Safety and Effectiveness of Rilonacept for Treating Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis in Children and Young Adults

Sponsor
Montefiore Medical Center (Other)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT00534495
Collaborator
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) (NIH)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (SJIA) is a type of arthritis that typically occurs before 16 years of age. SJIA usually involves heat, pain, swelling, and stiffness in the body's joints. It can also involve fever, rash, anemia, and inflammation in various parts of the body. Rilonacept is a drug that can reduce inflammation. The purpose of this study is to determine whether a rilonacept drug regimen initiated early is more effective than a similar rilonacept drug regimen initiated 4 weeks later when treating children and young adults with SJIA.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Biological: Rilonacept
Phase 2

Detailed Description

The current standard treatment for SJIA includes nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) and corticosteroids. However, in most people, NSAIDS do not completely control the disease. Also, no studies have been done to prove which medication or combination of medications is best to treat children and adolescents with SJIA. Interleukin-1 (IL-1), a protein secreted by certain cells in the body, assists in regulating immune and inflammatory responses. Too much IL-1 can be harmful and has been shown to play a role in the inflammation associated with a variety of diseases, including SJIA. Rilonacept is a drug that inhibits IL-1 activity. The purpose of this study is to determine whether a rilonacept drug regimen initiated early is more effective than a similar rilonacept drug regimen initiated 4 weeks later when treating children and young adults with SJIA. This study will also evaluate the safety of rilonacept, and various tissue samples will be collected from participants for future genetic studies.

This study will last 6 months. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups:
  • Group 1 participants will receive rilonacept injections at a dose of 4.4mg/kg at study entry (loading dose), then 2.2 mg/kg weekly until Week 4. At Week 4, they will receive a loading dose of placebo, followed by weekly rilonacept injections at 2.2 mg/kg for the duration of the study.

  • Group 2 participants will receive placebo at study entry and then during the first 4 weeks of treatment. At Week 4, they will receive a loading dose of rilonacept injections of 4.4 mg/kg, followed by weekly rilonacept injections at a dose of 2.2 mg/kg for the duration of the study.

Participants will continue any previous corticosteroid therapy, but in tapering doses. All participants will attend study visits at Weeks 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 24. Study visits will include a physical exam, joint exam, blood collection, interview, and questionnaires. Urine collection may occur for some female participants. Other evaluations may be performed by the participant's regular doctor. Throughout the study, participants will maintain at-home diaries to record fever, morning stiffness and pain, when rilonacept or placebo was taken, any side effects experienced from treatment, and any additional medications that were taken.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
71 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Masking:
Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
Randomized Placebo Phase Study of Rilonacept in the Treatment of Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (RAPPORT)
Study Start Date :
Nov 1, 2008
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Jun 1, 2013
Actual Study Completion Date :
Jun 1, 2013

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Group 1

Loading dose of rilonacept (4.4mg/kg) at Week 0, followed by rilonacept 2.2 mg/kg/week for the remainder of the study

Biological: Rilonacept
2.2 mg/kg subcutaneously
Other Names:
  • IL-1 Trap
  • Arcalyst
  • Placebo Comparator: Group 2

    Placebo for 4 weeks, followed by rilonacept loading dose (4.4mg/kg), followed by rilonacept 2.2 mg/kg/week for the remainder of the study

    Biological: Rilonacept
    2.2 mg/kg subcutaneously
    Other Names:
  • IL-1 Trap
  • Arcalyst
  • Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

    1. Time to Response to Treatment, as Determined by a Modified JIA ACR30 Requiring no Fever, Coupled With a Requirement for Corticosteroid Taper in Participants Who Are Taking Corticosteroids [At Week 12]

    2. Number of Serious Adverse Events,Adverse Events, Infections, Development of MAS [At Weeks 0- 24]

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    1. Number of Participants With Response as Determined by JIA ACR50 and JIA ACR70 [At Week 4 and week 12]

