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A Study to Evaluate the NSAIDS Sparing Effect of Etanercept in Subjects With Axial Spondyloarthritis

A Multi Centre, Double Blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Non Steroidal Anti-inflamatory Drugs (NSAIDS) Sparing Effect of Etanercept in Adult Subjects With Axial Involvement of Spondyloarthritis

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01298531
Acronym
SPARSE
Enrollment
90
Registered
2011-02-17
Start date
2011-05-31
Completion date
2013-04-30
Last updated
2014-07-29

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Conditions

Axial Spondyloarthritis

Keywords

Etanercept, Axial Spondyloarthritis, NSAIDs sparing effect

Brief summary

This study will compare the Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) sparing effect of etanercept with that of placebo in adult subjects with axial Spondyloarthritis.

Interventions

DRUGetanercept

etanercept 50 mg subcutaneous (SC) injections once weekly for 16 weeks.

DRUGplacebo

placebo subcutaneous (SC) injections once weekly for 8 weeks.

Sponsors

Pfizer
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

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

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

* Male and female subjects aged 18 years and over at the time of consent to the study. * Diagnosis of SpA, as defined by the ASAS criteria for axial SpA * Axial involvement refractory to previous or current intake of NSAIDs, defined as at least 2 NSAIDs at maximum tolerated dose determined from past medical history taken for a duration of \> 1 month (for both NSAIDs combined) before the Screening visit. * Active axial involvement defined by mini BASDAI

Exclusion criteria

* Subjects who are investigational site staff members or subjects who are Pfizer employees directly involved in the conduct of the trial. * Subjects who have received any previous treatment with etanercept or other TNFα inhibitors or biologic agents. * Subjects with a known or expected allergy, contraindication, or hypersensitivity to etanercept or its excipients.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change From Baseline in Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) Assessment of the SpondyloArthritis International Society (ASAS) Score at Week 8.Week 8Diary data from the 7 days prior to respective visit were used to evaluate the endpoint, where the score was only calculated if at least 5 of the 7 days data were available. Score was calculated from NSAID usage completed on diary cards considering NSAID type, total daily dose and number of days consumed. The Daily diclofenac-equivalent dose score was derived by converting each daily dose of NSAID to a percentage dose equivalent of 150 mg diclofenac; e.g. 1000 mg naproxen is equivalent to 150 mg diclofenac. For each NSAID, the percentage diclofenac-equivalent score is then multiplied by daily dose frequency and proportion of the period where dose was taken. Ie Score=M x F x n/N (M: Percentage dose equivalent to diclofenac; F=Daily Dose Frequency; n=number of days with NSAID; N=number of days in period). The NSAID ASAS score is the sum of all such scores for all NSAIDs taken during the period. The minimum value is 0 and a higher NSAID-ASAS value indicates greater NSAIDs consumption.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change From Baseline in Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) at Week 4.Week 4A numeric rating scale was used, for questions 1-5 (Fatigue, Spinal Pain, Joint pain or Swelling, Discomfort and Morning stiffness severity respectively) on a scale from 0 (none) to 10 (very severe). Question 6 (morning stiffness duration) was recorded on a scale of 0 (0 or more hours) to 10 (2 hours). To give the five major Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) symptoms equal weighting, the average of the two scores relating to morning stiffness was taken. This averaged morning stiffness score was then summed with the remaining 4 questions, resulting in a composite score on a scale of 0-50, which was then divided by 5 to give the final BASDAI score on a scale of 0-10.
Change From Baseline in BASDAI at Week 8Week 8A numeric rating scale was used, for questions 1-5 (Fatigue, Spinal Pain, Joint pain or Swelling, Discomfort and Morning stiffness severity respectively) on a scale from 0 (none) to 10 (very severe). Question 6 (morning stiffness duration) was recorded on a scale of 0 (0 or more hours) to 10 (2 hours). To give the five major AS symptoms equal weighting, the average of the two scores relating to morning stiffness was taken. This averaged morning stiffness score was then summed with the remaining 4 questions, resulting in a composite score on a scale of 0-50, which was then divided by 5 to give the final BASDAI score on a scale of 0-10.
Change From Baseline in BASDAI Score at Weeks 12 and 16.Week 12 and 16A numeric rating scale was used, for questions 1-5 (Fatigue, Spinal Pain, Joint pain or Swelling, Discomfort and Morning stiffness severity respectively) on a scale from 0 (none) to 10 (very severe). Question 6 (morning stiffness duration) was recorded on a scale of 0 (0 or more hours) to 10 (2 hours). To give the five major AS symptoms equal weighting, the average of the two scores relating to morning stiffness was taken. This averaged morning stiffness score was then summed with the remaining 4 questions, resulting in a composite score on a scale of 0-50, which was then divided by 5 to give the final BASDAI score on a scale of 0-10.
Number of Participants Using NSAIDs at Week 8.Week 8Participants who received NSAIDs at Week 8 were reported.
Change From Baseline in Mini BASDAI at Week 8 (AUC).Week 8A numeric rating scale was used, for questions 1-5 (Fatigue, Spinal Pain, Joint pain or Swelling, Discomfort and Morning stiffness severity respectively) on a scale from 0 (none) to 10 (very severe). Question 6 (morning stiffness duration) was recorded on a scale of 0 (0 or more hours) to 10 (2 hours). To give the five major AS symptoms equal weighting, the average of the two scores relating to morning stiffness was taken. This averaged morning stiffness score was then summed with the remaining 4 questions, resulting in a composite score on a scale of 0-50, which was then divided by 5 to give the final BASDAI score on a scale of 0-10.
Number of Participants Achieved BASDAI 50 at Week 8.Week 8Response was defined as a 50% improvement of the baseline BASDAI after 8 Weeks.
Number of Participants Achieved BASDAI 50 at Weeks 4, 12 and 16.Weeks 4, 12 and 16Response was defined as a 50% improvement of the baseline BASDAI after 4, 12 and 16 Weeks.
Number of Participants Achieving ASAS 20 (Assessment of the Spondylo Arthritis International Society 20) at Weeks 4, 12 and 16Weeks 4, 12 and 16ASAS measures symptomatic improvement in Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) participants ASAS = 4 domains: participant global assessment of disease activity, pain, function, inflammation. ASAS 20 = 20% improvement from baseline and an absolute change ≥ 10 units on a 0-100 scale (0=no disease activity; 100=high disease activity) for ≥ 3 domains, and no worsening in remaining domain.
Number of Participants Achieving ASAS 20 at Week 8Week 8ASAS measures symptomatic improvement in Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) participants ASAS = 4 domains: participant global assessment of disease activity, pain, function, inflammation. ASAS 20 = 20% improvement from baseline and an absolute change ≥ 10 units on a 0-100 scale (0=no disease activity; 100=high disease activity) for ≥ 3 domains, and no worsening in remaining domain.
Number of Participants Achieving ASAS 40 at Weeks 4, 12 and 16.Weeks 4, 12 and 16ASAS measures symptomatic improvement in Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) participants ASAS = 4 domains: participant global assessment of disease activity, pain, function, inflammation. ASAS 40 = 40% improvement from baseline and an absolute change ≥ 20 units on a 0-100 scale (0=no disease activity, 100=high disease activity) for ≥ 3 domains, and no worsening in remaining domain.
Number of Participants Achieving ASAS 40 at Week 8Week 8ASAS measures symptomatic improvement in Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) participants ASAS = 4 domains: participant global assessment of disease activity, pain, function, inflammation. ASAS 40 = 40% improvement from baseline and an absolute change ≥ 20 units on a 0-100 scale (0=no disease activity, 100=high disease activity) for ≥ 3 domains, and no worsening in remaining domain.
Total NSAID ASAS [Area Under Curve (AUC)] Score From Baseline to Week 8.Week 8The total NSAID score for the first 8 weeks of randomized treatment was calculated as an AUC using the linear trapezoidal rule. LOCF will only be applied where the subject is still in the study and the NSAID score is missing.
Number of Participants Achieving ASAS 70 at Weeks 4, 12 and 16.Weeks 4, 12 and 16ASAS measures symptomatic improvement in Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) participants ASAS = 4 domains: participant global assessment of disease activity, pain, function, inflammation. ASAS 70 = 70% improvement from baseline and an absolute change ≥ 20 units on a 0-100 scale (0=no disease activity, 100=high disease activity) for ≥ 3 domains, and no worsening in remaining domain.
Number of Participants Achieving ASAS 70 at Week 8Week 8ASAS measures symptomatic improvement in Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) participants ASAS = 4 domains: participant global assessment of disease activity, pain, function, inflammation. ASAS 70 = 70% improvement from baseline and an absolute change ≥ 20 units on a 0-100 scale (0=no disease activity, 100=high disease activity)
Change From Baseline in ASDAS CRP (Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score-C Reactive Protein) Score at Week 4.Week 4The ASDAS-CRP was derived from back pain, duration of morning stiffness, patient global score and peripheral pain/swelling. The scores were categorized as follows : inactive disease(\< 1.3), moderate (1.3 - \< 2.1), high (2.1 - 3.5) and very high disease activity ( \> 3.5). ASDAS CRP is calculated as follows: ASDAS CRP=0.12\*Total Back Pain+0.06\*Duration of Morning Stiffness+0.11\*Patient Global+0.07\*Peripheral Pain/Swelling+0.58\*ln(CRP+1).
Change From Baseline in ASDAS CRP Score at Week 8.Week 8The ASDAS-CRP was derived from back pain, duration of morning stiffness, patient global score and peripheral pain/swelling. The scores were categorized as follows : inactive disease(\< 1.3), moderate (1.3 - \< 2.1), high (2.1 - 3.5) and very high disease activity ( \> 3.5). ASDAS CRP is calculated as follows: ASDAS CRP=0.12\*Total Back Pain+0.06\*Duration of Morning Stiffness+0.11\*Patient Global+0.07\*Peripheral Pain/Swelling+0.58\*ln(CRP+1).
Change From Baseline in ASDAS ESR (Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score-Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) Score at Week 4.Week 4The ASDAS-ESR was derived from back pain, duration of morning stiffness, patient global score and peripheral pain/swelling. The scores were categorized as follows : inactive disease (\< 1.3), moderate (1.3 - \< 2.1), high (2.1 - 3.5) and very high disease activity ( \> 3.5). ASDAS ESR is calculated as follows: ASDAS ESR=0.08\*Total Back Pain+0.07\*Duration of Morning Stiffness+0.11\*Patient Global+0.09\*Peripheral Pain/Swelling+0.29\*√(ESR).
Change From Baseline in ASDAS ESR Score at Week 8.Week 8The ASDAS-ESR was derived from back pain, duration of morning stiffness, patient global score and peripheral pain/swelling. The scores were categorized as follows : inactive disease (\< 1.3), moderate (1.3 - \< 2.1), high (2.1 - 3.5) and very high disease activity ( \> 3.5). ASDAS ESR is calculated as follows: ASDAS ESR=0.08\*Total Back Pain+0.07\*Duration of Morning Stiffness+0.11\*Patient Global+0.09\*Peripheral Pain/Swelling+0.29\*√(ESR).
Change From Baseline in ASDAS ESR Score at Weeks 12 and 16.Weeks 12 and 16The ASDAS-ESR was derived from back pain, duration of morning stiffness, patient global score and peripheral pain/swelling. The scores were categorized as follows : inactive disease (\< 1.3), moderate (1.3 - \< 2.1), high (2.1 - 3.5) and very high disease activity ( \> 3.5). ASDAS ESR is calculated as follows: ASDAS ESR=0.08\*Total Back Pain+0.07\*Duration of Morning Stiffness+0.11\*Patient Global+0.09\*Peripheral Pain/Swelling+0.29\*√(ESR).
Change in NSAID ASAS Score From Baseline to Week 16 (ETN Arm Only)Week 16Diary data from the 7 days prior to respective visit were used to evaluate the endpoint, where the score was only calculated if at least 5 of the 7 days data were available. Score was calculated from NSAID usage completed on diary cards considering NSAID type, total daily dose and number of days consumed. The Daily diclofenac-equivalent dose score was derived by converting each daily dose of NSAID to a percentage dose equivalent of 150 mg diclofenac; e.g. 1000 mg naproxen is equivalent to 150 mg diclofenac. For each NSAID, the percentage diclofenac-equivalent score is then multiplied by daily dose frequency and proportion of the period where dose was taken. Ie Score=M x F x n/N (M: Percentage dose equivalent to diclofenac; F=Daily Dose Frequency; n=number of days with NSAID; N=number of days in period). The NSAID ASAS score is the sum of all such scores for all NSAIDs taken during the period. The minimum value is 0 and a higher NSAID-ASAS value indicates greater NSAIDs consumption.
Change in NSAID ASAS Score From Week 8 to Week 16 (Placebo Only)Week 16Diary data from the 7 days prior to respective visit were used to evaluate the endpoint, where the score was only calculated if at least 5 of the 7 days data were available. Score was calculated from NSAID usage completed on diary cards considering NSAID type, total daily dose and number of days consumed. The Daily diclofenac-equivalent dose score was derived by converting each daily dose of NSAID to a percentage dose equivalent of 150 mg diclofenac; e.g. 1000 mg naproxen is equivalent to 150 mg diclofenac. For each NSAID, the percentage diclofenac-equivalent score is then multiplied by daily dose frequency and proportion of the period where dose was taken. Ie Score=M x F x n/N (M: Percentage dose equivalent to diclofenac; F=Daily Dose Frequency; n=number of days with NSAID; N=number of days in period). The NSAID ASAS score is the sum of all such scores for all NSAIDs taken during the period. The minimum value is 0 and a higher NSAID-ASAS value indicates greater NSAIDs consumption.
Change From Baseline in BASDAI Level of Morning Stiffness-related Scores at Week 8Week 8Participants were requested to complete the BASDAI upon symptom return then every day for the first 15 days after first administration of test article and weekly thereafter. A numeric rating scale was used, for questions 1-5 (Fatigue, Spinal Pain, Joint pain or swelling, discomfort and morning stiffness severity respectively) it was on the scale from 0 (none) to 10 (very severe). For question 6 (morning stiffness duration) it was on the scale of 0 (0 or more hours) to 10 (2 hours). The analysis presented below is the change in morning stiffness severity.
Change From Baseline in ASDAS CRP Score at Weeks 12 and 16.Weeks 12 and 16The ASDAS-CRP was derived from back pain, duration of morning stiffness, patient global score and peripheral pain/swelling. The scores were categorized as follows : inactive disease(\< 1.3), moderate (1.3 - \< 2.1), high (2.1 - 3.5) and very high disease activity ( \> 3.5). ASDAS CRP is calculated as follows: ASDAS CRP=0.12\*Total Back Pain+0.06\*Duration of Morning Stiffness+0.11\*Patient Global+0.07\*Peripheral Pain/Swelling+0.58\*ln(CRP+1).

