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A Study of Tocilizumab (RoActemra) in Tocilizumab-Naive Participants With Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inadequate Response to Non-Biologic Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) and/or Biologic Therapy (TOSCA)

Primary Purpose

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Status

Completed

Phase

Phase 3

Locations

France

Study Type

Interventional

Intervention

Tocilizumab

Methotrexate

csDMARDs

About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Eligibility Criteria

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

Inclusion Criteria:

Participants with a diagnosis of active rheumatoid arthritis according to the revised (1987) ACR criteria or EULAR/ACR (2010) criteria and receiving outpatient treatment
Oral corticosteroids (</= 10 mg/day prednisone or equivalent), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and permitted csDMARDs are allowed at a stable dose for at least 4 weeks prior to Baseline
At Screening either CRP >/=10 mg/L or ESR >/=20 mm/h and SJC >/=3 (based on 44 joints)
Inadequate response (IR) to tumor necrosis factor, abatacept and/or non-biological DMARDs

Exclusion Criteria:

Major surgery (including joint surgery) within 8 weeks prior to Screening or planned major surgery within 6 months following Baseline
Rheumatic autoimmune disease other than rheumatoid arthritis; Secondary Sjögren's syndrome with rheumatoid arthritis is permitted
Functional Class IV as defined by the ACR Classification of Functional Status in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis or juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and/or rheumatoid arthritis before the age of 16
Prior history of or current inflammatory joint disease other than rheumatoid arthritis
Exposure to tocilizumab at any time prior to Baseline
Treatment with any investigational agent within 4 weeks (or five half-lives of the investigational drug, whichever was longer) of Screening
Previous treatment with any cell-depleting therapies, including investigational agents or approved therapies or any alkylating agents such as chlorambucil, or with total lymphoid irradiation
Treatment with IV gamma globulin, plasmapheresis within 6 months of Baseline
Intraarticular or parenteral corticosteroids within 4 weeks prior to Baseline
Immunization with a live/attenuated vaccine within 4 weeks prior to Baseline
History of severe allergic or anaphylactic reactions to human, humanized, or murine monoclonal antibodies
Serious uncontrolled concomitant disease or other significant condition
History of diverticulitis, diverticulosis requiring antibiotic treatment, or chronic ulcerative lower gastrointestinal disease
Current or history of recurrent bacterial, viral, fungal, mycobacterial, or other infections
Any infection requiring hospitalization or treatment with IV antibiotics within 4 weeks of Screening or oral antibiotics within 2 weeks of Screening
Active tuberculosis requiring treatment within the previous 3 years
Positive for hepatitis B or C
Primary or secondary immunodeficiency disorder
Active cancer, or cancer diagnosed within the previous 10 years (except basal and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin or carcinoma in situ of the cervix uteri that has been excised or cured), or breast cancer diagnosed within the previous 20 years
History of alcohol, drug, or chemical abuse within 1 year prior to Screening
Neuropathies or other conditions that might interfere with pain evaluation

Sites / Locations

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

Tocilizumab

Arm Description

Participants will receive tocilizumab at a dose of 162 milligrams (mg) as subcutaneous (SC) injection once a week administered as monotherapy or in combination with methotrexate or other csDMARDs (at investigator's discretion) for 24 weeks. Participants who complete the core study period will be allowed to enter a long-term-extension (LTE) period to continue study treatment for up to a maximum of another 52 weeks or until the commercial availability of SC tocilizumab, whichever occurs first.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Change From Baseline in Disease Activity Score Based on 28-joints Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (DAS28-ESR) at Week 24

The DAS28-ESR was derived from assessments of erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), tender joint count (TJC), swollen joint count (SJC), and Patient Global Assessment of disease activity (PGA) according to 100-millimeter (mm) Visual Analog Scale (VAS). DAS28-ESR scores were calculated as [0.56 × square root of TJC] + [0.28 × square root of SJC] + [0.70 × natural log (ESR)] + [0.014 × VAS]. TJC was defined as the number of painful joints and SJC was defined as the number of swollen joints, each assessed on 28 joints. ESR was measured in millimeters per hour (mm/h). DAS28-ESR scores could range from 0 to 10, where higher scores represented higher disease activity. The change from Baseline to Week 24 was averaged among all participants, where negative changes indicated an improvement in disease activity.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Change From Baseline in DAS28-ESR at Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24

The DAS28-ESR was derived from assessments of ESR, TJC, SJC, and PGA according to 100-mm VAS. DAS28-ESR scores were calculated as [0.56 × square root of TJC] + [0.28 × square root of SJC] + [0.70 × natural log (ESR)] + [0.014 × VAS]. TJC was defined as the number of painful joints and SJC was defined as the number of swollen joints, each assessed on 28 joints. ESR was measured in mm/h. DAS28-ESR scores could range from 0 to 10, where higher scores represented higher disease activity. The change from Baseline to any time point was averaged among all participants, where negative changes indicated an improvement in disease activity.

Percentage of Participants With DAS28-ESR Low Disease Activity (LDA) and Remission at Week 24

The DAS28-ESR was derived from assessments of ESR, TJC, SJC, and PGA according to 100-mm VAS. DAS28-ESR scores were calculated as [0.56 × square root of TJC] + [0.28 × square root of SJC] + [0.70 × natural log (ESR)] + [0.014 × VAS]. TJC was defined as the number of painful joints and SJC was defined as the number of swollen joints, each assessed on 28 joints. ESR was measured in mm/h. DAS28-ESR scores could range from 0 to 10, where higher scores represented higher disease activity. DAS28-ESR score less than or equal to (</=) 3.2 indicates LDA, DAS28-ESR score greater than (>) 3.2 indicates moderate to high disease activity, and DAS28-ESR less than (<) 2.6 indicates remission. Percentage of participants with DAS28-ESR LDA and remission at Week 24 is reported. 95 percent (%) confidence interval (CI) was determined using Clopper-Pearson method.

Change From Baseline in DAS28-ESR at Week 24 and at Last Assessment

The DAS28-ESR was derived from assessments of ESR, TJC, SJC, and PGA according to 100-millimeter (mm) VAS. DAS28-ESR scores were calculated as [0.56 × square root of TJC] + [0.28 × square root of SJC] + [0.70 × natural log (ESR)] + [0.014 × VAS]. TJC was defined as the number of painful joints and SJC was defined as the number of swollen joints, each assessed on 28 joints. ESR was measured in mm/h. DAS28-ESR scores could range from 0 to 10, where higher scores represented higher disease activity. The change from Baseline to any time point was averaged among all participants, where negative changes indicated an improvement in disease activity.