    2. Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory [At Weeks 4, 12 and 24]

      Visual Analog Score (0-100 mm) 0 very well , 100 very poor

    3. Physical Function as Determined by Childhood Health Assessment Questionnaire ( CHAQ) [At Weeks 12 and 24]

      Childhood Health Assesment Questionairre dissability index (C-HAQ)-DI, Disability Index Calculation: The index is calculated by adding the scores for each of the categories and dividing by the number of categories answered. This gives a score in the 0 to 3.0 range. lower is better

    4. Number of Participants With Presence of Systemic Features ( Fever, Rash) [At Weeks 4, 12 and 24]

    Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study:
    18 Months to 19 Years
    Sexes Eligible for Study:
    All
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
    No
    Inclusion Criteria:
    • Fulfills International League Against Rheumatism (ILAR) criteria for SJIA

    • Duration of SJIA lasting at least 6 weeks since onset

    • Active disease as defined by at least two joints with active disease

    • Not currently receiving methotrexate OR if taking methotrexate, the dose has remained stable or has been discontinued for 4 weeks prior to screening

    • Has never received certain biologics OR if previously received biologics, discontinued etanercept for at least 4 weeks prior to screening and discontinued infliximab or adalimumab for at least 8 weeks prior to screening

    • Not currently receiving corticosteroids OR if taking oral corticosteroids, the dose has remained stable between 2 and 60 mg/day for at least 2 weeks prior to screening

    Exclusion Criteria:
    • Past treatment with anakinra, rilonacept, or other biologic IL-1 inhibitor

    • Treatment with other disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) including, but not limited to, azathioprine, sulfasalazine, cyclosporine, and thalidomide within 4 weeks of screening

    • Treatment with leflunomide without cholestyramine washout at the end of therapy

    • Treatment with cyclophosphamide within 3 months of study entry

    • Treatment with tacrolimus or tocilizumab within 4 weeks of study entry

    • Treatment with rituximab within 6 months of study entry

    • Treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) within 4 weeks of screening

    • Kidney disease

    • AST or ALT levels more than two times the upper limit of normal

    • Bilirubin levels higher than 1.5 mg/dl

    • Thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, or neutropenia

    • Abnormal prothrombin time (PT) and partial thromboplastin time (PTT) tests

    • Low levels of plasma fibrinogen

    • Evidence of chronic recurrent infection or other significant, non-SJIA illness that might interfere with study participation

    • Psychological or cognitive difficulties that might interfere with study participation

    • Current drug or alcohol abuse

    • Anticipated poor compliance to assigned study regimen

    • Participation in another clinical trial within 30 days of study entry

    • Major surgical procedure within 3 months of study entry

    Contacts and Locations

    Locations

    Site City State Country Postal Code
    1 Montefiore Medical Center Bronx New York United States 10467

    Sponsors and Collaborators

    • Montefiore Medical Center
    • National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)

    Investigators

    • Principal Investigator: Norman T. Ilowite, MD, Montefiore Medical Center

    Study Documents (Full-Text)

    None provided.

    More Information

    Publications

    None provided.
    Responsible Party:
    Norman Ilowite, Chief, Division of Rheumatology, Children's Hospital at Montefiore, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT00534495
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • N01 AR070015
    • 268200700015C-2-0-0
    • HHSN2682007000015C
    First Posted:
    Sep 26, 2007
    Last Update Posted:
    Dec 11, 2015
    Last Verified:
    Nov 1, 2015
    Keywords provided by Norman Ilowite, Chief, Division of Rheumatology, Children's Hospital at Montefiore, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
    Additional relevant MeSH terms:

