21, 31, 42)-47.1 Impairment percentageStandard Deviation 32.1
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in Work Time Missed Due to Health Problem by Disease Subgroups

The 'work time missed due to health problem' was assessed using the WPAI-GHP questionnaire. WPAI-GHP is a six-item participant-assessed questionnaire used to assess work and activity impairment due to symptoms of rheumatoid diseases (RA, PsA, and AS). The 'work time missed due to health problem' was calculated based on two items: (Q2) the number of hours missed from work due to health problems in the past seven days from visit and (Q4) the number of actual work hours in the past seven days from visit. The data was calculated using the formula Q2/(Q2+Q4) and converted to percent. Data are presented as impairment percentage, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and Month 24

Population: The analysis was performed using efficacy analysis set defined as all participants in the enrolled population with an available WPAI-GHP score at the study time points.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Change From Baseline in Work Time Missed Due to Health Problem by Disease SubgroupsBaseline20.7 Impairment percentageStandard Deviation 25.3
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Change From Baseline in Work Time Missed Due to Health Problem by Disease SubgroupsChange from Baseline to Month 24 (N=22, 34, 44)-25.5 Impairment percentageStandard Deviation 28.6
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - PsAMean Change From Baseline in Work Time Missed Due to Health Problem by Disease SubgroupsBaseline24.8 Impairment percentageStandard Deviation 31.1
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - PsAMean Change From Baseline in Work Time Missed Due to Health Problem by Disease SubgroupsChange from Baseline to Month 24 (N=22, 34, 44)-21.6 Impairment percentageStandard Deviation 29.7
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - ASMean Change From Baseline in Work Time Missed Due to Health Problem by Disease SubgroupsBaseline17.8 Impairment percentageStandard Deviation 25
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - ASMean Change From Baseline in Work Time Missed Due to Health Problem by Disease SubgroupsChange from Baseline to Month 24 (N=22, 34, 44)-13.5 Impairment percentageStandard Deviation 26.7
Secondary

Mean Disease Activity Score 28 (DAS28)

The DAS28, a combined index that measured rheumatoid arthritis disease activity, was calculated based on: (1) the number of tender joints among 28 joints evaluated; (2) the number of swollen joints among 28 joints evaluated; (3) general health evaluated by a visual analog scale (VAS); (4) erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR); and (5) C-reactive protein (CRP). The DAS28 scores ranged from 0 (no disease activity) to 10 (maximal disease activity); decrease in DAS28 scores indicate improvement of disease. The DAS28 score less than or equal to 2.6 is defined as clinical remission. Data are presented as mean DAS28 score +/- standard deviation.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24

Population: The analysis was performed using efficacy analysis set defined as all participants in the enrolled population with an available DAS28 score at the study time points.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Disease Activity Score 28 (DAS28)Baseline5.95 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.16
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Disease Activity Score 28 (DAS28)Month 3 (N= 179)4.05 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.35
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Disease Activity Score 28 (DAS28)Month 6 (N=175)3.39 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.26
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Disease Activity Score 28 (DAS28)Month 12 (N=164)3.08 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.27
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Disease Activity Score 28 (DAS28)Month 18 (N=160)2.90 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.21
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Disease Activity Score 28 (DAS28)Month 24 (N=153)2.72 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.28
Secondary

Mean Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)

Plasma concentrations were assessed to evaluate ESR, a marker of systemic inflammation that provided insights into the overall anti-inflammatory effect of rheumatologic therapies. Data are presented as mean ESR value in millimeters per hour (mm/hr) ± standard deviation.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24

Population: The analysis was performed using efficacy analysis set defined as all participants in the enrolled population with evaluable data at the study time points.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)Baseline40.2 mm/hrStandard Deviation 22.1
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)Month 3 (N=157)25.3 mm/hrStandard Deviation 15.4
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)Month 6 (N=150)21.7 mm/hrStandard Deviation 16.3
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)Month 12 (N=146)18.5 mm/hrStandard Deviation 13.3
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)Month 18 (N=140)17.6 mm/hrStandard Deviation 12.6
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)Month 24 (N=137)16.2 mm/hrStandard Deviation 11.5
Secondary