Percentage of Participants With DAS28-ESR LDA and Remission at Week 24 and at Last Assessment

The DAS28-ESR was derived from assessments of ESR, TJC, SJC, and PGA according to 100-mm VAS. DAS28-ESR scores were calculated as [0.56 × square root of TJC] + [0.28 × square root of SJC] + [0.70 × natural log (ESR)] + [0.014 × VAS]. TJC was defined as the number of painful joints and SJC was defined as the number of swollen joints, each assessed on 28 joints. ESR was measured in mm/h. DAS28-ESR scores could range from 0 to 10, where higher scores represented higher disease activity. DAS28-ESR score </=3.2 indicates LDA, DAS28-ESR score >3.2 indicates moderate to high disease activity, and DAS28-ESR <2.6 indicates remission. Percentage of participants with DAS28-ESR LDA and remission at Week 24 and at last assessment is reported.

Percentage of Participants Achieving American College of Rheumatology 20% (ACR20), 50% (ACR50), and 70% (ACR70) Response at Week 24

The ACR 20, 50, and 70 responses at any time was defined as greater than or equal to (>/=) 20%, 50%, and 70% improvement compared to baseline in TJC (assessed on 68 joints) and SJC (assessed on 66 joints); and 20%, 50%, 70% improvement compared to baseline in 3 of the following 5 criteria, respectively: 1) PGA according to 100-mm VAS, 2) Physician's global assessment of disease activity according to 100-mm VAS, 3) participant's global assessment of pain according to 100-mm VAS, 4) Participant's assessment of functional ability via a Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI), and 5) Acute phase reactant (ESR in mm/h or C-Reactive Protein [CRP] in milligrams per liter [mg/L]). Percentage of participants with ACR 20, 50, and 70 responses at Week 24 is reported. 95% CI was determined using Clopper-Pearson method.

Percentage of Participants Achieving ACR20, ACR50, and ACR70 Response at Week 24 and at Last Assessment

The ACR 20, 50, and 70 responses at any time is defined as >/=20%, 50%, and 70% improvement compared to baseline in TJC (assessed on 68 joints) and SJC (assessed on 66 joints); and 20%, 50%, 70% improvement compared to baseline in 3 of the following 5 criteria, respectively: 1) PGA according to 100-mm VAS, 2) Physician's global assessment of disease activity according to 100-mm VAS, 3) participant's global assessment of pain according to 100-mm VAS, 4) Participant's assessment of functional ability via HAQ-DI, and 5) Acute phase reactant (ESR in mm/h or CRP in mg/L). Percentage of participants with ACR 20, 50, and 70 responses at Week 24 and at last assessment is reported.

Percentage of Participants With European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Response Based on DAS28-ESR at Week 24

The DAS28-ESR-based EULAR response criteria were used to measure individual response as 'Good', 'Moderate', and 'No Response', depending upon DAS28-ESR absolute scores at Week 24 and the DAS28-ESR reduction from Baseline to Week 24. Good Response: change from baseline >1.2 with DAS28-ESR score </=3.2; Moderate Response: change from baseline >1.2 with DAS28-ESR score >3.2 to </=5.1 or change from baseline >0.6 to </=1.2 with DAS28-ESR score </=5.1; No Response: change from baseline </=0.6 or change from baseline >0.6 and </=1.2 with DAS28-ESR score >5.1. Percentage of participants with EULAR responses at Week 24 is reported. 95% CI was determined using Clopper-Pearson method.

Percentage of Participants With EULAR Response Based on DAS28-ESR at Week 24 and at Last Assessment

Change From Baseline in Simplified Disease Activity Index (SDAI) at Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24

SDAI is a numerical sum of 5 outcome parameters: TJC and SJC based on a 28-joint assessment, PGA and Physician's global assessment of disease activity according to 100-mm VAS and CRP in mg per deciliter (dL). Higher scores indicate greater affection due to disease activity. SDAI total score = 0-86. SDAI </=3.3 indicates disease remission, </=11 indicates LDA, </=26 indicates moderate disease activity, and >26 indicates high disease activity. The change from Baseline to any time point was averaged among all participants, where negative changes indicated an improvement in disease activity.

Percentage of Participants With SDAI LDA and Remission at Week 24

SDAI is a numerical sum of 5 outcome parameters: TJC and SJC based on a 28-joint assessment, PGA and Physician's global assessment of disease activity according to 100-mm VAS and CRP in mg/dL. Higher scores indicate greater affection due to disease activity. SDAI total score = 0-86. SDAI </=3.3 indicates disease remission, </=11 indicates LDA, </=26 indicates moderate disease activity, and >26 indicates high disease activity. Percentage of participants with SDAI LDA and remission at Week 24 is reported. 95% CI was determined using Clopper-Pearson method.

Change From Baseline in SDAI at Week 24 and at Last Assessment

SDAI is a numerical sum of 5 outcome parameters: TJC and SJC based on a 28-joint assessment, PGA and Physician's global assessment of disease activity according to 100-mm VAS and CRP in mg/dL. Higher scores indicate greater affection due to disease activity. SDAI total score = 0-86. SDAI </=3.3 indicates disease remission, </=11 indicates LDA, </=26 indicates moderate disease activity, and >26 indicates high disease activity. The change from Baseline to any time point was averaged among all participants, where negative changes indicated an improvement in disease activity.

Percentage of Participants With SDAI LDA and Remission at Week 24 and at Last Assessment

SDAI is a numerical sum of 5 outcome parameters: TJC and SJC based on a 28-joint assessment, PGA and Physician's global assessment of disease activity according to 100-mm VAS and CRP in mg/dL. Higher scores indicate greater affection due to disease activity. SDAI total score = 0-86. SDAI </=3.3 indicates disease remission, </=11 indicates LDA, </=26 indicates moderate disease activity, and >26 indicates high disease activity. Percentage of participants with SDAI LDA and remission at Week 24 and at last assessment is reported.

