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
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
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
NCT ID
NCT00643526
First Posted
February 22, 2008
Last Updated
April 9, 2015
Sponsor
Centocor, Inc.
Collaborators
Quintiles, Inc.
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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