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A Phase 2a Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of ABT-981 in Patients With Erosive Hand Osteoarthritis

A Phase 2a, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Comparing the Safety and Efficacy of ABT-981 to Placebo in Subjects With Erosive Hand Osteoarthritis

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02384538
Enrollment
132
Registered
2015-03-10
Start date
2015-03-31
Completion date
2016-07-31
Last updated
2017-08-11

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

Conditions

Erosive Hand Osteoarthritis

Keywords

Osteoarthritis, Joint diseases, Musculoskeletal diseases, Rheumatic diseases, Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Hand

Brief summary

This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to compare the safety and efficacy of ABT-981 to placebo in subjects with erosive hand osteoarthritis.

Interventions

BIOLOGICALABT-981

ABT-981 administered by subcutaneous injection

BIOLOGICALPlacebo for ABT-981

Placebo for ABT-981 administered by subcutaneous injection

Sponsors

AbbVie
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

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

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
35 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Male or female between the ages of 35 to 80. 2. Must fulfill 1990 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) hand osteoarthritis (OA) criteria 3. Must have radiographic evidence of erosive hand OA 4. Have one or more clinical signs and symptoms of active inflammation in at least three hand joints 5. Subject Assessment of Hand Pain Intensity in at least one hand is ≥ 6.

Exclusion criteria

1. Previous exposure to any anti-interleukin-1 treatment, to corticosteroids within 1 month prior to Screening, to intra-articular hyaluronic acid injection into hand joint(s) within 6 months prior to Screening, to any immunosuppressive biologic therapy within 1 month or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to the first dose of study drug, OR current use of immunosuppressive oral medications within 3 months or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to the first dose of study drug. 2. Absolute neutrophil count \< 2,000 per mm3 3. Diagnosis of one or more of the following: * Fibromyalgia, * Inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral seronegative spondyloarthropathy, * Psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, * Microcrystalline (including gout and pseudo gout) arthritis affecting the hands, * Any OA of the hands due to an infectious origin or acute traumatic episode, secondary OA or OA linked to cartilage and bone dysplasia, * Other chronic painful syndromes that could interfere with assessment of pain at the hand(s). 4. Any uncontrolled medical illness or an unstable treatment or therapy. 5. Any reason that prohibits a subject to undergo an MRI.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Pain Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Week 16Week 0 (Baseline), Week 16The AUSCAN NR3.1 is a self-report measure composed of a battery of 15 questions assessing the three dimensions of pain (5 questions), joint stiffness (1 question) and physical function (9 questions) using an 11-box Numerical Rating Scale (NRS-11) from 0 (low) to 10 (high). The pain subdomain score ranges from 0 to 50; lower scores indicate better status. A decrease in the pain subdomain score represents improvement in status. Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF): Missing responses were imputed by calculation based on the last nonmissing postbaseline component values.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Physical Function Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 0 (Baseline) and Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 26The AUSCAN NR3.1 is a self-report measure composed of a battery of 15 questions assessing the three dimensions of pain (5 questions), joint stiffness (1 question) and physical function (9 questions) using an 11-box Numerical Rating Scale (NRS-11) from 0 (low) to 10 (high). The physical function subdomain score ranges from 0 to 90; lower scores indicate better status. A decrease in the physical function subdomain score represents improvement in status. LOCF: Missing responses were imputed by calculation based on the last nonmissing postbaseline component values.
Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Stiffness Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 0 (Baseline) and Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 26The AUSCAN NR3.1 is a self-report measure composed of a battery of 15 questions assessing the three dimensions of pain (5 questions), joint stiffness (1 question) and physical function (9 questions) using an 11-box Numerical Rating Scale (NRS-11) from 0 (low) to 10 (high). The stiffness subdomain score ranges from 0 to 10; lower scores indicate better status. A decrease in the stiffness subdomain score represents improvement in status. LOCF: Missing responses were imputed by calculation based on the last nonmissing postbaseline component values.
Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Pain Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 0 (Baseline) and Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 26The AUSCAN NR3.1 is a self-report measure composed of a battery of 15 questions assessing the three dimensions of pain (5 questions), joint stiffness (1 question) and physical function (9 questions) using an 11-box Numerical Rating Scale (NRS-11) from 0 (low) to 10 (high). The pain subdomain score ranges from 0 to 50; lower scores indicate better status. A decrease in the pain subdomain score represents improvement in status. LOCF: Missing responses were imputed by calculation based on the last nonmissing postbaseline component values.
Participant Assessment of Index Hand Pain Intensity Using Numeric Rating Scale (NRS-11): Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 0 (Baseline) and Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 26Participants rated the pain intensity of each hand during the previous 48 hours using an 11-point scale (NRS-11). The change from baseline to each visit in NRS-11 in the index hand (the hand with the most disease) are presented. Scores range from 0 to 10 points, with higher scores indicating greater pain intensity. A decrease in the NRS-11 score represents a decrease in pain intensity.
Patient Global Assessment of Hand Osteoarthritis (OA) Status by NRS-11: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 0 (Baseline) and Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 26Participants were asked how much they were affected by hand OA by responding to the question Considering all the ways your hand OA affects you, how have you been during the last 48 hours? using an 11-point scale (NRS-11). Scores range from 0 to 10 points, with higher scores indicating greater effect of hand OA on the participant. A decrease in the NRS-11 score represents an improvement the effect of hand OA on the participant.
Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Total Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 0 (Baseline) and Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 26The AUSCAN NR3.1 is a self-report measure composed of a battery of 15 questions assessing the three dimensions of pain (5 questions), joint stiffness (1 question) and physical function (9 questions) using an 11-box Numerical Rating Scale (NRS-11) from 0 (low) to 10 (high). The total score ranges from 0 to 150; lower scores indicate better status. A decrease in the total score represents improvement in status. LOCF: Missing responses were imputed by calculation based on the last nonmissing postbaseline component values.

