Greek Study on Work Productivity and Sleep in Patients With Rheumatic Diseases Treated With Adalimumab
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Treatment with tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors, especially adalimumab, demonstrated an improvement in work productivity in participants with rheumatic diseases: rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Limited data was available for the effect of adalimumab treatment on sleep in all three diseases (RA, PsA, and AS) and no data was available for the effect of adalimumab treatment on work productivity in PsA. This long term Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQL) observational study was conducted to evaluate the effect of treatment with adalimumab on work productivity and sleep disturbance in Greek participants with moderate to severe rheumatic diseases (RA, PsA, and AS).
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Detailed Description
This was a multi-center, uncontrolled, prospective, observational study in participants with moderate to severe rheumatic disease (RA, PsA, or AS) who received adalimumab under normal clinical practice in accordance with Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC), with or without other anti-rheumatic treatments.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Participants with moderate to severe rheumatic disease Participants with moderate to severe rheumatic disease (RA, PsA, or AS), who received adalimumab in accordance with approved label |
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Mean Change From Baseline in Work Time Missed Due to Health Problem [Baseline (Day 1) and Month 24]
The 'work time missed due to health problem' was assessed using the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment-General Health Problem (WPAI-GHP) questionnaire. WPAI-GHP is a six-item participant-assessed questionnaire used to assess work and activity impairment due to symptoms of rheumatoid diseases (RA, PsA, and AS). The 'work time missed due to health problem' was calculated based on two items: (Q2) the number of hours missed from work due to health problems in the past seven days from visit and (Q4) the number of actual work hours in the past seven days from visit. The data was calculated using the formula Q2/(Q2+Q4) and converted to percent. Data are presented as impairment percentage, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity.
- Mean Change From Baseline in Impairment While Working Due to Health Problem [Baseline (Day 1) and Month 24]
The 'impairment while working due to health problem' was assessed using the WPAI-GHP questionnaire. WPAI-GHP is a six-item participant-assessed questionnaire used to assess work and activity impairment due to symptoms of rheumatoid diseases (RA, PsA, and AS). The 'impairment while working due to health problem' was calculated based on one item: (Q5) to what degree did the disease impair the productivity while working in the past seven days from visit. The item was measured on a scale from 0 (no effect) to 10 (completely prevented from doing regular activities/ working). The data was calculated using the formula Q5/10 and converted to percent. Data are presented as impairment percentage, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity.
- Mean Change From Baseline in Overall Work Impairment Due to Health Problem [Baseline (Day 1) and Month 24]
The 'overall work impairment due to health problem' was assessed using the WPAI-GHP questionnaire. WPAI-GHP is a six-item participant-assessed questionnaire used to assess work and activity impairment due to symptoms of rheumatoid diseases (RA, PsA, and AS). The 'overall work impairment due to health problem' was calculated based on three items: (Q2) the number of hours missed from work due to health problems in the past seven days from visit; (Q4) the number of actual work hours in the past seven days from visit; and (Q5) to what degree did the disease impair the productivity while working past seven days from visit). The data was calculated using the formula Q2/(Q2+Q4)+[(1-(Q2/(Q2+Q4))x(Q5/10)] and converted to percent. Data are presented as impairment percentage, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity.
- Mean Change From Baseline in Overall Activity Impairment Due to Health Problem [Baseline (Day 1) and Month 24]
The 'overall activity impairment due to health problem' was assessed using the WPAI-GHP questionnaire. WPAI-GHP is a six-item participant-assessed questionnaire used to assess work and activity impairment due to symptoms of rheumatoid diseases (RA, PsA, and AS). The 'overall activity impairment due to health problem' was calculated based on one item: (Q6) to what degree did the disease impair the ability to do regular activities in the past seven days from visit. The item was measured on a scale from 0 (no effect) to 10 (completely prevented from doing regular activities/working). The data was calculated using the formula Q6/10 and converted to percent. Data are presented as impairment percentage, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity.
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Mean Change From Baseline in Work Time Missed Due to Health Problem by Disease Subgroups [Baseline (Day 1) and Month 24]
The 'work time missed due to health problem' was assessed using the WPAI-GHP questionnaire. WPAI-GHP is a six-item participant-assessed questionnaire used to assess work and activity impairment due to symptoms of rheumatoid diseases (RA, PsA, and AS). The 'work time missed due to health problem' was calculated based on two items: (Q2) the number of hours missed from work due to health problems in the past seven days from visit and (Q4) the number of actual work hours in the past seven days from visit. The data was calculated using the formula Q2/(Q2+Q4) and converted to percent. Data are presented as impairment percentage, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity.
- Mean Change From Baseline in Impairment While Working Due to Health Problem by Disease Subgroups [Baseline (Day 1) and Month 24]
The 'impairment while working due to health problem' was assessed using the WPAI-GHP questionnaire. WPAI-GHP is a six-item participant-assessed questionnaire used to assess work and activity impairment due to symptoms of rheumatoid diseases (RA, PsA, and AS). The 'impairment while working due to health problem' was calculated based on one item: (Q5) to what degree did the disease impair the productivity while working in the past seven days from visit. The item was measured on a scale from 0 (no effect) to 10 (completely prevented from doing regular activities/ working). The data was calculated using the formula Q5/10 and converted to percent. Data are presented as impairment percentage, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity.