Other

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Participants With MCII at Weeks 4, 12 and 16Weeks 4, 12 and 16MCII was completed at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16 or Early Discontinuation and once weekly between visits. MCII was converted to binary scores as follows: 1 = 'improved'/'very important' and 'improved'/'moderately important' 2 = 'improved'/'slightly important', 'improved'/'not at all important', 'no change' and 'worse-no pain. MCII was determined based on participant's response on the following three items for the question of how have they been during the last 48 hours compared to when they started the study: improved or less pain, no change and worse-more pain. MCII was typically defined according to the patients perception of what was very important improvement, moderate important improvement, slightly important improvement or not at all improvement.
Number of Participants With Minimum Clinically Important Deterioration (MCID) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16MCID was completed at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16 or Early Discontinuation and once weekly between visits. MCID was converted to binary scores as follows: 1 = 'improved'/'very important' and 'improved'/'moderately important' 2 = 'improved'/'slightly important', 'improved'/'not at all important', 'no change' and 'worse-no pain. MCID was evaluated based on participant's opinion on the following three items for the question of how have they been during the last 48 hours compared to Screening visit: 'improved-less pain', 'no change', and 'worse-more pain'. Participants were further asked the importance of worsening i.e., very important, moderately important, slightly important and not at all important as MCID evaluation criteria.
Number of Participants With Patient Acceptable Symptom State (PASS) at Week 8Week 8PASS is defined as a symptom state that the participants consider acceptable. PASS was collected weekly in the diary card, but at each visit this was collected in the CRF. Participants assessed their health in the previous 48 hours and whether it would be acceptable to remain like that in the next few months.
Number of Participants With PASS at Weeks 4, 12 and 16Weeks 4, 12 and 16PASS is defined as a symptom state that the participants consider acceptable. The PASS was collected weekly in the diary card, but at each visit this was collected in the CRF. Participants assessed their health in the previous 48 hours and whether it would be acceptable to remain like that in the next few months.
Change From Baseline in Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index (BASMI) at Week 4Week 4BASMI is an objective measure of spinal mobility. The BASMI score is composed of 5 measures: cervical rotation, intermalleolar distance, modified Schober's test, lateral flexion and tragus to wall distance. Each measure was scored 0-2 (0=normal mobility, 2=severe reduction) to give a final score ranging 0 to 10.
Change From Baseline in BASMI at Week 8Week 8BASMI is an objective measure of spinal mobility. The BASMI score is composed of 5 measures: cervical rotation, intermalleolar distance, modified Schober's test, lateral flexion and tragus to wall distance. Each measure was scored 0-2 (0=normal mobility, 2=severe reduction) to give a final score ranging 0 to 10.
Change From Baseline in BASMI at Weeks 12 and 16Weeks 12 and 16BASMI is an objective measure of spinal mobility. The BASMI score is composed of 5 measures: cervical rotation, intermalleolar distance, modified Schober's test, lateral flexion and tragus to wall distance. Each measure was scored 0-2 (0=normal mobility, 2=severe reduction) to give a final score ranging 0 to 10.
Change From Baseline in BAS-G (Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis-Global) Score at Week 4Week 4BAS-G was used to indicate the effect of disease has had on participant's well-being over the last 48 hours in a 0 (none) to 10 (very severe) point scale. Participants completed the BAS-G on a diary card following their Screening visit if they had a flare which required them to restart their NSAID. Participants were requested to complete the BAS-G upon symptom return (after stoppage of NSAIDs during screening phase) and weekly thereafter.
Change From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 8Week 8BASMI is an objective measure of spinal mobility. The BASMI score was composed of 5 measures: cervical rotation, intermalleolar distance, modified Schober's test, lateral flexion and tragus to wall distance. Each measure was scored 0-2 (0=normal mobility, 2=severe reduction) to give a final score ranging 0 to 10. For each BASMI component, the best of the two tries was taken which corresponded to the highest value for cervical rotation, intermalleolar distance, modified Schober's test and lateral flexion and the smallest value for tragus to wall distance. For cervical rotation, lateral flexion and tragus to wall distance, a mean of the left and right measurements was taken.
Change From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 12Week 12BASMI is an objective measure of spinal mobility. The BASMI score was composed of 5 measures: cervical rotation, intermalleolar distance, modified Schober's test, lateral flexion and tragus to wall distance. Each measure was scored 0-2 (0=normal mobility, 2=severe reduction) to give a final score ranging 0 to 10. For each BASMI component, the best of the two tries was taken which corresponded to the highest value for cervical rotation, intermalleolar distance, modified Schober's test and lateral flexion and the smallest value for tragus to wall distance. For cervical rotation, lateral flexion and tragus to wall distance, a mean of the left and right measurements was taken.
Change From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 16Week 16BASMI is an objective measure of spinal mobility. The BASMI score was composed of 5 measures: cervical rotation, intermalleolar distance, modified Schober's test, lateral flexion and tragus to wall distance. Each measure was scored 0-2 (0=normal mobility, 2=severe reduction) to give a final score ranging 0 to 10. For each BASMI component, the best of the two tries was taken which corresponded to the highest value for cervical rotation, intermalleolar distance, modified Schober's test and lateral flexion and the smallest value for tragus to wall distance. For cervical rotation, lateral flexion and tragus to wall distance, a mean of the left and right measurements was taken.
Change From Baseline in Chest Expansion at Week 4Week 4Chest expansion, measured in cm, is defined as the difference in thoracic circumference during full expiration versus full inspiration, measured at the fourth intercostal space (nipple line). Chest expansion was measured for both maximum and minimum inhalation and the data presented below combined both the values.
Change From Baseline in Chest Expansion at Week 8Week 8Chest expansion, measured in cm, is defined as the difference in thoracic circumference during full expiration versus full inspiration, measured at the fourth intercostal space (nipple line). Chest expansion was measured for both maximum and minimum inhalation and the data presented below combined both the values.
Change From Baseline in Chest Expansion at Weeks 12 and 16Weeks 12 and 16Chest expansion, measured in cm, is defined as the difference in thoracic circumference during full expiration versus full inspiration, measured at the fourth intercostal space (nipple line). Chest expansion was measured for both maximum and minimum inhalation and the data presented below combined both the values.
Change From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 4Week 4BASMI is an objective measure of spinal mobility. The BASMI score was composed of 5 measures: cervical rotation, intermalleolar distance, modified Schober's test, lateral flexion and tragus to wall distance. Each measure was scored 0-2 (0=normal mobility, 2=severe reduction) to give a final score ranging 0 to 10. For each BASMI component, the best of the two tries was taken which corresponded to the highest value for cervical rotation, intermalleolar distance, modified Schober's test and lateral flexion and the smallest value for tragus to wall distance. For cervical rotation, lateral flexion and tragus to wall distance, a mean of the left and right measurements was taken.
Change From Baseline in BAS-G Score at Week 8Week 8BAS-G was used to indicate the effect of disease has had on participant's well-being over the last 48 hours in a 0 (none) to 10 (very severe) point scale. Participants completed the BAS-G on a diary card following their Screening visit if they had a flare which required them to restart their NSAID. Participants were requested to complete the BAS-G upon symptom return (after stoppage of NSAIDs during screening phase) and weekly thereafter.
Change From Baseline in BAS-G Score at Weeks 12 and 16.Weeks 12 and 16BAS-G was used to indicate the effect of disease has had on participant's well-being over the last 48 hours in a 0 (none) to 10 (very severe) point scale. Participants completed the BAS-G on a diary card following their Screening visit if they had a flare which required them to restart their NSAID. Participants were requested to complete the BAS-G upon symptom return (after stoppage of NSAIDs during screening phase) and weekly thereafter.
Change From Baseline in Total Back Pain at Week 4Week 4Participants assessed the total back pain they had in the previous 48 hours on a scale from 0 (no pain) to 10 (most severe pain).
Change From Baseline in Total Back Pain at Week 8Week 8Participants assessed the total back pain they had in the previous 48 hours on a scale from 0 (no pain) to 10 (most severe pain).
Change From Baseline in Total Back Pain at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Participants assessed the total back pain they had in the previous 48 hours on a scale from 0 (no pain) to 10 (most severe pain).
Change From Baseline in Nocturnal Back Pain at Week 4Week 4Participants assessed the nocturnal back pain they had in the previous 48 hours on a scale from 0 (no pain) to 10 (most severe pain).
Change From Baseline in Nocturnal Back Pain at Week 8Week 8Participants assessed the nocturnal back pain they had in the previous 48 hours on a scale from 0 (no pain) to 10 (most severe pain).
Change From Baseline in Nocturnal Back Pain at Weeks 12 and 16Weeks 12 and 16Participants assessed the nocturnal back pain they had in the previous 48 hours on a scale from 0 (no pain) to 10 (most severe pain).
Change From Baseline in BASFI (Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index ) at Week 4Week 4Participants assessed their level of ability to complete activities on a scale from 0 (easy) to 10 (impossible). These scales were collected at each visit in the CRF. The total score was calculated as the average score of the 10 questions.
Change From Baseline in BASFI at Week 8Week 8Participants assessed their level of ability to complete activities on a scale from 0 (easy) to 10 (impossible). These scales were collected at each visit in the CRF. The total score was calculated as the average score of the 10 questions.
Change From Baseline in BASDAI Level of Morning Stiffness-related Scores at Week 4Week 4Participants were requested to complete the BASDAI upon symptom return then every day for the first 15 days after first administration of test article and weekly thereafter. A numeric rating scale was used, for questions 1-5 (Fatigue, Spinal Pain, Joint pain or swelling, discomfort and morning stiffness severity respectively) it was on the scale from 0 (none) to 10 (very severe). For question 6 (morning stiffness duration) it was on the scale of 0 (0 or more hours) to 10 (2 hours). The analysis presented below is the change in morning stiffness severity.
Change From Baseline in BASDAI Level of Morning Stiffness-related Scores at Weeks 12 and 16Weeks 12 and 16Participants were requested to complete the BASDAI upon symptom return then every day for the first 15 days after first administration of test article and weekly thereafter. A numeric rating scale was used, for questions 1-5 (Fatigue, Spinal Pain, Joint pain or swelling, discomfort and morning stiffness severity respectively) it was on the scale from 0 (none) to 10 (very severe). For question 6 (morning stiffness duration) it was on the scale of 0 (0 or more hours) to 10 (2 hours). The analysis presented below is the change in morning stiffness severity.
Change From Baseline in PGA (Physician Global Assessment) at Week 4Week 4The investigator assessed the overall disease activity using the scale of 0 (no disease activity) to 10 (severe disease activity).
Change From Baseline in PGA (Physician Global Assessment) at Week 8Week 8Investigator assessed the overall disease activity using the scale of 0 (no disease activity) to 10 (severe disease activity).
Change From Baseline in PGA at Weeks 12 and 16Weeks 12 and 16Investigator assessed the overall disease activity using the scale of 0 (no disease activity) to 10 (severe disease activity).
Change From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 4Week 4BASFI is to assess the prticipant's level of ability to complete the activities on a scale from 0 (easy) to 10 (impossible). The total score was calculated as the average score of the 10 questions.
Change From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 8Week 8BASFI is to assess the prticipant's level of ability to complete the activities on a scale from 0 (easy) to 10 (impossible). The total score was calculated as the average score of the 10 questions.
Change From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 12Week 12BASFI is to assess the prticipant's level of ability to complete the activities on a scale from 0 (easy) to 10 (impossible). The total score was calculated as the average score of the 10 questions.
Change From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 16Week 16BASFI is to assess the prticipant's level of ability to complete the activities on a scale from 0 (easy) to 10 (impossible). The total score was calculated as the average score of the 10 questions.
Change From Baseline in Swollen Joint Counts at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Swollen joint count was performed at each visit to assess the peripheral joint involvement according to ASAS recommendation.
Change From Baseline in Tenderness Joint Counts at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Tender joint count was performed at each visit to assess the peripheral joint involvement according to ASAS recommendation.
Change From Baseline in MASES (Maastricht Ankylosing Spondylitis Entheses Score) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Assessment of enthesitis was performed in the following 7 domains: 1) 1st costochondral joint left and right, 2) 7th costochondral joint left and right, 3) posterior superior iliac spine left and right, 4) anterior superior iliac spine left and right, 5) iliac crest left and right, 6) 5th lumbar spinous process and 7) proximal insertion of Achilles tendon left and right. Each domain was graded for the presence (1) and absence (0) of tenderness yielding total MASES ranging from 0 (no tenderness) to 13 (worst possible score; severe tenderness).
Number of Participants With Minimum Clinically Important Improvement (MCII) at Week 8Week 8MCII was completed at visit weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16 or Early Discontinuation and once weekly between visits. MCII was converted to binary scores as follows: 1 = 'improved'/'very important' and 'improved'/'moderately important' 2 = 'improved'/'slightly important', 'improved'/'not at all important', 'no change' and 'worse-no pain'. MCII was determined based on participant's response on the following three items for the question of how have they been during the last 48 hours compared to when they started the study: improved or less pain, no change and worse-more pain. MCII was typically defined according to the patients perception of what was very important improvement, moderate important improvement, slightly important improvement or not at all improvement.

