Axial Spondyloarthritis
Conditions
Keywords
axial spondyloarthritis, active supervised training, physical training, adalimumab, spinal mobility, physiotherapy, physical function, health-related quality of life, pain, disease activity, psychosocial risk factors, workability, Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index (BASMI)
Brief summary
This study is a non-interventional, longitudinal and non-confirmatory study to compare an active supervised training (AST) with standard of care (SOC) physiotherapy in patients with axial spondyloarthritis and stable response to adalimumab (HUMIRA®) with respect to health-related outcomes. The primary objective is the improvement in spinal mobility after a 6 month training program.
Detailed description
Treatment of axSpA patients with adalimumab (HUMIRA®) was according to the local adalimumab product label and local standard of care. AxSpA patients who responded to newly initialized adalimumab treatment based on physicians' decision, and who were eligible for active physiotherapy were enrolled in the study. Although this was a non-interventional study, participants were randomly assigned to receive either active supervised and standardized training physiotherapy or standard of care physiotherapy in order to provide adequate numbers of participants in each comparison group. Participants who consented to participate in the study were observed for up to 12 months from Baseline (defined as the Randomization visit where participants were assigned to one of the two physiotherapy options).
Interventions
Standard of care physiotherapy as used in this study included active as well as passive training and massages according to the physiotherapist discretion.
The active supervised and standardized training consisted of 24 units of exercise within 20 weeks performed in certified training centers and was focused on back fitness, core strengthening and patient engagement to treat back pain and functional impairment.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Participants diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) (either ankylosing spondylitis (AS) or non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA)), fulfilling the Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society (ASAS) classification, aged at least 18 years * Prescription of Humira® (adalimumab) for treating axSpA according to the local product label * Eligibility for active physiotherapy according to the rheumatologist and physiotherapist * Participants must have signed written informed consent before starting any study related assessments or procedures.
Exclusion criteria
* Participants with total spinal ankylosis based on the investigators' assessments of available radiographs * Participants who are not eligible for active supervised training or active physiotherapy at the discretion of the rheumatologist and/or the physiotherapist * Participants with poorly controlled medical condition(s), which in the opinion of the investigator, would put the participant at risk by participation in the protocol * Any prior treatment with a biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARD) is prohibited.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change Form Baseline in Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index (BASMI) at Month 6 | Baseline and Month 6 | BASMI measures the range of motion based on five clinical measurements: 1) cervical rotation, 2) tragus to wall distance, 3) lumbar side flexion, 4) lumbar flexion (modified Schober's) and 5) intermalleolar distance. The total BASMI score ranges from 0 to 10 reflecting mild to moderate disease activity and functional ability in the spinal column. The higher the BASMI score the more severe the patient's limitation of movement due to their ankylosing spondylitis |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change From Baseline in Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI) | Baseline and Month 3 | The Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI) is a validated index to determine the degree of functional limitation in patients with AS. BASFI consists of 10 questions assessing participants' ability to perform activities, each on a numeric rating scale (NRS) ranging from 0 (easy to perform an activity) to 10 (impossible to perform an activity). The overall score is the mean of the 10 items and ranges from 0 to 10 with higher score indicating more limitations. |
| Change From Baseline in Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society (ASAS) Health Index (HI) | Baseline and Month 3 | The ASAS HI measures functioning and health across 17 aspects of health in patients with AS, including pain, emotional functions, sleep, sexual function, mobility, self care, and community life. The ASAS HI consists of 17 questions, each answered by the participant as agree (1) or disagree (0). The responses to the 17 dichotomous items are summed up to give a total score ranging from 0 to 17, with a lower score indicating a better and a higher score indicating an inferior health status. |
