Rheumatoid Arthritis
Conditions
Brief summary
12-month, single arm, prospective, non-interventional, multi-center study according to Czech legal definitions (Law 378/2007 Sb.).The primary objective of this study is to describe and evaluate the changes of depression level within 12 months from the start of tofacitinib therapy in patients with RA and at least minimal level of depression. Primary goal is to find out if treatment by tofacitinib reduces the depression by at least 10% during 12 months.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patients aged ≥18 years. * Moderate to severe activity of rheumatoid arthritis (DAS28 ≥3.2). * Patient for whom the physician decision has been made to initiate a treatment with Tofacitinib. * Patient with at least minimal level of depression (CUDOS questionnaire ≥11 points). * Capable of understanding and signing a written informed consent form. * Evidence of a personally signed and dated informed consent document indicating that the patient (or a legally acceptable representative) has been informed of all pertinent aspects of the study is a requirement for inclusion into this study.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients unwilling/unable to fill in printed patient questionnaires.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CUDOS Score: Baseline (Visit 1) and 12 Months (Visit 3) | Baseline (Visit 1), 12 Months (Visit 3) | The CUDOS questionnaire assessed the level of depression in the past week. It consisted of 18 questions. For each question the participant indicated how well it described his/her feelings during past week on the following scale: 0 = not at all true, 1 = rarely true, 2 = sometimes true, 3 = often true and 4 = almost always true. The result of this questionnaire was the sum of responses to all questions and therefore the overall possible CUDOS score ranged from 0 to 72, higher score indicated more severe depression. Absolute values of CUDOS score at baseline (Visit 1) and 12 Months (Visit 3) are reported in descriptive data below. Mean relative change was calculated by averaging the relative changes of each of the participants (sum of all relative changes divided by the number of participants) and was reported in the statistical section. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CUXOS Score: Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3) | Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3) | The clinically useful anxiety outcome scale (CUXOS) questionnaire assessed the level of anxiety in the past week. It consisted of 20 questions. For each question the participant indicated how well it described his/her feelings during past week on the following scale: 0 = not at all true, 1 = rarely true, 2 = sometimes true, 3 = often true and 4 = almost always true. The result of this questionnaire was the sum of responses to all questions and therefore the overall possible CUXOS score ranged from 0 to 80, higher score indicated higher anxiety level. Absolute values of CUXOS score at baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3) are reported in descriptive data below. Mean relative change was calculated by averaging the relative changes of each of the participants (sum of all relative changes divided by the number of participants) and was reported in the statistical section. |
| JSEQ Score: Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3) | Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3) | The Jenkins sleep evaluation questionnaire (JSEQ) questionnaire assessed the level of insomnia, sleep disturbance in the past month. It consisted of 4 questions related to 1) trouble falling asleep, 2) trouble staying asleep, 3) waking up several times per night, and 4) waking up feeling tired and worn out after a usual amount of sleep. The response alternatives were: 0 = not at all, 1 = 1-3 days, 2 = 4-7 days, 3 = 8-14 days, 4 = 15-21 days, and 5 = 22-30 days. The result of this questionnaire was the sum of responses to all questions and therefore the overall possible JSEQ score ranged from 0 to 20, higher score indicated lower sleep quality. Absolute values of JSEQ score at baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3) are reported in descriptive data below. Mean relative change was calculated by averaging the relative changes of each of the participants (sum of all relative changes divided by the number of participants) and was reported in the statistical section. |
| VAS Score: Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3) | Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3) | Participants assessed how much arthritis impacted their life using a 100 millimeter (mm) visual analogue score (VAS) by placing a mark on the scale between 0 (not affecting) and 100 (maximal impact), which corresponded to the level arthritis affected their life. The score ranged from 0 mm to 100 mm, higher score indicated higher impact of arthritis on participants life. Absolute values of VAS score at baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3) are reported in descriptive data below. Mean relative change was calculated by averaging the relative changes of each of the participants (sum of all relative changes divided by the number of participants) and was reported in the statistical section. |
| Number of Participants Who Took at Least 1 Concomitant Treatment of Mental Illness Per Study Visit | Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3) | Number of participants who took at least 1 concomitant treatment like antidepressants, anxiolytics and hypnotics were reported in this outcome measure. Participants could have been counted in more than one category. |
| Number of Participants With Change in Dosage of Concomitant Medication Between 12 Months (Visit 3) and Baseline (Visit 1) | Baseline (Visit 1), 12 Months (Visit 3) | Number of participants with change in number of used medications and in their dosage between 12 Months (Visit 3) and Baseline (Visit 1) were reported in this outcome measure. |
