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Changes of Depression After First-year of Tofacitinib in RA Patients

NON-INTERVENTIONAL STUDY TO REVIEW THE CHANGES OF DEPRESSION AFTER FIRST-YEAR OF TOFACITINIB TREATMENT IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS (XELJANZ (Registered))

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03992781
Enrollment
73
Registered
2019-06-20
Start date
2020-07-23
Completion date
2024-02-07
Last updated
2025-04-06

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Conditions

Rheumatoid Arthritis

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

Pfizer
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

* 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

MeasureTime frameDescription
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

MeasureTime frameDescription
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 VisitBaseline (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) < 2.6Baseline (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) < 3.2Baseline (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 initiationAn 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

ArmCount
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
Total70

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000
Overall StudyAdverse Event1
Overall StudyLack of Efficacy5
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up5

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicAll Participants
Age, Continuous57.3 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 typeEG000
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

Primary

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.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
All ParticipantsCUDOS Score: Baseline (Visit 1) and 12 Months (Visit 3)Baseline (Visit 1)21.97 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 9.45
All ParticipantsCUDOS Score: Baseline (Visit 1) and 12 Months (Visit 3)12 Months (Visit 3)9.29 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 6.71
Comparison: Relative change in CUDOS score between Visit 3 and Visit 1 was tested by ratio t-test (paired t-test of logarithm) at 0.05 alpha level. This was expressed in percentage.p-value: <0.001t-test
Secondary

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.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
All ParticipantsAbsolute 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 scaleStandard Deviation 1.41
All ParticipantsAbsolute 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 scaleStandard Deviation 1.19
Secondary

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.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
All ParticipantsChange 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 20.157 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.231
All ParticipantsChange 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 30.179 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.271
Secondary

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.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
All ParticipantsCUDOS Score: Baseline (Visit 1) and 6 Months (Visit 2)Baseline (Visit 1)21.97 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 9.45
All ParticipantsCUDOS Score: Baseline (Visit 1) and 6 Months (Visit 2)6 Months (Visit 2)12.79 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 8.71
Comparison: Relative change in CUDOS score between Visit 2 and Visit 1 was tested by ratio t-test (paired t-test of logarithm) at 0.05 alpha level. This was expressed in percentage.p-value: <0.001t-test
Secondary

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.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
All ParticipantsCUXOS Score: Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3)6 Months (Visit 2)12.24 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.31
All ParticipantsCUXOS Score: Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3)12 Months (Visit 3)8.21 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 8.66
All ParticipantsCUXOS Score: Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3)Baseline (Visit 1)20.45 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 14.21
Comparison: Relative change in CUXOS score between Visit 3 and Visit 1 was tested by ratio t-test (paired t-test of logarithm) at 0.05 alpha level. This was expressed in percentage.p-value: <0.001t-test
Comparison: Relative change in CUXOS score between Visit 2 and Visit 1 was tested by ratio t-test (paired t-test of logarithm) at 0.05 alpha level. This was expressed in percentage.p-value: <0.001t-test
Secondary

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.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
All ParticipantsJSEQ Score: Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3)Baseline (Visit 1)9.40 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 4.78
All ParticipantsJSEQ Score: Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3)6 Months (Visit 2)6.63 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 4.61
All ParticipantsJSEQ Score: Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3)12 Months (Visit 3)5.48 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.52
Comparison: Relative change in JSEQ score between Visit 2 and Visit 1 was tested by ratio t-test (paired t-test of logarithm) at 0.05 alpha level. This was expressed in percentage.p-value: <0.001t-test
Comparison: Relative change in JSEQ score between Visit 3 and Visit 1 was tested by ratio t-test (paired t-test of logarithm) at 0.05 alpha level. This was expressed in percentage.p-value: <0.001t-test
Secondary

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.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
All ParticipantsNumber of Participants Achieving LDA as Assessed by DAS28-4 (CRP) < 3.2Visit 10 Participants
All ParticipantsNumber of Participants Achieving LDA as Assessed by DAS28-4 (CRP) < 3.2Visit 240 Participants
All ParticipantsNumber of Participants Achieving LDA as Assessed by DAS28-4 (CRP) < 3.2Visit 344 Participants
Secondary

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.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
All ParticipantsNumber of Participants Achieving Remission as Assessed by DAS28-4 (CRP) < 2.6Visit 10 Participants
All ParticipantsNumber of Participants Achieving Remission as Assessed by DAS28-4 (CRP) < 2.6Visit 227 Participants
All ParticipantsNumber of Participants Achieving Remission as Assessed by DAS28-4 (CRP) < 2.6Visit 326 Participants
Secondary

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.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
All ParticipantsNumber of Participants Who Took at Least 1 Concomitant Treatment of Mental Illness Per Study VisitVisit 2: Hypnotics3 Participants
All ParticipantsNumber of Participants Who Took at Least 1 Concomitant Treatment of Mental Illness Per Study VisitVisit 3: Antidepressants5 Participants
All ParticipantsNumber of Participants Who Took at Least 1 Concomitant Treatment of Mental Illness Per Study VisitVisit 1: Antidepressants4 Participants
All ParticipantsNumber of Participants Who Took at Least 1 Concomitant Treatment of Mental Illness Per Study VisitVisit 1: Anxiolytics1 Participants
All ParticipantsNumber of Participants Who Took at Least 1 Concomitant Treatment of Mental Illness Per Study VisitVisit 1: Hypnotics5 Participants
All ParticipantsNumber of Participants Who Took at Least 1 Concomitant Treatment of Mental Illness Per Study VisitVisit 2: Antidepressants2 Participants
All ParticipantsNumber of Participants Who Took at Least 1 Concomitant Treatment of Mental Illness Per Study VisitVisit 2: Anxiolytics0 Participants
All ParticipantsNumber of Participants Who Took at Least 1 Concomitant Treatment of Mental Illness Per Study VisitVisit 3: Anxiolytics0 Participants
All ParticipantsNumber of Participants Who Took at Least 1 Concomitant Treatment of Mental Illness Per Study VisitVisit 3: Hypnotics2 Participants
Secondary

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.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
All ParticipantsNumber of Participants With Change in Dosage of Concomitant Medication Between 12 Months (Visit 3) and Baseline (Visit 1)Hypnotics3 Participants
All ParticipantsNumber of Participants With Change in Dosage of Concomitant Medication Between 12 Months (Visit 3) and Baseline (Visit 1)Antidepressants1 Participants
All ParticipantsNumber of Participants With Change in Dosage of Concomitant Medication Between 12 Months (Visit 3) and Baseline (Visit 1)Anxiolytics1 Participants
Secondary

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.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
All ParticipantsNumber of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)15 Participants
Secondary

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.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
All ParticipantsVAS Score: Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3)Baseline (Visit 1)61.42 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 18.62
All ParticipantsVAS Score: Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3)6 Months (Visit 2)33.58 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 20.34
All ParticipantsVAS Score: Baseline (Visit 1), 6 Months (Visit 2) and 12 Months (Visit 3)12 Months (Visit 3)33.75 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 26.57
Comparison: Relative change in VAS score between Visit 2 and Visit 1 was tested by ratio t-test (paired t-test of logarithm) at 0.05 alpha level. This was expressed in percentage.p-value: <0.001t-test
Comparison: Relative change in VAS score between Visit 3 and Visit 1 was tested by ratio t-test (paired t-test of logarithm) at 0.05 alpha level. This was expressed in percentage.p-value: <0.001t-test

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