Change From Baseline in Clinical Disease Activity Index (CDAI) at Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24

CDAI is a numerical sum of 4 outcome parameters: TJC and SJC based on a 28-joint assessment, PGA and Physician's global assessment of disease activity according to 100-mm VAS. Higher scores represent greater affection due to disease activity. CDAI total score = 0-76. CDAI score </=2.8 indicates disease remission, </=10 indicates LDA, </=22 indicates moderate disease activity, and >22 indicates high disease activity. The change from Baseline to any time point was averaged among all participants, where negative changes indicated an improvement in disease activity.

Percentage of Participants With CDAI LDA and Remission at Week 24

CDAI is a numerical sum of 4 outcome parameters: TJC and SJC based on a 28-joint assessment, PGA and Physician's global assessment of disease activity according to 100-mm VAS. Higher scores represent greater affection due to disease activity. CDAI total score = 0-76. CDAI score </=2.8 indicates disease remission, </=10 indicates LDA, </=22 indicates moderate disease activity, and >22 indicates high disease activity. Percentage of participants with CDAI LDA and remission at Week 24 is reported. 95% CI was determined using Clopper-Pearson method.

Change From Baseline in CDAI at Week 24 and at Last Assessment

Percentage of Participants With CDAI LDA and Remission at Week 24 and at Last Assessment

CDAI is a numerical sum of 4 outcome parameters: TJC and SJC based on a 28-joint assessment, PGA and Physician's global assessment of disease activity according to 100-mm VAS. Higher scores represent greater affection due to disease activity. CDAI total score = 0-76. CDAI score </=2.8 indicates disease remission, </=10 indicates LDA, </=22 indicates moderate disease activity, and >22 indicates high disease activity. Percentage of participants with CDAI LDA and remission at Week 24 and at last assessment is reported.

Change From Baseline in SJC at Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24

A total of 28 joints were assessed for swelling. The number of swollen joints at could range from 0 to 28, where higher values represented more swollen joints. The change from Baseline to any time point was averaged among all participants, where negative changes indicated an improvement in disease activity.

Change From Baseline in SJC at Week 24 and at Last Assessment

Change From Baseline in TJC at Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24

A total of 28 joints were assessed for tenderness. The number of tender joints at could range from 0 to 28, where higher values represented more tender joints. The change from Baseline to any time points was averaged among all participants, where negative changes indicated an improvement in disease activity.

Change From Baseline in TJC at Week 24 and at Last Assessment

Change From Baseline in Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity at Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24

Physician-assessed disease activity was scored on a 100-mm VAS, where the distance from 0 mm represented the physician's evaluation of disease activity (0 mm=none; 100 mm=very severe). The change from Baseline to any time point was averaged among all participants, where negative change indicated a decrease in physician-assessed disease activity.

Change From Baseline in PGA at Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, and 64

Participant-assessed disease activity was scored on a 100-mm VAS, where the distance from 0 mm represented the participant's self evaluation of disease activity (0 mm=none; 100 mm=very severe). The change from Baseline to any time point was averaged among all participants, where negative change indicated a decrease in participant-assessed disease activity.

Change From Baseline in Pain VAS Score at Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, and 64

Participant-assessed pain was scored on a 100-mm VAS, where the distance from 0 mm represented the participant's self evaluation of pain (0 mm=none; 100 mm=very severe). The change from Baseline to any time point was averaged among all participants, where negative change indicated a decrease in participant-assessed pain.

Change From Baseline in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue (FACIT-F) Score at Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, and 64

FACIT-F is a 13-item questionnaire. Participants scored each item on a 5-point scale: 0 (not at all) to 4 (very much). Larger the participant's response to the questions (with the exception of 2 negatively stated questions), greater was the participant's fatigue. For all questions, except for the 2 negatively stated ones, the code was reversed and a new score was calculated as (4 minus the participant's response). The sum of all responses resulted in the FACIT-Fatigue score for a total possible score of 0 (worse score) to 52 (better score). The changes from Baseline to any time point were averaged among all participants, where negative changes indicated an increase in fatigue.

Percentage of Participants With Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Remission at Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, and 64

HAQ-DI assessed 20 items in 8 functional activity domains including dressing, rising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip, and usual activities. Each item was scored on a scale of 0 to 3, where 0 represented activities performed without difficulty and 3 represented inability to perform activities alone. The total score (range = 0-3) was calculated as an average of all item scores. Percentage of participants with HAQ-DI remission (HAQ-DI score <0.5) at each time point is reported.

Percentage of Participants With HAQ-DI Clinically Meaningful Improvement at Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, and 64

HAQ-DI assessed 20 items in 8 functional activity domains including dressing, rising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip, and usual activities. Each item was scored on a scale of 0 to 3, where 0 represented activities performed without difficulty and 3 represented inability to perform activities alone. The total score (range = 0-3) was calculated as an average of all item scores. Percentage of participants with HAQ-DI clinically meaningful improvement (reduction in HAQ-DI score from baseline >/=0.22) at each time point is reported.

Treatment Compliance From Baseline up to Week 24

Treatment compliance from Baseline up to Week 24 was assessed using following formula: (number of actual injection received / number of theoretical injection which should be received at week 24) * 100.

Change From Baseline in Rheumatoid Arthritis Impact of Disease (RAID) Score at Weeks 12, 24, 28, 40, 52, and 64

RAID assessed the impact of rheumatoid arthritis on participant's quality of life. It comprised 7 domains: pain, function, fatigue, physical and psychological well-being, sleep disturbance and coping. Each domain was a single question scored from 0 (best) to 10 (worst) on a continuous numerical rating scale (NRS). Each domain also had a specific weight assigned by a participant survey and RAID total score ranged from 0 (best) to 10 (worst). If only 1 domain was missing it was replaced by the mean of the others; otherwise, RAID score was not calculated. The changes from Baseline to any time point were averaged among all participants, where negative changes indicated better quality of life.

Change From Baseline in Routine Assessment of Patient Index Data 3 (RAPID-3) at Weeks 2, 4, 12, 24, 28, 40, 52, and 64

RAPID-3 is a combined index derived from the Multidimensional Health Assessment Questionnaire that includes physical function score, pain VAS, and PGA VAS. The total RAPID-3 score ranges from 0 to 10 where higher scores represent worse outcomes. The changes from Baseline to any time point were averaged among all participants, where negative changes indicated better outcome.

