Inflammation, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Conditions
Brief summary
This trial is conducted in Europe. The aim of this dose-escalating trial is to assess the safety and tolerability of multiple doses of NNC0114-0006 in subjects with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Interventions
Multiple subcutaneous (s.c., under the skin) doses administered every second week for six weeks. The trial comprises dose escalation up to four dose levels. Progression to next dose will be based on safety evaluation.
Multiple subcutaneous (s.c., under the skin) doses administered every second week for six weeks.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* A diagnosis of RA, meeting the 2010 ACR-EULAR (American College of Rheumatology-European League Against Rheumatism) or the 1987 ACR classification criteria, made at least 4 months prior to trial drug administration * Active RA, characterised by a DAS28-CRP equal to or above 4.5 and at least 5 tender and 5 swollen joints * Methotrexate (MTX) treatment for at least 16 weeks (dose equal to or above 7.5 mg/week and equal to or below 25 mg/week) at a stable dose for at least 6 weeks prior to dosing * Female subjects not pregnant and not nursing
Exclusion criteria
* Subjects with chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease other than RA * Any active or ongoing chronic infectious disease requiring systemic anti-infectious treatment within 4 weeks prior to randomisation * Body mass index (BMI) below 18.0 or above 35.0 kg/m\^2
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Incidence of adverse events (AEs) | From first administration of trial product (week 1) and up until week 27 |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in serum levels of total IL-21 from first administration of trial product | Week 1, week 27 |
| Change in disease activity score 28 calculated using C-reactive protein (DAS28-CRP) | From week 1 to week 9 (8 weeks after initiation of treatment) |
Countries
Germany, Russia