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Iguratimod Combined With Tofacitinib in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Primary Purpose

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phase
Phase 4
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Iguratimod combined with Tofacitinib;
Sponsored by
Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 65 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: Patients who meet the following inclusion criteria will be eligible to participate in the study: Male or female aged 18-65 years old; Weight not less than 40kg; Since the diagnosis of RA, the course of disease was ≥6 months; Patients who meet RA standards in 1987 and 2010 ; RA patients with moderate to high disease activity (DAS28 > 3.2) at the time of screening; Active RA (≥6 joints swelling [66 joints count]; ≥Tenderness of 6 joints [68 joint counts]; ESR>28 mm/h or C-reactive protein (CRP) >1.0 mg/dL); Poor response or intolerance to at least one DMARD, including csDMARDs, bDMARDs, but not tsDMARDs; Previous use of any JAK inhibitor was discontinued for six months before enrollment; For patients who have used DMARDs, the washout criteria must be met; Written informed consent; Exclusion Criteria: Patients who meet any of the following criteria will be excluded from the study: Pregnant or lactating women; Platelet count < 10^9/L, or white blood cell < 3*10^9/L, or absolute neutrophil count < 1.2*10^9/L, or Hemoglobin < 9 g/dL or hematocrit <30%; According to Cockcroft-Gault, the glomerular filtration rate was ≤40 ml/min. ALT>1.5×ULN, AST>1.5×ULN, Cr>135umol/L; Subjects with serious cardiovascular, renal, hematologic or endocrine diseases; A history of autoimmune rheumatic diseases other than Sjogren's syndrome; Subjects with uncontrolled infection; Subjects receiving live vaccines within 6 weeks prior to study entry; history of alcohol or drug abuse and abstinence for less than 6 months prior to the first use of the study drug; Subjects participating in other clinical study within 3 months prior to study entry; Have a history of malignant tumor; History of recurrent herpes zoster, diffuse herpes zoster; People who are allergic to any of the study drugs; Other conditions in which the investigator deemed the patient inappropriate for trial entry;

Sites / Locations

    Arms of the Study

    Arm 1

    Arm 2

    Arm Type

    Active Comparator

    Placebo Comparator

    Arm Label

    Double-Blind Iguratimod

    Double-Blind Placebo

    Arm Description

    Iguratimod (25mg twice daily) combined with Tofacitinib (5mg twice daily) for 24 weeks (6 months)

    Placebo (25mg twice daily) combined with Tofacitinib (5mg twice daily) for 24 weeks (6 months)

    Outcomes

    Primary Outcome Measures

    The percentage of patients who achieve clinical remission at week 24 using European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) response criteria DAS28
    The proportion of patients with DAS28-CRP<2.6 at the end of 24 weeks was compared between the two groups. The DAS28 is a composite score derived from 4 of these measures,that is the count of tender joint count(TJC, 0-28)and swollen joint count(SJC, 0-28), measure C reactive protein (CRP, mg/L) and to make a patient assessment of disease activity.