Number of Participants With Patient Acceptable Symptom State (PASS) Score

Participants were asked: "If you were to remain in the same condition for the next few months as you have been over the last 8 days, would this be 1) acceptable, 2) Inacceptable?" The number of participants who responded "acceptable" or "Inacceptable" at each time point is presented.

Change From Baseline in Bristol Rheumatoid Arthritis Fatigue Multidimensional Questionnaire (BRAF-MDQ) Total Score at Weeks 24 and 52

BRAF-MDQ assessed the overall experience and impact of disease related fatigue, using four dimensions (physical fatigue [4 items], living with fatigue [7 items], cognitive fatigue [5 items], and emotional fatigue [4 items]). A total fatigue score (range 0 to 70) was obtained by summing the 20 item scores ranging from 0 to 3, except for item 1 (0-10), item 2 (0-7) and item 3 (0-2). Higher scores reflect greater fatigue. If only 1 domain was missing it was replaced by the mean of the others; otherwise, the total score was not calculated. The changes from Baseline to any time point were averaged among all participants, where negative changes indicated better quality of life.

Change From Baseline in Bristol Rheumatoid Arthritis Fatigue (BRAF)-NRS Score at Weeks 24 and 52

BRAF-NRS are 3 standardized NRS (range = 0-10) for disease related fatigue domains (severity of fatigue, fatigue effect, and coping with fatigue). Higher values reflect greater problems for severity/level fatigue and effect fatigue NRS, but lower scores reflect greater problems for copped fatigue NRS.

Change From Baseline in Medical Outcome Study (MOS) Sleep Questionnaire Score at Weeks 12, 24, 28, 40, 52, and 64

MOS sleep scale comprised of 6-item with each item score ranged from 0 to 100. The total score was the average of scores sum (range 0-100), with highest values reflecting biggest participant's sleeping problems. If more than 3 items were missing the index was not calculated. The changes from Baseline to any time point were averaged among all participants, where negative changes indicated better outcome.

Change From Baseline in Fluctuations of Disease Activity in Rheumatoid Arthritis (FLARE) Questionnaire Score at Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 40, 52, and 64

FLARE is a 13-item questionnaire assessed disease flares between two medical consultations. Each item score ranged from 0 (completely untrue) to 10 (absolutely true) on a 6-step scale. The FLARE questionnaire global score (range = 0-10) is a mean score of 11 of the 13 items [items 6 ('doses of pain killers or anti-inflammatory medication') and 13 ('need for help') not taken into account], with the highest score corresponding to the highest disease activity. The global score was computed if at least the scores of 6 items were available. The changes from Baseline to any time point were averaged among all participants, where negative changes indicated better outcome.

Change From Baseline in BioSecure Questionnaire Score at Week 24

The BioSecure questionnaire comprised of 54-item aimed at evaluating the safety competences of participants (for example, participants' self-care safety skills and socio-demographic characteristics, type of information received, quality of life, and coping style data) treated by biologics for inflammatory arthritis and to determine the factors associated with a lower level of competences.

Percentage of Participants With Discontinuations of Corticosteroid Dosage During Core Study Period

Percentage of participants with a discontinuation in corticosteroid dosage during core study period is reported. The discontinuations were categorized as either permanent or temporary. Participants with temporary discontinuation first followed by permanent discontinuation were counted in both categories. Participants who were receiving corticosteroids at Baseline were only included in the analysis.

Time to Permanent Discontinuation of Corticosteroid Dosage During Core Study Period

Time to permanent discontinuation in corticosteroid dosage during core study period is reported. Participants who permanently discontinued corticosteroids at any time during core study period were only included in the analysis.

Time to First Temporary Discontinuation of Corticosteroid Dosage During Core Study Period

Time to first temporary discontinuation in corticosteroid dosage during core study period is reported. Participants who temporarily discontinued corticosteroids at any time during core study period were only included in the analysis.

Percentage of Participants With Change in Corticosteroid Dosage During Core Study Period

Percentage of participants with a change in corticosteroid dosage during core study period compared to Baseline is reported. The change included either an initiation/ increase (>+5mg/day prednisone or equivalent) of corticosteroid dosage or a decrease (</=-5mg/day prednisone or equivalent) of corticosteroid dosage.

Time to Change in Corticosteroid Dosage During Core Study Period

Time to first change in corticosteroid dosage during core study period compared to Baseline is reported. The change included either an initiation/ increase (>+5mg/day prednisone or equivalent) of corticosteroid dosage or a decrease (</=-5mg/day prednisone or equivalent) of corticosteroid dosage. Participants with a change in corticosteroid dosage during core study period were only included in the analysis.

Number of Participants According to Reasons for Change in Corticosteroid Dosage During Core Study Period

Number of participants according to reasons for a change in corticosteroid dosage during core study period compared to Baseline is reported. The change included either an initiation/ increase (>+5mg/day prednisone or equivalent) of corticosteroid dosage or a decrease (</=-5mg/day prednisone or equivalent) of corticosteroid dosage. Participants with a change in corticosteroid dosage during core study period were only included in the analysis.

Percentage of Participants With Discontinuations of Corticosteroid Dosage During Study

Percentage of participants with a discontinuation in corticosteroid dosage during study is reported. The discontinuations were categorized as either permanent or temporary. Participants with temporary discontinuation first followed by permanent discontinuation were counted in both categories. Participants who were receiving corticosteroids at Baseline were only included in the analysis.

Time to Permanent Discontinuation of Corticosteroid Dosage During Study

Time to permanent discontinuation in corticosteroid dosage during study is reported. Participants who permanently discontinued corticosteroids at any time during entire study were only included in the analysis.

Time to First Temporary Discontinuation of Corticosteroid Dosage During Study

Time to first temporary discontinuation in corticosteroid dosage during study is reported. Participants who temporarily discontinued corticosteroids at any time during entire study were only included in the analysis.

Percentage of Participants With Change in Corticosteroid Dosage During Study

Percentage of participants with a change in corticosteroid dosage during study compared to Baseline is reported. The change included either an initiation/ increase (>+5mg/day prednisone or equivalent) of corticosteroid dosage or a decrease (</=-5mg/day prednisone or equivalent) of corticosteroid dosage.