    Study Results

    Participant Flow

    Recruitment Details
    Pre-assignment Detail 71 participants enrolled. 1 participant was erroneously randomized and was not included in the analysis. This patient was not exposed to study drug
    Arm/Group Title Rilonacept Placebo Long Term Extension All Participants
    Arm/Group Description Loading dose of rilonacept (4.4mg/kg) at Week 0, followed by rilonacept 2.2 mg/kg/week followed by a placebo loading dose and then rilonacept in the long term extension phase Rilonacept: 2.2 mg/kg subcutaneously Placebo loading dose followed by maintenance dose for 4 weeks, followed by rilonacept loading dose (4.4mg/kg), followed by rilonacept 2.2 mg/kg/week for the long term extension Rilonacept: 2.2 mg/kg subcutaneously All participants who benefited from rilonacept were eligible to enroll this phase and receive rilonacept 2.2mg/kg weekly
    Period Title: Double Blind Placebo Phase Week 0-4
    STARTED 36 35 0
    COMPLETED 36 34 0
    NOT COMPLETED 0 1 0
    Period Title: Double Blind Placebo Phase Week 0-4
    STARTED 36 34 0
    COMPLETED 32 25 0
    NOT COMPLETED 4 9 0
    Period Title: Double Blind Placebo Phase Week 0-4
    STARTED 0 0 40
    COMPLETED 0 0 29
    NOT COMPLETED 0 0 11

    Baseline Characteristics

    Arm/Group Title Rilonacept Placebo Total
    Arm/Group Description Loading dose of rilonacept (4.4mg/kg) at Week 0, followed by rilonacept 2.2 mg/kg/week for the remainder of the study Rilonacept: 2.2 mg/kg subcutaneously Placebo for 4 weeks, followed by rilonacept loading dose (4.4mg/kg), followed by rilonacept 2.2 mg/kg/week for the remainder of the study Rilonacept: 2.2 mg/kg subcutaneously Total of all reporting groups
    Overall Participants 36 35 71
    Age (years) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [years]
    9.5
    (4.6)
    10.5
    (4.4)
    10
    (4.5)
    Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
    Female
    23
    63.9%
    23
    65.7%
    46
    64.8%
    Male
    13
    36.1%
    12
    34.3%
    25
    35.2%
    Race/Ethnicity, Customized (Number) [Number]
    Black
    5
    13.9%
    7
    20%
    12
    16.9%
    White
    25
    69.4%
    23
    65.7%
    48
    67.6%
    Other
    6
    16.7%
    5
    14.3%
    11
    15.5%
    Hispanic
    7
    19.4%
    5
    14.3%
    12
    16.9%
    Non-Hispanic
    29
    80.6%
    30
    85.7%
    59
    83.1%
    Disease Duration (years) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [years]
    2.6
    (3.6)
    2.6
    (3.1)
    2.6
    (3.4)
    No.of joints with active disease (joints) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [joints]
    11.7
    (9.6)
    10.5
    (7.6)
    11.1
    (8.6)
    Prior medications (participants) [Number]
    Corticosteroids
    30
    83.3%
    33
    94.3%
    63
    88.7%
    Methotrexate
    21
    58.3%
    26
    74.3%
    47
    66.2%
    Leflunomide
    1
    2.8%
    2
    5.7%
    3
    4.2%
    Infliximab
    5
    13.9%
    6
    17.1%
    11
    15.5%
    Etanercept
    12
    33.3%
    16
    45.7%
    28
    39.4%
    Abatacept
    5
    13.9%
    4
    11.4%
    9
    12.7%
    Anakinra
    13
    36.1%
    13
    37.1%
    26
    36.6%
    unknown Anakinra
    4
    11.1%
    4
    11.4%
    8
    11.3%
    Disease characteristics in the past (participants) [Number]
    Incomplete Macrophage Activation Syndrome
    1
    2.8%
    3
    8.6%
    4
    5.6%
    Complete Macrophage Activation Syndrome
    1
    2.8%
    1
    2.9%
    2
    2.8%
    Serositis
    9
    25%
    8
    22.9%
    17
    23.9%
    Systemic JIA rash
    32
    88.9%
    33
    94.3%
    65
    91.5%