| CUDOS Score: Baseline (Visit 1) and 6 Months (Visit 2) | Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) | The CUDOS questionnaire assessed the level of depression in the past week. It consisted of 18 questions. For each question the participant indicated how well it described his/her feelings during past week on the following scale: 0 = not at all true, 1 = rarely true, 2 = sometimes true, 3 = often true and 4 = almost always true. The result of this questionnaire was the sum of responses to all questions and therefore the overall possible CUDOS score ranged from 0 to 72, higher score indicated more severe depression. Absolute values of CUDOS score at baseline (Visit 1) and 6 Months (Visit 2) are reported in descriptive data below. Mean relative change was calculated by averaging the relative changes of each of the participants (sum of all relative changes divided by the number of participants) and was reported in the statistical section. |
| Number of Participants Achieving Remission as Assessed by DAS28-4 (CRP) < 2.6 | Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3) | Remission was defined as DAS28-4 (CRP) \< 2.6. DAS28-4 CRP was calculated from 28-tender joint counts and 28-swollen joint counts, CRP (mg/L) and PGA; participant assessed overall disease activity on VAS, score: 0 \[no arthritis\] to 100 \[extreme arthritis\]. DAS 28 -4 CRP = 0.56\*sqrt (TJC28) + 0.28\*sqrt (SJC28) + 0.36\*In (CRP in mg/1 + 1) + 0.014\*PtGA + 0.96; ln = natural logarithm, sqrt = square root of, mg = milligram, PtGA = patient's global assessment of health. DAS28-4 (CRP) \< 2.6 = RA in remission, 2.6 to 3.2 = low level of disease activity, 3.2 to 5.1 = active disease, may require change of treatment and \> 5.1 = very active disease, required careful monitoring and change of treatment. Total score range: 0 to 9.4, higher score indicated more disease activity. |
| Number of Participants Achieving LDA as Assessed by DAS28-4 (CRP) < 3.2 | Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3) | Low disease activity (LDA) was defined as DAS28-4 (CRP) \< 3.2. DAS28-4 CRP was calculated from 28-tender joint counts and 28-swollen joint counts, CRP (mg/L) and PGA; participant assessed overall disease activity on VAS, score: 0 \[no arthritis\] to 100 \[extreme arthritis\]. DAS 28 -4 CRP = 0.56\*sqrt (TJC28) + 0.28\*sqrt (SJC28) + 0.36\*In (CRP in mg/1 + 1) + 0.014\*PtGA + 0.96; ln = natural logarithm, sqrt = square root of, mg = milligram, PtGA = patient's global assessment of health. DAS28-4 (CRP) \< 2.6 = RA in remission, 2.6 to 3.2 = low level of disease activity, 3.2 to 5.1 = active disease, may require change of treatment and \> 5.1 = very active disease, required careful monitoring and change of treatment. Total score range: 0 to 9.4, higher score indicated more disease activity. |
| Change From Baseline in EuroQol Five Dimension - 3 Level (EQ-5D-3L) Health State Profile at 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3) | Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3) | EQ-5D-3L designed to assess impact on health-related quality of life in 5 domains: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, anxiety/depression. Each domain had 3 responses and scored from 1-3 (1=no problems; 2=some problems; 3=extreme problems). The mean of the summed score ranged from 1 to 3 with 1 corresponding to no problems and 3 corresponding to severe problems, where higher score indicated more severe problems. The EQ-5D-3L index score summarized each possible health state on a numerical scale ranging from -0.594 to 1. A score of 1 indicated full health, score of 0 indicated a state equivalent to being dead, and score lower than 0 indicated a state equivalent to the worst possible health status. Higher score indicated a better quality of life. |
| Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) | From start of study treatment to 12 months post treatment initiation | An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study intervention without regard to possibility of causal relationship. An SAE was an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes or deemed significant for any other reason: death; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; life-threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly. AEs included both SAEs and all non-SAEs. TEAEs were defined as newly occurring (not present at baseline) or worsening after first dose of study treatment. |
| Absolute Change From Baseline in DAS28-4 (CRP) at 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3) | Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3) | Disease activity score 28-4 (DAS28-4) C-reactive protein (CRP) was calculated from 28-tender joint counts and 28-swollen joint counts, CRP (milligram per liter \[mg/L\]) and patient global assessment (PGA); participant assessed overall disease activity on VAS, score: 0 \[no arthritis\] to 100 \[extreme arthritis\]. DAS 28 -4 CRP = 0.56\*sqrt (TJC28) + 0.28\*sqrt (SJC28) + 0.36\*In (CRP in mg/1 + 1) + 0.014\*PtGA + 0.96; ln = natural logarithm, sqrt = square root of, mg = milligram, PtGA = patient's global assessment of health. DAS28-4 (CRP) lower than (\<) 2.6 = RA in remission, 2.6 to 3.2 = low level of disease activity, 3.2 to 5.1 = active disease, may require change of treatment and greater than (\>) 5.1 = very active disease, required careful monitoring and change of treatment. Total score range: 0 to 9.4, higher score indicated more disease activity. |
Countries
Czechia
Participant flow
Recruitment details
Participants who were diagnosed with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA), initiated tofacitinib treatment for the first time and scored at least 11 points on clinically useful depression outcome scale (CUDOS) were enrolled. Participants were followed up for 12 months.