Countries

France

Participant flow

Recruitment details

Out of 128 screened participants, 90 were assigned to either double-blind etanercept (ETN) 50 mg to open-label ETN 50 mg or placebo to open-label ETN 50 mg group. Participants entered an escape arm at Week 4 visit if the total back pain or the BASDAI score increased \>50% vs baseline or participants were with maximum tolerated NSAIDs.

Pre-assignment details

Four participants who were randomized to receive placebo in the double-blind phase were withdrawn during this phase, and they did not enter the escape arm, so these four participants never received ETN.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg Group
Participants were treated with ETN 50 mg subcutaneous injections once weekly for 16 weeks
42
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg Group
Participants were treated with Placebo subcutaneous injections once weekly for 8 weeks followed by ETN 50 mg SC injections once weekly for 8 weeks
48
Total90

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyAdverse Event43
Overall StudyDoes not meet entrance criteria01
Overall StudyLack of Efficacy01
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up20
Overall StudyOther21
Overall StudyProtocol Violation11

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicDouble Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupPlacebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupTotal
Age, Customized
18 - 44 Years
31 Participants32 Participants63 Participants
Age, Customized
45 - 64 Years
9 Participants15 Participants24 Participants
Age, Customized
≥ 65 Years
2 Participants1 Participants3 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
18 Participants16 Participants34 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
24 Participants32 Participants56 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
34 / 4234 / 48
serious
Total, serious adverse events
1 / 422 / 48

Outcome results

Primary

Change From Baseline in Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) Assessment of the SpondyloArthritis International Society (ASAS) Score at Week 8.

Diary data from the 7 days prior to respective visit were used to evaluate the endpoint, where the score was only calculated if at least 5 of the 7 days data were available. Score was calculated from NSAID usage completed on diary cards considering NSAID type, total daily dose and number of days consumed. The Daily diclofenac-equivalent dose score was derived by converting each daily dose of NSAID to a percentage dose equivalent of 150 mg diclofenac; e.g. 1000 mg naproxen is equivalent to 150 mg diclofenac. For each NSAID, the percentage diclofenac-equivalent score is then multiplied by daily dose frequency and proportion of the period where dose was taken. Ie Score=M x F x n/N (M: Percentage dose equivalent to diclofenac; F=Daily Dose Frequency; n=number of days with NSAID; N=number of days in period). The NSAID ASAS score is the sum of all such scores for all NSAIDs taken during the period. The minimum value is 0 and a higher NSAID-ASAS value indicates greater NSAIDs consumption.

Time frame: Week 8

Population: The Intent To Treat (ITT) population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. Missing data were imputed through last observation carried forward (LOCF).

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) Assessment of the SpondyloArthritis International Society (ASAS) Score at Week 8.-63.90 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 6.09
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) Assessment of the SpondyloArthritis International Society (ASAS) Score at Week 8.-36.63 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 5.87
Comparison: The primary analysis of the primary endpoint was an Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA)with Baseline NSAID score and treatment as explanatory variables. The hypothesis tested for the primary endpoint was as follows: H0: ΔETN = ΔPlacebo; H1: ΔETN ≠ ΔPlacebo.p-value: 0.001995% CI: [-44.17, -10.38]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in ASDAS CRP (Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score-C Reactive Protein) Score at Week 4.

The ASDAS-CRP was derived from back pain, duration of morning stiffness, patient global score and peripheral pain/swelling. The scores were categorized as follows : inactive disease(\< 1.3), moderate (1.3 - \< 2.1), high (2.1 - 3.5) and very high disease activity ( \> 3.5). ASDAS CRP is calculated as follows: ASDAS CRP=0.12\*Total Back Pain+0.06\*Duration of Morning Stiffness+0.11\*Patient Global+0.07\*Peripheral Pain/Swelling+0.58\*ln(CRP+1).

Time frame: Week 4

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. Missing data were imputed through LOCF approach.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in ASDAS CRP (Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score-C Reactive Protein) Score at Week 4.-0.94 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.12
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in ASDAS CRP (Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score-C Reactive Protein) Score at Week 4.-0.16 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.11
Comparison: ANCOVA model on change from baseline ASDAS CRP score fitting baseline ASDAS CRP score as a covariate, plus treatment as a factor.p-value: <0.000195% CI: [-1.11, -0.44]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in ASDAS CRP Score at Week 8.

The ASDAS-CRP was derived from back pain, duration of morning stiffness, patient global score and peripheral pain/swelling. The scores were categorized as follows : inactive disease(\< 1.3), moderate (1.3 - \< 2.1), high (2.1 - 3.5) and very high disease activity ( \> 3.5). ASDAS CRP is calculated as follows: ASDAS CRP=0.12\*Total Back Pain+0.06\*Duration of Morning Stiffness+0.11\*Patient Global+0.07\*Peripheral Pain/Swelling+0.58\*ln(CRP+1).

Time frame: Week 8

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. Missing data were imputed through LOCF approach.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in ASDAS CRP Score at Week 8.-1.21 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.14
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in ASDAS CRP Score at Week 8.-0.53 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.14
Comparison: ANCOVA model on change from baseline ASDAS CRP score fitting baseline ASDAS CRP score as a covariate, plus treatment as a factor.p-value: 0.001195% CI: [-1.09, -0.28]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in ASDAS CRP Score at Weeks 12 and 16.

The ASDAS-CRP was derived from back pain, duration of morning stiffness, patient global score and peripheral pain/swelling. The scores were categorized as follows : inactive disease(\< 1.3), moderate (1.3 - \< 2.1), high (2.1 - 3.5) and very high disease activity ( \> 3.5). ASDAS CRP is calculated as follows: ASDAS CRP=0.12\*Total Back Pain+0.06\*Duration of Morning Stiffness+0.11\*Patient Global+0.07\*Peripheral Pain/Swelling+0.58\*ln(CRP+1).

Time frame: Weeks 12 and 16

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. This analysis was performed with the observed cases.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in ASDAS CRP Score at Weeks 12 and 16.Week 12 (N = 35, 36)-1.4 Units on scaleStandard Deviation 1.13
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in ASDAS CRP Score at Weeks 12 and 16.Week 16 (N = 28, 33)-1.6 Units on scaleStandard Deviation 0.92
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in ASDAS CRP Score at Weeks 12 and 16.Week 12 (N = 35, 36)-1.2 Units on scaleStandard Deviation 1.07
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in ASDAS CRP Score at Weeks 12 and 16.Week 16 (N = 28, 33)-1.5 Units on scaleStandard Deviation 1.02
Secondary

Change From Baseline in ASDAS ESR (Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score-Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) Score at Week 4.

The ASDAS-ESR was derived from back pain, duration of morning stiffness, patient global score and peripheral pain/swelling. The scores were categorized as follows : inactive disease (\< 1.3), moderate (1.3 - \< 2.1), high (2.1 - 3.5) and very high disease activity ( \> 3.5). ASDAS ESR is calculated as follows: ASDAS ESR=0.08\*Total Back Pain+0.07\*Duration of Morning Stiffness+0.11\*Patient Global+0.09\*Peripheral Pain/Swelling+0.29\*√(ESR).