- Mean Change From Baseline in Overall Work Impairment Due to Health Problem by Disease Subgroups [Baseline (Day 1) and Month 24]
The 'overall work impairment due to health problem' was assessed using the WPAI-GHP questionnaire. WPAI-GHP is a six-item participant-assessed questionnaire used to assess work and activity impairment due to symptoms of rheumatoid diseases (RA, PsA, and AS). The 'overall work impairment due to health problem' was calculated based on three items: (Q2) the number of hours missed from work due to health problems in the past seven days from visit; (Q4) the number of actual work hours in the past seven days from visit; and (Q5) to what degree did the disease impair the productivity while working past seven days from visit). The data was calculated using the formula Q2/(Q2+Q4)+[(1-(Q2/(Q2+Q4))x(Q5/10)] and converted to percent. Data are presented as impairment percentage, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity.
- Mean Change From Baseline in Overall Activity Impairment Due to Health Problem by Disease Subgroups [Baseline (Day 1) and Month 24]
The 'overall activity impairment due to health problem' was assessed using the WPAI-GHP questionnaire. WPAI-GHP is a six-item participant-assessed questionnaire used to assess work and activity impairment due to symptoms of rheumatoid diseases (RA, PsA, and AS). The 'overall activity impairment due to health problem' was calculated based on one item: (Q6) to what degree did the disease impair the ability to do regular activities in the past seven days from visit. The item was measured on a scale from 0 (no effect) to 10 (completely prevented from doing regular activities/working). The data was calculated using the formula Q6/10 and converted to percent. Data are presented as impairment percentage, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity.
- Mean Disease Activity Score 28 (DAS28) [Baseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24]
The DAS28, a combined index that measured rheumatoid arthritis disease activity, was calculated based on: (1) the number of tender joints among 28 joints evaluated; (2) the number of swollen joints among 28 joints evaluated; (3) general health evaluated by a visual analog scale (VAS); (4) erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR); and (5) C-reactive protein (CRP). The DAS28 scores ranged from 0 (no disease activity) to 10 (maximal disease activity); decrease in DAS28 scores indicate improvement of disease. The DAS28 score less than or equal to 2.6 is defined as clinical remission. Data are presented as mean DAS28 score +/- standard deviation.
- Mean Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Score [Baseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24]
The HAQ-DI was a participant-reported questionnaire that measured quality of life in terms of physical function of participants with rheumatoid arthritis. It consisted of 20 questions referring to eight domains: dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip, and daily activities. Participants assessed their ability to do each task over the past seven days using the following response categories (score): without any difficulty (0); with some difficulty (1); with much difficulty (2); and unable to do (3). The scores on each task were summed and averaged to provide an overall score from 0 to 3, where 0-1 represented mild disability and 2-3 represented severe disability. Data are presented as mean HAQ-DI score +/- standard deviation.
- Mean Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) Score [Baseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24]
The BASDAI was a six question, participant-reported measure of overall disease activity that probed the level of fatigue, neck/back/hip pain, peripheral joint swelling and pain, localized tenderness, as well as morning stiffness severity and duration. The mean measurement (score) of questions 5 and 6 is added to the scores from questions 1 to 4 and divided by 5 to calculate the total BASDAI score. It was scored on a numerical rating scale that ranged from 0 (no symptoms) to 10 (severe symptoms), higher scores indicating severe disability due to AS disease. Data are presented as mean total BASDAI score +/- standard deviation.
- Mean Psoriatic Arthritis Response Criteria (PsARC) Score [Baseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24]
As the patient and physician global assessments were performed using a 0-100 VAS scale instead of the 5 point Likert scale, the PsARC score could not be calculated, although data on joint pain and swelling were collected. Hence, the psoriatic arthritis disease activity was evaluated by the percentage of patients with tender and swollen joints, acute phase reactants (ESR and CRP), and VAS Score (patient and physician). Data are reported under outcome measures 13 through 16.
- Percentage of Participants With Tender Joint Count (TJC) and Swollen Joint Count (SJC) Greater Than Zero [Baseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24]
Joints (68 or 66) were assessed by pressure and joint manipulation on physical examination for TJC or SJC, respectively. Both joint tenderness and swelling were classified as present ("1"), absent ("0"), replaced ("9"), or no assessment ("NA"). The total TJC or SJC was derived as the sum of the tender and swollen joints; the range for TJC and SJC were 0 - 68 and 0 - 66, respectively with higher scores indicated worse conditions. Data are presented as percentage of participants with TJC and SJC.
- Mean Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) [Baseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24]
Plasma concentrations were assessed to evaluate ESR, a marker of systemic inflammation that provided insights into the overall anti-inflammatory effect of rheumatologic therapies. Data are presented as mean ESR value in millimeters per hour (mm/hr) ± standard deviation.
- Mean Plasma Concentrations of C-Reactive Protein (CRP) [Baseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24]
Plasma concentrations were assessed to evaluate CRP, a marker of systemic inflammation that provided insights into the overall anti-inflammatory effect of rheumatologic therapies. Data are presented as mean CRP value in milligrams per liter (mg/L) ± standard deviation.