Participants by arm
| Arm | Count |
|---|---|
| All Participants All eligible participants who initiated tofacitinib treatment at Visit 1 (Day 1) in real world setting per routine care and in accordance with local marketing authorization, were included in this observational study. | 70 |
| Total | 70 |
Withdrawals & dropouts
| Period | Reason | FG000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Study | Adverse Event | 1 |
| Overall Study | Lack of Efficacy | 5 |
| Overall Study | Lost to Follow-up | 5 |
Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | All Participants | — |
|---|---|---|
| Age, Continuous | 57.3 Years STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.4 | — |
| Race and Ethnicity Not Collected | — | — Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Female | 61 Participants | — |
| Sex: Female, Male Male | 9 Participants | — |
Adverse events
| Event type | EG000 affected / at risk |
|---|---|
| deaths Total, all-cause mortality | 0 / 70 |
| other Total, other adverse events | 15 / 70 |
| serious Total, serious adverse events | 1 / 70 |
Outcome results
CUDOS Score: Baseline (Visit 1) and 12 Months (Visit 3)
The CUDOS questionnaire assessed the level of depression in the past week. It consisted of 18 questions. For each question the participant indicated how well it described his/her feelings during past week on the following scale: 0 = not at all true, 1 = rarely true, 2 = sometimes true, 3 = often true and 4 = almost always true. The result of this questionnaire was the sum of responses to all questions and therefore the overall possible CUDOS score ranged from 0 to 72, higher score indicated more severe depression. Absolute values of CUDOS score at baseline (Visit 1) and 12 Months (Visit 3) are reported in descriptive data below. Mean relative change was calculated by averaging the relative changes of each of the participants (sum of all relative changes divided by the number of participants) and was reported in the statistical section.
Time frame: Baseline (Visit 1), 12 Months (Visit 3)
Population: Full analysis set (FAS) included all participants who received at least one dose of tofacitinib and had the data for evaluation of primary hypothesis, which means CUDOS reported both at baseline and visit 3.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Participants | CUDOS Score: Baseline (Visit 1) and 12 Months (Visit 3) | Baseline (Visit 1) | 21.97 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 9.45 |
| All Participants | CUDOS Score: Baseline (Visit 1) and 12 Months (Visit 3) | 12 Months (Visit 3) | 9.29 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 6.71 |
Absolute Change From Baseline in DAS28-4 (CRP) at 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3)
Disease activity score 28-4 (DAS28-4) C-reactive protein (CRP) was calculated from 28-tender joint counts and 28-swollen joint counts, CRP (milligram per liter \[mg/L\]) and patient global assessment (PGA); participant assessed overall disease activity on VAS, score: 0 \[no arthritis\] to 100 \[extreme arthritis\]. DAS 28 -4 CRP = 0.56\*sqrt (TJC28) + 0.28\*sqrt (SJC28) + 0.36\*In (CRP in mg/1 + 1) + 0.014\*PtGA + 0.96; ln = natural logarithm, sqrt = square root of, mg = milligram, PtGA = patient's global assessment of health. DAS28-4 (CRP) lower than (\<) 2.6 = RA in remission, 2.6 to 3.2 = low level of disease activity, 3.2 to 5.1 = active disease, may require change of treatment and greater than (\>) 5.1 = very active disease, required careful monitoring and change of treatment. Total score range: 0 to 9.4, higher score indicated more disease activity.