Time frame: Week 4

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. Missing data were imputed through LOCF approach.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in ASDAS ESR (Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score-Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) Score at Week 4.-0.76 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.12
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in ASDAS ESR (Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score-Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) Score at Week 4.-0.19 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.11
Comparison: ANCOVA model on change from baseline ASDAS ESR score fitting baseline ASDAS ESR score as a covariate, plus treatment as a factor.p-value: 0.001195% CI: [-0.9, -0.24]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in ASDAS ESR Score at Week 8.

The ASDAS-ESR was derived from back pain, duration of morning stiffness, patient global score and peripheral pain/swelling. The scores were categorized as follows : inactive disease (\< 1.3), moderate (1.3 - \< 2.1), high (2.1 - 3.5) and very high disease activity ( \> 3.5). ASDAS ESR is calculated as follows: ASDAS ESR=0.08\*Total Back Pain+0.07\*Duration of Morning Stiffness+0.11\*Patient Global+0.09\*Peripheral Pain/Swelling+0.29\*√(ESR).

Time frame: Week 8

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. Missing data were imputed through LOCF approach.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in ASDAS ESR Score at Week 8.-1.05 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.16
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in ASDAS ESR Score at Week 8.-0.38 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.15
Comparison: ANCOVA model on change from baseline ASDAS ESR score fitting baseline ASDAS ESR score as a covariate, plus treatment as a factor.p-value: 0.003795% CI: [-1.11, -0.22]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in ASDAS ESR Score at Weeks 12 and 16.

The ASDAS-ESR was derived from back pain, duration of morning stiffness, patient global score and peripheral pain/swelling. The scores were categorized as follows : inactive disease (\< 1.3), moderate (1.3 - \< 2.1), high (2.1 - 3.5) and very high disease activity ( \> 3.5). ASDAS ESR is calculated as follows: ASDAS ESR=0.08\*Total Back Pain+0.07\*Duration of Morning Stiffness+0.11\*Patient Global+0.09\*Peripheral Pain/Swelling+0.29\*√(ESR).

Time frame: Weeks 12 and 16

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. This analysis was performed with the observed cases.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in ASDAS ESR Score at Weeks 12 and 16.Week 12 (N = 25, 32)-1.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.1
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in ASDAS ESR Score at Weeks 12 and 16.Week 16 (N = 23, 26)-1.3 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.79
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in ASDAS ESR Score at Weeks 12 and 16.Week 12 (N = 25, 32)-1.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.01
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in ASDAS ESR Score at Weeks 12 and 16.Week 16 (N = 23, 26)-1.3 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.21
Secondary

Change From Baseline in BASDAI at Week 8

A numeric rating scale was used, for questions 1-5 (Fatigue, Spinal Pain, Joint pain or Swelling, Discomfort and Morning stiffness severity respectively) on a scale from 0 (none) to 10 (very severe). Question 6 (morning stiffness duration) was recorded on a scale of 0 (0 or more hours) to 10 (2 hours). To give the five major AS symptoms equal weighting, the average of the two scores relating to morning stiffness was taken. This averaged morning stiffness score was then summed with the remaining 4 questions, resulting in a composite score on a scale of 0-50, which was then divided by 5 to give the final BASDAI score on a scale of 0-10.

Time frame: Week 8

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. Missing data were imputed through LOCF approach.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASDAI at Week 8-2.01 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.32
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASDAI at Week 8-1.13 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.31
Comparison: The analysis of secondary endpoints was an ANCOVA using linear regression with Baseline NSAID score and MMRM was run using the model as detailed for the primary endpoint and using the repeated measures for the changes from Baseline in each outcome at Week 8.p-value: 0.05195% CI: [-1.76, 0]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in BASDAI Level of Morning Stiffness-related Scores at Week 8

Participants were requested to complete the BASDAI upon symptom return then every day for the first 15 days after first administration of test article and weekly thereafter. A numeric rating scale was used, for questions 1-5 (Fatigue, Spinal Pain, Joint pain or swelling, discomfort and morning stiffness severity respectively) it was on the scale from 0 (none) to 10 (very severe). For question 6 (morning stiffness duration) it was on the scale of 0 (0 or more hours) to 10 (2 hours). The analysis presented below is the change in morning stiffness severity.

Time frame: Week 8

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. Missing data were imputed through LOCF approach.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASDAI Level of Morning Stiffness-related Scores at Week 8-2.74 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.39
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASDAI Level of Morning Stiffness-related Scores at Week 8-1.59 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.37
Comparison: ANCOVA model on change from each baseline BASDAI component score fitting each baseline component score as a covariate, plus treatment as a factor.p-value: 0.034495% CI: [-2.22, -0.09]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in BASDAI Score at Weeks 12 and 16.

A numeric rating scale was used, for questions 1-5 (Fatigue, Spinal Pain, Joint pain or Swelling, Discomfort and Morning stiffness severity respectively) on a scale from 0 (none) to 10 (very severe). Question 6 (morning stiffness duration) was recorded on a scale of 0 (0 or more hours) to 10 (2 hours). To give the five major AS symptoms equal weighting, the average of the two scores relating to morning stiffness was taken. This averaged morning stiffness score was then summed with the remaining 4 questions, resulting in a composite score on a scale of 0-50, which was then divided by 5 to give the final BASDAI score on a scale of 0-10.

Time frame: Week 12 and 16

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. This analysis was with the observed cases.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASDAI Score at Weeks 12 and 16.Week 12 (N=36, N=41)-2.5 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.35
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASDAI Score at Weeks 12 and 16.Week 16 (N=28, N=37)-2.6 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.83
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASDAI Score at Weeks 12 and 16.Week 12 (N=36, N=41)-2.6 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.12
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASDAI Score at Weeks 12 and 16.Week 16 (N=28, N=37)-3.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.14
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) at Week 4.

A numeric rating scale was used, for questions 1-5 (Fatigue, Spinal Pain, Joint pain or Swelling, Discomfort and Morning stiffness severity respectively) on a scale from 0 (none) to 10 (very severe). Question 6 (morning stiffness duration) was recorded on a scale of 0 (0 or more hours) to 10 (2 hours). To give the five major Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) symptoms equal weighting, the average of the two scores relating to morning stiffness was taken. This averaged morning stiffness score was then summed with the remaining 4 questions, resulting in a composite score on a scale of 0-50, which was then divided by 5 to give the final BASDAI score on a scale of 0-10.

Time frame: Week 4

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. Missing data were imputed through LOCF approach.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) at Week 4.-1.50 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.27
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) at Week 4.-0.56 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.26
Comparison: The analysis of secondary endpoints was an ANCOVA using linear regression with Baseline NSAID score and MMRM was run using the model as detailed for the primary endpoint and using the repeated measures for the changes from Baseline in each outcome at Week 4.p-value: 0.015395% CI: [-1.68, -0.18]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Mini BASDAI at Week 8 (AUC).

A numeric rating scale was used, for questions 1-5 (Fatigue, Spinal Pain, Joint pain or Swelling, Discomfort and Morning stiffness severity respectively) on a scale from 0 (none) to 10 (very severe). Question 6 (morning stiffness duration) was recorded on a scale of 0 (0 or more hours) to 10 (2 hours). To give the five major AS symptoms equal weighting, the average of the two scores relating to morning stiffness was taken. This averaged morning stiffness score was then summed with the remaining 4 questions, resulting in a composite score on a scale of 0-50, which was then divided by 5 to give the final BASDAI score on a scale of 0-10.

Time frame: Week 8

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. The efficacy analysis was based on the ITT population. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Mini BASDAI at Week 8 (AUC).275.68 Unit on a scale * daysStandard Error 13.64
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Mini BASDAI at Week 8 (AUC).329.37 Unit on a scale * daysStandard Error 12.88
Comparison: The changes from baseline in the continuous endpoints of mini BASDAI was analyzed using ANCOVA. The total NSAID score for the first 8 weeks of randomized treatment was calculated as an AUC using the linear trapezoidal rule.p-value: 0.005395% CI: [-91.01, -16.38]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change in NSAID ASAS Score From Baseline to Week 16 (ETN Arm Only)

Diary data from the 7 days prior to respective visit were used to evaluate the endpoint, where the score was only calculated if at least 5 of the 7 days data were available. Score was calculated from NSAID usage completed on diary cards considering NSAID type, total daily dose and number of days consumed. The Daily diclofenac-equivalent dose score was derived by converting each daily dose of NSAID to a percentage dose equivalent of 150 mg diclofenac; e.g. 1000 mg naproxen is equivalent to 150 mg diclofenac. For each NSAID, the percentage diclofenac-equivalent score is then multiplied by daily dose frequency and proportion of the period where dose was taken. Ie Score=M x F x n/N (M: Percentage dose equivalent to diclofenac; F=Daily Dose Frequency; n=number of days with NSAID; N=number of days in period). The NSAID ASAS score is the sum of all such scores for all NSAIDs taken during the period. The minimum value is 0 and a higher NSAID-ASAS value indicates greater NSAIDs consumption.

Time frame: Week 16

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. This analysis was performed with the observed cases with no imputation.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange in NSAID ASAS Score From Baseline to Week 16 (ETN Arm Only)-65.93 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 10.19
Secondary

Change in NSAID ASAS Score From Week 8 to Week 16 (Placebo Only)

Diary data from the 7 days prior to respective visit were used to evaluate the endpoint, where the score was only calculated if at least 5 of the 7 days data were available. Score was calculated from NSAID usage completed on diary cards considering NSAID type, total daily dose and number of days consumed. The Daily diclofenac-equivalent dose score was derived by converting each daily dose of NSAID to a percentage dose equivalent of 150 mg diclofenac; e.g. 1000 mg naproxen is equivalent to 150 mg diclofenac. For each NSAID, the percentage diclofenac-equivalent score is then multiplied by daily dose frequency and proportion of the period where dose was taken. Ie Score=M x F x n/N (M: Percentage dose equivalent to diclofenac; F=Daily Dose Frequency; n=number of days with NSAID; N=number of days in period). The NSAID ASAS score is the sum of all such scores for all NSAIDs taken during the period. The minimum value is 0 and a higher NSAID-ASAS value indicates greater NSAIDs consumption.

Time frame: Week 16

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. This analysis was performed with the observed cases with no imputation.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange in NSAID ASAS Score From Week 8 to Week 16 (Placebo Only)-39.22 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 6.44
Secondary

Number of Participants Achieved BASDAI 50 at Week 8.

Response was defined as a 50% improvement of the baseline BASDAI after 8 Weeks.

Time frame: Week 8

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. Missing data were imputed through LOCF approach.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Achieved BASDAI 50 at Week 8.16 Participants
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Achieved BASDAI 50 at Week 8.8 Participants
Comparison: Logistic regression with baseline morning stiffness score and treatment group included as covariates.p-value: 0.032495% CI: [1.1, 8.01]Regression, Logistic
Secondary

Number of Participants Achieved BASDAI 50 at Weeks 4, 12 and 16.

Response was defined as a 50% improvement of the baseline BASDAI after 4, 12 and 16 Weeks.