| Change From Baseline in the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) | Baseline and Month 3 | The Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) assesses disease activity by asking the participant to answer 6 questions (each on an 11 point numeric rating scale \[NRS\]) pertaining to symptoms experienced for the past week. For 5 questions (level of fatigue/tiredness, level of AS neck, back or hip pain, level of pain/swelling in joints, other than neck, back or hips, level of discomfort from any areas tender to touch or pressure, and level of morning stiffness), the response is from 0 (none) to 10 (very severe); for Question 6 (duration of morning stiffness), the response is from 0 (0 hours) to 10 (≥ 2 hours). The overall BASDAI score ranges from 0 to 10 where lower scores indicate less disease activity. |
| Percentage of Participants Achieving a BASDAI 50 Response | Month 3 | The BASDAI assesses disease activity by asking the participant to answer 6 questions (each on an 11 point numeric rating scale \[NRS\]) pertaining to symptoms experienced for the past week. For 5 questions (level of fatigue/tiredness, level of AS neck, back or hip pain, level of pain/swelling in joints, other than neck, back or hips, level of discomfort from any areas tender to touch or pressure, and level of morning stiffness), the response is from 0 (none) to 10 (very severe); for Question 6 (duration of morning stiffness), the response is from 0 (0 hours) to 10 (≥ 2 hours). The overall BASDAI score ranges from 0 to 10. Lower scores indicate less disease activity. A BASDAI 50 response is defined as improvement of 50% or more from baseline in BASDAI score. |
| Change From Baseline in Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score (ASDAS) | Baseline and Month 3 | ASDAS is a composite disease activity outcome measure which combines patient reported back pain, duration of morning stiffness, patient global assessment of disease activity, patient assessment of peripheral joint pain and swelling and an acute phase reactant (C-reactive protein \[CRP\]) as an objective measure of inflammation. The overall score ranges from 0 with no defined upper score; published ranges for disease activity states as defined by the ASDAS are: \< 1.3 for inactive disease; ≥ 1.3 to \< 2.1 for moderate disease activity; ≥ 2.1 to ≤ 3.5 for high disease activity and ≥ 3.5 for very high disease activity. |
| Percentage of Participants With ASDAS Inactive Disease | Month 3 | ASDAS is a composite disease activity outcome measure which combines patient reported back pain, duration of morning stiffness, patient global assessment of disease activity, patient assessment of peripheral joint pain and swelling and an acute phase reactant (CRP) as an objective measure of inflammation. The overall score ranges from 0 with no defined upper score; published ranges for disease activity states as defined by the ASDAS are: \< 1.3 for inactive disease; ≥ 1.3 to \< 2.1 for moderate disease activity; ≥ 2.1 to ≤ 3.5 for high disease activity and ≥ 3.5 for very high disease activity. The percentage of participants with ASDAS inactive disease, defined as ASDAS \< 1.3, is reported. |
| Percentage of Participants With ASDAS Low Disease Activity | Month 3 | ASDAS is a composite disease activity outcome measure which combines patient reported back pain, duration of morning stiffness, patient global assessment of disease activity, patient assessment of peripheral joint pain and swelling and an acute phase reactant (CRP) as an objective measure of inflammation. The overall score ranges from 0 with no defined upper score; published ranges for disease activity states as defined by the ASDAS are: \< 1.3 for inactive disease; ≥ 1.3 to \< 2.1 for moderate disease activity; ≥ 2.1 to ≤ 3.5 for high disease activity and ≥ 3.5 for very high disease activity. The percentage of participants with ASDAS low disease activity, defined as ASDAS \< 2.1, is reported. |
| Percentage of Participants With ASDAS Moderate Disease Activity | Month 3 | ASDAS is a composite disease activity outcome measure which combines patient reported back pain, duration of morning stiffness, patient global assessment of disease activity, patient assessment of peripheral joint pain and swelling and an acute phase reactant (CRP) as an objective measure of inflammation. The overall score ranges from 0 with no defined upper score; published ranges for disease activity states as defined by the ASDAS are: \< 1.3 for inactive disease; ≥ 1.3 to \< 2.1 for moderate disease activity; ≥ 2.1 to ≤ 3.5 for high disease activity and ≥ 3.5 for very high disease activity. The percentage of participants with ASDAS moderate disease activity, defined as an ASDAS ≥ 1.3 to \< 2.1, is reported. |