Time frame: Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3)
Population: FAS included all participants who received at least one dose of tofacitinib and had the data for evaluation of primary hypothesis, which means CUDOS reported both at baseline and visit 3.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Participants | Absolute Change From Baseline in DAS28-4 (CRP) at 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3) | Absolute change at Visit 3 | -3.06 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.41 |
| All Participants | Absolute Change From Baseline in DAS28-4 (CRP) at 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3) | Absolute change at Visit 2 | -3.01 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.19 |
Change From Baseline in EuroQol Five Dimension - 3 Level (EQ-5D-3L) Health State Profile at 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3)
EQ-5D-3L designed to assess impact on health-related quality of life in 5 domains: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, anxiety/depression. Each domain had 3 responses and scored from 1-3 (1=no problems; 2=some problems; 3=extreme problems). The mean of the summed score ranged from 1 to 3 with 1 corresponding to no problems and 3 corresponding to severe problems, where higher score indicated more severe problems. The EQ-5D-3L index score summarized each possible health state on a numerical scale ranging from -0.594 to 1. A score of 1 indicated full health, score of 0 indicated a state equivalent to being dead, and score lower than 0 indicated a state equivalent to the worst possible health status. Higher score indicated a better quality of life.
Time frame: Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3)
Population: FAS included all participants who received at least one dose of tofacitinib and had the data for evaluation of primary hypothesis, which means CUDOS reported both at baseline and visit 3.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Participants | Change From Baseline in EuroQol Five Dimension - 3 Level (EQ-5D-3L) Health State Profile at 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3) | Change at Visit 2 | 0.157 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.231 |
| All Participants | Change From Baseline in EuroQol Five Dimension - 3 Level (EQ-5D-3L) Health State Profile at 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3) | Change at Visit 3 | 0.179 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.271 |
CUDOS Score: Baseline (Visit 1) and 6 Months (Visit 2)
The CUDOS questionnaire assessed the level of depression in the past week. It consisted of 18 questions. For each question the participant indicated how well it described his/her feelings during past week on the following scale: 0 = not at all true, 1 = rarely true, 2 = sometimes true, 3 = often true and 4 = almost always true. The result of this questionnaire was the sum of responses to all questions and therefore the overall possible CUDOS score ranged from 0 to 72, higher score indicated more severe depression. Absolute values of CUDOS score at baseline (Visit 1) and 6 Months (Visit 2) are reported in descriptive data below. Mean relative change was calculated by averaging the relative changes of each of the participants (sum of all relative changes divided by the number of participants) and was reported in the statistical section.
Time frame: Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2)
Population: FAS included all participants who received at least one dose of tofacitinib and had the data for evaluation of primary hypothesis, which means CUDOS reported both at baseline and visit 3.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Participants | CUDOS Score: Baseline (Visit 1) and 6 Months (Visit 2) | Baseline (Visit 1) | 21.97 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 9.45 |
| All Participants | CUDOS Score: Baseline (Visit 1) and 6 Months (Visit 2) | 6 Months (Visit 2) | 12.79 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 8.71 |
CUXOS Score: Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3)
The clinically useful anxiety outcome scale (CUXOS) questionnaire assessed the level of anxiety in the past week. It consisted of 20 questions. For each question the participant indicated how well it described his/her feelings during past week on the following scale: 0 = not at all true, 1 = rarely true, 2 = sometimes true, 3 = often true and 4 = almost always true. The result of this questionnaire was the sum of responses to all questions and therefore the overall possible CUXOS score ranged from 0 to 80, higher score indicated higher anxiety level. Absolute values of CUXOS score at baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3) are reported in descriptive data below. Mean relative change was calculated by averaging the relative changes of each of the participants (sum of all relative changes divided by the number of participants) and was reported in the statistical section.
Time frame: Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3)
Population: FAS included all participants who received at least one dose of tofacitinib and had the data for evaluation of primary hypothesis, which means CUDOS reported both at baseline and visit 3.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Participants | CUXOS Score: Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3) | 6 Months (Visit 2) | 12.24 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 11.31 |
| All Participants | CUXOS Score: Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3) | 12 Months (Visit 3) | 8.21 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 8.66 |
| All Participants | CUXOS Score: Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3) | Baseline (Visit 1) | 20.45 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 14.21 |
JSEQ Score: Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3)
The Jenkins sleep evaluation questionnaire (JSEQ) questionnaire assessed the level of insomnia, sleep disturbance in the past month. It consisted of 4 questions related to 1) trouble falling asleep, 2) trouble staying asleep, 3) waking up several times per night, and 4) waking up feeling tired and worn out after a usual amount of sleep. The response alternatives were: 0 = not at all, 1 = 1-3 days, 2 = 4-7 days, 3 = 8-14 days, 4 = 15-21 days, and 5 = 22-30 days. The result of this questionnaire was the sum of responses to all questions and therefore the overall possible JSEQ score ranged from 0 to 20, higher score indicated lower sleep quality. Absolute values of JSEQ score at baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3) are reported in descriptive data below. Mean relative change was calculated by averaging the relative changes of each of the participants (sum of all relative changes divided by the number of participants) and was reported in the statistical section.