Time to Change in Corticosteroid Dosage During Study

Time to first change in corticosteroid dosage during study compared to Baseline is reported. The change included either an initiation/ increase (>+5mg/day prednisone or equivalent) of corticosteroid dosage or a decrease (</=-5mg/day prednisone or equivalent) of corticosteroid dosage. Participants with a change in corticosteroid dosage during entire study were only included in the analysis.

Number of Participants According to Reasons for Change in Corticosteroid Dosage During Study

Number of participants according to reasons for a change in corticosteroid dosage during study compared to Baseline is reported. The change included either an initiation/ increase (>+5mg/day prednisone or equivalent) of corticosteroid dosage or a decrease (</=-5mg/day prednisone or equivalent) of corticosteroid dosage. Participants with a change in corticosteroid dosage during entire study were only included in the analysis.

Number of Participants According to Reasons for Changes in csDMARDs Treatment During Core Study Period

Number of participants according to reasons for changes in csDMARDs treatment during core study period is reported. The changes included Increase of dose (the dose increase had to be greater than the highest dose received within the 4 weeks on or before baseline); Addition of another csDMARD (without suppression of the first one); Switch (add and suppression) of a csDMARD for another reason than intolerance to the csDMARD suppressed; Modification of the administration route of MTX (with increase or maintenance of the dose): per oral route to intravenous (IV)/ intramuscular (IM)/ SC. Participants with a change in csDMARDs treatment during core study period were only included in the analysis.

Number of Participants According to Reasons for Changes in csDMARDs Treatment During Study

Number of participants according to reasons for changes in csDMARDs treatment during study is reported. The changes included Increase of dose (the dose increase had to be greater than the highest dose received within the 4 weeks on or before baseline); Addition of another csDMARD (without suppression of the first one); Switch (add and suppression) of a csDMARD for another reason than intolerance to the csDMARD suppressed; Modification of the administration route of MTX (with increase or maintenance of the dose): per oral route to IV/IM/SC. Participants with a change in csDMARDs treatment during entire study were only included in the analysis.

Change From Baseline in Synovitis Ultrasound B-Mode Score at Week 24

Synovitis was assessed by ultrasonographic evaluation (B-mode ultrasound) and scored from "0" to "3" for each 7 paired joints (wrists on both sides, 2nd and 3rd metacarpo-phalangeal [MCP 2/3] on both sides, 2nd and 3rd proximal inter-phalangeal [PIP 2/3] on both sides, 2nd and 5th metatarsophalangeal [MTP 2/5] on both sides). Synovitis total score was calculated by adding the sum of scores for each joint for a total score ranging from 0 to 42. A score of 0 indicated no damage and a score of 42 indicated most severe damage. The changes from Baseline to any time point were averaged among all participants, where negative changes indicated better outcome.

Change From Baseline in Synovitis Ultrasound Power-Doppler Mode Score at Week 24

Synovitis was assessed by ultrasonographic evaluation (Power-Doppler-mode ultrasound) and scored from "0" to "3" for each 7 paired joints (wrists on both sides, 2nd and 3rd metacarpo-phalangeal [MCP 2/3] on both sides, 2nd and 3rd proximal inter-phalangeal [PIP 2/3] on both sides, 2nd and 5th metatarsophalangeal [MTP 2/5] on both sides). Synovitis total score was calculated by adding the sum of scores for each joint for a total score ranging from 0 to 42. A score of 0 indicated no damage and a score of 42 indicated most severe damage. The changes from Baseline to any time point were averaged among all participants, where negative changes indicated better outcome.

Percentage of Participants With Anti-Therapeutic Antibodies to Tocilizumab

Percentage of participants with a positive response to anti-therapeutic antibodies against tocilizumab by confirmatory assays at any time during the study is reported.

Full Information

NCT ID

NCT02001987

First Posted

November 29, 2013

Last Updated

March 14, 2018

Sponsor

Hoffmann-La Roche

1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number

NCT02001987

Brief Title

A Study of Tocilizumab (RoActemra) in Tocilizumab-Naive Participants With Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inadequate Response to Non-Biologic Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) and/or Biologic Therapy

Acronym

TOSCA

Official Title

A Multi-Center Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Subcutaneous Tocilizumab in Tocilizumab-Naive Patients With Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Who Have an Inadequate Response to Current Non-Biologic DMARD and/or Biologic Therapy

Study Type

Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date

March 2018

Overall Recruitment Status

Completed

Study Start Date

January 2014 (undefined)

Primary Completion Date

December 2015 (Actual)

Study Completion Date

December 2015 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title

Sponsor

Name of the Sponsor

Hoffmann-La Roche

4. Oversight

5. Study Description

Brief Summary

This two part, multi-center, open-label, single-arm study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of tocilizumab as a monotherapy or in combination with methotrexate or other conventional synthetic disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (csDMARDs) in participants with moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis who have an inadequate response or are intolerant to non-biologic csDMARDs and/or biologic therapy.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study

Rheumatoid Arthritis

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose

Treatment

Study Phase

Phase 3

Interventional Study Model

Single Group Assignment

Masking

None (Open Label)

Allocation

N/A

Enrollment

139 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title

Tocilizumab

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Description

Intervention Type

Drug

Intervention Name(s)

Tocilizumab

Other Intervention Name(s)

RoActemra, RO4877533

Intervention Description

Tocilizumab will be administered at a dose of 162 mg as SC injection once a week.

Intervention Type

Drug

Intervention Name(s)

Methotrexate

Intervention Description

Methotrexate will be administered at a stable dose that was initiated at least 4 weeks prior to Baseline, at investigator's discretion.

Intervention Type

Drug

Intervention Name(s)

csDMARDs

Intervention Description

csDMARDs (at investigator's discretion) will be administered at a stable dose that was initiated at least 4 weeks prior to Baseline, at investigator's discretion.

