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A Study to Test the Design, Functionality, and Ergonomic Features of the Autoinjector

Primary Purpose

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis

Status
Completed
Phase
Early Phase 1
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Pre-filled Auto-injector Containing Placebo
Sponsored by
Centocor, Inc.
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Rheumatoid Arthritis focused on measuring Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Psoriasis, Autoinjector

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Have the capacity to understand and sign an informed consent form
  • Have one of the following diagnoses: rheumatoid arthritis/psoriatic arthritis/ankylosing spondylitis, or psoriasis
  • Be willing and able to self-inject

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Have a recent history of (within 6 months prior to study entry) or current diagnosis of a major bleeding or coagulation disorder
  • Have a prior history of a inability to use an autoinjector
  • Have an allergy to latex or any component of the autoinjector
  • Female participants who are pregnant
  • Are unwilling to complete the study assessments

Sites / Locations

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Experimental

Arm Label

Injection Site: First Thigh Then Abdomen

Injection Site: First Abdomen then Thigh

Arm Description

Participants will self inject subcutaneously placebo using auto injector at thigh followed by self injection of placebo subcutaneously at abdomen on Day 1.

Participants will self inject subcutaneously placebo using auto injector at abdomen followed by self injection of placebo subcutaneously at thigh on Day 1.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

To establish that the autoinjector, as designed, meets defined user needs and intended use for self administration by patients with RA, PsA, AS, and psoriasis

Secondary Outcome Measures

•To establish that the specific training, including the instructional video and the Instructions for Use, are appropriate, easy to understand, and able to be followed and implemented by patients with RA, PsA, AS, and psoriasis.

Full Information

First Posted
February 22, 2008
Last Updated
April 9, 2015
Sponsor
Centocor, Inc.
Collaborators
Quintiles, Inc.
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00643526
Brief Title
A Study to Test the Design, Functionality, and Ergonomic Features of the Autoinjector
Official Title
An Open-Label, Randomized, Validation Study to Establish That the Design, Functionality, and Ergonomic Features of the Autoinjector Conform to Defined User Needs and Intended Use for Self-Administration by Subjects With Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, or Psoriasis
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
April 2015
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
December 2007 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
January 2008 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
January 2008 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Centocor, Inc.
Collaborators
Quintiles, Inc.

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate how well the autoinjector works in a group of people who are likely to use the autoinjector for injecting their medicine in the future. However, no active medicine is given by the autoinjector.
Detailed Description
This device (called an autoinjector) automatically injects medicine under the skin with a sterile needle, and is similar to other types of autoinjectors currently being used for this purpose. This trial has been designed to make sure that people, who are likely to use this device, are able to self-inject and understand the training material. A total of 68 subjects took part in the study. About half (30 patients) will have either Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA) or ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and the other half will have psoriasis (a type of skin disease), since this device will be used by patients with one of these diseases to inject their medication. The study is designed to have each patient complete 2 self-injections with the autoinjector in 2 different sites-one in the front of the thigh and one in the abdomen 2 inches away from the navel. The order of the first injection location is decided by randomization. The patient will have an equal chance of having the thigh or the abdomen as the first injection. The study staff will assess the subject's safety prior to the patient leaving the clinic. Two prefilled, 1mL placebo autoinjectors for subcutaneous injection

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriasis
Keywords
Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Psoriasis, Autoinjector

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Early Phase 1
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Non-Randomized
Enrollment
68 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Injection Site: First Thigh Then Abdomen
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Participants will self inject subcutaneously placebo using auto injector at thigh followed by self injection of placebo subcutaneously at abdomen on Day 1.
Arm Title
Injection Site: First Abdomen then Thigh
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Participants will self inject subcutaneously placebo using auto injector at abdomen followed by self injection of placebo subcutaneously at thigh on Day 1.
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
Pre-filled Auto-injector Containing Placebo
Intervention Description
Participants will self-inject placebo subcutaneously at thigh and abdomen.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
To establish that the autoinjector, as designed, meets defined user needs and intended use for self administration by patients with RA, PsA, AS, and psoriasis
Time Frame
Day 1
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
•To establish that the specific training, including the instructional video and the Instructions for Use, are appropriate, easy to understand, and able to be followed and implemented by patients with RA, PsA, AS, and psoriasis.
Time Frame
Day 1

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Have the capacity to understand and sign an informed consent form Have one of the following diagnoses: rheumatoid arthritis/psoriatic arthritis/ankylosing spondylitis, or psoriasis Be willing and able to self-inject Exclusion Criteria: Have a recent history of (within 6 months prior to study entry) or current diagnosis of a major bleeding or coagulation disorder Have a prior history of a inability to use an autoinjector Have an allergy to latex or any component of the autoinjector Female participants who are pregnant Are unwilling to complete the study assessments
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Centocor, Inc. Clinical Trial
Organizational Affiliation
Centocor, Inc.
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
City
Miami
State/Province
Florida
Country
United States
City
Duncansville
State/Province
Pennsylvania
Country
United States

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