Time frame: Weeks 4, 12 and 16

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. This analysis was performed with the observed cases.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Achieved BASDAI 50 at Weeks 4, 12 and 16.Week 4 (N=39, N=44)10 Participants
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Achieved BASDAI 50 at Weeks 4, 12 and 16.Week 12 (N=36, N=41)17 Participants
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Achieved BASDAI 50 at Weeks 4, 12 and 16.Week 16 (N=28, N=37)15 Participants
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Achieved BASDAI 50 at Weeks 4, 12 and 16.Week 4 (N=39, N=44)3 Participants
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Achieved BASDAI 50 at Weeks 4, 12 and 16.Week 12 (N=36, N=41)19 Participants
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Achieved BASDAI 50 at Weeks 4, 12 and 16.Week 16 (N=28, N=37)18 Participants
Secondary

Number of Participants Achieving ASAS 20 (Assessment of the Spondylo Arthritis International Society 20) at Weeks 4, 12 and 16

ASAS measures symptomatic improvement in Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) participants ASAS = 4 domains: participant global assessment of disease activity, pain, function, inflammation. ASAS 20 = 20% improvement from baseline and an absolute change ≥ 10 units on a 0-100 scale (0=no disease activity; 100=high disease activity) for ≥ 3 domains, and no worsening in remaining domain.

Time frame: Weeks 4, 12 and 16

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. This analysis was performed with the observed cases.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Achieving ASAS 20 (Assessment of the Spondylo Arthritis International Society 20) at Weeks 4, 12 and 16Week 4 (N = 38, 42)14 Participants
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Achieving ASAS 20 (Assessment of the Spondylo Arthritis International Society 20) at Weeks 4, 12 and 16Week 12 (N = 35, 37)17 Participants
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Achieving ASAS 20 (Assessment of the Spondylo Arthritis International Society 20) at Weeks 4, 12 and 16Week 16 (N = 28, 36)18 Participants
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Achieving ASAS 20 (Assessment of the Spondylo Arthritis International Society 20) at Weeks 4, 12 and 16Week 4 (N = 38, 42)5 Participants
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Achieving ASAS 20 (Assessment of the Spondylo Arthritis International Society 20) at Weeks 4, 12 and 16Week 12 (N = 35, 37)21 Participants
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Achieving ASAS 20 (Assessment of the Spondylo Arthritis International Society 20) at Weeks 4, 12 and 16Week 16 (N = 28, 36)23 Participants
Secondary

Number of Participants Achieving ASAS 20 at Week 8

ASAS measures symptomatic improvement in Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) participants ASAS = 4 domains: participant global assessment of disease activity, pain, function, inflammation. ASAS 20 = 20% improvement from baseline and an absolute change ≥ 10 units on a 0-100 scale (0=no disease activity; 100=high disease activity) for ≥ 3 domains, and no worsening in remaining domain.

Time frame: Week 8

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. Missing data were imputed through LOCF approach.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Achieving ASAS 20 at Week 816 Participants
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Achieving ASAS 20 at Week 810 Participants
Comparison: Week 8 was analyzed using a logistic regression to assess treatment effect. Logistic regression with baseline morning stiffness score and treatment group included as covariates.p-value: 0.050195% CI: [1, 7.27]Regression, Logistic
Secondary

Number of Participants Achieving ASAS 40 at Week 8

ASAS measures symptomatic improvement in Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) participants ASAS = 4 domains: participant global assessment of disease activity, pain, function, inflammation. ASAS 40 = 40% improvement from baseline and an absolute change ≥ 20 units on a 0-100 scale (0=no disease activity, 100=high disease activity) for ≥ 3 domains, and no worsening in remaining domain.

Time frame: Week 8

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. Missing data were imputed through LOCF approach.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Achieving ASAS 40 at Week 816 Participants
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Achieving ASAS 40 at Week 89 Participants
Comparison: Week 8 was analyzed using a logistic regression to assess treatment effect. Logistic regression with baseline morning stiffness score and treatment group included as covariates.p-value: 0.028495% CI: [1.13, 8.54]Regression, Logistic
Secondary

Number of Participants Achieving ASAS 40 at Weeks 4, 12 and 16.

ASAS measures symptomatic improvement in Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) participants ASAS = 4 domains: participant global assessment of disease activity, pain, function, inflammation. ASAS 40 = 40% improvement from baseline and an absolute change ≥ 20 units on a 0-100 scale (0=no disease activity, 100=high disease activity) for ≥ 3 domains, and no worsening in remaining domain.

Time frame: Weeks 4, 12 and 16

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. This analysis was performed with the observed cases.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Achieving ASAS 40 at Weeks 4, 12 and 16.Week 4 (N = 38, 42)9 Participants
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Achieving ASAS 40 at Weeks 4, 12 and 16.Week 12 (N = 35, 37)17 Participants
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Achieving ASAS 40 at Weeks 4, 12 and 16.Week 16 (N = 28, 36)16 Participants
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Achieving ASAS 40 at Weeks 4, 12 and 16.Week 4 (N = 38, 42)3 Participants
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Achieving ASAS 40 at Weeks 4, 12 and 16.Week 12 (N = 35, 37)20 Participants
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Achieving ASAS 40 at Weeks 4, 12 and 16.Week 16 (N = 28, 36)20 Participants
Secondary

Number of Participants Achieving ASAS 70 at Week 8

ASAS measures symptomatic improvement in Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) participants ASAS = 4 domains: participant global assessment of disease activity, pain, function, inflammation. ASAS 70 = 70% improvement from baseline and an absolute change ≥ 20 units on a 0-100 scale (0=no disease activity, 100=high disease activity)

Time frame: Week 8

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. Missing data were imputed through LOCF approach.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Achieving ASAS 70 at Week 85 Participants
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Achieving ASAS 70 at Week 83 Participants
Comparison: Week 8 was analyzed using a logistic regression to assess treatment effect. Logistic regression with baseline morning stiffness score and treatment group included as covariates.p-value: 0.329195% CI: [0.47, 9.72]Regression, Logistic
Secondary

Number of Participants Achieving ASAS 70 at Weeks 4, 12 and 16.

ASAS measures symptomatic improvement in Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) participants ASAS = 4 domains: participant global assessment of disease activity, pain, function, inflammation. ASAS 70 = 70% improvement from baseline and an absolute change ≥ 20 units on a 0-100 scale (0=no disease activity, 100=high disease activity) for ≥ 3 domains, and no worsening in remaining domain.

Time frame: Weeks 4, 12 and 16

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. This analysis was performed with the observed cases.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Achieving ASAS 70 at Weeks 4, 12 and 16.Week 4 (N = 38, 42)2 Participants
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Achieving ASAS 70 at Weeks 4, 12 and 16.Week 12 (N = 35, 37)8 Participants
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Achieving ASAS 70 at Weeks 4, 12 and 16.Week 16 (N = 28, 36)5 Participants
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Achieving ASAS 70 at Weeks 4, 12 and 16.Week 4 (N = 38, 42)1 Participants
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Achieving ASAS 70 at Weeks 4, 12 and 16.Week 12 (N = 35, 37)7 Participants
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Achieving ASAS 70 at Weeks 4, 12 and 16.Week 16 (N = 28, 36)11 Participants
Secondary

Number of Participants Using NSAIDs at Week 8.

Participants who received NSAIDs at Week 8 were reported.

Time frame: Week 8

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. This analysis was with the observed cases.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Using NSAIDs at Week 8.17 Participants
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants Using NSAIDs at Week 8.32 Participants
Comparison: Logistic regression with baseline score and treatment group included as covariates.p-value: 0.006695% CI: [0.07, 0.65]Regression, Logistic
Secondary

Total NSAID ASAS [Area Under Curve (AUC)] Score From Baseline to Week 8.

The total NSAID score for the first 8 weeks of randomized treatment was calculated as an AUC using the linear trapezoidal rule. LOCF will only be applied where the subject is still in the study and the NSAID score is missing.

Time frame: Week 8

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. Missing data were imputed through LOCF approach.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupTotal NSAID ASAS [Area Under Curve (AUC)] Score From Baseline to Week 8.45.24 Unit on a scale * daysStandard Error 5.44
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupTotal NSAID ASAS [Area Under Curve (AUC)] Score From Baseline to Week 8.65.02 Unit on a scale * daysStandard Error 5.3
Comparison: The analysis of secondary endpoints was an ANCOVA using linear regression with Baseline NSAID score and MMRM was run using the model and using the repeated measures for the changes from Baseline in each outcome at Week 8.p-value: 0.011595% CI: [-34.99, -4.57]ANCOVA
Other Pre-specified

Change From Baseline in BASDAI Level of Morning Stiffness-related Scores at Week 4

Participants were requested to complete the BASDAI upon symptom return then every day for the first 15 days after first administration of test article and weekly thereafter. A numeric rating scale was used, for questions 1-5 (Fatigue, Spinal Pain, Joint pain or swelling, discomfort and morning stiffness severity respectively) it was on the scale from 0 (none) to 10 (very severe). For question 6 (morning stiffness duration) it was on the scale of 0 (0 or more hours) to 10 (2 hours). The analysis presented below is the change in morning stiffness severity.

Time frame: Week 4

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. Missing data were imputed through LOCF approach.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASDAI Level of Morning Stiffness-related Scores at Week 4-2.23 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.34
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASDAI Level of Morning Stiffness-related Scores at Week 4-1.07 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.32
Comparison: ANCOVA model on change from each baseline BASDAI component score fitting each baseline component score as a covariate, plus treatment as a factor.p-value: 0.015295% CI: [-2.09, -0.23]ANCOVA
Other Pre-specified

Change From Baseline in BASDAI Level of Morning Stiffness-related Scores at Weeks 12 and 16

Participants were requested to complete the BASDAI upon symptom return then every day for the first 15 days after first administration of test article and weekly thereafter. A numeric rating scale was used, for questions 1-5 (Fatigue, Spinal Pain, Joint pain or swelling, discomfort and morning stiffness severity respectively) it was on the scale from 0 (none) to 10 (very severe). For question 6 (morning stiffness duration) it was on the scale of 0 (0 or more hours) to 10 (2 hours). The analysis presented below is the change in morning stiffness severity.

Time frame: Weeks 12 and 16

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. This analysis was performed with the observed cases.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASDAI Level of Morning Stiffness-related Scores at Weeks 12 and 16Week 12 (N = 36, 42)-3.4 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.75
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASDAI Level of Morning Stiffness-related Scores at Weeks 12 and 16Weel 16 (N = 28, 37)-3.3 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.64
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASDAI Level of Morning Stiffness-related Scores at Weeks 12 and 16Week 12 (N = 36, 42)-3.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.74
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASDAI Level of Morning Stiffness-related Scores at Weeks 12 and 16Weel 16 (N = 28, 37)-3.9 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.46
Other Pre-specified

Change From Baseline in BASFI at Week 8

Participants assessed their level of ability to complete activities on a scale from 0 (easy) to 10 (impossible). These scales were collected at each visit in the CRF. The total score was calculated as the average score of the 10 questions.

Time frame: Week 8

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. Missing data were imputed through LOCF approach.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASFI at Week 8-1.68 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.3
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASFI at Week 8-0.77 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.29
Comparison: ANCOVA model on change from baseline BASFI score fitting baseline BASFI score as a covariate, plus treatment as a factor.p-value: 0.029795% CI: [-1.74, -0.09]ANCOVA
Other Pre-specified

Change From Baseline in BASFI (Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index ) at Week 4

Participants assessed their level of ability to complete activities on a scale from 0 (easy) to 10 (impossible). These scales were collected at each visit in the CRF. The total score was calculated as the average score of the 10 questions.

Time frame: Week 4

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. Missing data were imputed through LOCF approach.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASFI (Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index ) at Week 4-1.13 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.25
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASFI (Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index ) at Week 4-0.32 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.24
Comparison: ANCOVA model on change from baseline BASFI score fitting baseline BASFI score as a covariate, plus treatment as a factor.p-value: 0.023795% CI: [-1.5, -0.11]ANCOVA
Other Pre-specified

Change From Baseline in BAS-G (Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis-Global) Score at Week 4

BAS-G was used to indicate the effect of disease has had on participant's well-being over the last 48 hours in a 0 (none) to 10 (very severe) point scale. Participants completed the BAS-G on a diary card following their Screening visit if they had a flare which required them to restart their NSAID. Participants were requested to complete the BAS-G upon symptom return (after stoppage of NSAIDs during screening phase) and weekly thereafter.