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    Percentage of American College of Rheumatology [ACR] 20 Criteria Responders at the end of 24 weeks was compared between the two groups.
    Percentage of American College of Rheumatology [ACR] 20 Criteria Responders at the end of 24 weeks was compared between the two groups.
    Percentage of American College of Rheumatology [ACR] 50 Criteria Responders at the end of 24 weeks was compared between the two groups.
    Percentage of American College of Rheumatology [ACR] 50 Criteria Responders at the end of 24 weeks was compared between the two groups.
    Percentage of American College of Rheumatology [ACR] 70 Criteria Responders at the end of 24 weeks was compared between the two groups.
    Percentage of American College of Rheumatology [ACR] 70 Criteria Responders at the end of 24 weeks was compared between the two groups.
    The change of DAS28 score between the two groups at the end of 24 weeks was compared with the baseline value (week 0)
    The change of DAS28 score between the two groups at the end of 24 weeks was compared with the baseline value (week 0)
    The change of Clinical Disease Activity Index (CDAI) score between the two groups at the end of 24 weeks was compared with the baseline value (week 0)
    The CDAI is a composite score derived from these measures,that is the count of tender joint count(TJC, 0-28), swollen joint count(SJC, 0-28), Patient global assessment(PGA)and physician global assessment(PHGA), each of the last two was CDAI score will be calculated with formula CDAI = TJC + SJC + PGA + PHGA. CDAI > 22 is considered high disease activity; 10 <CDAI ≤ 22, moderate disease activity; 2.8 <CDAI ≤10, low disease activity; remission is CDAI score ≤2.8.
    The change of Simplified Disease Activity Index (SDAI) score between the two groups at the end of 24 weeks was compared with the baseline value (week 0)
    The SDAI is a composite score derived from these measures,that is the count of tender joint count(TJC, 0-28), swollen joint count(SJC, 0-28), C-reactive protein (CRP, mg/L), Patient global assessment(PGA)and physician global assessment(PHGA), each of the last two was assessed on a visual analog scale ranging from 0-10 cm, with higher scores indicating severe disease. SDAI score will be calculated with formula SDAI = TJC + SJC + PGA+PHGA+ CRP. SDAI score exceeding 26 is considered high disease activity; 11 <SDAI ≤26,moderate disease activity; 3.3 <SDAI ≤11, low disease activity; remission is SDAI score ≤ 3.3.
    The percentage of patients who achieve clinical remission at week 12 using European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) response criteria DAS28
    The proportion of patients with DAS28-CRP<2.6 at the end of 12 weeks was compared between the two groups. The DAS28 is a composite score derived from 4 of these measures,that is the count of tender joint count(TJC, 0-28)and swollen joint count(SJC, 0-28), measure C reactive protein (CRP, mg/L) and to make a patient assessment of disease activity.
    The proportion of patients with SDAI≤3.3 at the end of 24 weeks was compared between the two groups.
    The proportion of patients with SDAI≤3.3 at the end of 24 weeks was compared between the two groups.
    The proportion of patients with CDAI≤2.8 at the end of 24 weeks was compared between the two groups.
    The proportion of patients with CDAI≤2.8 at the end of 24 weeks was compared between the two groups.
    The changes of ACPA, RF, serum immunoglobulin (IgG, IgA, IgM) levels between the two groups at the end of 24 weeks were compared with the baseline values (week 0).
    The changes of ACPA, RF, serum immunoglobulin (IgG, IgA, IgM) levels between the two groups at the end of 24 weeks were compared with the baseline values (week 0).
    The drug retention rate was compared between the two groups at the end of 12 and 24 weeks.
    The drug retention rate was compared between the two groups at the end of 12
    The proportion of patients with minimal clinically important difference (MCID) of 0.22 on the Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) was compared between the two groups at the end of 24 weeks.
    The proportion of patients with minimal clinically important difference (MCID) of 0.22 on the Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) was compared between the two groups at the end of 24 weeks.

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    First Posted
    March 26, 2023
    Last Updated
    March 26, 2023
    Sponsor
    Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
    Collaborators
    Jiangsu Simcere Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
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    1. Study Identification

    Unique Protocol Identification Number
    NCT05803135
    Brief Title
    Iguratimod Combined With Tofacitinib in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
    Official Title
    Efficacy and Safety of Iguratimod Combined With Tofacitinib in the Treatment of csDMARD-IR Patients With Active Moderate-to-severe Rheumatoid Arthritis: a Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Multicenter Study
    Study Type
    Interventional

    2. Study Status

    Record Verification Date
    March 2023
    Overall Recruitment Status
    Not yet recruiting
    Study Start Date
    March 31, 2023 (Anticipated)
    Primary Completion Date
    January 30, 2025 (Anticipated)
    Study Completion Date
    December 30, 2025 (Anticipated)

    3. Sponsor/Collaborators

    Responsible Party, by Official Title
    Sponsor
    Name of the Sponsor
    Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
    Collaborators
    Jiangsu Simcere Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

    4. Oversight

    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
    No
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
    No
    Data Monitoring Committee
    Yes

    5. Study Description

    Brief Summary
    The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of Iguratimod combined with Tofacitinib in the treatment of csDMARD-IR patients with active moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis
    Detailed Description
    After being informed about the study and potential risks, all patients giving written informed consent will undergo a 1-week screening period to determine eligibility for study entry. At week 0, patients who meet the eligibility requirements will be randomized in a double-blind manner (participant and investigator) in a 1:1 ratio to Iguratimod (25mg, twice daily) combined with Tofacitinib (5mg, twice daily) or placebo (25mg, twice daily) combined with Tofacitinib (5mg, twice daily).