| Percentage of Participants With ASDAS High Disease Activity | Month 3 | ASDAS is a composite disease activity outcome measure which combines patient reported back pain, duration of morning stiffness, patient global assessment of disease activity, patient assessment of peripheral joint pain and swelling and an acute phase reactant (CRP) as an objective measure of inflammation. The overall score ranges from 0 with no defined upper score; published ranges for disease activity states as defined by the ASDAS are: \< 1.3 for inactive disease; ≥ 1.3 to \< 2.1 for moderate disease activity; ≥ 2.1 to ≤ 3.5 for high disease activity and ≥ 3.5 for very high disease activity. The percentage of participants with high disease activity, defined as an ASDAS ≥ 2.1 to \< 3.5, is reported. |
| Percentage of Participants With ASDAS Very High Disease Activity | Month 3 | ASDAS is a composite disease activity outcome measure which combines patient reported back pain, duration of morning stiffness, patient global assessment of disease activity, patient assessment of peripheral joint pain and swelling and an acute phase reactant (CRP) as an objective measure of inflammation. The overall score ranges from 0 with no defined upper score; published ranges for disease activity states as defined by the ASDAS are: \< 1.3 for inactive disease; ≥ 1.3 to \< 2.1 for moderate disease activity; ≥ 2.1 to ≤ 3.5 for high disease activity and ≥ 3.5 for very high disease activity. The percentage of participants with very high disease activity, defined as an ASDAS ≥ 3.5, is reported. |
| Percentage of Participants Achieving ASDAS Major Improvement | Baseline and Month 3 | ASDAS Major Improvement is defined as a change from Baseline ≥ 2.0. ASDAS is a composite disease activity outcome measure which combines patient reported back pain, duration of morning stiffness, patient global assessment of disease activity, patient assessment of peripheral joint pain and swelling and an acute phase reactant (CRP) as an objective measure of inflammation. The overall score ranges from 0 with no defined upper score; published ranges for disease activity states as defined by the ASDAS are: \< 1.3 for inactive disease; ≥ 1.3 to \< 2.1 for moderate disease activity; ≥ 2.1 to ≤ 3.5 for high disease activity and ≥ 3.5 for very high disease activity. |
| Change Form Baseline in Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index (BASMI) at Month 3 | Baseline and Month 3 | BASMI measures the range of motion based on five clinical measurements: 1) cervical rotation, 2) tragus to wall distance, 3) lumbar side flexion, 4) lumbar flexion (modified Schober's) and 5) intermalleolar distance. The total BASMI score ranges from 0 to 10 reflecting mild to moderate disease activity and functional ability in the spinal column. The higher the BASMI score the more severe the patient's limitation of movement due to their ankylosing spondylitis. |
| Percentage of Participants Achieving an Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society (ASAS) 20 Response | Baseline and Month 3 | ASAS20 response was defined as improvement of ≥ 20% relative to Baseline and absolute improvement of ≥ 1 unit (on a scale from 0 to 10) in ≥ 3 of the following 4 domains with no deterioration (defined as a worsening of ≥ 20% and a net worsening of ≥ 1 unit) in the potential remaining domain: * Patient's global assessment of disease activity, measured on a numeric rating scale (NRS) from 0 (none) to 10 (severe); * Pain, measured by the total back pain NRS from 0 (no pain) to 10 (most severe); * Function, measured by the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI) which consists of 10 items assessing participants' ability to perform activities on an NRS ranging from 0 (easy) to 10 (impossible); * Inflammation, measured by the mean of the 2 morning stiffness-related Bath AS Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) NRS scores (items 5 \[level of stiffness\] and 6 \[duration of stiffness\]) each on a scale from 0 (none/0 hours) to 10 (very severe/2 hours or more duration). |