- Mean Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Score [Baseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24]
The VAS score assessed by participants (pt) and physicians (ph) was used to determine the pain due to psoriatic arthritis in the past week. The level of pain was measured in millimeters (mm) on a 100 mm horizontal line. The score ranged from 0 (no pain) to 100 (severe pain). Data are presented as mean VAS score +/- standard deviation.
- Mean Sleep Disturbance Subscale Score [Baseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24]
The Medical Outcome Study (MOS) sleep scale was a 12-item, participant-reported, non-disease-specific measure related to sleep that yielded 7 subscales (4-item sleep disturbance, 2-item sleep adequacy, 1-item quantity of sleep, 3-item somnolence, 1-item snoring, 1-item shortness of breath, and 9-item overall sleep problems index). Only sleep disturbance subscale was assessed by calculating the average of the 4-items with total score ranging from 0 to 100 (higher scores indicating greater sleep disturbance). Data are presented as mean score on a scale +/- standard deviation.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Participants with moderate or severe active rheumatic disease, who received adalimumab under normal clinical practice in accordance with the approved local SmPC.
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Participants who provided their consent for data collection and use by AbbVie.
Exclusion Criteria:
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Contraindications according to the SmPC.
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Participants who did not participate in other observational studies conducted by Abbvie.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
No locations specified.Sponsors and Collaborators
- AbbVie (prior sponsor, Abbott)
Investigators
- Study Chair: Theofilos Karatsourakis, MD, AbbVie Pharmaceuticals S.A.
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Additional Information:
Publications
None provided.- P12-179
Study Results
Participant Flow
Recruitment Details | |
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Pre-assignment Detail | The 'reason 1' and 'reason 2' for discontinuation for 'other' categories listed in participant flow is "relocation, regression of symptoms, pregnancy, and loss of insurance coverage" and "participant withdrew consent and loss of insurance coverage", respectively. AE = Adverse Event. |
Arm/Group Title | Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease |
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Arm/Group Description | Participants with moderate to severe rheumatic disease (RA, PsA, or AS), who received adalimumab in accordance with approved label |
Period Title: Overall Study | |
STARTED | 500 |
COMPLETED | 421 |
NOT COMPLETED | 79 |
Baseline Characteristics
Arm/Group Title | Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease |
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Arm/Group Description | Participants with moderate to severe rheumatic disease (RA, PsA, or AS), who received adalimumab in accordance with approved label |
Overall Participants | 500 |
Age (Years) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ] | |
Mean (Standard Deviation) [Years] |
52.5
(14.8)
|
Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants) | |
Female |
289
57.8%
|
Male |
211
42.2%
|
Employment Status (Number) [Number] | |
Housewife |
127
25.4%
|
Retired |
118
23.6%
|
Employee |
116
23.2%
|
Self-employed |
95
19%
|
Unemployed |
35
7%
|
Student |
9
1.8%
|
Outcome Measures
Title | Mean Change From Baseline in Work Time Missed Due to Health Problem by Disease Subgroups |
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Description | The 'work time missed due to health problem' was assessed using the WPAI-GHP questionnaire. WPAI-GHP is a six-item participant-assessed questionnaire used to assess work and activity impairment due to symptoms of rheumatoid diseases (RA, PsA, and AS). The 'work time missed due to health problem' was calculated based on two items: (Q2) the number of hours missed from work due to health problems in the past seven days from visit and (Q4) the number of actual work hours in the past seven days from visit. The data was calculated using the formula Q2/(Q2+Q4) and converted to percent. Data are presented as impairment percentage, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity. |
Time Frame | Baseline (Day 1) and Month 24 |
Outcome Measure Data
Analysis Population Description |
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The analysis was performed using efficacy analysis set defined as all participants in the enrolled population with an available WPAI-GHP score at the study time points. |
Arm/Group Title | Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RA | Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - PsA | Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - AS |
---|---|---|---|
Arm/Group Description | Participants with moderate to severe rheumatic disease (RA), who received adalimumab in accordance with approved label | Participants with moderate to severe rheumatic disease (PsA), who received adalimumab in accordance with approved label | Participants with moderate to severe rheumatic disease (AS), who received adalimumab in accordance with approved label |
Measure Participants | 41 | 59 | 69 |
Baseline |
20.7
(25.3)
|
24.8
(31.1)
|
17.8
(25.0)
|
Change from Baseline to Month 24 (N=22, 34, 44) |
-25.5
(28.6)
|
-21.6
(29.7)
|
-13.5
(26.7)
|
Title | Mean Change From Baseline in Work Time Missed Due to Health Problem |
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Description | The 'work time missed due to health problem' was assessed using the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment-General Health Problem (WPAI-GHP) questionnaire. WPAI-GHP is a six-item participant-assessed questionnaire used to assess work and activity impairment due to symptoms of rheumatoid diseases (RA, PsA, and AS). The 'work time missed due to health problem' was calculated based on two items: (Q2) the number of hours missed from work due to health problems in the past seven days from visit and (Q4) the number of actual work hours in the past seven days from visit. The data was calculated using the formula Q2/(Q2+Q4) and converted to percent. Data are presented as impairment percentage, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity. |
Time Frame | Baseline (Day 1) and Month 24 |
