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A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of Multiple Subcutaneous Injections of ABT-981 in Patients With Osteoarthritis of the Knee

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Study in Patients With Osteoarthritis of the Knee to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of Multiple Ascending Doses of ABT-981

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01668511
Enrollment
36
Registered
2012-08-20
Start date
2012-09-30
Completion date
2013-10-31
Last updated
2017-11-20

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Conditions

Osteoarthritis

Keywords

Immunogenicity, Safety, Tolerability, Osteoarthritis, Pharmacokinetics

Brief summary

To assess the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of ABT-981 in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee.

Detailed description

This is a phase 1, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multiple ascending dose study. Thirty-six patients with osteoarthritis of the knee will be selected to participate. Patients will be randomized to receive either ABT-981 or placebo. ABT-981 or placebo will be administered as subcutaneous (under the skin) injections in four dosing groups. Subjects will be administered subcutaneous injections of ABT-981 for up to 8 weeks.

Interventions

BIOLOGICALABT-981

Injection

BIOLOGICALPlacebo

Placebo Injection

Sponsors

AbbVie (prior sponsor, Abbott)
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
40 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Adult male or female, 40 to 70 years of age, inclusive. * History of symptomatic osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee joint for at least 3 months, with typical Osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms * Radiographic Osteoarthritis (OA) of Kellgren-Lawrence (K-L) grade 1, 2 or 3 * Patients assessment of Osteoarthritis (OA) pain intensity of the study joint is between 40 and 80 on the 0 - 100 mm VAS scale * Other than Osteoarthritis (OA) of the study joint, patient should be in general good health

Exclusion criteria

* Radiographic OA of Kellgren-Lawrence grade 4 or chronic opioid user due to severe knee OA * History of allergic reaction or significant sensitivity to any constituents of the study drug and acetominophen or history of anaphylactic reaction to any agent * Significant trauma or surgery to the study joint within the last year or arthroscopy within 6 months, or, scheduled for major surgery to the study joint * Diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, other autoimmune disorders or any arthritis other than Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. * Any uncontrolled medical illness including unstable treatment or therapy.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
The terminal phase elimination rate constant and the terminal elimination half-life (t1/2) of ABT-981Prior to the last dose up to 70 days after the last dose of ABT-981The terminal phase elimination rate constant and the terminal elimination half-life (t1/2) of ABT-981
Number of participants with Adverse EventsFrom date of first dose of ABT-981 until 70 days after the last dose of ABT-981Collect all adverse events at each visit
Physical Exam including vital signsFrom date of first dose of ABT-981 until 70 days after last dose of ABT-981Blood pressure, heart rate and body temperature
Clinical Lab TestingFrom date of first dose of ABT-981 until 70 days after the last dose of ABT-981Hematology, Chemistry, and Urinalysis
Change from Baseline in Electrocardiogram (ECG)Prior to dose and 8 hours post dose on each day of dosingECGs done in triplicate
Maximum observed serum concentration (Cmax) of ABT-981Prior to first dose up to 70 days after the last dose of ABT-981Cmax
Time to Cmax (Tmax) of ABT-981Prior to first dose up to 70 days after the last dose of ABT-981Time to Cmax
The area under the time curve (AUC) of ABT-981Prior to first dose up until 70 days after the last dose of ABT-981AUC

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Measurement of anti-drug anti-bodies (ADA) of ABT-981Prior to each dose and up until 70 days after the last dose of ABT-981Measurement of ADA

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 8, 2026