Time frame: Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3)
Population: FAS included all participants who received at least one dose of tofacitinib and had the data for evaluation of primary hypothesis, which means CUDOS reported both at baseline and visit 3.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Participants | JSEQ Score: Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3) | Baseline (Visit 1) | 9.40 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 4.78 |
| All Participants | JSEQ Score: Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3) | 6 Months (Visit 2) | 6.63 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 4.61 |
| All Participants | JSEQ Score: Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3) | 12 Months (Visit 3) | 5.48 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 3.52 |
Number of Participants Achieving LDA as Assessed by DAS28-4 (CRP) < 3.2
Low disease activity (LDA) was defined as DAS28-4 (CRP) \< 3.2. DAS28-4 CRP was calculated from 28-tender joint counts and 28-swollen joint counts, CRP (mg/L) and PGA; participant assessed overall disease activity on VAS, score: 0 \[no arthritis\] to 100 \[extreme arthritis\]. DAS 28 -4 CRP = 0.56\*sqrt (TJC28) + 0.28\*sqrt (SJC28) + 0.36\*In (CRP in mg/1 + 1) + 0.014\*PtGA + 0.96; ln = natural logarithm, sqrt = square root of, mg = milligram, PtGA = patient's global assessment of health. DAS28-4 (CRP) \< 2.6 = RA in remission, 2.6 to 3.2 = low level of disease activity, 3.2 to 5.1 = active disease, may require change of treatment and \> 5.1 = very active disease, required careful monitoring and change of treatment. Total score range: 0 to 9.4, higher score indicated more disease activity.
Time frame: Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3)
Population: FAS included all participants who received at least one dose of tofacitinib and had the data for evaluation of primary hypothesis, which means CUDOS reported both at baseline and visit 3.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Participants | Number of Participants Achieving LDA as Assessed by DAS28-4 (CRP) < 3.2 | Visit 1 | 0 Participants |
| All Participants | Number of Participants Achieving LDA as Assessed by DAS28-4 (CRP) < 3.2 | Visit 2 | 40 Participants |
| All Participants | Number of Participants Achieving LDA as Assessed by DAS28-4 (CRP) < 3.2 | Visit 3 | 44 Participants |
Number of Participants Achieving Remission as Assessed by DAS28-4 (CRP) < 2.6
Remission was defined as DAS28-4 (CRP) \< 2.6. DAS28-4 CRP was calculated from 28-tender joint counts and 28-swollen joint counts, CRP (mg/L) and PGA; participant assessed overall disease activity on VAS, score: 0 \[no arthritis\] to 100 \[extreme arthritis\]. DAS 28 -4 CRP = 0.56\*sqrt (TJC28) + 0.28\*sqrt (SJC28) + 0.36\*In (CRP in mg/1 + 1) + 0.014\*PtGA + 0.96; ln = natural logarithm, sqrt = square root of, mg = milligram, PtGA = patient's global assessment of health. DAS28-4 (CRP) \< 2.6 = RA in remission, 2.6 to 3.2 = low level of disease activity, 3.2 to 5.1 = active disease, may require change of treatment and \> 5.1 = very active disease, required careful monitoring and change of treatment. Total score range: 0 to 9.4, higher score indicated more disease activity.
Time frame: Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3)
Population: FAS included all participants who received at least one dose of tofacitinib and had the data for evaluation of primary hypothesis, which means CUDOS reported both at baseline and visit 3.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Participants | Number of Participants Achieving Remission as Assessed by DAS28-4 (CRP) < 2.6 | Visit 1 | 0 Participants |
| All Participants | Number of Participants Achieving Remission as Assessed by DAS28-4 (CRP) < 2.6 | Visit 2 | 27 Participants |
| All Participants | Number of Participants Achieving Remission as Assessed by DAS28-4 (CRP) < 2.6 | Visit 3 | 26 Participants |
Number of Participants Who Took at Least 1 Concomitant Treatment of Mental Illness Per Study Visit
Number of participants who took at least 1 concomitant treatment like antidepressants, anxiolytics and hypnotics were reported in this outcome measure. Participants could have been counted in more than one category.