Participant flow

Pre-assignment details

A total of 132 participants were randomized; 1 participant who was randomized to the ABT-981 treatment group did not receive a dose of study drug and was excluded from the analyses, for a total of 131 participants in the modified intent-to-treat population (mITT).

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Placebo
Placebo for ABT-981 every two weeks (Q2W) for 24 weeks.
67
ABT-981
ABT-981 200 mg every two weeks (Q2W) for 24 weeks.
64
Total131

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyAdverse Event14
Overall StudyLack of Efficacy44
Overall StudyOther13
Overall StudyWithdrew Consent04

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicPlaceboABT-981Total
Age, Continuous65.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.325
65.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.132
65.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.7
Sex: Female, Male
Female
58 Participants53 Participants111 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
9 Participants11 Participants20 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
45 / 6749 / 64
serious
Total, serious adverse events
2 / 672 / 64

Outcome results

Primary

Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Pain Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Week 16

The AUSCAN NR3.1 is a self-report measure composed of a battery of 15 questions assessing the three dimensions of pain (5 questions), joint stiffness (1 question) and physical function (9 questions) using an 11-box Numerical Rating Scale (NRS-11) from 0 (low) to 10 (high). The pain subdomain score ranges from 0 to 50; lower scores indicate better status. A decrease in the pain subdomain score represents improvement in status. Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF): Missing responses were imputed by calculation based on the last nonmissing postbaseline component values.

Time frame: Week 0 (Baseline), Week 16

Population: mITT population: all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
PlaceboAustralian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Pain Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Week 16-10.74 units on a scale
ABT-981Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Pain Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Week 16-9.22 units on a scale
p-value: 0.38695% CI: [-1.944, 4.99]ANCOVA
Secondary

Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Pain Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each Visit

The AUSCAN NR3.1 is a self-report measure composed of a battery of 15 questions assessing the three dimensions of pain (5 questions), joint stiffness (1 question) and physical function (9 questions) using an 11-box Numerical Rating Scale (NRS-11) from 0 (low) to 10 (high). The pain subdomain score ranges from 0 to 50; lower scores indicate better status. A decrease in the pain subdomain score represents improvement in status. LOCF: Missing responses were imputed by calculation based on the last nonmissing postbaseline component values.

