Clinical trial for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Official title Phase 1b/2 Study of IV Sarilumab in Adult With RA
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07704580
What this study is testing
What is Sarilumab, SAR153191 SC?
Sarilumab, SAR153191 SC is an investigational medicine, given as an injection under the skin, being studied as a potential treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.
Also referred to as Kevzara®.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This is a Phase 1/Phase 2 study with: 5-arms design for Part A; and a single arm for Part B. The purpose of this study is to measure PK parameters and safety with sarilumab intravenous (IV) with or without concomitant oral conventional synthetic Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (csDMARDs) in male and female participants with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis aged 18 years of age or older.
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Participant must be 18 years old or the legal age of consent in the jurisdiction in which the study is taking place or older, at the time of signing...
- Diagnosis of RA, according to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) 2010 RA...
- ACR Class I to III functional status, based on the 1991 revised criteria
- Moderate-to-severely active RA, defined as: DAS28-ESR\>3.2.
- Inability to continue treatment with a RA DMARD approved for first line use because of intolerance or inadequate response.
You likely can't join if
- Any prior (within the defined periods below) or concurrent use of immunosuppressive:
- Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor (eg, tofacitinib) within 4 weeks of baseline.
- Cell-depletion agents (eg, anti CD20) without evidence of recovery of B cells to baseline level.
- Anakinra within 1 week of baseline.
- Abatacept within 8 weeks of baseline.
- Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors within 2 to 8 weeks.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Participant must be 18 years old or the legal age of consent in the jurisdiction in which the study is taking place or older, at the time of signing the informed consent.
- Diagnosis of RA, according to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) 2010 RA Classification Criteria with ≥3 months disease duration.
- ACR Class I to III functional status, based on the 1991 revised criteria
- Moderate-to-severely active RA, defined as: DAS28-ESR\>3.2.
- Inability to continue treatment with a RA DMARD approved for first line use because of intolerance or inadequate response.
- Contraceptive use by men and women should be consistent with local regulations regarding the methods of contraception for those participating in clinical studies.
- Any prior (within the defined periods below) or concurrent use of immunosuppressive:
- Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor (eg, tofacitinib) within 4 weeks of baseline.
- Cell-depletion agents (eg, anti CD20) without evidence of recovery of B cells to baseline level.
- Anakinra within 1 week of baseline.
- Abatacept within 8 weeks of baseline.
- Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors within 2 to 8 weeks.
- Alkylating agents including cyclophosphamide (CYC) within 6 months of baseline.
- Cyclosporine (CsA), azathioprine (AZA) or mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) or leflunomide within 4 weeks of baseline.
- Therapeutic failure, including inadequate response or intolerance, or contraindication, to biological IL-6 antagonist (prior IL-6 antagonist treatment that was terminated for reasons unrelated to therapeutic failure at...
- Unstable methotrexate (MTX) dose (if participant is on concomitant MTX).
- Concurrent use of systemic corticosteroids (CS) of more than 10 mg/day.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding woman.
- Exclusion related to tuberculosis (TB): active TB or a history of incompletely treated TB regardless of screening Quantiferon® result.
- History of invasive opportunistic infections, including but not limited to histoplasmosis, listeriosis, coccidioidomycosis, candidiasis, pneumocystis jirovecii, aspergillosis despite resolution or John Cunningham virus...
- Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.
- History of prior articular or prosthetic joint infection.
- Prior or current history of malignancy, including lymphoproliferative diseases, other than adequately-treated carcinoma in-situ of the cervix, non-metastatic squamous cell or basal cell carcinoma of the skin, within 5...
- History of inflammatory bowel disease or severe diverticulitis or previous gastrointestinal perforation.
- History of juvenile idiopathic arthritis or arthritis onset prior to age 16.
- Severe systemic RA, including but not limited to vasculitis, pulmonary fibrosis, and/or Felty's syndrome. The above information is not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a participant's potential...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Hollywood, Florida, United States
- Weston, Florida, United States
- Duncansville, Pennsylvania, United States
- Plano, Texas, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Hollywood, Florida, United States; Weston, Florida, United States; Duncansville, Pennsylvania, United States; Plano, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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