Actual Human Use of Methotrexate (MTX) Subcutaneously Administered Via the VIBEX™ MTX Auto-Injector Device
Primary Purpose
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
VIBEX MTX
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male or female patients >18 years of age, diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant females
- Any other clinically significant disease or disorder which, in the opinion of the investigator might put the subject at risk
Sites / Locations
- Altoona Center for Clinical Research
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Label
VIBEX MTX
Arm Description
VIBEX MTX dose based on the subject's current therapeutic regimen of MTX and rheumatoid arthritis disease status
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Safe Usability of the VIBEX MTX Device for Subcutaneous (SC) Self-injection With Methotrexate (MTX) in Adult Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) as Demonstrated by Successful Self-Injection
A total of 101 patients were included in the Safety Population, which consisted of all patients who received standardized training by site personnel and review of written instructions. And then self-administered study drug using Vibex MTX device.
The Assessment of Essential Tasks Questionnaire was completed by site personnel documenting a patient's performance of essential self-injection steps, including the following:
SC self-injection was administered by the patient
SC self-injection was intentional
self-injection was administered in an appropriate location on the abdomen
patient removed cap marked "1"
patient removed cap marked "2"
patient held device at injection site for 3 seconds
patient confirmed that the window was obstructed
Secondary Outcome Measures
Reliability and Robustness of Vibex MTX Device as Well as Effectiveness of Patient Education Tools
A total of 101 patients were included in the Safety Population, which consisted of all patients who received standardized training by site personnel and review of written instructions. And then self-administered study drug using Vibex MTX device
Ease of use Questionnaire was completed by patients immediately after self-injection
Training confirmation questionnaire was completed by patients after the training and then reviewed with PI or site coordinator
Safety of Vibex MTX Device
A total of 101 patients were included in the Safety Population, which consisted of all patients who received standardized training by site personnel and review of written instructions. And then self-administered study drug using Vibex MTX device
Injection site assessments were done 0.25 hour, 1 hour, 6 hours and 24 hours after an injection and reported as the following:
Erythema - 0 = None
Erythema - 1 = Very slight, barely perceptible
Erythema - 2 = Obvious, but well defined
Erythema - 3 = Moderate to severe
Erythema - 4 = Severe
Tolerance of Vibex MTX Device (Injection Site Pain Severity as Reported by Patient on VAS Scale - 0 mm = no Pain to 100 mm = Very Severe Pain)
A total of 101 patients were included in the Safety Population, which consisted of all patients who received standardized training by site personnel and review of written instructions. And then self-administered study drug using Vibex MTX device.
Visual Analog Scale assessment of injection site pain was reported by patients on 100 mm line immediately after an injection and at 24 hours after injection.
Full Information
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01618955
Brief Title
Actual Human Use of Methotrexate (MTX) Subcutaneously Administered Via the VIBEX™ MTX Auto-Injector Device
Official Title
Phase 2, Multi-Center, Open-Label, Single-Dose, Single Arm, In-Clinic Study to Evaluate the Actual Human Use of Methotrexate Subcutaneously Administered Via the VIBEX™ MTX Auto-Injector Device in Adult Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
March 2014
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
May 2012 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
July 2012 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
July 2012 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Antares Pharma Inc.
4. Oversight
Data Monitoring Committee
No
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the usability of the VIBEX MTX device for SC self-injection of methotrexate.
Detailed Description
Primary objective:
- To assess the safe usability of the VIBEX MTX device for subcutaneous (SC) self-injection of methotrexate (MTX) in adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) after standardized training by site personnel and review of written instructions
Secondary objectives:
To evaluate the reliability and robustness of the VIBEX MTX device
To evaluate the safety and local tolerance of an SC self-injection of MTX using the VIBEX MTX device
To evaluate the effectiveness and ease of use of the VIBEX MTX device patient education tools for SC self-injection
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
101 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
VIBEX MTX
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
VIBEX MTX dose based on the subject's current therapeutic regimen of MTX and rheumatoid arthritis disease status
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
VIBEX MTX
Other Intervention Name(s)
prefilled autoinjector device
Intervention Description
Self-administration of Single Dose of SC MTX using Vibex MTX 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg or 25 mg Device
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Safe Usability of the VIBEX MTX Device for Subcutaneous (SC) Self-injection With Methotrexate (MTX) in Adult Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) as Demonstrated by Successful Self-Injection
Description
A total of 101 patients were included in the Safety Population, which consisted of all patients who received standardized training by site personnel and review of written instructions. And then self-administered study drug using Vibex MTX device.
The Assessment of Essential Tasks Questionnaire was completed by site personnel documenting a patient's performance of essential self-injection steps, including the following:
SC self-injection was administered by the patient
SC self-injection was intentional
self-injection was administered in an appropriate location on the abdomen
patient removed cap marked "1"
patient removed cap marked "2"
patient held device at injection site for 3 seconds
patient confirmed that the window was obstructed
Time Frame
24 hours
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Reliability and Robustness of Vibex MTX Device as Well as Effectiveness of Patient Education Tools
Description
A total of 101 patients were included in the Safety Population, which consisted of all patients who received standardized training by site personnel and review of written instructions. And then self-administered study drug using Vibex MTX device
Ease of use Questionnaire was completed by patients immediately after self-injection
Training confirmation questionnaire was completed by patients after the training and then reviewed with PI or site coordinator
Time Frame
24 hours
Title
Safety of Vibex MTX Device
Description
A total of 101 patients were included in the Safety Population, which consisted of all patients who received standardized training by site personnel and review of written instructions. And then self-administered study drug using Vibex MTX device
Injection site assessments were done 0.25 hour, 1 hour, 6 hours and 24 hours after an injection and reported as the following:
Erythema - 0 = None
Erythema - 1 = Very slight, barely perceptible
Erythema - 2 = Obvious, but well defined
Erythema - 3 = Moderate to severe
Erythema - 4 = Severe
Time Frame
24 hours
Title
Tolerance of Vibex MTX Device (Injection Site Pain Severity as Reported by Patient on VAS Scale - 0 mm = no Pain to 100 mm = Very Severe Pain)
Description
A total of 101 patients were included in the Safety Population, which consisted of all patients who received standardized training by site personnel and review of written instructions. And then self-administered study drug using Vibex MTX device.
Visual Analog Scale assessment of injection site pain was reported by patients on 100 mm line immediately after an injection and at 24 hours after injection.
Time Frame
24 hours
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Male or female patients >18 years of age, diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Exclusion Criteria:
Pregnant females
Any other clinically significant disease or disorder which, in the opinion of the investigator might put the subject at risk
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Alan J Kivitz, MD;CPI
Organizational Affiliation
Altoona Center for Clinical Research
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Altoona Center for Clinical Research
City
Duncansville
State/Province
Pennsylvania
ZIP/Postal Code
16635
Country
United States
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