Outcome Measure Data
Analysis Population Description |
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The analysis was performed using efficacy analysis set defined as all participants in the enrolled population with an available WPAI-GHP score at the study time points. |
Arm/Group Title | Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease |
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Arm/Group Description | Participants with moderate to severe rheumatic disease (RA, PsA, or AS), who received adalimumab in accordance with approved label |
Measure Participants | 169 |
Baseline |
21.0
(27.4)
|
Change from Baseline to Month 24 |
-18.9
(28.3)
|
Title | Mean Change From Baseline in Impairment While Working Due to Health Problem by Disease Subgroups |
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Description | The 'impairment while working due to health problem' was assessed using the WPAI-GHP questionnaire. WPAI-GHP is a six-item participant-assessed questionnaire used to assess work and activity impairment due to symptoms of rheumatoid diseases (RA, PsA, and AS). The 'impairment while working due to health problem' was calculated based on one item: (Q5) to what degree did the disease impair the productivity while working in the past seven days from visit. The item was measured on a scale from 0 (no effect) to 10 (completely prevented from doing regular activities/ working). The data was calculated using the formula Q5/10 and converted to percent. Data are presented as impairment percentage, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity. |
Time Frame | Baseline (Day 1) and Month 24 |
Outcome Measure Data
Analysis Population Description |
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The analysis was performed using efficacy analysis set defined as all participants in the enrolled population with an available WPAI-GHP score at the study time points. |
Arm/Group Title | Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RA | Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - PsA | Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - AS |
---|---|---|---|
Arm/Group Description | Participants with moderate to severe rheumatic disease (RA), who received adalimumab in accordance with approved label | Participants with moderate to severe rheumatic disease (PsA), who received adalimumab in accordance with approved label | Participants with moderate to severe rheumatic disease (AS), who received adalimumab in accordance with approved label |
Measure Participants | 40 | 57 | 69 |
Baseline |
57.0
(24.4)
|
49.3
(26.9)
|
53.3
(26.7)
|
Change from Baseline to Month 24 (N=21, 34, 43) |
-50.5
(25.0)
|
-33.5
(30.4)
|
-40.0
(33.4)
|
Title | Mean Change From Baseline in Impairment While Working Due to Health Problem |
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Description | The 'impairment while working due to health problem' was assessed using the WPAI-GHP questionnaire. WPAI-GHP is a six-item participant-assessed questionnaire used to assess work and activity impairment due to symptoms of rheumatoid diseases (RA, PsA, and AS). The 'impairment while working due to health problem' was calculated based on one item: (Q5) to what degree did the disease impair the productivity while working in the past seven days from visit. The item was measured on a scale from 0 (no effect) to 10 (completely prevented from doing regular activities/ working). The data was calculated using the formula Q5/10 and converted to percent. Data are presented as impairment percentage, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity. |
Time Frame | Baseline (Day 1) and Month 24 |
Outcome Measure Data
Analysis Population Description |
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The analysis was performed using efficacy analysis set defined as all participants in the enrolled population with an available WPAI-GHP score at the study time points. |
Arm/Group Title | Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease |
---|---|
Arm/Group Description | Participants with moderate to severe rheumatic disease (RA, PsA, or AS), who received adalimumab in accordance with approved label |
Measure Participants | 166 |
Baseline |
52.8
(26.2)
|
Change from Baseline to Month 24 |
-40.0
(31.1)
|
Title | Mean Change From Baseline in Overall Work Impairment Due to Health Problem by Disease Subgroups |
---|---|
Description | The 'overall work impairment due to health problem' was assessed using the WPAI-GHP questionnaire. WPAI-GHP is a six-item participant-assessed questionnaire used to assess work and activity impairment due to symptoms of rheumatoid diseases (RA, PsA, and AS). The 'overall work impairment due to health problem' was calculated based on three items: (Q2) the number of hours missed from work due to health problems in the past seven days from visit; (Q4) the number of actual work hours in the past seven days from visit; and (Q5) to what degree did the disease impair the productivity while working past seven days from visit). The data was calculated using the formula Q2/(Q2+Q4)+[(1-(Q2/(Q2+Q4))x(Q5/10)] and converted to percent. Data are presented as impairment percentage, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity. |
Time Frame | Baseline (Day 1) and Month 24 |
Outcome Measure Data
Analysis Population Description |
---|
The analysis was performed using efficacy analysis set defined as all participants in the enrolled population with an available WPAI-GHP score at the study time points. |
Arm/Group Title | Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RA | Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - PsA | Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - AS |
---|---|---|---|
Arm/Group Description | Participants with moderate to severe rheumatic disease (RA), who received adalimumab in accordance with approved label | Participants with moderate to severe rheumatic disease (PsA), who received adalimumab in accordance with approved label | Participants with moderate to severe rheumatic disease (AS), who received adalimumab in accordance with approved label |
Measure Participants | 40 | 53 | 66 |
Baseline |
62.3
(25.1)
|
53.9
(27.4)
|
58.3
(27.6)
|
Change from Baseline to Month 24 (N=21, 31, 42) |
-55.2
(26.0)
|
-40.6
(32.7)
|
-47.1
(32.1)
|
Title | Mean Change From Baseline in Overall Work Impairment Due to Health Problem |