    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 4
    Interventional Study Model
    Parallel Assignment
    Model Description
    prospective, randomized, controlled, multicenter study
    Masking
    ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigator
    Allocation
    Randomized
    Enrollment
    138 (Anticipated)

    8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

    Arm Title
    Double-Blind Iguratimod
    Arm Type
    Active Comparator
    Arm Description
    Iguratimod (25mg twice daily) combined with Tofacitinib (5mg twice daily) for 24 weeks (6 months)
    Arm Title
    Double-Blind Placebo
    Arm Type
    Placebo Comparator
    Arm Description
    Placebo (25mg twice daily) combined with Tofacitinib (5mg twice daily) for 24 weeks (6 months)
    Intervention Type
    Drug
    Intervention Name(s)
    Iguratimod combined with Tofacitinib;
    Other Intervention Name(s)
    Placebo of Iguratimod combined with Tofacitinib
    Intervention Description
    Iguratimod (taken orally, 25mg, bid, daily) combined with Tofacitinib (taken orally, 5mg, bid, daily); Placebo of Iguratimod (taken orally, 25mg, bid, daily) combined with Tofacitinib (taken orally, 5mg, bid, daily)
    Primary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    The percentage of patients who achieve clinical remission at week 24 using European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) response criteria DAS28
    Description
    The proportion of patients with DAS28-CRP<2.6 at the end of 24 weeks was compared between the two groups. The DAS28 is a composite score derived from 4 of these measures,that is the count of tender joint count(TJC, 0-28)and swollen joint count(SJC, 0-28), measure C reactive protein (CRP, mg/L) and to make a patient assessment of disease activity.
    Time Frame
    week 24
    Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    Percentage of American College of Rheumatology [ACR] 20 Criteria Responders at the end of 24 weeks was compared between the two groups.
    Description
    Percentage of American College of Rheumatology [ACR] 20 Criteria Responders at the end of 24 weeks was compared between the two groups.
    Time Frame
    week 24
    Title
    Percentage of American College of Rheumatology [ACR] 50 Criteria Responders at the end of 24 weeks was compared between the two groups.
    Description
    Percentage of American College of Rheumatology [ACR] 50 Criteria Responders at the end of 24 weeks was compared between the two groups.
    Time Frame
    week 24
    Title
    Percentage of American College of Rheumatology [ACR] 70 Criteria Responders at the end of 24 weeks was compared between the two groups.
    Description
    Percentage of American College of Rheumatology [ACR] 70 Criteria Responders at the end of 24 weeks was compared between the two groups.
    Time Frame
    week 24
    Title
    The change of DAS28 score between the two groups at the end of 24 weeks was compared with the baseline value (week 0)
    Description
    The change of DAS28 score between the two groups at the end of 24 weeks was compared with the baseline value (week 0)
    Time Frame
    up to week 24
    Title
    The change of Clinical Disease Activity Index (CDAI) score between the two groups at the end of 24 weeks was compared with the baseline value (week 0)
    Description
    The CDAI is a composite score derived from these measures,that is the count of tender joint count(TJC, 0-28), swollen joint count(SJC, 0-28), Patient global assessment(PGA)and physician global assessment(PHGA), each of the last two was CDAI score will be calculated with formula CDAI = TJC + SJC + PGA + PHGA. CDAI > 22 is considered high disease activity; 10 <CDAI ≤ 22, moderate disease activity; 2.8 <CDAI ≤10, low disease activity; remission is CDAI score ≤2.8.
    Time Frame
    up to week 24
    Title
    The change of Simplified Disease Activity Index (SDAI) score between the two groups at the end of 24 weeks was compared with the baseline value (week 0)
    Description
    The SDAI is a composite score derived from these measures,that is the count of tender joint count(TJC, 0-28), swollen joint count(SJC, 0-28), C-reactive protein (CRP, mg/L), Patient global assessment(PGA)and physician global assessment(PHGA), each of the last two was assessed on a visual analog scale ranging from 0-10 cm, with higher scores indicating severe disease. SDAI score will be calculated with formula SDAI = TJC + SJC + PGA+PHGA+ CRP. SDAI score exceeding 26 is considered high disease activity; 11 <SDAI ≤26,moderate disease activity; 3.3 <SDAI ≤11, low disease activity; remission is SDAI score ≤ 3.3.
    Time Frame
    up to week 24
    Title
    The percentage of patients who achieve clinical remission at week 12 using European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) response criteria DAS28
    Description
    The proportion of patients with DAS28-CRP<2.6 at the end of 12 weeks was compared between the two groups. The DAS28 is a composite score derived from 4 of these measures,that is the count of tender joint count(TJC, 0-28)and swollen joint count(SJC, 0-28), measure C reactive protein (CRP, mg/L) and to make a patient assessment of disease activity.
    Time Frame
    week 12
    Title
    The proportion of patients with SDAI≤3.3 at the end of 24 weeks was compared between the two groups.
    Description
    The proportion of patients with SDAI≤3.3 at the end of 24 weeks was compared between the two groups.
    Time Frame
    week 24
    Title
    The proportion of patients with CDAI≤2.8 at the end of 24 weeks was compared between the two groups.
    Description
    The proportion of patients with CDAI≤2.8 at the end of 24 weeks was compared between the two groups.
    Time Frame
    week 24
    Title
    The changes of ACPA, RF, serum immunoglobulin (IgG, IgA, IgM) levels between the two groups at the end of 24 weeks were compared with the baseline values (week 0).
    Description
    The changes of ACPA, RF, serum immunoglobulin (IgG, IgA, IgM) levels between the two groups at the end of 24 weeks were compared with the baseline values (week 0).
    Time Frame
    up to week 24
    Title
    The drug retention rate was compared between the two groups at the end of 12 and 24 weeks.
    Description
    The drug retention rate was compared between the two groups at the end of 12
    Time Frame
    week 12 and 24
    Title
    The proportion of patients with minimal clinically important difference (MCID) of 0.22 on the Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) was compared between the two groups at the end of 24 weeks.
    Description
    The proportion of patients with minimal clinically important difference (MCID) of 0.22 on the Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) was compared between the two groups at the end of 24 weeks.
    Time Frame
    week 24
    Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures:
    Title
    The change of EULAR Sjögren's Syndrome Discasc Activity Index (ESSDAI) score between the two groups associated with Sjögren's Syndrome (SS) at the end of 24 weeks was compared with the baseline value (week 0)
    Description
    The change of EULAR Sjögren's Syndrome Discasc Activity Index (ESSDAI) score between the two groups associated with Sjögren's Syndrome (SS) at the end of 24 weeks was compared with the baseline value (week 0)
    Time Frame
    up to week 24
    Title
    The change of EULAR Sjögren's Syndrome Patient-Reported Index (ESSPRI) score between the two groups associated with Sjögren's Syndrome (SS) at the end of 24 weeks was compared with the baseline value (week 0)
    Description
    The change of EULAR Sjögren's Syndrome Patient-Reported Index (ESSPRI) score between the two groups associated with Sjögren's Syndrome (SS) at the end of 24 weeks was compared with the baseline value (week 0)
    Time Frame
    up to week 24
    Title
    Number of participants with"adverse events (AEs)"
    Description
    An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a subject, temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product. Number of participants with"adverse events (AEs)"i.e. physical exam abnormalities,vital sign abnormalities,laboratory value abnormalities,symptom or disease (new or exacerbated) temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product.
    Time Frame
    up to week 24