    Outcome Measures

    1. Primary Outcome
    Title Time to Response to Treatment, as Determined by a Modified JIA ACR30 Requiring no Fever, Coupled With a Requirement for Corticosteroid Taper in Participants Who Are Taking Corticosteroids
    Description
    Time Frame At Week 12

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title Rilonacept Placebo
    Arm/Group Description Loading dose of rilonacept (4.4mg/kg) at Week 0, followed by rilonacept 2.2 mg/kg/week for the remainder of the study Rilonacept: 2.2 mg/kg subcutaneously Placebo for 4 weeks, followed by rilonacept loading dose (4.4mg/kg), followed by rilonacept 2.2 mg/kg/week for the remainder of the study Rilonacept: 2.2 mg/kg subcutaneously
    Measure Participants 36 35
    Median (Inter-Quartile Range) [weeks]
    4
    8
    2. Secondary Outcome
    Title Number of Participants With Response as Determined by JIA ACR50 and JIA ACR70
    Description
    Time Frame At Week 4 and week 12

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Participants in the study at week 4 (rilonacept 35 and placebo 33).Participants in the study at week 12 ( Rilonacept 33 and placebo 29).
    Arm/Group Title Rilonacept Placebo
    Arm/Group Description Loading dose of rilonacept (4.4mg/kg) at Week 0, followed by rilonacept 2.2 mg/kg/week for the remainder of the study Rilonacept: 2.2 mg/kg subcutaneously Placebo for 4 weeks, followed by rilonacept loading dose (4.4mg/kg), followed by rilonacept 2.2 mg/kg/week for the remainder of the study Rilonacept: 2.2 mg/kg subcutaneously
    Measure Participants 35 33
    week 4 ,ACR 50
    21
    58.3%
    10
    28.6%
    week 12, ACR 50
    26
    72.2%
    13
    37.1%
    week 4 ,ACR 70
    21
    58.3%
    10
    28.6%
    week 12,ACR 70
    28
    77.8%
    19
    54.3%
    3. Secondary Outcome
    Title Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory
    Description Visual Analog Score (0-100 mm) 0 very well , 100 very poor
    Time Frame At Weeks 4, 12 and 24

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    At Week 4 ,36 Rilonacept and 34 Placebo patient. At week 12, Rilonacept 33 patients and Placebo 29.At baseline Rilonacept 36 and Placebo 35 participants.
    Arm/Group Title Rilonacept Placebo Week 24- All Subjects
    Arm/Group Description Loading dose of rilonacept (4.4mg/kg) at Week 0, followed by rilonacept 2.2 mg/kg/week for the remainder of the study Rilonacept: 2.2 mg/kg subcutaneously Placebo for 4 weeks, followed by rilonacept loading dose (4.4mg/kg), followed by rilonacept 2.2 mg/kg/week for the remainder of the study Rilonacept: 2.2 mg/kg subcutaneously
    Measure Participants 36 35 57
    week 4
    12
    34
    NA
    week 12
    3.5
    8
    NA
    week 24
    NA
    NA
    7
    baseline
    49.5
    53.0
    NA
    4. Secondary Outcome
    Title Physical Function as Determined by Childhood Health Assessment Questionnaire ( CHAQ)
    Description Childhood Health Assesment Questionairre dissability index (C-HAQ)-DI, Disability Index Calculation: The index is calculated by adding the scores for each of the categories and dividing by the number of categories answered. This gives a score in the 0 to 3.0 range. lower is better
    Time Frame At Weeks 12 and 24