Primary Outcome Measure Information:

Title

Change From Baseline in Disease Activity Score Based on 28-joints Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (DAS28-ESR) at Week 24

Description

Time Frame

Baseline, Week 24

Secondary Outcome Measure Information:

Title

Change From Baseline in DAS28-ESR at Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24

Description

Time Frame

Baseline, Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24

Title

Percentage of Participants With DAS28-ESR Low Disease Activity (LDA) and Remission at Week 24

Description

The DAS28-ESR was derived from assessments of ESR, TJC, SJC, and PGA according to 100-mm VAS. DAS28-ESR scores were calculated as [0.56 × square root of TJC] + [0.28 × square root of SJC] + [0.70 × natural log (ESR)] + [0.014 × VAS]. TJC was defined as the number of painful joints and SJC was defined as the number of swollen joints, each assessed on 28 joints. ESR was measured in mm/h. DAS28-ESR scores could range from 0 to 10, where higher scores represented higher disease activity. DAS28-ESR score less than or equal to (</=) 3.2 indicates LDA, DAS28-ESR score greater than (>) 3.2 indicates moderate to high disease activity, and DAS28-ESR less than (<) 2.6 indicates remission. Percentage of participants with DAS28-ESR LDA and remission at Week 24 is reported. 95 percent (%) confidence interval (CI) was determined using Clopper-Pearson method.

Time Frame

Week 24

Title

Change From Baseline in DAS28-ESR at Week 24 and at Last Assessment

Description

Time Frame

Baseline, Week 24, last assessment (up to Week 76)

Title

Percentage of Participants With DAS28-ESR LDA and Remission at Week 24 and at Last Assessment

Description

The DAS28-ESR was derived from assessments of ESR, TJC, SJC, and PGA according to 100-mm VAS. DAS28-ESR scores were calculated as [0.56 × square root of TJC] + [0.28 × square root of SJC] + [0.70 × natural log (ESR)] + [0.014 × VAS]. TJC was defined as the number of painful joints and SJC was defined as the number of swollen joints, each assessed on 28 joints. ESR was measured in mm/h. DAS28-ESR scores could range from 0 to 10, where higher scores represented higher disease activity. DAS28-ESR score </=3.2 indicates LDA, DAS28-ESR score >3.2 indicates moderate to high disease activity, and DAS28-ESR <2.6 indicates remission. Percentage of participants with DAS28-ESR LDA and remission at Week 24 and at last assessment is reported.

Time Frame

Week 24, last assessment (up to Week 76)

Title

Percentage of Participants Achieving American College of Rheumatology 20% (ACR20), 50% (ACR50), and 70% (ACR70) Response at Week 24

Description

Time Frame

Baseline, Week 24

Title

Percentage of Participants Achieving ACR20, ACR50, and ACR70 Response at Week 24 and at Last Assessment

Description

Time Frame

Baseline, Week 24, last assessment (up to Week 76)

Title

Percentage of Participants With European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Response Based on DAS28-ESR at Week 24

Description

Time Frame

Baseline, Week 24

Title

Percentage of Participants With EULAR Response Based on DAS28-ESR at Week 24 and at Last Assessment

Description

Time Frame

Baseline, Week 24, last assessment (up to Week 76)

Title

Change From Baseline in Simplified Disease Activity Index (SDAI) at Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24

Description

Time Frame

Baseline, Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24

Title

Percentage of Participants With SDAI LDA and Remission at Week 24

Description

SDAI is a numerical sum of 5 outcome parameters: TJC and SJC based on a 28-joint assessment, PGA and Physician's global assessment of disease activity according to 100-mm VAS and CRP in mg/dL. Higher scores indicate greater affection due to disease activity. SDAI total score = 0-86. SDAI </=3.3 indicates disease remission, </=11 indicates LDA, </=26 indicates moderate disease activity, and >26 indicates high disease activity. Percentage of participants with SDAI LDA and remission at Week 24 is reported. 95% CI was determined using Clopper-Pearson method.

Time Frame

Week 24

Title

Change From Baseline in SDAI at Week 24 and at Last Assessment

Description

SDAI is a numerical sum of 5 outcome parameters: TJC and SJC based on a 28-joint assessment, PGA and Physician's global assessment of disease activity according to 100-mm VAS and CRP in mg/dL. Higher scores indicate greater affection due to disease activity. SDAI total score = 0-86. SDAI </=3.3 indicates disease remission, </=11 indicates LDA, </=26 indicates moderate disease activity, and >26 indicates high disease activity. The change from Baseline to any time point was averaged among all participants, where negative changes indicated an improvement in disease activity.

Time Frame

Baseline, Week 24, last assessment (up to Week 76)

Title

Percentage of Participants With SDAI LDA and Remission at Week 24 and at Last Assessment

Description

SDAI is a numerical sum of 5 outcome parameters: TJC and SJC based on a 28-joint assessment, PGA and Physician's global assessment of disease activity according to 100-mm VAS and CRP in mg/dL. Higher scores indicate greater affection due to disease activity. SDAI total score = 0-86. SDAI </=3.3 indicates disease remission, </=11 indicates LDA, </=26 indicates moderate disease activity, and >26 indicates high disease activity. Percentage of participants with SDAI LDA and remission at Week 24 and at last assessment is reported.

Time Frame

Week 24, last assessment (up to Week 76)

Title

Change From Baseline in Clinical Disease Activity Index (CDAI) at Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24

Description

Time Frame

Baseline, Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24

Title

Percentage of Participants With CDAI LDA and Remission at Week 24

Description

CDAI is a numerical sum of 4 outcome parameters: TJC and SJC based on a 28-joint assessment, PGA and Physician's global assessment of disease activity according to 100-mm VAS. Higher scores represent greater affection due to disease activity. CDAI total score = 0-76. CDAI score </=2.8 indicates disease remission, </=10 indicates LDA, </=22 indicates moderate disease activity, and >22 indicates high disease activity. Percentage of participants with CDAI LDA and remission at Week 24 is reported. 95% CI was determined using Clopper-Pearson method.

Time Frame

Week 24

Title

Change From Baseline in CDAI at Week 24 and at Last Assessment

Description

Time Frame

Baseline, Week 24, last assessment (up to Week 76)

Title

Percentage of Participants With CDAI LDA and Remission at Week 24 and at Last Assessment

Description

CDAI is a numerical sum of 4 outcome parameters: TJC and SJC based on a 28-joint assessment, PGA and Physician's global assessment of disease activity according to 100-mm VAS. Higher scores represent greater affection due to disease activity. CDAI total score = 0-76. CDAI score </=2.8 indicates disease remission, </=10 indicates LDA, </=22 indicates moderate disease activity, and >22 indicates high disease activity. Percentage of participants with CDAI LDA and remission at Week 24 and at last assessment is reported.