Time frame: Week 4

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. Missing data were imputed through LOCF approach.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BAS-G (Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis-Global) Score at Week 4-1.51 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.33
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BAS-G (Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis-Global) Score at Week 4-0.21 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.31
Comparison: ANCOVA model on change from baseline BAS-G score fitting baseline BAS-G score as a covariate, plus treatment as a factor.p-value: 0.00595% CI: [-2.2, -0.4]ANCOVA
Other Pre-specified

Change From Baseline in BAS-G Score at Week 8

BAS-G was used to indicate the effect of disease has had on participant's well-being over the last 48 hours in a 0 (none) to 10 (very severe) point scale. Participants completed the BAS-G on a diary card following their Screening visit if they had a flare which required them to restart their NSAID. Participants were requested to complete the BAS-G upon symptom return (after stoppage of NSAIDs during screening phase) and weekly thereafter.

Time frame: Week 8

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. Missing data were imputed through LOCF approach.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BAS-G Score at Week 8-2.29 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.4
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BAS-G Score at Week 8-1.05 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.38
Comparison: ANCOVA model on change from baseline BAS-G score fitting baseline BAS-G score as a covariate, plus treatment as a factor.p-value: 0.025695% CI: [-2.33, -0.16]ANCOVA
Other Pre-specified

Change From Baseline in BAS-G Score at Weeks 12 and 16.

BAS-G was used to indicate the effect of disease has had on participant's well-being over the last 48 hours in a 0 (none) to 10 (very severe) point scale. Participants completed the BAS-G on a diary card following their Screening visit if they had a flare which required them to restart their NSAID. Participants were requested to complete the BAS-G upon symptom return (after stoppage of NSAIDs during screening phase) and weekly thereafter.

Time frame: Weeks 12 and 16

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. This analysis was performed with the observed cases.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BAS-G Score at Weeks 12 and 16.Week 12 (N = 36, 41)-2.8 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.5
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BAS-G Score at Weeks 12 and 16.Week 16 (N = 28, 36)-2.6 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.08
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BAS-G Score at Weeks 12 and 16.Week 12 (N = 36, 41)-2.4 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.72
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BAS-G Score at Weeks 12 and 16.Week 16 (N = 28, 36)-2.6 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.12
Other Pre-specified

Change From Baseline in BASMI at Week 8

BASMI is an objective measure of spinal mobility. The BASMI score is composed of 5 measures: cervical rotation, intermalleolar distance, modified Schober's test, lateral flexion and tragus to wall distance. Each measure was scored 0-2 (0=normal mobility, 2=severe reduction) to give a final score ranging 0 to 10.

Time frame: Week 8

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. Missing data were imputed through LOCF approach.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI at Week 8-0.40 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.21
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI at Week 8-0.11 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.19
Comparison: ANCOVA model on change from baseline BASMI score fitting baseline BASMI score as a covariate, plus treatment as a factorp-value: 0.296795% CI: [-0.86, 0.27]ANCOVA
Other Pre-specified

Change From Baseline in BASMI at Weeks 12 and 16

BASMI is an objective measure of spinal mobility. The BASMI score is composed of 5 measures: cervical rotation, intermalleolar distance, modified Schober's test, lateral flexion and tragus to wall distance. Each measure was scored 0-2 (0=normal mobility, 2=severe reduction) to give a final score ranging 0 to 10.

Time frame: Weeks 12 and 16

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. This analysis was performed with the observed cases.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI at Weeks 12 and 16Week 12 (N = 35, 43)-0.4 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.44
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI at Weeks 12 and 16Week 16 (N = 28, 38)-0.6 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.71
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI at Weeks 12 and 16Week 12 (N = 35, 43)-0.4 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.26
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI at Weeks 12 and 16Week 16 (N = 28, 38)-0.6 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.23
Other Pre-specified

Change From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 12

BASMI is an objective measure of spinal mobility. The BASMI score was composed of 5 measures: cervical rotation, intermalleolar distance, modified Schober's test, lateral flexion and tragus to wall distance. Each measure was scored 0-2 (0=normal mobility, 2=severe reduction) to give a final score ranging 0 to 10. For each BASMI component, the best of the two tries was taken which corresponded to the highest value for cervical rotation, intermalleolar distance, modified Schober's test and lateral flexion and the smallest value for tragus to wall distance. For cervical rotation, lateral flexion and tragus to wall distance, a mean of the left and right measurements was taken.

Time frame: Week 12

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. This analysis was performed with the observed cases.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 12Tragus to wall distance (N = 36, 42)0.2 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.51
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 12Modified schober's test (N = 36, 43)-0.1 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.55
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 12Lateral flexion (N = 36, 42)-0.2 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.56
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 12Intermalleolar distance (N = 33, 42)-0.2 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.88
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 12Cervical rotation (N= 35, 43)-0.1 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.66
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 12Intermalleolar distance (N = 33, 42)-0.1 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.77
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 12Cervical rotation (N= 35, 43)-0.1 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.4
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 12Tragus to wall distance (N = 36, 42)0.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.41
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 12Lateral flexion (N = 36, 42)-0.2 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.4
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 12Modified schober's test (N = 36, 43)0.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.77
Other Pre-specified

Change From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 16

BASMI is an objective measure of spinal mobility. The BASMI score was composed of 5 measures: cervical rotation, intermalleolar distance, modified Schober's test, lateral flexion and tragus to wall distance. Each measure was scored 0-2 (0=normal mobility, 2=severe reduction) to give a final score ranging 0 to 10. For each BASMI component, the best of the two tries was taken which corresponded to the highest value for cervical rotation, intermalleolar distance, modified Schober's test and lateral flexion and the smallest value for tragus to wall distance. For cervical rotation, lateral flexion and tragus to wall distance, a mean of the left and right measurements was taken.

Time frame: Week 16

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. This analysis was performed with the observed cases.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 16Tragus to wall distance (N = 29, 37)0.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.33
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 16Modified schober's test (N = 29, 38)-0.1 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.49
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 16Lateral flexion (N= 29, 36)-0.1 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.64
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 16Intermalleolar distance (N = 26, 37)-0.3 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.87
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 16Cervical rotation (N = 28, 38)-0.1 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.54
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 16Intermalleolar distance (N = 26, 37)-0.2 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.66
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 16Cervical rotation (N = 28, 38)-0.1 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.56
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 16Tragus to wall distance (N = 29, 37)-0.1 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.47
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 16Lateral flexion (N= 29, 36)-0.2 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.47
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 16Modified schober's test (N = 29, 38)0.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.77
Other Pre-specified

Change From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 4

BASMI is an objective measure of spinal mobility. The BASMI score was composed of 5 measures: cervical rotation, intermalleolar distance, modified Schober's test, lateral flexion and tragus to wall distance. Each measure was scored 0-2 (0=normal mobility, 2=severe reduction) to give a final score ranging 0 to 10. For each BASMI component, the best of the two tries was taken which corresponded to the highest value for cervical rotation, intermalleolar distance, modified Schober's test and lateral flexion and the smallest value for tragus to wall distance. For cervical rotation, lateral flexion and tragus to wall distance, a mean of the left and right measurements was taken.

Time frame: Week 4

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. This analysis was performed with the observed cases.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 4Tragus to wall distance (N=41, 43)0.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.31
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 4Modified schober's test (N = 41, 45)0.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.55
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 4Lateral flexion (N = 40, 42)-0.1 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.61
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 4Intermalleolar distance (N = 38, 44)-0.2 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.73
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 4Cervical rotation (N = 39, 45)0.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.46
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 4Intermalleolar distance (N = 38, 44)0.1 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.66
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 4Cervical rotation (N = 39, 45)0.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.34
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 4Tragus to wall distance (N=41, 43)0.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.49
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 4Lateral flexion (N = 40, 42)-0.1 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.5
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 4Modified schober's test (N = 41, 45)0.1 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.68
Other Pre-specified

Change From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 8

BASMI is an objective measure of spinal mobility. The BASMI score was composed of 5 measures: cervical rotation, intermalleolar distance, modified Schober's test, lateral flexion and tragus to wall distance. Each measure was scored 0-2 (0=normal mobility, 2=severe reduction) to give a final score ranging 0 to 10. For each BASMI component, the best of the two tries was taken which corresponded to the highest value for cervical rotation, intermalleolar distance, modified Schober's test and lateral flexion and the smallest value for tragus to wall distance. For cervical rotation, lateral flexion and tragus to wall distance, a mean of the left and right measurements was taken.

Time frame: Week 8

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. This analysis was performed with the observed cases.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 8Tragus to wall distance (N = 38, 43)0.1 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.4
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 8Modified schober's test (N = 38, 44)-0.1 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.54
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 8Lateral flexion (N = 38, 42)-0.1 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.58
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 8Intermalleolar distance (N = 36, 43)-0.2 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.75
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 8Cervical rotation (N = 37, 44)-0.1 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.6
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 8Intermalleolar distance (N = 36, 43)0.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.76
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 8Cervical rotation (N = 37, 44)0.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.53
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 8Tragus to wall distance (N = 38, 43)-0.1 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.43
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 8Lateral flexion (N = 38, 42)-0.1 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.55
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in BASMI Components at Week 8Modified schober's test (N = 38, 44)0.1 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.67
Other Pre-specified

Change From Baseline in Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index (BASMI) at Week 4

BASMI is an objective measure of spinal mobility. The BASMI score is composed of 5 measures: cervical rotation, intermalleolar distance, modified Schober's test, lateral flexion and tragus to wall distance. Each measure was scored 0-2 (0=normal mobility, 2=severe reduction) to give a final score ranging 0 to 10.

Time frame: Week 4

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. Missing data were imputed through LOCF approach.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index (BASMI) at Week 4-0.31 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.19
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index (BASMI) at Week 40.05 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.17
Comparison: ANCOVA model on change from baseline BASMI score fitting baseline BASMI score as a covariate, plus treatment as a factorp-value: 0.160195% CI: [-0.87, 0.15]ANCOVA
Other Pre-specified

Change From Baseline in Chest Expansion at Week 4

Chest expansion, measured in cm, is defined as the difference in thoracic circumference during full expiration versus full inspiration, measured at the fourth intercostal space (nipple line). Chest expansion was measured for both maximum and minimum inhalation and the data presented below combined both the values.

Time frame: Week 4

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. Missing data were imputed through LOCF approach.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Chest Expansion at Week 42.61 cmStandard Error 1.61
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Chest Expansion at Week 40.21 cmStandard Error 1.48
Comparison: ANCOVA model on change from baseline in chest expansion mobility score fitting baseline chest expansion mobility score as a covariate, plus treatment as a factor.p-value: 0.273595% CI: [-1.94, 6.75]ANCOVA
Other Pre-specified

Change From Baseline in Chest Expansion at Week 8

Chest expansion, measured in cm, is defined as the difference in thoracic circumference during full expiration versus full inspiration, measured at the fourth intercostal space (nipple line). Chest expansion was measured for both maximum and minimum inhalation and the data presented below combined both the values.

Time frame: Week 8

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. Missing data were imputed through LOCF approach.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Chest Expansion at Week 80.62 cmStandard Error 0.24
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Chest Expansion at Week 8-0.06 cmStandard Error 0.23
Comparison: ANCOVA model on change from baseline in chest expansion mobility score fitting baseline chest expansion mobility score as a covariate, plus treatment as a factor.p-value: 0.042295% CI: [0.02, 1.34]ANCOVA
Other Pre-specified

Change From Baseline in Chest Expansion at Weeks 12 and 16

Chest expansion, measured in cm, is defined as the difference in thoracic circumference during full expiration versus full inspiration, measured at the fourth intercostal space (nipple line). Chest expansion was measured for both maximum and minimum inhalation and the data presented below combined both the values.