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    36 Rilonacept and 35 placebo at baseline , 36 Rilonacept and 34 placebo at week 4, 33 Rilonacept and 29 placebo at week 12, and 57 combined at week 24.
    Arm/Group Title Rilonacept Placebo Week 24- All Subjects
    Arm/Group Description Loading dose of rilonacept (4.4mg/kg) at Week 0, followed by rilonacept 2.2 mg/kg/week for the remainder of the study Rilonacept: 2.2 mg/kg subcutaneously Placebo for 4 weeks, followed by rilonacept loading dose (4.4mg/kg), followed by rilonacept 2.2 mg/kg/week for the remainder of the study Rilonacept: 2.2 mg/kg subcutaneously
    Measure Participants 36 35 57
    week 4
    0.43
    0.88
    NA
    week 12
    0.25
    0.25
    NA
    week 24
    NA
    NA
    0.13
    baseline
    1.00
    1.25
    NA
    5. Secondary Outcome
    Title Number of Participants With Presence of Systemic Features ( Fever, Rash)
    Description
    Time Frame At Weeks 4, 12 and 24

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    At week 4 ,Rilonacept 36 and Placebo 34 participants , at week 12 , Rilonacept 33 and 29 Placebo participants , and at week 24 combined group with 57 participants, at baseline Rilonacept 36 and Placebo 35 participants.
    Arm/Group Title Rilonacept Placebo Week 24- All Subjects
    Arm/Group Description Loading dose of rilonacept (4.4mg/kg) at Week 0, followed by rilonacept 2.2 mg/kg/week for the remainder of the study Rilonacept: 2.2 mg/kg subcutaneously Placebo for 4 weeks, followed by rilonacept loading dose (4.4mg/kg), followed by rilonacept 2.2 mg/kg/week for the remainder of the study Rilonacept: 2.2 mg/kg subcutaneously
    Measure Participants 36 35 57
    Fever at week 4
    3
    8.3%
    5
    14.3%
    NA
    NaN
    Rash at week 4
    3
    8.3%
    8
    22.9%
    NA
    NaN
    Fever at week12
    4
    11.1%
    1
    2.9%
    NA
    NaN
    Rash at week 12
    3
    8.3%
    1
    2.9%
    NA
    NaN
    week 24 Fever
    NA
    NaN
    NA
    NaN
    NA
    NaN
    week 24 Rash
    NA
    NaN
    NA
    NaN
    4
    5.6%
    baseline Fever
    10
    27.8%
    6
    17.1%
    NA
    NaN
    beseline Rash
    15
    41.7%
    15
    42.9%
    NA
    NaN
    6. Primary Outcome
    Title Number of Serious Adverse Events,Adverse Events, Infections, Development of MAS
    Description
    Time Frame At Weeks 0- 24

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title Rilonacept Placebo Long Term Extension 24 Weeks to 21 Months
    Arm/Group Description Loading dose of rilonacept (4.4mg/kg) at Week 0, followed by rilonacept 2.2 mg/kg/week for the remainder of the study Rilonacept: 2.2 mg/kg subcutaneously Placebo for 4 weeks, followed by rilonacept loading dose (4.4mg/kg), followed by rilonacept 2.2 mg/kg/week for the remainder of the study Rilonacept: 2.2 mg/kg subcutaneously
    Measure Participants 36 35 40
    Serious Adverse Events
    4
    2
    8
    Adverse Events
    98
    186
    110
    Infections
    27
    31
    37
    MAS
    1
    0
    0