Mean Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Score

The HAQ-DI was a participant-reported questionnaire that measured quality of life in terms of physical function of participants with rheumatoid arthritis. It consisted of 20 questions referring to eight domains: dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip, and daily activities. Participants assessed their ability to do each task over the past seven days using the following response categories (score): without any difficulty (0); with some difficulty (1); with much difficulty (2); and unable to do (3). The scores on each task were summed and averaged to provide an overall score from 0 to 3, where 0-1 represented mild disability and 2-3 represented severe disability. Data are presented as mean HAQ-DI score +/- standard deviation.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24

Population: The analysis was performed using efficacy analysis set defined as all participants in the enrolled population with an available HAQ-DI score at the study time points.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI) ScoreBaseline1.60 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.61
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI) ScoreMonth 3 (N=179)0.98 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.62
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI) ScoreMonth 6 (N=176)0.77 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.55
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI) ScoreMonth 12 (N=164)0.65 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.54
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI) ScoreMonth 18 (N=159)0.58 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.55
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI) ScoreMonth 24 (N=153)0.51 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.53
Secondary

Mean Plasma Concentrations of C-Reactive Protein (CRP)

Plasma concentrations were assessed to evaluate CRP, a marker of systemic inflammation that provided insights into the overall anti-inflammatory effect of rheumatologic therapies. Data are presented as mean CRP value in milligrams per liter (mg/L) ± standard deviation.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24

Population: The analysis was performed using efficacy analysis set defined as all participants in the enrolled population with evaluable data at the study time points.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Plasma Concentrations of C-Reactive Protein (CRP)Month 6 (N=140)3.26 mg/LStandard Deviation 6.49
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Plasma Concentrations of C-Reactive Protein (CRP)Month 12 (N=141)1.94 mg/LStandard Deviation 3.05
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Plasma Concentrations of C-Reactive Protein (CRP)Month 18 (N=137)1.99 mg/LStandard Deviation 3.6
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Plasma Concentrations of C-Reactive Protein (CRP)Baseline9.94 mg/LStandard Deviation 13.93
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Plasma Concentrations of C-Reactive Protein (CRP)Month 3 (N=144)5.05 mg/LStandard Deviation 9.48
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Plasma Concentrations of C-Reactive Protein (CRP)Month 24 (N=133)1.91 mg/LStandard Deviation 4.16
Secondary

Mean Psoriatic Arthritis Response Criteria (PsARC) Score

As the patient and physician global assessments were performed using a 0-100 VAS scale instead of the 5 point Likert scale, the PsARC score could not be calculated, although data on joint pain and swelling were collected. Hence, the psoriatic arthritis disease activity was evaluated by the percentage of patients with tender and swollen joints, acute phase reactants (ESR and CRP), and VAS Score (patient and physician). Data are reported under outcome measures 13 through 16.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24

Population: The PsARC score was not assessed in this study.

Secondary

Mean Sleep Disturbance Subscale Score

The Medical Outcome Study (MOS) sleep scale was a 12-item, participant-reported, non-disease-specific measure related to sleep that yielded 7 subscales (4-item sleep disturbance, 2-item sleep adequacy, 1-item quantity of sleep, 3-item somnolence, 1-item snoring, 1-item shortness of breath, and 9-item overall sleep problems index). Only sleep disturbance subscale was assessed by calculating the average of the 4-items with total score ranging from 0 to 100 (higher scores indicating greater sleep disturbance). Data are presented as mean score on a scale +/- standard deviation.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24

Population: The analysis was performed using safety analysis set defined as all participants who received at least one dose of adalimumab.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Sleep Disturbance Subscale ScoreBaseline50.9 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 23.6
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Sleep Disturbance Subscale ScoreMonth 3 (N=492)30.3 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 18
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Sleep Disturbance Subscale ScoreMonth 6 (N=472)23.4 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 16.7
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Sleep Disturbance Subscale ScoreMonth 12 (N=446)19.7 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 16.9
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Sleep Disturbance Subscale ScoreMonth 18 (N=432)18.3 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 15.7
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Sleep Disturbance Subscale ScoreMonth 24 (N=421)16.6 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 15.6
Secondary

