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Study to Evaluate the Real-World Effectiveness, Safety and Tolerability of Treatment With Apremilast in Psoriatic Arthritis Patients Followed in Canadian Routine Care (APPRAISE)

Observational Study Evaluating the Real-World Effectiveness, Safety and Tolerability of Treatment With Apremilast in Psoriatic Arthritis Patients Followed in Canadian Routine Care (APPRAISE)

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03608657
Acronym
APPRAISE
Enrollment
102
Registered
2018-08-01
Start date
2018-07-31
Completion date
2022-03-30
Last updated
2024-06-05

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

Conditions

Arthritis, Psoriatic

Keywords

Psoriatic Arthritis, Canada, CC-10004, Apremilast, APPRAISE, Safety, Non-interventional, Observation, DMARDs

Brief summary

This will be a Canadian observational study utilizing a prospective cohort design. Patients with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) for whom the treating physician has decided, prior to and independently of enrollment in the study, to initiate treatment with Otezla® will be considered for participation in the study. Patients will be enrolled from the practices of predominantly community rheumatologists and will be followed for 12 months from the time of initiation of treatment with Otezla® In line with the observational nature of the study, there will be no protocol imposed tests or assessments. However, recommended follow up visits will be at 4, 8 and 12 months. In addition, patients may be asked to voluntarily complete self-administered questionnaires. The 24-month assessment will be aimed to determine whether or not treatment with Otezla® has been maintained, and if not, to ascertain the reason for discontinuation and what new treatment was initiated following discontinuation of Otezla®

Interventions

DRUGApremilast

Apremilast

Sponsors

Amgen
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) as per the Classification criteria for Psoriatic Arthritis (CASPAR) criteria, based on the investigator's clinical judgement. * Adult patients (≥18 years of age) with PsA * Prescribing physician has decided to initiate treatment with Otezla®, and this decision was prior to and independent of patient enrollment in the study. * Access to commercially available Otezla®

Exclusion criteria

* Patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or who are planning on becoming pregnant during the course of the study * Participation in Investigational Clinical Trial within the last 60 days.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
The rate of achieving Low Disease Activity (LDA)Up to approximately 1 yearIs defined as Clinical Disease Activity Index for Psoriatic Arthritis (cDAPSA) \< 14. cDAPSA is calculated as the sum of TJC - 68, SJC - 66, PtGA (10-cm VAS) and Pain (10-cm VAS).

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Tender Joint Count (TJC)Up to Approximately 1 yearBased on 68/66 joints to determine joint pain/tenderness and joint swelling, as conducted during the physical examination and per the practices of the treating physician
Swollen Joint Count (SJC)Up to Approximately 1 yearBased on 68/66 joints to determine joint pain/tenderness and joint swelling, as conducted during the physical examination and per the practices of the treating physician
Assessment of Enthesitis (Leeds Enthesitis Index (LEI)Up to Approximately 1 yearThis is completed by the treating physician and assesses tenderness at six (6) sites, specifically two (2) lateral at the following: epicondyles of the humerus, medial condyles of the femur and the insertion of the Achilles tendon. The LEI is scored between 0 and 6. Resolution versus improvement versus no change versus worsening of enthesitis since the last available assessment
Assessment of Dactylitis (Leeds Dactylitis Index)Up to approximately 1 yearResolution versus improvement versus no change versus worsening of dactylitis since the last available assessment
Assessment of Body Surface Area (BSA)Up to approximately 1 yearheight (cm) x weight (kg)/3600)½
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI)Up to approximately 1 yearThis is a self-administered questionnaire measuring the patient's functional ability during the last week. It consists of 20 items converging to 8 scales measuring dressing and grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip and common daily activities. The patients rate each activity as 0 = without any difficulty, 1 = some difficulty, 2 = much difficulty and 4 = unable. The final score ranges from 0 to 3 with higher scores indicating more disability.
Physician global assessment of disease activity (MDGA)Up to approximately 1 yearThis is a 100-mm visual analog scale (VAS) with 0 indicating lowest disease and 100 highest disease activities
The rate of achieving Low Disease Activity (LDA)Up to approximately 8 monthsIs defined as Clinical Disease Activity Index for Psoriatic Arthritis (cDAPSA) \< 14. cDAPSA is calculated as the sum of TJC - 68, SJC - 66, PtGA (10-cm VAS) and Pain (10-cm VAS).
Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM)Up to approximately 1 yearThis is a 14-item questionnaire evaluating patient satisfaction in terms of the following: effectiveness, side effects, convenience, and global satisfaction
Patient subjective assessment of Pain using a 100mm VASUp to approximately 1 yearPatient subjective assessment of Pain using a 100mm VAS
Psoriatic Arthritis (WPAI:PsA)Up to approximately 1 yearA 6-item questionnaire assessing the effect of PsA on the patient's ability to work and perform daily activities. It assesses presenteeism, absenteeism, productivity and activity impairment
Medical Outcomes Study Short- Form 36 (SF-36)Up to approximately 1 yearA generic quality of life index that is comprised of 36 items converging to eight (8) domains: Vitality, Physical Functioning, Bodily Pain, General Health Perception, Physical Role Functioning, Emotional Role Functioning, Social Role Functioning, and Mental Health
Patient-reported adherence with PsA treatment from the last visit.Up to approximately 1 yearAn optional weekly take-home diary will be offered to patients; this diary will aid in documenting how many doses (if any) of PsA treatment were missed, and the reason(s) why.
Proportion of patients in Patient Acceptable Symptom State (PASS)Up to approximately 1 yearA single question phrased as If you were to remain for the next few months as you were during the last week, would this be acceptable or unacceptable to you? with a binary (Yes or No) response
Adverse Events (AEs)From enrollment until at least 28 days after completion of study treatmentNumber of subjects with adverse events
Patient global assessment of disease activity (PtGA)Up to approximately 1 yearThis is a 100-mm VAS with 0 indicating lowest disease and 100 highest disease activity

Countries

Canada

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 9, 2026