Time frame: Week 0 (Baseline) and Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 26

Population: All participants in the mITT population.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
PlaceboAustralian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Pain Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 8-8.90 units on a scale
PlaceboAustralian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Pain Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 16-10.74 units on a scale
PlaceboAustralian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Pain Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 4-5.01 units on a scale
PlaceboAustralian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Pain Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 20-7.28 units on a scale
PlaceboAustralian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Pain Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 12-8.31 units on a scale
PlaceboAustralian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Pain Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 26-8.76 units on a scale
PlaceboAustralian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Pain Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 2-3.25 units on a scale
ABT-981Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Pain Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 26-10.37 units on a scale
ABT-981Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Pain Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 2-3.27 units on a scale
ABT-981Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Pain Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 4-4.26 units on a scale
ABT-981Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Pain Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 8-6.44 units on a scale
ABT-981Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Pain Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 12-5.64 units on a scale
ABT-981Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Pain Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 16-9.22 units on a scale
ABT-981Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Pain Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 20-8.37 units on a scale
Secondary

Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Physical Function Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each Visit

The AUSCAN NR3.1 is a self-report measure composed of a battery of 15 questions assessing the three dimensions of pain (5 questions), joint stiffness (1 question) and physical function (9 questions) using an 11-box Numerical Rating Scale (NRS-11) from 0 (low) to 10 (high). The physical function subdomain score ranges from 0 to 90; lower scores indicate better status. A decrease in the physical function subdomain score represents improvement in status. LOCF: Missing responses were imputed by calculation based on the last nonmissing postbaseline component values.

Time frame: Week 0 (Baseline) and Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 26

Population: All participants in the mITT population.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
PlaceboAustralian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Physical Function Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 8-14.25 units on a scale
PlaceboAustralian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Physical Function Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 16-17.18 units on a scale
PlaceboAustralian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Physical Function Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 4-8.43 units on a scale
PlaceboAustralian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Physical Function Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 20-11.50 units on a scale
PlaceboAustralian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Physical Function Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 12-12.54 units on a scale
PlaceboAustralian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Physical Function Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 26-14.25 units on a scale
PlaceboAustralian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Physical Function Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 2-6.23 units on a scale
ABT-981Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Physical Function Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 26-16.39 units on a scale
ABT-981Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Physical Function Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 2-4.79 units on a scale
ABT-981Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Physical Function Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 4-7.04 units on a scale
ABT-981Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Physical Function Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 8-8.97 units on a scale
ABT-981Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Physical Function Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 12-8.53 units on a scale
ABT-981Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Physical Function Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 16-14.64 units on a scale
ABT-981Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Physical Function Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 20-12.53 units on a scale
Comparison: Week 16p-value: 0.38395% CI: [-3.214, 8.308]ANCOVA
Secondary

Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Stiffness Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each Visit

The AUSCAN NR3.1 is a self-report measure composed of a battery of 15 questions assessing the three dimensions of pain (5 questions), joint stiffness (1 question) and physical function (9 questions) using an 11-box Numerical Rating Scale (NRS-11) from 0 (low) to 10 (high). The stiffness subdomain score ranges from 0 to 10; lower scores indicate better status. A decrease in the stiffness subdomain score represents improvement in status. LOCF: Missing responses were imputed by calculation based on the last nonmissing postbaseline component values.