    10. Eligibility

    Sex
    All
    Minimum Age & Unit of Time
    18 Years
    Maximum Age & Unit of Time
    65 Years
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers
    No
    Eligibility Criteria
    Inclusion Criteria: Patients who meet the following inclusion criteria will be eligible to participate in the study: Male or female aged 18-65 years old; Weight not less than 40kg; Since the diagnosis of RA, the course of disease was ≥6 months; Patients who meet RA standards in 1987 and 2010 ; RA patients with moderate to high disease activity (DAS28 > 3.2) at the time of screening; Active RA (≥6 joints swelling [66 joints count]; ≥Tenderness of 6 joints [68 joint counts]; ESR>28 mm/h or C-reactive protein (CRP) >1.0 mg/dL); Poor response or intolerance to at least one DMARD, including csDMARDs, bDMARDs, but not tsDMARDs; Previous use of any JAK inhibitor was discontinued for six months before enrollment; For patients who have used DMARDs, the washout criteria must be met; Written informed consent; Exclusion Criteria: Patients who meet any of the following criteria will be excluded from the study: Pregnant or lactating women; Platelet count < 10^9/L, or white blood cell < 3*10^9/L, or absolute neutrophil count < 1.2*10^9/L, or Hemoglobin < 9 g/dL or hematocrit <30%; According to Cockcroft-Gault, the glomerular filtration rate was ≤40 ml/min. ALT>1.5×ULN, AST>1.5×ULN, Cr>135umol/L; Subjects with serious cardiovascular, renal, hematologic or endocrine diseases; A history of autoimmune rheumatic diseases other than Sjogren's syndrome; Subjects with uncontrolled infection; Subjects receiving live vaccines within 6 weeks prior to study entry; history of alcohol or drug abuse and abstinence for less than 6 months prior to the first use of the study drug; Subjects participating in other clinical study within 3 months prior to study entry; Have a history of malignant tumor; History of recurrent herpes zoster, diffuse herpes zoster; People who are allergic to any of the study drugs; Other conditions in which the investigator deemed the patient inappropriate for trial entry;

    12. IPD Sharing Statement

    Plan to Share IPD
    No

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