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Ultrasonographic Monitoring of Response to Infliximab in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis (ULTRA)

Primary Purpose

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ultrasonography, Infliximab

Status
Unknown status
Phase
Phase 4
Locations
China
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
infliximab
Sponsored by
Peking Union Medical College Hospital
About
Eligibility
Locations
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:

  1. age 18-65 years, male or female and who are capable of providing informed consent, which must be obtained prior to any study-related procedures.
  2. Those who have a definitive diagnosis of RA based on the criteria of American College of Rheumatology in 1987 and have moderate to severe disease (DAS28 more than 3.2).
  3. Patients using oral corticosteroids, must have been on a stable dose of prednisone 10mg/day or its equivalent for at least 4 weeks prior to screening. If currently not using corticosteroids the patient must have not received corticosteroids for at least 4 weeks prior to screening.
  4. Patients using DMARDs, must have been on a stable dose for at least 12 weeks prior to screening. If currently not using DMARDs the patient must have not received DMARDs for at least 12 weeks prior to screening.
  5. If using NSAIDs or other analgesics for RA, must be on a stable dose for at least 2 weeks prior to the first administration of study agent.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Patient who has a known hypersensitivity to human immunoglobulin proteins or other components of infliximab.
  2. Patient who suffers from systemic inflammatory disease whose signs and symptoms are expected to affect the evaluation of the study drug.
  3. Patient who has a history of receiving infliximab or any other biologics.
  4. Patient who has stage IV RA.
  5. Patient who has had or is on live viral or bacterial vaccinations within 4 weeks to study entry.
  6. Patient who ever suffered from chronic or recurrent infection, including but not limited to: chronic kidney infection, chronic thoracic cavity infection (eg. bronchiectasis), nasosinusitis, recurrent urinary tract infection, open, drain or dermal infected wound.

Sites / Locations

  • Perking Union Medical College HospitalRecruiting

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of treatment with infliximab on synovitis in RA patients using ultrasonography at 24 weeks.

Secondary Outcome Measures

estimate and visualize the efficacy of treatment with infliximab in RA patients using ultrasonography
investigate the validity and sensitivity of ultrasonography assessment of joints inflammation in patients with RA compared with sharp scores
3) observe the relationship between ultrasonography assessment and DAS28, ACR20 and sharp scores and other clinical index

Full Information

First Posted
January 24, 2011
Last Updated
January 24, 2011
Sponsor
Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Collaborators
Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Changhai Hospital, First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, First People's Hospital of Foshan, West China Hospital
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01282528
Brief Title
Ultrasonographic Monitoring of Response to Infliximab in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Acronym
ULTRA
Official Title
Ultrasonographic Monitoring of Response to Infliximab in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
January 2011
Overall Recruitment Status
Unknown status
Study Start Date
September 2010 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
undefined (undefined)
Study Completion Date
undefined (undefined)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Name of the Sponsor
Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Collaborators
Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Changhai Hospital, First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, First People's Hospital of Foshan, West China Hospital

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
To evaluate the predictive value of clinical, functional (HAQ), laboratory and US variables in relation to disease activity and radiographic outcome in patients with RA who start treatment with Remicade at 24 weeks.
Detailed Description
This is an open-lable, single arm study of the ultrasonographic monitoring of response to infliximab in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Approximately 120 subjects will be enrolled. Subjects will receive infliximab 3mg/kg intravenous infusion at 0, 2, 6 week, and then repeated every 8 weeks until 24 weeks. The efficacy assessment is observed by ACR response, HAQ, DAS28, sharp scores and US assessment at 0,2,6,14, 22, and 24weeks and ultrosonographic and radiographic assessments are conducted at 0, 6,and 24weeks. Subjects will be followed for AEs and SAEs up to 8 weeks following the last study treatment administration (see Section 6). The end of study is defined as the time the last subject completes the 24 weeks visit.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ultrasonography, Infliximab

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 4
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Non-Randomized
Enrollment
85 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Intervention Type
Biological
Intervention Name(s)
infliximab
Other Intervention Name(s)
Remicade
Intervention Description
3mg/kg, at week 0, 2, 6, 14, 22
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of treatment with infliximab on synovitis in RA patients using ultrasonography at 24 weeks.
Time Frame
24 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
estimate and visualize the efficacy of treatment with infliximab in RA patients using ultrasonography
Time Frame
6, 24 weeks
Title
investigate the validity and sensitivity of ultrasonography assessment of joints inflammation in patients with RA compared with sharp scores
Title
3) observe the relationship between ultrasonography assessment and DAS28, ACR20 and sharp scores and other clinical index

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: age 18-65 years, male or female and who are capable of providing informed consent, which must be obtained prior to any study-related procedures. Those who have a definitive diagnosis of RA based on the criteria of American College of Rheumatology in 1987 and have moderate to severe disease (DAS28 more than 3.2). Patients using oral corticosteroids, must have been on a stable dose of prednisone 10mg/day or its equivalent for at least 4 weeks prior to screening. If currently not using corticosteroids the patient must have not received corticosteroids for at least 4 weeks prior to screening. Patients using DMARDs, must have been on a stable dose for at least 12 weeks prior to screening. If currently not using DMARDs the patient must have not received DMARDs for at least 12 weeks prior to screening. If using NSAIDs or other analgesics for RA, must be on a stable dose for at least 2 weeks prior to the first administration of study agent. Exclusion Criteria: Patient who has a known hypersensitivity to human immunoglobulin proteins or other components of infliximab. Patient who suffers from systemic inflammatory disease whose signs and symptoms are expected to affect the evaluation of the study drug. Patient who has a history of receiving infliximab or any other biologics. Patient who has stage IV RA. Patient who has had or is on live viral or bacterial vaccinations within 4 weeks to study entry. Patient who ever suffered from chronic or recurrent infection, including but not limited to: chronic kidney infection, chronic thoracic cavity infection (eg. bronchiectasis), nasosinusitis, recurrent urinary tract infection, open, drain or dermal infected wound.
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Xiaomei Leng, MD
Phone
86-13681057089
Email
lengxm@gmail.com
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Yan Zhao, MD
Phone
86-13910188862
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Yan Zhao, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Perking Union Medical College hospital
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Xiaomei Leng, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Perking Union Medical College Hospital
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Perking Union Medical College Hospital
City
Beijing
State/Province
Beijing
ZIP/Postal Code
100000
Country
China
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Xiaomei Leng, MD
Phone
+86-13681057089
Email
lengxm@gmail.com
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Xiaomei Leng, MD

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Citations:
PubMed Identifier
26781785
Citation
Leng X, Xiao W, Xu Z, Zhu X, Liu Y, Zhao D, Xu H, Chen G, Yu W, Lu J, Wang J, Xia X, Li Y, Zhao Y, Tang H, Shi Y, Bao J, Chen L, Lin L, Zhou L, Zhang H, Zhao Y. Ultrasound7 versus ultrasound12 in monitoring the response to infliximab in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Clin Rheumatol. 2016 Mar;35(3):587-94. doi: 10.1007/s10067-016-3176-2. Epub 2016 Jan 19.
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