    Adverse Events

    Time Frame
    Adverse Event Reporting Description
    Arm/Group Title Rilonacept Week (0-4) Placebo Week (0-4) Rilonacept Week (4-24) Placebo Week (4-24) Long Term Extension 24 Weeks to 21 Months
    Arm/Group Description Loading dose of rilonacept (4.4mg/kg) at Week 0, followed by rilonacept 2.2 mg/kg/week for the remainder of the study Rilonacept: 2.2 mg/kg subcutaneously Placebo for 4 weeks, followed by rilonacept loading dose (4.4mg/kg), followed by rilonacept 2.2 mg/kg/week for the remainder of the study Rilonacept: 2.2 mg/kg subcutaneously Loading dose of rilonacept (4.4mg/kg) at Week 0, followed by rilonacept 2.2 mg/kg/week for the remainder of the study Rilonacept: 2.2 mg/kg subcutaneously Placebo for 4 weeks, followed by rilonacept loading dose (4.4mg/kg), followed by rilonacept 2.2 mg/kg/week for the remainder of the study Rilonacept: 2.2 mg/kg subcutaneously
    All Cause Mortality
    Rilonacept Week (0-4) Placebo Week (0-4) Rilonacept Week (4-24) Placebo Week (4-24) Long Term Extension 24 Weeks to 21 Months
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total / (NaN) / (NaN) / (NaN) / (NaN) / (NaN)
    Serious Adverse Events
    Rilonacept Week (0-4) Placebo Week (0-4) Rilonacept Week (4-24) Placebo Week (4-24) Long Term Extension 24 Weeks to 21 Months
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 1/36 (2.8%) 1/35 (2.9%) 3/35 (8.6%) 1/33 (3%) 6/40 (15%)
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Histiocytosis,hematophagic 0/36 (0%) 0/35 (0%) 0/35 (0%) 0/33 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
    Cardiac disorders
    Pericarditis 0/36 (0%) 0/35 (0%) 0/35 (0%) 0/33 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Abnormal Liver Function Test 0/36 (0%) 0/35 (0%) 1/35 (2.9%) 0/33 (0%) 0/40 (0%)
    Gastroenteritis ,Salmonela 0/36 (0%) 0/35 (0%) 0/35 (0%) 0/33 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
    Infections and infestations
    Pyrexia 0/36 (0%) 0/35 (0%) 1/35 (2.9%) 0/33 (0%) 0/40 (0%)
    Variccela 0/36 (0%) 0/35 (0%) 1/35 (2.9%) 0/33 (0%) 0/40 (0%)
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Juvenile Arthritis 1/36 (2.8%) 1/35 (2.9%) 0/35 (0%) 1/33 (3%) 1/40 (2.5%)
    Psychiatric disorders
    Mental status Changes 0/36 (0%) 0/35 (0%) 0/35 (0%) 0/33 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Viral uper respiratory tract infestion 0/36 (0%) 0/35 (0%) 0/35 (0%) 0/33 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
    Pharingitis,Streptoccocal 0/36 (0%) 0/35 (0%) 0/35 (0%) 0/33 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
    Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
    Rilonacept Week (0-4) Placebo Week (0-4) Rilonacept Week (4-24) Placebo Week (4-24) Long Term Extension 24 Weeks to 21 Months
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 9/36 (25%) 19/35 (54.3%) 27/35 (77.1%) 28/33 (84.8%) 28/40 (70%)
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Abdominal pain ,upper 1/36 (2.8%) 2/35 (5.7%) 3/35 (8.6%) 1/33 (3%) 0/40 (0%)
    Nausea 0/36 (0%) 1/35 (2.9%) 1/35 (2.9%) 2/33 (6.1%) 3/40 (7.5%)
    Vomiting 1/36 (2.8%) 2/35 (5.7%) 1/35 (2.9%) 2/33 (6.1%) 4/40 (10%)