| Percentage of Participants Achieving an ASAS 40 Response | Baseline and Month 3 | ASAS40 response was defined as improvement of ≥ 40% relative to baseline and absolute improvement of ≥ 2 units (on a scale from 0 to 10) in ≥ 3 of the following 4 domains with no deterioration in the potential remaining domain: * Patient's global assessment of disease activity, measured on a numeric rating scale (NRS) from 0 (none) to 10 (severe); * Pain, measured by the total back pain NRS from 0 (no pain) to 10 (most severe); * Function, measured by the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI) which consists of 10 items assessing participants' ability to perform activities on an NRS ranging from 0 (easy) to 10 (impossible); * Inflammation, measured by the mean of the 2 morning stiffness-related Bath AS Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) NRS scores (items 5 \[level of stiffness\] and 6 \[duration of stiffness\]) each on a scale from 0 (none/0 hours) to 10 (very severe/2 hours or more duration). |
| Percentage of Participants Achieving ASAS Partial Remission | Month 3 | ASAS partial remission is defined as an absolute score of ≤ 2 units on a 0 to 10 scale for each of the four following domains: * Patient's global assessment of disease activity, measured on a numeric rating scale (NRS) from 0 (none) to 10 (severe); * Pain, measured by the total back pain NRS from 0 (no pain) to 10 (most severe); * Function, measured by the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI) which consists of 10 items assessing participants' ability to perform activities on an NRS ranging from 0 (easy) to 10 (impossible); * Inflammation, measured by the mean of the 2 morning stiffness-related Bath AS Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) NRS scores (items 5 \[level of stiffness\] and 6 \[duration of stiffness\]) each on a scale from 0 (none/0 hours) to 10 (very severe/2 hours or more duration). |
| Change From Baseline in Patient's Global Assessment of Pain | Baseline and Month 3 | The patient's global assessment of pain was assessed on a NRS from 0 (no pain) to 10 (pain as bad as it could be). |
| Change From Baseline in Patient's Assessment of Total Back Pain | Baseline and Month 3 | The patient's assessment of total back pain was assessed on a NRS from 0 (no pain) to 10 (most severe pain). |
| Change From Baseline in Patient's Assessment of Nocturnal Back Pain | Baseline and Month 3 | The patient's assessment of nocturnal back pain was assessed on a NRS from 0 (no pain) to 10 (most severe pain). |
| Change From Baseline in Modified Work Ability Index (WAI) | Baseline and Month 3 | This is used to assess participant's work ability. |
| Change From Baseline in Fatigue | Baseline and Month 3 | Fatigue was assessed as Question 1 of the BASDAI, on a NRS from 0 (none) to 10 (very severe). |
| Change From Baseline in Severity and Duration of Morning Stiffness | Baseline and Month 3 | Morning stiffness was measured as the mean of the 2 morning stiffness-related BASDAI NRS scores: Question 5: Level of morning stiffness assessed by the patient on a scale from 0 (none) to 10 (very severe), and Question 6: Duration of morning stiffness assessed by the patient on a scale from 0 (0 hours) to 10 (2 hours or more duration). |
| Change From Baseline in Fear-Avoidance Belief Questionnaire Score (FABQ) | Baseline and Month 3 | The FABQ measures patients' fear of pain and consequent avoidance of physical activity because of their fear. The questionnaire consists of 16 items in which a patient rates their agreement with each statement on a 7-point Likert scale, where 0 = completely disagree, 6 = completely agree. There is a maximum score of 96. A higher score indicates more strongly held fear avoidance beliefs. |
| Percentage of Participants Achieving ASDAS Clinically Important Improvement | Baseline and Month 3 | ASDAS clinically important improvement is defined as a change from Baseline ≥ 1.1. ASDAS is a composite disease activity outcome measure which combines patient reported back pain, duration of morning stiffness, patient global assessment of disease activity, patient assessment of peripheral joint pain and swelling and an acute phase reactant (CRP) as an objective measure of inflammation. The overall score ranges from 0 with no defined upper score; published ranges for disease activity states as defined by the ASDAS are: \< 1.3 for inactive disease; ≥ 1.3 to \< 2.1 for moderate disease activity; ≥ 2.1 to ≤ 3.5 for high disease activity and ≥ 3.5 for very high disease activity. |
Countries
Germany
Participant flow
Recruitment details
This study enrolled participants with axial spondyloarthritis (AS) at 7 study sites in Germany. Eligible participants were receiving treatment with adalimumab (HUMIRA®) based on therapist's decision and local label requirements, must have had a response to adalimumab and have been eligible for active physiotherapy.
Pre-assignment details
An enrollment period of treatment initiation and response assessment for 3 to 5 months preceded Randomization. This study was terminated early due to slow enrollment. Up to study termination 17 patients met all inclusion and none of the exclusion criteria and were enrolled in the study. A total of 7 of these patients were randomized into the study.