Time Frame

Week 24, last assessment (up to Week 76)

Title

Change From Baseline in SJC at Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24

Description

Time Frame

Baseline, Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24

Title

Change From Baseline in SJC at Week 24 and at Last Assessment

Description

Time Frame

Baseline, Week 24, last assessment (up to Week 76)

Title

Change From Baseline in TJC at Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24

Description

Time Frame

Baseline, Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24

Title

Change From Baseline in TJC at Week 24 and at Last Assessment

Description

Time Frame

Baseline, Week 24, last assessment (up to Week 76)

Title

Change From Baseline in Physician's Global Assessment of Disease Activity at Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24

Description

Time Frame

Baseline, Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24

Title

Change From Baseline in PGA at Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, and 64

Description

Time Frame

Baseline, Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, and 64

Title

Change From Baseline in Pain VAS Score at Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, and 64

Description

Time Frame

Baseline, Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, and 64

Title

Change From Baseline in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue (FACIT-F) Score at Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, and 64

Description

Time Frame

Baseline, Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, and 64

Title

Percentage of Participants With Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Remission at Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, and 64

Description

Time Frame

Baseline, Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, and 64

Title

Percentage of Participants With HAQ-DI Clinically Meaningful Improvement at Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, and 64

Description

HAQ-DI assessed 20 items in 8 functional activity domains including dressing, rising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip, and usual activities. Each item was scored on a scale of 0 to 3, where 0 represented activities performed without difficulty and 3 represented inability to perform activities alone. The total score (range = 0-3) was calculated as an average of all item scores. Percentage of participants with HAQ-DI clinically meaningful improvement (reduction in HAQ-DI score from baseline >/=0.22) at each time point is reported.

Time Frame

Baseline, Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, and 64

Title

Treatment Compliance From Baseline up to Week 24

Description

Time Frame

Baseline up to Week 24

Title

Change From Baseline in Rheumatoid Arthritis Impact of Disease (RAID) Score at Weeks 12, 24, 28, 40, 52, and 64

Description

Time Frame

Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 28, 40, 52, and 64

Title

Change From Baseline in Routine Assessment of Patient Index Data 3 (RAPID-3) at Weeks 2, 4, 12, 24, 28, 40, 52, and 64

Description

Time Frame

Baseline, Weeks 2, 4, 12, 24, 28, 40, 52, and 64

Title

Number of Participants With Patient Acceptable Symptom State (PASS) Score

Description

Time Frame

Baseline, Weeks 24, 52, and last assessment (up to Week 76)

Title

Change From Baseline in Bristol Rheumatoid Arthritis Fatigue Multidimensional Questionnaire (BRAF-MDQ) Total Score at Weeks 24 and 52

Description

Time Frame

Baseline, Weeks 24 and 52

Title

Change From Baseline in Bristol Rheumatoid Arthritis Fatigue (BRAF)-NRS Score at Weeks 24 and 52

Description

Time Frame

Baseline, Weeks 24 and 52

Title

Change From Baseline in Medical Outcome Study (MOS) Sleep Questionnaire Score at Weeks 12, 24, 28, 40, 52, and 64

Description

Time Frame

Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 28, 40, 52, and 64

Title

Change From Baseline in Fluctuations of Disease Activity in Rheumatoid Arthritis (FLARE) Questionnaire Score at Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 40, 52, and 64

Description

Time Frame

Baseline, Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 40, 52, and 64

Title

Change From Baseline in BioSecure Questionnaire Score at Week 24

Description

Time Frame

Baseline, Week 24

Title

Percentage of Participants With Discontinuations of Corticosteroid Dosage During Core Study Period

Description

Time Frame

Screening up to 8 weeks after last dose in core study period (overall up to 36 weeks)

Title

Time to Permanent Discontinuation of Corticosteroid Dosage During Core Study Period

Description

Time Frame

Screening up to 8 weeks after last dose in core study period (overall up to 36 weeks)

Title

Time to First Temporary Discontinuation of Corticosteroid Dosage During Core Study Period

Description

Time Frame

Screening up to 8 weeks after last dose in core study period (overall up to 36 weeks)

Title

Percentage of Participants With Change in Corticosteroid Dosage During Core Study Period

Description

Time Frame

Screening up to 8 weeks after last dose in core study period (overall up to 36 weeks)

Title

Time to Change in Corticosteroid Dosage During Core Study Period

Description

Time Frame

Screening up to 8 weeks after last dose in core study period (overall up to 36 weeks)

Title

Number of Participants According to Reasons for Change in Corticosteroid Dosage During Core Study Period

Description

Time Frame

Screening up to 8 weeks after last dose in core study period (overall up to 36 weeks)

Title

Percentage of Participants With Discontinuations of Corticosteroid Dosage During Study

Description

Time Frame

Screening up to 8 weeks after last dose (overall up to 88 weeks)

Title

Time to Permanent Discontinuation of Corticosteroid Dosage During Study

Description

Time Frame

Screening up to 8 weeks after last dose (overall up to 88 weeks)

Title

Time to First Temporary Discontinuation of Corticosteroid Dosage During Study

Description

Time Frame

Screening up to 8 weeks after last dose (overall up to 88 weeks)

Title

Percentage of Participants With Change in Corticosteroid Dosage During Study

Description

Time Frame

Screening up to 8 weeks after last dose (overall up to 88 weeks)

Title

Time to Change in Corticosteroid Dosage During Study

Description

Time Frame

Screening up to 8 weeks after last dose (overall up to 88 weeks)

Title

Number of Participants According to Reasons for Change in Corticosteroid Dosage During Study

Description

Time Frame

Screening up to 8 weeks after last dose (overall up to 88 weeks)

Title

Number of Participants According to Reasons for Changes in csDMARDs Treatment During Core Study Period

Description

Time Frame

Screening up to 8 weeks after last dose in core study period (overall up to 36 weeks)

Title

Number of Participants According to Reasons for Changes in csDMARDs Treatment During Study

Description

Time Frame

Screening up to 8 weeks after last dose (overall up to 88 weeks)

Title

Change From Baseline in Synovitis Ultrasound B-Mode Score at Week 24

Description

Time Frame

Baseline, Weeks 24

Title

Change From Baseline in Synovitis Ultrasound Power-Doppler Mode Score at Week 24

Description

Time Frame

Baseline, Weeks 24

Title

Percentage of Participants With Anti-Therapeutic Antibodies to Tocilizumab

Description

Percentage of participants with a positive response to anti-therapeutic antibodies against tocilizumab by confirmatory assays at any time during the study is reported.