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Description | The 'overall work impairment due to health problem' was assessed using the WPAI-GHP questionnaire. WPAI-GHP is a six-item participant-assessed questionnaire used to assess work and activity impairment due to symptoms of rheumatoid diseases (RA, PsA, and AS). The 'overall work impairment due to health problem' was calculated based on three items: (Q2) the number of hours missed from work due to health problems in the past seven days from visit; (Q4) the number of actual work hours in the past seven days from visit; and (Q5) to what degree did the disease impair the productivity while working past seven days from visit). The data was calculated using the formula Q2/(Q2+Q4)+[(1-(Q2/(Q2+Q4))x(Q5/10)] and converted to percent. Data are presented as impairment percentage, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity. |
Time Frame | Baseline (Day 1) and Month 24 |
Outcome Measure Data
Analysis Population Description |
---|
The analysis was performed using efficacy analysis set defined as all participants in the enrolled population with an available WPAI-GHP score at the study time points. |
Arm/Group Title | Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease |
---|---|
Arm/Group Description | Participants with moderate to severe rheumatic disease (RA, PsA, or AS), who received adalimumab in accordance with approved label |
Measure Participants | 159 |
Baseline |
57.8
(26.9)
|
Change from Baseline to Month 24 |
-46.8
(31.2)
|
Title | Mean Change From Baseline in Overall Activity Impairment Due to Health Problem by Disease Subgroups |
---|---|
Description | The 'overall activity impairment due to health problem' was assessed using the WPAI-GHP questionnaire. WPAI-GHP is a six-item participant-assessed questionnaire used to assess work and activity impairment due to symptoms of rheumatoid diseases (RA, PsA, and AS). The 'overall activity impairment due to health problem' was calculated based on one item: (Q6) to what degree did the disease impair the ability to do regular activities in the past seven days from visit. The item was measured on a scale from 0 (no effect) to 10 (completely prevented from doing regular activities/working). The data was calculated using the formula Q6/10 and converted to percent. Data are presented as impairment percentage, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity. |
Time Frame | Baseline (Day 1) and Month 24 |
Outcome Measure Data
Analysis Population Description |
---|
The analysis was performed using efficacy analysis set defined as all participants in the enrolled population with an available WPAI-GHP score at the study time points. |
Arm/Group Title | Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - RA | Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - PsA | Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - AS |
---|---|---|---|
Arm/Group Description | Participants with moderate to severe rheumatic disease (RA), who received adalimumab in accordance with approved label | Participants with moderate to severe rheumatic disease (PsA), who received adalimumab in accordance with approved label | Participants with moderate to severe rheumatic disease (AS), who received adalimumab in accordance with approved label |
Measure Participants | 184 | 166 | 150 |
Baseline |
64.5
(24.4)
|
59.4
(23.3)
|
62.1
(24.9)
|
Change from Baseline to Month 24 (N=155, 139, 127) |
-47.5
(28.2)
|
-45.8
(26.1)
|
-47.6
(28.5)
|
Title | Mean Change From Baseline in Overall Activity Impairment Due to Health Problem |
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Description | The 'overall activity impairment due to health problem' was assessed using the WPAI-GHP questionnaire. WPAI-GHP is a six-item participant-assessed questionnaire used to assess work and activity impairment due to symptoms of rheumatoid diseases (RA, PsA, and AS). The 'overall activity impairment due to health problem' was calculated based on one item: (Q6) to what degree did the disease impair the ability to do regular activities in the past seven days from visit. The item was measured on a scale from 0 (no effect) to 10 (completely prevented from doing regular activities/working). The data was calculated using the formula Q6/10 and converted to percent. Data are presented as impairment percentage, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity. |
Time Frame | Baseline (Day 1) and Month 24 |
Outcome Measure Data
Analysis Population Description |
---|
The analysis was performed using efficacy analysis set defined as all participants in the enrolled population with an available WPAI-GHP score at the study time points. |
Arm/Group Title | Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease |
---|---|
Arm/Group Description | Participants with moderate to severe rheumatic disease (RA, PsA, or AS), who received adalimumab in accordance with approved label |
Measure Participants | 500 |
Baseline |
62.1
(24.2)
|
Change from Baseline to Month 24 |
-47.0
(27.6)
|
Title | Mean Disease Activity Score 28 (DAS28) |
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Description | The DAS28, a combined index that measured rheumatoid arthritis disease activity, was calculated based on: (1) the number of tender joints among 28 joints evaluated; (2) the number of swollen joints among 28 joints evaluated; (3) general health evaluated by a visual analog scale (VAS); (4) erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR); and (5) C-reactive protein (CRP). The DAS28 scores ranged from 0 (no disease activity) to 10 (maximal disease activity); decrease in DAS28 scores indicate improvement of disease. The DAS28 score less than or equal to 2.6 is defined as clinical remission. Data are presented as mean DAS28 score +/- standard deviation. |
Time Frame | Baseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24 |
Outcome Measure Data
Analysis Population Description |
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The analysis was performed using efficacy analysis set defined as all participants in the enrolled population with an available DAS28 score at the study time points. |
Arm/Group Title | Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease |
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Arm/Group Description | Participants with moderate to severe rheumatic disease (RA), who received adalimumab in accordance with approved label |
Measure Participants | 184 |
Baseline |
5.95
(1.16)
|
Month 3 (N= 179) |
4.05
(1.35)
|
Month 6 (N=175) |
3.39
(1.26)
|
Month 12 (N=164) |
3.08
(1.27)
|
Month 18 (N=160) |
2.90
(1.21)
|
Month 24 (N=153) |
2.72
(1.28)
|
Title | Mean Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Score |
