Rheumatoid arthritis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * Males and females, 18-75 years. * Reumatoid arthritis (ACR criteria). * Inflamed ankle or knee. * DAS28>3.2. * CRP>0.5 mg/dl. * BMI 18.5-35 kg/m2. * No treatment failure (efficacy) on biological in the past. * At least 3 months on stable methotrexaat dose, up to 25 mg/week. * At least 3 months on stable folate suppletion, at least 5 mg/week. * Treatment with sulfasalazin, (OH)chloroquin, NSAIDs, oral and i.m. glucocorticosteroids conditionally accepted (for conditions, see protocol). * Adequate anticonceptie voor vrouwen die kinderen kunnen krijgen en voor mannen.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: * Hepatitis B-C. * Immuundeficiency. * Prior exposure to or infection with mycobacterium tuberculosis, unless adequately treated. * Acute infection. * Creatinin clearance
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Biomarkers for inflammation in synovial tissue, adverse events. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in bone and synovium parameters (MRI), systemic biomarkers, clinical efficacy, PK/PD, immunogenicity. | — |
Countries
Netherlands