Mean Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Score

The VAS score assessed by participants (pt) and physicians (ph) was used to determine the pain due to psoriatic arthritis in the past week. The level of pain was measured in millimeters (mm) on a 100 mm horizontal line. The score ranged from 0 (no pain) to 100 (severe pain). Data are presented as mean VAS score +/- standard deviation.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24

Population: The analysis was performed using efficacy analysis set defined as all participants in the enrolled population with an available VAS score at the study time points.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ScoreVAS ph at Baseline62.55 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 16.7
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ScoreVAS ph at Month 3 (N=163)29.30 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 19.4
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ScoreVAS ph at Month 6 (N=155)19.67 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 17.4
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ScoreVAS ph at Month 12 (N=147)14.20 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 15.1
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ScoreVAS pt at Baseline65.80 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 16.9
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ScoreVAS pt at Month 3 (N=163)32.00 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 19.4
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ScoreVAS pt at Month 6 (N=155)21.90 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 18.2
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ScoreVAS pt at Month 12 (N=147)15.10 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 13.9
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ScoreVAS pt at Month 18 (N=144)14.10 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 13.2
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ScoreVAS pt at Month 24 (N=139)12.00 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 13.6
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ScoreVAS ph at Month 18 (N=144)12.75 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 12.1
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAMean Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ScoreVAS ph at Month 24 (N=139)11.31 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 13.9
Secondary

Percentage of Participants With Tender Joint Count (TJC) and Swollen Joint Count (SJC) Greater Than Zero

Joints (68 or 66) were assessed by pressure and joint manipulation on physical examination for TJC or SJC, respectively. Both joint tenderness and swelling were classified as present (1), absent (0), replaced (9), or no assessment (NA). The total TJC or SJC was derived as the sum of the tender and swollen joints; the range for TJC and SJC were 0 - 68 and 0 - 66, respectively with higher scores indicated worse conditions. Data are presented as percentage of participants with TJC and SJC.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24

Population: The analysis was performed using efficacy analysis set defined as all participants in the enrolled population with evaluable data at the study time points.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAPercentage of Participants With Tender Joint Count (TJC) and Swollen Joint Count (SJC) Greater Than ZeroTJC at Baseline98.8 Percentage of participants
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAPercentage of Participants With Tender Joint Count (TJC) and Swollen Joint Count (SJC) Greater Than ZeroTJC at Month 3 (N=163)72.4 Percentage of participants
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAPercentage of Participants With Tender Joint Count (TJC) and Swollen Joint Count (SJC) Greater Than ZeroTJC at Month 6 (N=155)48.4 Percentage of participants
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAPercentage of Participants With Tender Joint Count (TJC) and Swollen Joint Count (SJC) Greater Than ZeroTJC at Month 12 (N=147)34.0 Percentage of participants
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAPercentage of Participants With Tender Joint Count (TJC) and Swollen Joint Count (SJC) Greater Than ZeroTJC at Month 18 (N=144)32.6 Percentage of participants
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAPercentage of Participants With Tender Joint Count (TJC) and Swollen Joint Count (SJC) Greater Than ZeroTJC at Month 24 (N=139)28.1 Percentage of participants
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAPercentage of Participants With Tender Joint Count (TJC) and Swollen Joint Count (SJC) Greater Than ZeroSJC at Baseline91.0 Percentage of participants
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAPercentage of Participants With Tender Joint Count (TJC) and Swollen Joint Count (SJC) Greater Than ZeroSJC at Month 3 (N=163)52.8 Percentage of participants
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAPercentage of Participants With Tender Joint Count (TJC) and Swollen Joint Count (SJC) Greater Than ZeroSJC at Month 6 (N=155)32.3 Percentage of participants
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAPercentage of Participants With Tender Joint Count (TJC) and Swollen Joint Count (SJC) Greater Than ZeroSJC at Month 12 (N=147)26.5 Percentage of participants
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAPercentage of Participants With Tender Joint Count (TJC) and Swollen Joint Count (SJC) Greater Than ZeroSJC at Month 18 (N=144)28.5 Percentage of participants
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RAPercentage of Participants With Tender Joint Count (TJC) and Swollen Joint Count (SJC) Greater Than ZeroSJC at Month 24 (N=139)17.3 Percentage of participants

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026