Time frame: Week 0 (Baseline) and Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 26

Population: All participants in the mITT population.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
PlaceboAustralian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Stiffness Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 8-1.51 units on a scale
PlaceboAustralian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Stiffness Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 16-1.76 units on a scale
PlaceboAustralian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Stiffness Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 4-0.98 units on a scale
PlaceboAustralian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Stiffness Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 20-1.34 units on a scale
PlaceboAustralian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Stiffness Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 12-1.65 units on a scale
PlaceboAustralian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Stiffness Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 26-1.94 units on a scale
PlaceboAustralian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Stiffness Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 2-0.74 units on a scale
ABT-981Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Stiffness Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 26-2.45 units on a scale
ABT-981Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Stiffness Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 2-0.96 units on a scale
ABT-981Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Stiffness Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 4-1.24 units on a scale
ABT-981Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Stiffness Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 8-1.43 units on a scale
ABT-981Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Stiffness Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 12-1.23 units on a scale
ABT-981Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Stiffness Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 16-1.61 units on a scale
ABT-981Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Stiffness Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 20-1.85 units on a scale
Comparison: Week 16p-value: 0.71995% CI: [-0.677, 0.979]ANCOVA
Secondary

Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Total Score: Change From Baseline to Each Visit

The AUSCAN NR3.1 is a self-report measure composed of a battery of 15 questions assessing the three dimensions of pain (5 questions), joint stiffness (1 question) and physical function (9 questions) using an 11-box Numerical Rating Scale (NRS-11) from 0 (low) to 10 (high). The total score ranges from 0 to 150; lower scores indicate better status. A decrease in the total score represents improvement in status. LOCF: Missing responses were imputed by calculation based on the last nonmissing postbaseline component values.

Time frame: Week 0 (Baseline) and Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 26

Population: All participants in the mITT population.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
PlaceboAustralian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Total Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 8-24.52 units on a scale
PlaceboAustralian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Total Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 16-29.37 units on a scale
PlaceboAustralian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Total Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 4-14.06 units on a scale
PlaceboAustralian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Total Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 20-19.68 units on a scale
PlaceboAustralian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Total Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 12-22.29 units on a scale
PlaceboAustralian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Total Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 26-24.73 units on a scale
PlaceboAustralian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Total Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 2-10.01 units on a scale
ABT-981Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Total Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 26-28.99 units on a scale
ABT-981Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Total Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 2-8.85 units on a scale
ABT-981Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Total Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 4-12.18 units on a scale
ABT-981Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Total Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 8-16.65 units on a scale
ABT-981Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Total Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 12-15.15 units on a scale
ABT-981Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Total Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 16-25.12 units on a scale
ABT-981Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Total Score: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 20-22.33 units on a scale
Comparison: Week 16p-value: 0.38795% CI: [-5.448, 13.945]ANCOVA
Secondary

Participant Assessment of Index Hand Pain Intensity Using Numeric Rating Scale (NRS-11): Change From Baseline to Each Visit

Participants rated the pain intensity of each hand during the previous 48 hours using an 11-point scale (NRS-11). The change from baseline to each visit in NRS-11 in the index hand (the hand with the most disease) are presented. Scores range from 0 to 10 points, with higher scores indicating greater pain intensity. A decrease in the NRS-11 score represents a decrease in pain intensity.

Time frame: Week 0 (Baseline) and Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 26