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Description | The HAQ-DI was a participant-reported questionnaire that measured quality of life in terms of physical function of participants with rheumatoid arthritis. It consisted of 20 questions referring to eight domains: dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip, and daily activities. Participants assessed their ability to do each task over the past seven days using the following response categories (score): without any difficulty (0); with some difficulty (1); with much difficulty (2); and unable to do (3). The scores on each task were summed and averaged to provide an overall score from 0 to 3, where 0-1 represented mild disability and 2-3 represented severe disability. Data are presented as mean HAQ-DI score +/- standard deviation. |
Time Frame | Baseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24 |
Outcome Measure Data
Analysis Population Description |
---|
The analysis was performed using efficacy analysis set defined as all participants in the enrolled population with an available HAQ-DI score at the study time points. |
Arm/Group Title | Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease |
---|---|
Arm/Group Description | Participants with moderate to severe rheumatic disease (RA), who received adalimumab in accordance with approved label |
Measure Participants | 181 |
Baseline |
1.60
(0.61)
|
Month 3 (N=179) |
0.98
(0.62)
|
Month 6 (N=176) |
0.77
(0.55)
|
Month 12 (N=164) |
0.65
(0.54)
|
Month 18 (N=159) |
0.58
(0.55)
|
Month 24 (N=153) |
0.51
(0.53)
|
Title | Mean Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) Score |
---|---|
Description | The BASDAI was a six question, participant-reported measure of overall disease activity that probed the level of fatigue, neck/back/hip pain, peripheral joint swelling and pain, localized tenderness, as well as morning stiffness severity and duration. The mean measurement (score) of questions 5 and 6 is added to the scores from questions 1 to 4 and divided by 5 to calculate the total BASDAI score. It was scored on a numerical rating scale that ranged from 0 (no symptoms) to 10 (severe symptoms), higher scores indicating severe disability due to AS disease. Data are presented as mean total BASDAI score +/- standard deviation. |
Time Frame | Baseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24 |
Outcome Measure Data
Analysis Population Description |
---|
The analysis was performed using efficacy analysis set defined as all participants in the enrolled population with an available BASDAI score at the study time points. |
Arm/Group Title | Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease |
---|---|
Arm/Group Description | Participants with moderate to severe rheumatic disease (AS), who received adalimumab in accordance with approved label |
Measure Participants | 146 |
Baseline |
5.75
(1.67)
|
Month 3 |
3.34
(1.71)
|
Month 6 (N=138) |
2.51
(1.55)
|
Month 12 (N=130) |
2.05
(1.48)
|
Month 18 (N=125) |
1.69
(1.24)
|
Month 24 (N=125) |
1.50
(1.28)
|
Title | Mean Psoriatic Arthritis Response Criteria (PsARC) Score |
---|---|
Description | As the patient and physician global assessments were performed using a 0-100 VAS scale instead of the 5 point Likert scale, the PsARC score could not be calculated, although data on joint pain and swelling were collected. Hence, the psoriatic arthritis disease activity was evaluated by the percentage of patients with tender and swollen joints, acute phase reactants (ESR and CRP), and VAS Score (patient and physician). Data are reported under outcome measures 13 through 16. |
Time Frame | Baseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24 |
Outcome Measure Data
Analysis Population Description |
---|
The PsARC score was not assessed in this study. |
Arm/Group Title | Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - PsA |
---|---|
Arm/Group Description | Participants with moderate to severe rheumatic disease (PsA), who received adalimumab in accordance with approved label |
Measure Participants | 0 |
Title | Percentage of Participants With Tender Joint Count (TJC) and Swollen Joint Count (SJC) Greater Than Zero |
---|---|
Description | Joints (68 or 66) were assessed by pressure and joint manipulation on physical examination for TJC or SJC, respectively. Both joint tenderness and swelling were classified as present ("1"), absent ("0"), replaced ("9"), or no assessment ("NA"). The total TJC or SJC was derived as the sum of the tender and swollen joints; the range for TJC and SJC were 0 - 68 and 0 - 66, respectively with higher scores indicated worse conditions. Data are presented as percentage of participants with TJC and SJC. |
Time Frame | Baseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24 |
Outcome Measure Data
Analysis Population Description |
---|
The analysis was performed using efficacy analysis set defined as all participants in the enrolled population with evaluable data at the study time points. |
Arm/Group Title | Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - PsA |
---|---|
Arm/Group Description | Participants with moderate to severe rheumatic disease (PsA), who received adalimumab in accordance with approved label |
Measure Participants | 166 |
TJC at Baseline |
98.8
19.8%
|
TJC at Month 3 (N=163) |
72.4
14.5%
|
TJC at Month 6 (N=155) |
48.4
9.7%
|
TJC at Month 12 (N=147) |
34.0
6.8%
|
TJC at Month 18 (N=144) |
32.6
6.5%
|
TJC at Month 24 (N=139) |
28.1
5.6%
|
SJC at Baseline |
91.0
18.2%
|
SJC at Month 3 (N=163) |
52.8
10.6%
|
SJC at Month 6 (N=155) |
32.3
6.5%
|
SJC at Month 12 (N=147) |
26.5
5.3%
|
SJC at Month 18 (N=144) |
28.5
5.7%
|
SJC at Month 24 (N=139) |
17.3
3.5%
|
Title | Mean Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) |
---|---|
Description | Plasma concentrations were assessed to evaluate ESR, a marker of systemic inflammation that provided insights into the overall anti-inflammatory effect of rheumatologic therapies. Data are presented as mean ESR value in millimeters per hour (mm/hr) ± standard deviation. |
Time Frame | Baseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24 |
Outcome Measure Data
Analysis Population Description |
---|
The analysis was performed using efficacy analysis set defined as all participants in the enrolled population with evaluable data at the study time points. |
Arm/Group Title | Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - PsA |
---|---|
Arm/Group Description | Participants with moderate to severe rheumatic disease (PsA), who received adalimumab in accordance with approved label |