Time frame: Weeks 12 and 16

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. This analysis was performed with the observed cases.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Chest Expansion at Weeks 12 and 16Week 12 (N = 34, 42)0.3 cmStandard Deviation 2.26
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Chest Expansion at Weeks 12 and 16Week 16 (N = 27, 37)0.2 cmStandard Deviation 1.42
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Chest Expansion at Weeks 12 and 16Week 12 (N = 34, 42)0.1 cmStandard Deviation 2.03
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Chest Expansion at Weeks 12 and 16Week 16 (N = 27, 37)2.0 cmStandard Deviation 10.92
Other Pre-specified

Change From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 12

BASFI is to assess the prticipant's level of ability to complete the activities on a scale from 0 (easy) to 10 (impossible). The total score was calculated as the average score of the 10 questions.

Time frame: Week 12

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. This analysis was performed with the observed cases.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 12Putting on socks (n = 36, 42)-1.6 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.75
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 12Bending forward (N = 36, 42)-2.2 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.25
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 12Reaching up high (N = 36,42)-1.7 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.21
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 12Getting out of an armless chair (N = 36, 42)-2.6 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.38
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 12Getting up off floor from back (N = 36, 42)-2.5 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.09
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 12standing unsupported 10 min (N = 36,42)-2.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.49
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 12Climbing steps without aid (N = 36, 42)-1.6 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.18
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 12Looking over shoulder (N = 36, 42)-2.6 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.92
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 12Physically demanding activities (N = 36, 41)-2.2 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.68
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 12Full day's activities (N = 36, 40)-1.8 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.45
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 12Looking over shoulder (N = 36, 42)-1.8 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.62
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 12Putting on socks (n = 36, 42)-1.6 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.39
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 12standing unsupported 10 min (N = 36,42)-2.1 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.95
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 12Bending forward (N = 36, 42)-1.7 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.56
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 12Full day's activities (N = 36, 40)-2.3 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.12
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 12Reaching up high (N = 36,42)-1.5 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.35
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 12Climbing steps without aid (N = 36, 42)-1.4 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.43
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 12Getting out of an armless chair (N = 36, 42)-2.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.5
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 12Physically demanding activities (N = 36, 41)-2.3 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.29
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 12Getting up off floor from back (N = 36, 42)-1.7 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.66
Other Pre-specified

Change From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 16

BASFI is to assess the prticipant's level of ability to complete the activities on a scale from 0 (easy) to 10 (impossible). The total score was calculated as the average score of the 10 questions.

Time frame: Week 16

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. This analysis was performed with the observed cases.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 16Putting on socks (N = 28, 37)-1.1 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.18
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 16Bending forward (N = 28, 37)-2.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.36
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 16Reaching up high (N = 27, 37)-1.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.55
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 16Getting out of an armless chair (N = 28, 37)-2.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.42
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 16Getting up off floor from back (N = 28, 37)-2.2 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.83
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 16Standing unsupported 10 min (N = 28, 37)-2.2 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.5
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 16Climbing steps without aid (N = 28, 37)-1.3 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.13
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 16Looking over shoulder (N = 28, 37)-2.4 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.19
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 16Physically demanding activities (N = 28, 36)-2.3 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.46
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 16Full day's activities (N = 28, 36)-1.9 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.28
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 16Looking over shoulder (N = 28, 37)-2.3 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.62
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 16Putting on socks (N = 28, 37)-2.1 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.4
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 16Standing unsupported 10 min (N = 28, 37)-2.6 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.8
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 16Bending forward (N = 28, 37)-2.1 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.33
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 16Full day's activities (N = 28, 36)-2.6 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.07
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 16Reaching up high (N = 27, 37)-1.6 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.29
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 16Climbing steps without aid (N = 28, 37)-1.9 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.53
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 16Getting out of an armless chair (N = 28, 37)-2.5 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.35
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 16Physically demanding activities (N = 28, 36)-2.6 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.38
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 16Getting up off floor from back (N = 28, 37)-2.3 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.6
Other Pre-specified

Change From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 4

BASFI is to assess the prticipant's level of ability to complete the activities on a scale from 0 (easy) to 10 (impossible). The total score was calculated as the average score of the 10 questions.

Time frame: Week 4

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. This analysis was performed with the observed cases.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 4Putting on socks (N = 40, 45)-1.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.66
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 4Bending forward (N = 40, 45)-1.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.19
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 4Reaching up high (N = 40, 45)-1.3 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.43
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 4Getting out of an armless chair (N = 40, 45)-1.3 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.58
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 4Getting up off floor from back (N = 40, 45)-1.6 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.91
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 4Standing unsupported 10 min (N = 40, 45)-1.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.57
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 4Climbing steps without aid (N = 40, 45)-0.4 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 4Looking over shoulder-1.6 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.7
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 4Physically demanding activities (N = 40, 45)-1.2 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.34
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 4Full day's activities (N = 40, 45)-1.1 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.42
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 4Looking over shoulder-0.2 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.15
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 4Putting on socks (N = 40, 45)-0.4 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.72
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 4Standing unsupported 10 min (N = 40, 45)0.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.57
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 4Bending forward (N = 40, 45)-0.2 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.96
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 4Full day's activities (N = 40, 45)-0.4 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.75
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 4Reaching up high (N = 40, 45)-0.3 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.62
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 4Climbing steps without aid (N = 40, 45)-0.5 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.04
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 4Getting out of an armless chair (N = 40, 45)-0.5 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.69
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 4Physically demanding activities (N = 40, 45)-0.4 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.93
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 4Getting up off floor from back (N = 40, 45)-0.4 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.69
Other Pre-specified

Change From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 8

BASFI is to assess the prticipant's level of ability to complete the activities on a scale from 0 (easy) to 10 (impossible). The total score was calculated as the average score of the 10 questions.

Time frame: Week 8

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. This analysis was performed with the observed cases.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 8Putting on socks (N = 37, 43)-1.3 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.64
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 8Bending forward (N = 37, 43)-1.8 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.1
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 8Reaching up high (N = 37, 43)-1.3 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.09
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 8Getting out of an armless chair (N = 37, 43)-2.1 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.78
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 8Getting up off floor from back (N = 37, 43)-2.3 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.01
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 8Standing unsupported 10 min (N = 37, 43)-1.6 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.66
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 8Climbing steps without aid (N = 37, 43)-1.2 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.22
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 8Looking over shoulder (N = 37, 43)-2.4 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.79
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 8Physically demanding activities (N = 37, 41)-1.8 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.11
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 8Full day's activities (N = 37, 41)-1.4 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.63
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 8Looking over shoulder (N = 37, 43)-0.8 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.71
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 8Putting on socks (N = 37, 43)-0.3 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.18
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 8Standing unsupported 10 min (N = 37, 43)-0.8 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.67
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 8Bending forward (N = 37, 43)-0.4 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.08
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 8Full day's activities (N = 37, 41)-1.2 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.04
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 8Reaching up high (N = 37, 43)-0.7 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.02
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 8Climbing steps without aid (N = 37, 43)-0.9 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.26
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 8Getting out of an armless chair (N = 37, 43)-1.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.23
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 8Physically demanding activities (N = 37, 41)-1.2 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.91
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Each BASFI Component at Week 8Getting up off floor from back (N = 37, 43)-0.6 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.33
Other Pre-specified

Change From Baseline in MASES (Maastricht Ankylosing Spondylitis Entheses Score) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16

Assessment of enthesitis was performed in the following 7 domains: 1) 1st costochondral joint left and right, 2) 7th costochondral joint left and right, 3) posterior superior iliac spine left and right, 4) anterior superior iliac spine left and right, 5) iliac crest left and right, 6) 5th lumbar spinous process and 7) proximal insertion of Achilles tendon left and right. Each domain was graded for the presence (1) and absence (0) of tenderness yielding total MASES ranging from 0 (no tenderness) to 13 (worst possible score; severe tenderness).

Time frame: Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. This analysis was performed with the observed cases.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in MASES (Maastricht Ankylosing Spondylitis Entheses Score) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 4 (N = 23, 27)-0.7 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.55
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in MASES (Maastricht Ankylosing Spondylitis Entheses Score) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 8 (N = 20, 24)-1.1 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.42
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in MASES (Maastricht Ankylosing Spondylitis Entheses Score) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 12 (N = 14, 13)-1.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.94
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in MASES (Maastricht Ankylosing Spondylitis Entheses Score) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 16 (N = 13, 10)-0.6 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.57
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in MASES (Maastricht Ankylosing Spondylitis Entheses Score) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 16 (N = 13, 10)-1.4 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.27
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in MASES (Maastricht Ankylosing Spondylitis Entheses Score) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 4 (N = 23, 27)-0.3 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.31
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in MASES (Maastricht Ankylosing Spondylitis Entheses Score) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 12 (N = 14, 13)0.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.77
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in MASES (Maastricht Ankylosing Spondylitis Entheses Score) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 8 (N = 20, 24)-0.7 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.55
Other Pre-specified

Change From Baseline in Nocturnal Back Pain at Week 4

Participants assessed the nocturnal back pain they had in the previous 48 hours on a scale from 0 (no pain) to 10 (most severe pain).

Time frame: Week 4

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. Missing data were imputed through LOCF approach.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Nocturnal Back Pain at Week 4-2.13 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.4
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Nocturnal Back Pain at Week 4-0.82 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.38
Comparison: ANCOVA model on change from baseline nocturnal back pain fitting baseline nocturnal back pain as a covariate, plus treatment as a factorp-value: 0.019895% CI: [-2.4, -0.21]ANCOVA
Other Pre-specified

Change From Baseline in Nocturnal Back Pain at Week 8

Participants assessed the nocturnal back pain they had in the previous 48 hours on a scale from 0 (no pain) to 10 (most severe pain).

Time frame: Week 8

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. Missing data were imputed through LOCF approach.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Nocturnal Back Pain at Week 8-2.71 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.43
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Nocturnal Back Pain at Week 8-1.20 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.41
Comparison: ANCOVA model on change from baseline nocturnal back pain fitting baseline nocturnal back pain as a covariate, plus treatment as a factorp-value: 0.013295% CI: [-2.69, -0.32]ANCOVA
Other Pre-specified

Change From Baseline in Nocturnal Back Pain at Weeks 12 and 16

Participants assessed the nocturnal back pain they had in the previous 48 hours on a scale from 0 (no pain) to 10 (most severe pain).

Time frame: Weeks 12 and 16

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. This analysis was performed with the observed cases.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Nocturnal Back Pain at Weeks 12 and 16Week 12 (N = 36, 42)-3.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.88
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Nocturnal Back Pain at Weeks 12 and 16Week 16 (N = 28, 37)-2.9 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.14
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Nocturnal Back Pain at Weeks 12 and 16Week 12 (N = 36, 42)-3.0 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.98
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Nocturnal Back Pain at Weeks 12 and 16Week 16 (N = 28, 37)-3.5 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.72
Other Pre-specified

Change From Baseline in PGA at Weeks 12 and 16

Investigator assessed the overall disease activity using the scale of 0 (no disease activity) to 10 (severe disease activity).

Time frame: Weeks 12 and 16

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. This analysis was performed with the observed cases.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in PGA at Weeks 12 and 16Week 12 (N = 35, 38)-3.5 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.73
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in PGA at Weeks 12 and 16Week 16 (N = 29, 37)-3.7 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.22
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in PGA at Weeks 12 and 16Week 12 (N = 35, 38)-3.4 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.54
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in PGA at Weeks 12 and 16Week 16 (N = 29, 37)-3.8 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2
Other Pre-specified

Change From Baseline in PGA (Physician Global Assessment) at Week 4

The investigator assessed the overall disease activity using the scale of 0 (no disease activity) to 10 (severe disease activity).