    Abdominal pain 0/36 (0%) 0/35 (0%) 3/35 (8.6%) 1/33 (3%) 3/40 (7.5%)
    diarrhoea 0/36 (0%) 0/35 (0%) 0/35 (0%) 2/33 (6.1%) 0/40 (0%)
    General disorders
    Headache 1/36 (2.8%) 6/35 (17.1%) 1/35 (2.9%) 4/33 (12.1%) 3/40 (7.5%)
    injection site reaction 2/36 (5.6%) 7/35 (20%) 2/35 (5.7%) 3/33 (9.1%) 0/40 (0%)
    Fatigue 0/36 (0%) 1/35 (2.9%) 1/35 (2.9%) 2/33 (6.1%) 0/40 (0%)
    Non Cardiac chest pain 0/36 (0%) 3/35 (8.6%) 1/35 (2.9%) 4/33 (12.1%) 0/40 (0%)
    Pain 0/36 (0%) 1/35 (2.9%) 0/35 (0%) 2/33 (6.1%) 2/40 (5%)
    Immune system disorders
    Rash 2/36 (5.6%) 1/35 (2.9%) 1/35 (2.9%) 3/33 (9.1%) 1/40 (2.5%)
    Infections and infestations
    Pyrexia 0/36 (0%) 1/35 (2.9%) 5/35 (14.3%) 1/33 (3%) 1/40 (2.5%)
    Urinary tract infections 0/36 (0%) 0/35 (0%) 3/35 (8.6%) 1/33 (3%) 0/40 (0%)
    Investigations
    Body temperature increased 0/36 (0%) 2/35 (5.7%) 3/35 (8.6%) 2/33 (6.1%) 0/40 (0%)
    Blood fibrinogen dicreased 0/36 (0%) 0/35 (0%) 0/35 (0%) 4/33 (12.1%) 0/40 (0%)
    Alanine amino transferase Increased 0/36 (0%) 0/35 (0%) 0/35 (0%) 0/33 (0%) 2/40 (5%)
    Aspartate Amino transferase increased 0/36 (0%) 0/35 (0%) 0/35 (0%) 0/33 (0%) 2/40 (5%)
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Arthralgia 0/36 (0%) 1/35 (2.9%) 2/35 (5.7%) 6/33 (18.2%) 1/40 (2.5%)
    Joint swelling 0/36 (0%) 0/35 (0%) 0/35 (0%) 2/33 (6.1%) 3/40 (7.5%)
    Nervous system disorders
    Dizziness 0/36 (0%) 1/35 (2.9%) 0/35 (0%) 2/33 (6.1%) 0/40 (0%)
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Cough 0/36 (0%) 1/35 (2.9%) 2/35 (5.7%) 3/33 (9.1%) 2/40 (5%)
    Pharyngitis,Streptococcal 0/36 (0%) 0/35 (0%) 2/35 (5.7%) 2/33 (6.1%) 4/40 (10%)
    Upper Respiratory tract infection 0/36 (0%) 1/35 (2.9%) 5/35 (14.3%) 9/33 (27.3%) 2/40 (5%)
    Rhinorea 1/36 (2.8%) 1/35 (2.9%) 2/35 (5.7%) 4/33 (12.1%) 0/40 (0%)
    Nasal Congestion 0/36 (0%) 0/35 (0%) 2/35 (5.7%) 2/33 (6.1%) 0/40 (0%)
    dyspnea 0/36 (0%) 1/35 (2.9%) 0/35 (0%) 2/33 (6.1%) 0/40 (0%)
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    dry skin 1/36 (2.8%) 0/35 (0%) 1/35 (2.9%) 2/33 (6.1%) 0/40 (0%)
    Erythema 0/36 (0%) 2/35 (5.7%) 1/35 (2.9%) 2/33 (6.1%) 0/40 (0%)

    Limitations/Caveats

    [Not Specified]

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    Certain Agreements

    Principal Investigators are NOT employed by the organization sponsoring the study.

    There is NOT an agreement between Principal Investigators and the Sponsor (or its agents) that restricts the PI's rights to discuss or publish trial results after the trial is completed.

    Results Point of Contact

    Name/Title Dr.Norman T.Ilowite
    Organization Children's Hospital at Montefiore
    Phone 718-696-2602
    Email NILOWITE@montefiore.org
    Responsible Party:
    Norman Ilowite, Chief, Division of Rheumatology, Children's Hospital at Montefiore, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT00534495
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • N01 AR070015
    • 268200700015C-2-0-0
    • HHSN2682007000015C
    First Posted:
    Sep 26, 2007
    Last Update Posted:
    Dec 11, 2015
    Last Verified:
    Nov 1, 2015