Participants by arm
| Arm | Count |
|---|---|
| Active Supervised Training (AST) Participants were to receive active supervised and standardized training (AST). | 4 |
| Standard of Care (SOC) Physiotherapy Participants were to receive standard of care physiotherapy, according to the physiotherapist discretion. | 3 |
| Total | 7 |
Withdrawals & dropouts
| Period | Reason | FG000 | FG001 | FG002 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Study | Early Termination | 4 | 3 | 10 |
Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | Active Supervised Training (AST) | Standard of Care (SOC) Physiotherapy | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, Continuous | 52 years | 31 years | 38 years |
| Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index (BASMI) | 2.9 units on a scale STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.3 | 2.2 units on a scale STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.8 | 2.6 units on a scale STANDARD_DEVIATION 2 |
| Race and Ethnicity Not Collected | — | — | 0 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Female | 2 Participants | 1 Participants | 3 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Male | 2 Participants | 2 Participants | 4 Participants |
Adverse events
| Event type | EG000 affected / at risk | EG001 affected / at risk | EG002 affected / at risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| deaths Total, all-cause mortality | 0 / 4 | 0 / 3 | 0 / 10 |
| other Total, other adverse events | 2 / 4 | 2 / 3 | 1 / 10 |
| serious Total, serious adverse events | 0 / 4 | 0 / 3 | 0 / 10 |
Outcome results
Change Form Baseline in Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index (BASMI) at Month 6
BASMI measures the range of motion based on five clinical measurements: 1) cervical rotation, 2) tragus to wall distance, 3) lumbar side flexion, 4) lumbar flexion (modified Schober's) and 5) intermalleolar distance. The total BASMI score ranges from 0 to 10 reflecting mild to moderate disease activity and functional ability in the spinal column. The higher the BASMI score the more severe the patient's limitation of movement due to their ankylosing spondylitis
Time frame: Baseline and Month 6
Population: No participants had a Month 6 visit due to early study termination, hence the primary endpoint could not be assessed.
Change Form Baseline in Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index (BASMI) at Month 3
BASMI measures the range of motion based on five clinical measurements: 1) cervical rotation, 2) tragus to wall distance, 3) lumbar side flexion, 4) lumbar flexion (modified Schober's) and 5) intermalleolar distance. The total BASMI score ranges from 0 to 10 reflecting mild to moderate disease activity and functional ability in the spinal column. The higher the BASMI score the more severe the patient's limitation of movement due to their ankylosing spondylitis.
Time frame: Baseline and Month 3
Population: Participants with available data
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Supervised Training (AST) | Change Form Baseline in Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index (BASMI) at Month 3 | 1.1 scores on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.4 |
Change From Baseline in Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score (ASDAS)
ASDAS is a composite disease activity outcome measure which combines patient reported back pain, duration of morning stiffness, patient global assessment of disease activity, patient assessment of peripheral joint pain and swelling and an acute phase reactant (C-reactive protein \[CRP\]) as an objective measure of inflammation. The overall score ranges from 0 with no defined upper score; published ranges for disease activity states as defined by the ASDAS are: \< 1.3 for inactive disease; ≥ 1.3 to \< 2.1 for moderate disease activity; ≥ 2.1 to ≤ 3.5 for high disease activity and ≥ 3.5 for very high disease activity.
Time frame: Baseline and Month 3
Population: Participants with available data
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Supervised Training (AST) | Change From Baseline in Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score (ASDAS) | -0.3 scores on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.1 |
Change From Baseline in Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society (ASAS) Health Index (HI)
The ASAS HI measures functioning and health across 17 aspects of health in patients with AS, including pain, emotional functions, sleep, sexual function, mobility, self care, and community life. The ASAS HI consists of 17 questions, each answered by the participant as agree (1) or disagree (0). The responses to the 17 dichotomous items are summed up to give a total score ranging from 0 to 17, with a lower score indicating a better and a higher score indicating an inferior health status.
Time frame: Baseline and Month 3
Population: Participants with available data
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Supervised Training (AST) | Change From Baseline in Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society (ASAS) Health Index (HI) | 0.5 scores on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.7 |
Change From Baseline in Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI)
The Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI) is a validated index to determine the degree of functional limitation in patients with AS. BASFI consists of 10 questions assessing participants' ability to perform activities, each on a numeric rating scale (NRS) ranging from 0 (easy to perform an activity) to 10 (impossible to perform an activity). The overall score is the mean of the 10 items and ranges from 0 to 10 with higher score indicating more limitations.
Time frame: Baseline and Month 3
Population: Participants with available data
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Supervised Training (AST) | Change From Baseline in Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI) | -0.1 scores on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.1 |
Change From Baseline in Fatigue
Fatigue was assessed as Question 1 of the BASDAI, on a NRS from 0 (none) to 10 (very severe).
Time frame: Baseline and Month 3
Population: Participants with available data
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Supervised Training (AST) | Change From Baseline in Fatigue | -0.5 scores on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.7 |
Change From Baseline in Fear-Avoidance Belief Questionnaire Score (FABQ)
The FABQ measures patients' fear of pain and consequent avoidance of physical activity because of their fear. The questionnaire consists of 16 items in which a patient rates their agreement with each statement on a 7-point Likert scale, where 0 = completely disagree, 6 = completely agree. There is a maximum score of 96. A higher score indicates more strongly held fear avoidance beliefs.