Time frame: Week 4

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. Missing data were imputed through LOCF approach.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in PGA (Physician Global Assessment) at Week 4-2.05 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.3
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in PGA (Physician Global Assessment) at Week 4-0.71 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.28
Comparison: ANCOVA model on change from baseline PGA score fitting baseline PGA score as a covariate, plus treatment as a factorp-value: 0.001795% CI: [-2.16, -0.52]ANCOVA
Other Pre-specified

Change From Baseline in PGA (Physician Global Assessment) at Week 8

Investigator assessed the overall disease activity using the scale of 0 (no disease activity) to 10 (severe disease activity).

Time frame: Week 8

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. Missing data were imputed through LOCF approach.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in PGA (Physician Global Assessment) at Week 8-2.69 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.35
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in PGA (Physician Global Assessment) at Week 8-1.58 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.33
Comparison: ANCOVA model on change from baseline PGA score fitting baseline PGA score as a covariate, plus treatment as a factor.p-value: 0.023395% CI: [-2.07, -0.16]ANCOVA
Other Pre-specified

Change From Baseline in Swollen Joint Counts at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16

Swollen joint count was performed at each visit to assess the peripheral joint involvement according to ASAS recommendation.

Time frame: Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. This analysis was performed with the observed cases.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Swollen Joint Counts at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 4 (N = 23, 22)-0.6 Swollen jointsStandard Deviation 1.65
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Swollen Joint Counts at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Weel 12 (N = 11, 15)-0.5 Swollen jointsStandard Deviation 1.29
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Swollen Joint Counts at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 8 (N = 14, 22)-0.1 Swollen jointsStandard Deviation 2.09
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Swollen Joint Counts at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 16 (N = 9, 9)-1.1 Swollen jointsStandard Deviation 2.89
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Swollen Joint Counts at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 8 (N = 14, 22)0.0 Swollen jointsStandard Deviation 1.25
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Swollen Joint Counts at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 4 (N = 23, 22)0.0 Swollen jointsStandard Deviation 1.09
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Swollen Joint Counts at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 16 (N = 9, 9)2.3 Swollen jointsStandard Deviation 6.65
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Swollen Joint Counts at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Weel 12 (N = 11, 15)-0.3 Swollen jointsStandard Deviation 1.23
Other Pre-specified

Change From Baseline in Tenderness Joint Counts at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16

Tender joint count was performed at each visit to assess the peripheral joint involvement according to ASAS recommendation.

Time frame: Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. This analysis was performed with the observed cases.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Tenderness Joint Counts at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 4 (N = 23, 22)-1.2 Tender jointsStandard Deviation 3.61
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Tenderness Joint Counts at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 8 (N = 14, 22)-2.3 Tender jointsStandard Deviation 5.11
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Tenderness Joint Counts at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 12 (N = 11, 15)-1.3 Tender jointsStandard Deviation 5
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Tenderness Joint Counts at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 16 (N = 9, 9)-1.9 Tender jointsStandard Deviation 5.64
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Tenderness Joint Counts at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 16 (N = 9, 9)0.2 Tender jointsStandard Deviation 9.93
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Tenderness Joint Counts at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 4 (N = 23, 22)-2.4 Tender jointsStandard Deviation 7.57
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Tenderness Joint Counts at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 12 (N = 11, 15)-1.4 Tender jointsStandard Deviation 10.7
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Tenderness Joint Counts at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 8 (N = 14, 22)-3.1 Tender jointsStandard Deviation 6.47
Other Pre-specified

Change From Baseline in Total Back Pain at Week 4

Participants assessed the total back pain they had in the previous 48 hours on a scale from 0 (no pain) to 10 (most severe pain).

Time frame: Week 4

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. Missing data were imputed through LOCF approach.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Total Back Pain at Week 4-1.59 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.36
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Total Back Pain at Week 4-0.58 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.34
Comparison: ANCOVA model on change from baseline total back pain fitting baseline total back pain as a covariate, plus treatment as a factor.p-value: 0.047495% CI: [-2, -0.01]ANCOVA
Other Pre-specified

Change From Baseline in Total Back Pain at Week 8

Participants assessed the total back pain they had in the previous 48 hours on a scale from 0 (no pain) to 10 (most severe pain).

Time frame: Week 8

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. Missing data were imputed through LOCF approach.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Total Back Pain at Week 8-2.24 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.39
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Total Back Pain at Week 8-0.96 Units on a scaleStandard Error 0.37
Comparison: ANCOVA model on change from baseline total back pain fitting baseline total back pain as a covariate, plus treatment as a factorp-value: 0.021295% CI: [-2.36, -0.2]ANCOVA
Other Pre-specified

Change From Baseline in Total Back Pain at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16

Participants assessed the total back pain they had in the previous 48 hours on a scale from 0 (no pain) to 10 (most severe pain).

Time frame: Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. This analysis was performed with the observed cases.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Total Back Pain at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 4 (N = 40, 45)-1.1 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.1
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Total Back Pain at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 8 (N = 37, 43)-1.7 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.28
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Total Back Pain at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 12 (N= 36, 42)-2.6 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.62
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Total Back Pain at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 16 (N = 28, 37)-2.9 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.17
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Total Back Pain at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 16 (N = 28, 37)-2.6 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.33
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Total Back Pain at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 4 (N = 40, 45)-0.3 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.32
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Total Back Pain at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 12 (N= 36, 42)-2.6 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.34
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupChange From Baseline in Total Back Pain at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 8 (N = 37, 43)-0.8 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.72
Other Pre-specified

Number of Participants With MCII at Weeks 4, 12 and 16

MCII was completed at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16 or Early Discontinuation and once weekly between visits. MCII was converted to binary scores as follows: 1 = 'improved'/'very important' and 'improved'/'moderately important' 2 = 'improved'/'slightly important', 'improved'/'not at all important', 'no change' and 'worse-no pain. MCII was determined based on participant's response on the following three items for the question of how have they been during the last 48 hours compared to when they started the study: improved or less pain, no change and worse-more pain. MCII was typically defined according to the patients perception of what was very important improvement, moderate important improvement, slightly important improvement or not at all improvement.

Time frame: Weeks 4, 12 and 16

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. This analysis was performed with the observed cases.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants With MCII at Weeks 4, 12 and 16Week 4 (N = 40, 44)19 Participants
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants With MCII at Weeks 4, 12 and 16Week 12 (N = 36, 42)25 Participants
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants With MCII at Weeks 4, 12 and 16Week 16 (N = 28, 37)22 Participants
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants With MCII at Weeks 4, 12 and 16Week 4 (N = 40, 44)11 Participants
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants With MCII at Weeks 4, 12 and 16Week 12 (N = 36, 42)25 Participants
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants With MCII at Weeks 4, 12 and 16Week 16 (N = 28, 37)22 Participants
Other Pre-specified

Number of Participants With Minimum Clinically Important Deterioration (MCID) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16

MCID was completed at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16 or Early Discontinuation and once weekly between visits. MCID was converted to binary scores as follows: 1 = 'improved'/'very important' and 'improved'/'moderately important' 2 = 'improved'/'slightly important', 'improved'/'not at all important', 'no change' and 'worse-no pain. MCID was evaluated based on participant's opinion on the following three items for the question of how have they been during the last 48 hours compared to Screening visit: 'improved-less pain', 'no change', and 'worse-more pain'. Participants were further asked the importance of worsening i.e., very important, moderately important, slightly important and not at all important as MCID evaluation criteria.

Time frame: Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. This analysis was performed with the observed cases.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants With Minimum Clinically Important Deterioration (MCID) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 4 (N = 40, 44)3 Participants
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants With Minimum Clinically Important Deterioration (MCID) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 8 (N = 37, 43)0 Participants
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants With Minimum Clinically Important Deterioration (MCID) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 12 (N = 36, 42)0 Participants
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants With Minimum Clinically Important Deterioration (MCID) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 16 (N = 28, 37)0 Participants
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants With Minimum Clinically Important Deterioration (MCID) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 16 (N = 28, 37)0 Participants
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants With Minimum Clinically Important Deterioration (MCID) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 4 (N = 40, 44)9 Participants
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants With Minimum Clinically Important Deterioration (MCID) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 12 (N = 36, 42)0 Participants
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants With Minimum Clinically Important Deterioration (MCID) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 8 (N = 37, 43)3 Participants
Other Pre-specified

Number of Participants With Minimum Clinically Important Improvement (MCII) at Week 8

MCII was completed at visit weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16 or Early Discontinuation and once weekly between visits. MCII was converted to binary scores as follows: 1 = 'improved'/'very important' and 'improved'/'moderately important' 2 = 'improved'/'slightly important', 'improved'/'not at all important', 'no change' and 'worse-no pain'. MCII was determined based on participant's response on the following three items for the question of how have they been during the last 48 hours compared to when they started the study: improved or less pain, no change and worse-more pain. MCII was typically defined according to the patients perception of what was very important improvement, moderate important improvement, slightly important improvement or not at all improvement.

Time frame: Week 8

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. This analysis was performed with the observed cases.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants With Minimum Clinically Important Improvement (MCII) at Week 821 Participants
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants With Minimum Clinically Important Improvement (MCII) at Week 817 Participants
Comparison: Week 8 was analyzed using logistic regression with baseline score and treatment group included as covariates.p-value: 0.12695% CI: [0.822, 4.901]Regression, Logistic
Other Pre-specified

Number of Participants With PASS at Weeks 4, 12 and 16

PASS is defined as a symptom state that the participants consider acceptable. The PASS was collected weekly in the diary card, but at each visit this was collected in the CRF. Participants assessed their health in the previous 48 hours and whether it would be acceptable to remain like that in the next few months.

Time frame: Weeks 4, 12 and 16

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. This analysis was performed with the observed cases.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants With PASS at Weeks 4, 12 and 16Week 4 (N = 40, 44)19 Participants
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants With PASS at Weeks 4, 12 and 16Week 12 (N = 36, 42)23 Participants
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants With PASS at Weeks 4, 12 and 16Week 16 (N = 28, 37)20 Participants
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants With PASS at Weeks 4, 12 and 16Week 4 (N = 40, 44)14 Participants
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants With PASS at Weeks 4, 12 and 16Week 12 (N = 36, 42)29 Participants
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants With PASS at Weeks 4, 12 and 16Week 16 (N = 28, 37)28 Participants
Other Pre-specified

Number of Participants With Patient Acceptable Symptom State (PASS) at Week 8

PASS is defined as a symptom state that the participants consider acceptable. PASS was collected weekly in the diary card, but at each visit this was collected in the CRF. Participants assessed their health in the previous 48 hours and whether it would be acceptable to remain like that in the next few months.

Time frame: Week 8

Population: The ITT population comprised all participants who received at least one dose of the randomized treatment. Participants were analyzed according to treatment randomized and any data recorded after entry into the escape arm were included in the analysis. This analysis was performed with the observed cases.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Double Blind ETN 50 mg to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants With Patient Acceptable Symptom State (PASS) at Week 822 Participants
Placebo to Open Label ETN 50 mg GroupNumber of Participants With Patient Acceptable Symptom State (PASS) at Week 816 Participants
Comparison: Logistic regression with baseline morning stiffness score and treatment group included as covariates. Week 8 was analyzed using a logistic regression to assess treatment effect.p-value: 0.049895% CI: [1, 6.08]Regression, Logistic

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