Time frame: Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3)
Population: FAS included all participants who received at least one dose of tofacitinib and had the data for evaluation of primary hypothesis, which means CUDOS reported both at baseline and visit 3.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Participants | Number of Participants Who Took at Least 1 Concomitant Treatment of Mental Illness Per Study Visit | Visit 2: Hypnotics | 3 Participants |
| All Participants | Number of Participants Who Took at Least 1 Concomitant Treatment of Mental Illness Per Study Visit | Visit 3: Antidepressants | 5 Participants |
| All Participants | Number of Participants Who Took at Least 1 Concomitant Treatment of Mental Illness Per Study Visit | Visit 1: Antidepressants | 4 Participants |
| All Participants | Number of Participants Who Took at Least 1 Concomitant Treatment of Mental Illness Per Study Visit | Visit 1: Anxiolytics | 1 Participants |
| All Participants | Number of Participants Who Took at Least 1 Concomitant Treatment of Mental Illness Per Study Visit | Visit 1: Hypnotics | 5 Participants |
| All Participants | Number of Participants Who Took at Least 1 Concomitant Treatment of Mental Illness Per Study Visit | Visit 2: Antidepressants | 2 Participants |
| All Participants | Number of Participants Who Took at Least 1 Concomitant Treatment of Mental Illness Per Study Visit | Visit 2: Anxiolytics | 0 Participants |
| All Participants | Number of Participants Who Took at Least 1 Concomitant Treatment of Mental Illness Per Study Visit | Visit 3: Anxiolytics | 0 Participants |
| All Participants | Number of Participants Who Took at Least 1 Concomitant Treatment of Mental Illness Per Study Visit | Visit 3: Hypnotics | 2 Participants |
Number of Participants With Change in Dosage of Concomitant Medication Between 12 Months (Visit 3) and Baseline (Visit 1)
Number of participants with change in number of used medications and in their dosage between 12 Months (Visit 3) and Baseline (Visit 1) were reported in this outcome measure.
Time frame: Baseline (Visit 1), 12 Months (Visit 3)
Population: FAS included all participants who received at least one dose of tofacitinib and had the data for evaluation of primary hypothesis, which means CUDOS reported both at baseline and visit 3.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Participants | Number of Participants With Change in Dosage of Concomitant Medication Between 12 Months (Visit 3) and Baseline (Visit 1) | Hypnotics | 3 Participants |
| All Participants | Number of Participants With Change in Dosage of Concomitant Medication Between 12 Months (Visit 3) and Baseline (Visit 1) | Antidepressants | 1 Participants |
| All Participants | Number of Participants With Change in Dosage of Concomitant Medication Between 12 Months (Visit 3) and Baseline (Visit 1) | Anxiolytics | 1 Participants |
Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study intervention without regard to possibility of causal relationship. An SAE was an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes or deemed significant for any other reason: death; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; life-threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly. AEs included both SAEs and all non-SAEs. TEAEs were defined as newly occurring (not present at baseline) or worsening after first dose of study treatment.
Time frame: From start of study treatment to 12 months post treatment initiation
Population: The safety analysis set included all participants who received at least one dose of tofacitinib.
| Arm | Measure | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|
| All Participants | Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) | 15 Participants |
VAS Score: Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3)
Participants assessed how much arthritis impacted their life using a 100 millimeter (mm) visual analogue score (VAS) by placing a mark on the scale between 0 (not affecting) and 100 (maximal impact), which corresponded to the level arthritis affected their life. The score ranged from 0 mm to 100 mm, higher score indicated higher impact of arthritis on participants life. Absolute values of VAS score at baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3) are reported in descriptive data below. Mean relative change was calculated by averaging the relative changes of each of the participants (sum of all relative changes divided by the number of participants) and was reported in the statistical section.
Time frame: Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3)
Population: FAS included all participants who received at least one dose of tofacitinib and had the data for evaluation of primary hypothesis, which means CUDOS reported both at baseline and visit 3. Here, ''Number of Participants Analyzed'' signifies participants evaluable for this outcome measure.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Participants | VAS Score: Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3) | Baseline (Visit 1) | 61.42 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 18.62 |
| All Participants | VAS Score: Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3) | 6 Months (Visit 2) | 33.58 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 20.34 |
| All Participants | VAS Score: Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3) | 12 Months (Visit 3) | 33.75 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 26.57 |