Time frame: Baseline and Month 3
Population: No participants had available FABQ data
Change From Baseline in Modified Work Ability Index (WAI)
This is used to assess participant's work ability.
Time frame: Baseline and Month 3
Population: No participants had available WAI data
Change From Baseline in Patient's Assessment of Nocturnal Back Pain
The patient's assessment of nocturnal back pain was assessed on a NRS from 0 (no pain) to 10 (most severe pain).
Time frame: Baseline and Month 3
Population: Participants with available data
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Supervised Training (AST) | Change From Baseline in Patient's Assessment of Nocturnal Back Pain | -0.5 scores on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.7 |
Change From Baseline in Patient's Assessment of Total Back Pain
The patient's assessment of total back pain was assessed on a NRS from 0 (no pain) to 10 (most severe pain).
Time frame: Baseline and Month 3
Population: Participants with available data
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Supervised Training (AST) | Change From Baseline in Patient's Assessment of Total Back Pain | 0.5 scores on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.7 |
Change From Baseline in Patient's Global Assessment of Pain
The patient's global assessment of pain was assessed on a NRS from 0 (no pain) to 10 (pain as bad as it could be).
Time frame: Baseline and Month 3
Population: Participants with available data
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Supervised Training (AST) | Change From Baseline in Patient's Global Assessment of Pain | -0.5 scores on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.7 |
Change From Baseline in Severity and Duration of Morning Stiffness
Morning stiffness was measured as the mean of the 2 morning stiffness-related BASDAI NRS scores: Question 5: Level of morning stiffness assessed by the patient on a scale from 0 (none) to 10 (very severe), and Question 6: Duration of morning stiffness assessed by the patient on a scale from 0 (0 hours) to 10 (2 hours or more duration).
Time frame: Baseline and Month 3
Population: Participants with available data
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Supervised Training (AST) | Change From Baseline in Severity and Duration of Morning Stiffness | -1.5 scores on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.7 |
Change From Baseline in the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI)
The Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) assesses disease activity by asking the participant to answer 6 questions (each on an 11 point numeric rating scale \[NRS\]) pertaining to symptoms experienced for the past week. For 5 questions (level of fatigue/tiredness, level of AS neck, back or hip pain, level of pain/swelling in joints, other than neck, back or hips, level of discomfort from any areas tender to touch or pressure, and level of morning stiffness), the response is from 0 (none) to 10 (very severe); for Question 6 (duration of morning stiffness), the response is from 0 (0 hours) to 10 (≥ 2 hours). The overall BASDAI score ranges from 0 to 10 where lower scores indicate less disease activity.
Time frame: Baseline and Month 3
Population: Participants with available data
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Supervised Training (AST) | Change From Baseline in the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) | -0.4 scores on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.2 |
Percentage of Participants Achieving a BASDAI 50 Response
The BASDAI assesses disease activity by asking the participant to answer 6 questions (each on an 11 point numeric rating scale \[NRS\]) pertaining to symptoms experienced for the past week. For 5 questions (level of fatigue/tiredness, level of AS neck, back or hip pain, level of pain/swelling in joints, other than neck, back or hips, level of discomfort from any areas tender to touch or pressure, and level of morning stiffness), the response is from 0 (none) to 10 (very severe); for Question 6 (duration of morning stiffness), the response is from 0 (0 hours) to 10 (≥ 2 hours). The overall BASDAI score ranges from 0 to 10. Lower scores indicate less disease activity. A BASDAI 50 response is defined as improvement of 50% or more from baseline in BASDAI score.
Time frame: Month 3
Population: Participants with available data
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Active Supervised Training (AST) | Percentage of Participants Achieving a BASDAI 50 Response | 0.0 percentage of participants |
Percentage of Participants Achieving an ASAS 40 Response
ASAS40 response was defined as improvement of ≥ 40% relative to baseline and absolute improvement of ≥ 2 units (on a scale from 0 to 10) in ≥ 3 of the following 4 domains with no deterioration in the potential remaining domain: * Patient's global assessment of disease activity, measured on a numeric rating scale (NRS) from 0 (none) to 10 (severe); * Pain, measured by the total back pain NRS from 0 (no pain) to 10 (most severe); * Function, measured by the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI) which consists of 10 items assessing participants' ability to perform activities on an NRS ranging from 0 (easy) to 10 (impossible); * Inflammation, measured by the mean of the 2 morning stiffness-related Bath AS Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) NRS scores (items 5 \[level of stiffness\] and 6 \[duration of stiffness\]) each on a scale from 0 (none/0 hours) to 10 (very severe/2 hours or more duration).