Time Frame

Baseline up to 8 weeks after last study drug administration (up to Week 84)

10. Eligibility

Sex

All

Minimum Age & Unit of Time

18 Years

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: Participants with a diagnosis of active rheumatoid arthritis according to the revised (1987) ACR criteria or EULAR/ACR (2010) criteria and receiving outpatient treatment Oral corticosteroids (</= 10 mg/day prednisone or equivalent), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and permitted csDMARDs are allowed at a stable dose for at least 4 weeks prior to Baseline At Screening either CRP >/=10 mg/L or ESR >/=20 mm/h and SJC >/=3 (based on 44 joints) Inadequate response (IR) to tumor necrosis factor, abatacept and/or non-biological DMARDs Exclusion Criteria: Major surgery (including joint surgery) within 8 weeks prior to Screening or planned major surgery within 6 months following Baseline Rheumatic autoimmune disease other than rheumatoid arthritis; Secondary Sjögren's syndrome with rheumatoid arthritis is permitted Functional Class IV as defined by the ACR Classification of Functional Status in Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis or juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and/or rheumatoid arthritis before the age of 16 Prior history of or current inflammatory joint disease other than rheumatoid arthritis Exposure to tocilizumab at any time prior to Baseline Treatment with any investigational agent within 4 weeks (or five half-lives of the investigational drug, whichever was longer) of Screening Previous treatment with any cell-depleting therapies, including investigational agents or approved therapies or any alkylating agents such as chlorambucil, or with total lymphoid irradiation Treatment with IV gamma globulin, plasmapheresis within 6 months of Baseline Intraarticular or parenteral corticosteroids within 4 weeks prior to Baseline Immunization with a live/attenuated vaccine within 4 weeks prior to Baseline History of severe allergic or anaphylactic reactions to human, humanized, or murine monoclonal antibodies Serious uncontrolled concomitant disease or other significant condition History of diverticulitis, diverticulosis requiring antibiotic treatment, or chronic ulcerative lower gastrointestinal disease Current or history of recurrent bacterial, viral, fungal, mycobacterial, or other infections Any infection requiring hospitalization or treatment with IV antibiotics within 4 weeks of Screening or oral antibiotics within 2 weeks of Screening Active tuberculosis requiring treatment within the previous 3 years Positive for hepatitis B or C Primary or secondary immunodeficiency disorder Active cancer, or cancer diagnosed within the previous 10 years (except basal and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin or carcinoma in situ of the cervix uteri that has been excised or cured), or breast cancer diagnosed within the previous 20 years History of alcohol, drug, or chemical abuse within 1 year prior to Screening Neuropathies or other conditions that might interfere with pain evaluation

Overall Study Officials:

First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree

Clinical Trials

Organizational Affiliation

Hoffmann-La Roche

Official's Role

Study Director

Facility Information:

City

Amiens

ZIP/Postal Code

80054

Country

France

City

Bordeaux

ZIP/Postal Code

33076

Country

France

City

Brest

ZIP/Postal Code

29609

Country

France

City

Caen

ZIP/Postal Code

14033

Country

France

City

Cahors

ZIP/Postal Code

46005

Country

France

City

Clermont-ferrand

ZIP/Postal Code

63003

Country

France

City

Echirolles

ZIP/Postal Code

38434

Country

France

City

La Source

ZIP/Postal Code

45100

Country

France

City

Le Mans

ZIP/Postal Code

72037

Country

France

City

Lille

ZIP/Postal Code

59037

Country

France

City

Limoges

ZIP/Postal Code

87042

Country

France

City

Lomme

ZIP/Postal Code

59462

Country

France

City

Lyon cedex 3

ZIP/Postal Code

69437

Country

France

City

Marseille

ZIP/Postal Code

13274

Country

France

City

Marseille

ZIP/Postal Code

13285

Country

France

City

Metz Tessy

ZIP/Postal Code

74370

Country

France

City

Monaco

ZIP/Postal Code

98012

Country

France

City

Montpellier

ZIP/Postal Code

34295

Country

France

City

Mulhouse

ZIP/Postal Code

68070

Country

France

City

Paris

ZIP/Postal Code

75475

Country

France

City

Paris

ZIP/Postal Code

75571

Country

France

City

Paris

ZIP/Postal Code

75651

Country

France

City

Paris

ZIP/Postal Code

75679

Country

France

City

Paris

ZIP/Postal Code

75877

Country

France

City

Rennes

ZIP/Postal Code

35033

Country

France

City

Rouen

ZIP/Postal Code

76031

Country

France

City

St Mande

ZIP/Postal Code

94163

Country

France

City

St Priest En Jarez

ZIP/Postal Code

42277

Country

France

City

Strasbourg

ZIP/Postal Code

67098

Country

France

City

Thonon Les Bains

ZIP/Postal Code

74203

Country

France

City

Toulouse

ZIP/Postal Code

31059

Country

France

City

Vandoeuvre-les-nancy

ZIP/Postal Code

54511

Country

France

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Citations:

PubMed Identifier

30649524

Citation

Choy E, Caporali R, Xavier R, Fautrel B, Sanmarti R, Bao M, Devenport J, Petho-Schramm A. Effects of concomitant glucocorticoids in TOZURA, a common-framework study programme of subcutaneous tocilizumab in rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatology (Oxford). 2019 Jun 1;58(6):1056-1064. doi: 10.1093/rheumatology/key393.

Results Reference

derived

PubMed Identifier

29244149

Citation

Choy E, Caporali R, Xavier R, Fautrel B, Sanmarti R, Bao M, Bernasconi C, Petho-Schramm A. Subcutaneous tocilizumab in rheumatoid arthritis: findings from the common-framework phase 4 study programme TOZURA conducted in 22 countries. Rheumatology (Oxford). 2018 Mar 1;57(3):499-507. doi: 10.1093/rheumatology/kex443. Erratum In: Rheumatology (Oxford). 2018 Jun 1;57(6):1129.

Results Reference

derived

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