Population: All participants in the mITT population.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
PlaceboParticipant Assessment of Index Hand Pain Intensity Using Numeric Rating Scale (NRS-11): Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 8-2.40 units on a scale
PlaceboParticipant Assessment of Index Hand Pain Intensity Using Numeric Rating Scale (NRS-11): Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 16-2.05 units on a scale
PlaceboParticipant Assessment of Index Hand Pain Intensity Using Numeric Rating Scale (NRS-11): Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 2-0.62 units on a scale
PlaceboParticipant Assessment of Index Hand Pain Intensity Using Numeric Rating Scale (NRS-11): Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 20-1.61 units on a scale
PlaceboParticipant Assessment of Index Hand Pain Intensity Using Numeric Rating Scale (NRS-11): Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 12-1.65 units on a scale
PlaceboParticipant Assessment of Index Hand Pain Intensity Using Numeric Rating Scale (NRS-11): Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 26-2.02 units on a scale
PlaceboParticipant Assessment of Index Hand Pain Intensity Using Numeric Rating Scale (NRS-11): Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 4-1.18 units on a scale
ABT-981Participant Assessment of Index Hand Pain Intensity Using Numeric Rating Scale (NRS-11): Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 26-2.52 units on a scale
ABT-981Participant Assessment of Index Hand Pain Intensity Using Numeric Rating Scale (NRS-11): Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 2-0.69 units on a scale
ABT-981Participant Assessment of Index Hand Pain Intensity Using Numeric Rating Scale (NRS-11): Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 4-1.06 units on a scale
ABT-981Participant Assessment of Index Hand Pain Intensity Using Numeric Rating Scale (NRS-11): Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 8-1.74 units on a scale
ABT-981Participant Assessment of Index Hand Pain Intensity Using Numeric Rating Scale (NRS-11): Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 12-0.81 units on a scale
ABT-981Participant Assessment of Index Hand Pain Intensity Using Numeric Rating Scale (NRS-11): Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 16-1.60 units on a scale
ABT-981Participant Assessment of Index Hand Pain Intensity Using Numeric Rating Scale (NRS-11): Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 20-1.75 units on a scale
Comparison: Week 16p-value: 0.28195% CI: [-0.373, 1.272]ANCOVA
Secondary

Patient Global Assessment of Hand Osteoarthritis (OA) Status by NRS-11: Change From Baseline to Each Visit

Participants were asked how much they were affected by hand OA by responding to the question Considering all the ways your hand OA affects you, how have you been during the last 48 hours? using an 11-point scale (NRS-11). Scores range from 0 to 10 points, with higher scores indicating greater effect of hand OA on the participant. A decrease in the NRS-11 score represents an improvement the effect of hand OA on the participant.

Time frame: Week 0 (Baseline) and Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 26

Population: All participants in the mITT population.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
PlaceboPatient Global Assessment of Hand Osteoarthritis (OA) Status by NRS-11: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 8-1.85 units on a scale
PlaceboPatient Global Assessment of Hand Osteoarthritis (OA) Status by NRS-11: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 16-2.20 units on a scale
PlaceboPatient Global Assessment of Hand Osteoarthritis (OA) Status by NRS-11: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 4-1.31 units on a scale
PlaceboPatient Global Assessment of Hand Osteoarthritis (OA) Status by NRS-11: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 20-1.73 units on a scale
PlaceboPatient Global Assessment of Hand Osteoarthritis (OA) Status by NRS-11: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 12-1.78 units on a scale
PlaceboPatient Global Assessment of Hand Osteoarthritis (OA) Status by NRS-11: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 26-2.00 units on a scale
PlaceboPatient Global Assessment of Hand Osteoarthritis (OA) Status by NRS-11: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 2-0.52 units on a scale
ABT-981Patient Global Assessment of Hand Osteoarthritis (OA) Status by NRS-11: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 26-2.35 units on a scale
ABT-981Patient Global Assessment of Hand Osteoarthritis (OA) Status by NRS-11: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 2-0.54 units on a scale
ABT-981Patient Global Assessment of Hand Osteoarthritis (OA) Status by NRS-11: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 4-1.13 units on a scale
ABT-981Patient Global Assessment of Hand Osteoarthritis (OA) Status by NRS-11: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 8-1.20 units on a scale
ABT-981Patient Global Assessment of Hand Osteoarthritis (OA) Status by NRS-11: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 12-1.17 units on a scale
ABT-981Patient Global Assessment of Hand Osteoarthritis (OA) Status by NRS-11: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 16-1.69 units on a scale
ABT-981Patient Global Assessment of Hand Osteoarthritis (OA) Status by NRS-11: Change From Baseline to Each VisitWeek 20-1.77 units on a scale
Comparison: Week 16p-value: 0.21295% CI: [-0.3, 1.336]ANCOVA

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