Time frame: Baseline and Month 3
Population: Participants with available data
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Active Supervised Training (AST) | Percentage of Participants Achieving an ASAS 40 Response | 0.0 percentage of participants |
Percentage of Participants Achieving an Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society (ASAS) 20 Response
ASAS20 response was defined as improvement of ≥ 20% relative to Baseline and absolute improvement of ≥ 1 unit (on a scale from 0 to 10) in ≥ 3 of the following 4 domains with no deterioration (defined as a worsening of ≥ 20% and a net worsening of ≥ 1 unit) in the potential remaining domain: * Patient's global assessment of disease activity, measured on a numeric rating scale (NRS) from 0 (none) to 10 (severe); * Pain, measured by the total back pain NRS from 0 (no pain) to 10 (most severe); * Function, measured by the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI) which consists of 10 items assessing participants' ability to perform activities on an NRS ranging from 0 (easy) to 10 (impossible); * Inflammation, measured by the mean of the 2 morning stiffness-related Bath AS Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) NRS scores (items 5 \[level of stiffness\] and 6 \[duration of stiffness\]) each on a scale from 0 (none/0 hours) to 10 (very severe/2 hours or more duration).
Time frame: Baseline and Month 3
Population: Participants with available data
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Active Supervised Training (AST) | Percentage of Participants Achieving an Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society (ASAS) 20 Response | 0.0 percentage of participants |
Percentage of Participants Achieving ASAS Partial Remission
ASAS partial remission is defined as an absolute score of ≤ 2 units on a 0 to 10 scale for each of the four following domains: * Patient's global assessment of disease activity, measured on a numeric rating scale (NRS) from 0 (none) to 10 (severe); * Pain, measured by the total back pain NRS from 0 (no pain) to 10 (most severe); * Function, measured by the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI) which consists of 10 items assessing participants' ability to perform activities on an NRS ranging from 0 (easy) to 10 (impossible); * Inflammation, measured by the mean of the 2 morning stiffness-related Bath AS Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) NRS scores (items 5 \[level of stiffness\] and 6 \[duration of stiffness\]) each on a scale from 0 (none/0 hours) to 10 (very severe/2 hours or more duration).
Time frame: Month 3
Population: Participants with available data
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Active Supervised Training (AST) | Percentage of Participants Achieving ASAS Partial Remission | 0.0 percentage of participants |
Percentage of Participants Achieving ASDAS Clinically Important Improvement
ASDAS clinically important improvement is defined as a change from Baseline ≥ 1.1. ASDAS is a composite disease activity outcome measure which combines patient reported back pain, duration of morning stiffness, patient global assessment of disease activity, patient assessment of peripheral joint pain and swelling and an acute phase reactant (CRP) as an objective measure of inflammation. The overall score ranges from 0 with no defined upper score; published ranges for disease activity states as defined by the ASDAS are: \< 1.3 for inactive disease; ≥ 1.3 to \< 2.1 for moderate disease activity; ≥ 2.1 to ≤ 3.5 for high disease activity and ≥ 3.5 for very high disease activity.
Time frame: Baseline and Month 3
Population: Participants with available data
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Active Supervised Training (AST) | Percentage of Participants Achieving ASDAS Clinically Important Improvement | 0.0 percentage of participants |
Percentage of Participants Achieving ASDAS Major Improvement
ASDAS Major Improvement is defined as a change from Baseline ≥ 2.0. ASDAS is a composite disease activity outcome measure which combines patient reported back pain, duration of morning stiffness, patient global assessment of disease activity, patient assessment of peripheral joint pain and swelling and an acute phase reactant (CRP) as an objective measure of inflammation. The overall score ranges from 0 with no defined upper score; published ranges for disease activity states as defined by the ASDAS are: \< 1.3 for inactive disease; ≥ 1.3 to \< 2.1 for moderate disease activity; ≥ 2.1 to ≤ 3.5 for high disease activity and ≥ 3.5 for very high disease activity.