Measure Participants | 158 |
Baseline |
40.2
(22.1)
|
Month 3 (N=157) |
25.3
(15.4)
|
Month 6 (N=150) |
21.7
(16.3)
|
Month 12 (N=146) |
18.5
(13.3)
|
Month 18 (N=140) |
17.6
(12.6)
|
Month 24 (N=137) |
16.2
(11.5)
|
Title | Mean Plasma Concentrations of C-Reactive Protein (CRP) |
---|---|
Description | Plasma concentrations were assessed to evaluate CRP, a marker of systemic inflammation that provided insights into the overall anti-inflammatory effect of rheumatologic therapies. Data are presented as mean CRP value in milligrams per liter (mg/L) ± standard deviation. |
Time Frame | Baseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24 |
Outcome Measure Data
Analysis Population Description |
---|
The analysis was performed using efficacy analysis set defined as all participants in the enrolled population with evaluable data at the study time points. |
Arm/Group Title | Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease - PsA |
---|---|
Arm/Group Description | Participants with moderate to severe rheumatic disease (PsA), who received adalimumab in accordance with approved label |
Measure Participants | 150 |
Baseline |
9.94
(13.93)
|
Month 3 (N=144) |
5.05
(9.48)
|
Month 6 (N=140) |
3.26
(6.49)
|
Month 12 (N=141) |
1.94
(3.05)
|
Month 18 (N=137) |
1.99
(3.60)
|
Month 24 (N=133) |
1.91
(4.16)
|
Title | Mean Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Score |
---|---|
Description | The VAS score assessed by participants (pt) and physicians (ph) was used to determine the pain due to psoriatic arthritis in the past week. The level of pain was measured in millimeters (mm) on a 100 mm horizontal line. The score ranged from 0 (no pain) to 100 (severe pain). Data are presented as mean VAS score +/- standard deviation. |
Time Frame | Baseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24 |
Outcome Measure Data
Analysis Population Description |
---|
The analysis was performed using efficacy analysis set defined as all participants in the enrolled population with an available VAS score at the study time points. |
Arm/Group Title | Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease |
---|---|
Arm/Group Description | Participants with moderate to severe rheumatic disease (PsA), who received adalimumab in accordance with approved label |
Measure Participants | 166 |
VAS pt at Baseline |
65.80
(16.90)
|
VAS pt at Month 3 (N=163) |
32.00
(19.40)
|
VAS pt at Month 6 (N=155) |
21.90
(18.20)
|
VAS pt at Month 12 (N=147) |
15.10
(13.90)
|
VAS pt at Month 18 (N=144) |
14.10
(13.20)
|
VAS pt at Month 24 (N=139) |
12.00
(13.60)
|
VAS ph at Baseline |
62.55
(16.70)
|
VAS ph at Month 3 (N=163) |
29.30
(19.40)
|
VAS ph at Month 6 (N=155) |
19.67
(17.40)
|
VAS ph at Month 12 (N=147) |
14.20
(15.10)
|
VAS ph at Month 18 (N=144) |
12.75
(12.10)
|
VAS ph at Month 24 (N=139) |
11.31
(13.90)
|
Title | Mean Sleep Disturbance Subscale Score |
---|---|
Description | The Medical Outcome Study (MOS) sleep scale was a 12-item, participant-reported, non-disease-specific measure related to sleep that yielded 7 subscales (4-item sleep disturbance, 2-item sleep adequacy, 1-item quantity of sleep, 3-item somnolence, 1-item snoring, 1-item shortness of breath, and 9-item overall sleep problems index). Only sleep disturbance subscale was assessed by calculating the average of the 4-items with total score ranging from 0 to 100 (higher scores indicating greater sleep disturbance). Data are presented as mean score on a scale +/- standard deviation. |
Time Frame | Baseline (Day 1), Month 3, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24 |
Outcome Measure Data
Analysis Population Description |
---|
The analysis was performed using safety analysis set defined as all participants who received at least one dose of adalimumab. |
Arm/Group Title | Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease |
---|---|
Arm/Group Description | Participants with moderate to severe rheumatic disease (RA, PsA, or AS), who received adalimumab in accordance with approved label |
Measure Participants | 500 |
Baseline |
50.9
(23.6)
|
Month 3 (N=492) |
30.3
(18.0)
|
Month 6 (N=472) |
23.4
(16.7)
|
Month 12 (N=446) |
19.7
(16.9)
|
Month 18 (N=432) |
18.3
(15.7)
|
Month 24 (N=421) |
16.6
(15.6)
|
Adverse Events
Time Frame | Up to 2 years from signing of informed consent | |
---|---|---|
Adverse Event Reporting Description | The occurrence, type, severity, and relationship of adverse events to adalimumab were assessed. | |
Arm/Group Title | Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease | |
Arm/Group Description | Participants with moderate to severe rheumatic disease (RA, PsA, or AS), who received adalimumab in accordance with approved label | |
All Cause Mortality |
||
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease | ||
Affected / at Risk (%) | # Events | |
Total | / (NaN) | |
Serious Adverse Events |
||
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease | ||
Affected / at Risk (%) | # Events | |
Total | 33/500 (6.6%) | |
Cardiac disorders | ||
Atrial fibrillation | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Gastrointestinal disorders | ||
Abdominal pain | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Diarrhoea | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Vomiting | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
General disorders | ||
Asthenia | 2/500 (0.4%) | |
Chills | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Fatigue | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Pain | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Pyrexia | 3/500 (0.6%) | |
Immune system disorders | ||
Anaphylactic shock | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Infections and infestations | ||
Rash pustular | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications | ||
Fall | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Hip fracture | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Pelvic fracture | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
VIIth nerve injury | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Metabolism and nutrition disorders | ||
Decreased appetite | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Obesity | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | ||
Ankylosing spondylitis | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps) | ||
Acoustic neuroma | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Choroid plexus papilloma | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Gastric cancer | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Nervous system disorders | ||
