Rheumatoid Arthritis
Conditions
Brief summary
This observational study will evaluate in clinical practice the change in Disease Activity Score (DAS28) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and an inadequate response to DMARDs who are initiated on treatment with RoActemra/Actemra (tocilizumab). Data will be collected from eligible patients (on 8 mg/kg or 4 mg/kg intravenously every 4 weeks, with or without methotrexate) for 12 months.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Adult patients, \>/= 18 years of age * Moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis * Inadequate response or intolerance to previous therapy with one or more traditional DMARDs
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnant or lactating women * Active infection * Positive for hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV infection * Concomitant anti-TNF drugs * Contraindications to treatment with RoActemra/Actemra
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Disease activity score (DAS28) | 12 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| DAS 28 (subgroup on monotherapy) | 12 months |
| DAS 28 (subgroup on 4 mg/kg dose) | 12 months |
| Safety: Incidence of adverse events | 12 months |
Countries
Slovakia