Time frame: Baseline and Month 3
Population: Participants with available data
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Active Supervised Training (AST) | Percentage of Participants Achieving ASDAS Major Improvement | 0.0 percentage of participants |
Percentage of Participants With ASDAS High Disease Activity
ASDAS is a composite disease activity outcome measure which combines patient reported back pain, duration of morning stiffness, patient global assessment of disease activity, patient assessment of peripheral joint pain and swelling and an acute phase reactant (CRP) as an objective measure of inflammation. The overall score ranges from 0 with no defined upper score; published ranges for disease activity states as defined by the ASDAS are: \< 1.3 for inactive disease; ≥ 1.3 to \< 2.1 for moderate disease activity; ≥ 2.1 to ≤ 3.5 for high disease activity and ≥ 3.5 for very high disease activity. The percentage of participants with high disease activity, defined as an ASDAS ≥ 2.1 to \< 3.5, is reported.
Time frame: Month 3
Population: Participants with available data
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Active Supervised Training (AST) | Percentage of Participants With ASDAS High Disease Activity | 50.0 percentage of participants |
Percentage of Participants With ASDAS Inactive Disease
ASDAS is a composite disease activity outcome measure which combines patient reported back pain, duration of morning stiffness, patient global assessment of disease activity, patient assessment of peripheral joint pain and swelling and an acute phase reactant (CRP) as an objective measure of inflammation. The overall score ranges from 0 with no defined upper score; published ranges for disease activity states as defined by the ASDAS are: \< 1.3 for inactive disease; ≥ 1.3 to \< 2.1 for moderate disease activity; ≥ 2.1 to ≤ 3.5 for high disease activity and ≥ 3.5 for very high disease activity. The percentage of participants with ASDAS inactive disease, defined as ASDAS \< 1.3, is reported.
Time frame: Month 3
Population: Participants with available data
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Active Supervised Training (AST) | Percentage of Participants With ASDAS Inactive Disease | 50.0 percentage of participants |
Percentage of Participants With ASDAS Low Disease Activity
ASDAS is a composite disease activity outcome measure which combines patient reported back pain, duration of morning stiffness, patient global assessment of disease activity, patient assessment of peripheral joint pain and swelling and an acute phase reactant (CRP) as an objective measure of inflammation. The overall score ranges from 0 with no defined upper score; published ranges for disease activity states as defined by the ASDAS are: \< 1.3 for inactive disease; ≥ 1.3 to \< 2.1 for moderate disease activity; ≥ 2.1 to ≤ 3.5 for high disease activity and ≥ 3.5 for very high disease activity. The percentage of participants with ASDAS low disease activity, defined as ASDAS \< 2.1, is reported.
Time frame: Month 3
Population: Participants with available data
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Active Supervised Training (AST) | Percentage of Participants With ASDAS Low Disease Activity | 50.0 percentage of participants |
Percentage of Participants With ASDAS Moderate Disease Activity
ASDAS is a composite disease activity outcome measure which combines patient reported back pain, duration of morning stiffness, patient global assessment of disease activity, patient assessment of peripheral joint pain and swelling and an acute phase reactant (CRP) as an objective measure of inflammation. The overall score ranges from 0 with no defined upper score; published ranges for disease activity states as defined by the ASDAS are: \< 1.3 for inactive disease; ≥ 1.3 to \< 2.1 for moderate disease activity; ≥ 2.1 to ≤ 3.5 for high disease activity and ≥ 3.5 for very high disease activity. The percentage of participants with ASDAS moderate disease activity, defined as an ASDAS ≥ 1.3 to \< 2.1, is reported.
Time frame: Month 3
Population: Participants with available data
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Active Supervised Training (AST) | Percentage of Participants With ASDAS Moderate Disease Activity | 0.0 percentage of participants |
Percentage of Participants With ASDAS Very High Disease Activity
ASDAS is a composite disease activity outcome measure which combines patient reported back pain, duration of morning stiffness, patient global assessment of disease activity, patient assessment of peripheral joint pain and swelling and an acute phase reactant (CRP) as an objective measure of inflammation. The overall score ranges from 0 with no defined upper score; published ranges for disease activity states as defined by the ASDAS are: \< 1.3 for inactive disease; ≥ 1.3 to \< 2.1 for moderate disease activity; ≥ 2.1 to ≤ 3.5 for high disease activity and ≥ 3.5 for very high disease activity. The percentage of participants with very high disease activity, defined as an ASDAS ≥ 3.5, is reported.
Time frame: Month 3
Population: Participants with available data
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Active Supervised Training (AST) | Percentage of Participants With ASDAS Very High Disease Activity | 0.0 percentage of participants |