Hypoaesthesia | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Hypoglycaemic coma | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions | ||
Abortion spontaneous | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Reproductive system and breast disorders | ||
Ovarian cyst | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | ||
Dysphonia | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Respiratory distress | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Suffocation feeling | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | ||
Hyperhidrosis | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Vascular disorders | ||
Hypertension | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events |
||
Participants With Moderate to Severe Rheumatic Disease | ||
Affected / at Risk (%) | # Events | |
Total | 158/500 (31.6%) | |
Blood and lymphatic system disorders | ||
Neutropenia | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Thrombocytosis | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Cardiac disorders | ||
Atrial fibrillation | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Congenital, familial and genetic disorders | ||
Sturge-Weber syndrome | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Gastrointestinal disorders | ||
Crohn's disease | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Flatulence | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Gastritis | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Hemorrhoids | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Rectal haemorrhage | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Toothache | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Vomiting | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
General disorders | ||
Drug effect incomplete | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Drug ineffective | 24/500 (4.8%) | |
Influenza like illness | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Oedema peripheral | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Pain | 3/500 (0.6%) | |
Peripheral swelling | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Polyp | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Pyrexia | 10/500 (2%) | |
Hepatobiliary disorders | ||
Hypertransaminasemia | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Infections and infestations | ||
Bronchitis | 3/500 (0.6%) | |
Bronchopneumonia | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Furuncle | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Gastroenteritis | 3/500 (0.6%) | |
Gastroenteritis viral | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Herpes zoster | 2/500 (0.4%) | |
Metabolism and nutrition disorders | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Pharyngitis | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Respiratory tract infection | 13/500 (2.6%) | |
Respiratory tract infection viral | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Sinusitis | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Tonsillitis | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Tooth abscess | 2/500 (0.4%) | |
Upper respiratory tract infection | 4/500 (0.8%) | |
Urinary tract infection | 6/500 (1.2%) | |
Vaginal infection | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Viral infection | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications | ||
Compression fracture | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Drug dose omission | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Foetal exposure during pregnancy | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Foot fracture | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Investigations | ||
Blood glucose increased | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
C-reactive protein increased | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Drug specific antibody present | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Glycosylated hemoglobin increased | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Red blood cell sedimentation rate increased | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
White blood cell count decreased | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | ||
Ankylosing spondylitis | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Fibromyalgia | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Muscle rigidity | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Musculoskeletal chest pain | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Osteoarthritis | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Osteoporosis | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Psoriatic arthropathy | 3/500 (0.6%) | |
Rheumatoid arthritis | 11/500 (2.2%) | |
Sacroiliitis | 2/500 (0.4%) | |
Synovial cyst | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Nervous system disorders | ||
Burning sensation | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Headache | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Memory impairment | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Sciatica | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions | ||
Normal newborn | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Psychiatric disorders | ||
Anxiety disorder | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Depression | 3/500 (0.6%) | |
Insomnia | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Renal and urinary disorders | ||
Albuminuria | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Mesangioproliferative glomerulonephritis | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | ||
Apnoea | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Rhinorrhoea | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | ||
Alopecia | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Guttate psoriasis | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Ingrowing nail | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Psoriasis | 3/500 (0.6%) | |
Purpura | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Pustular psoriasis | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Rash | 3/500 (0.6%) | |
Rash generalised | 1/500 (0.2%) | |
Vascular disorders | ||
Hypertension | 1/500 (0.2%) |
Limitations/Caveats
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Name/Title | Global Medical Information |
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Organization | AbbVie (prior sponsor, Abbott) |
Phone | 800-633-9110 |
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