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    EudraCT Number:2006-004666-14
    Sponsor's Protocol Code Number:CACZ885A2206
    National Competent Authority:Belgium - FPS Health-DGM
    Clinical Trial Type:EEA CTA
    Trial Status:Completed
    Date on which this record was first entered in the EudraCT database:2007-03-29
    Trial results View results
    Index
    A. PROTOCOL INFORMATION
    B. SPONSOR INFORMATION
    C. APPLICANT IDENTIFICATION
    D. IMP IDENTIFICATION
    D.8 INFORMATION ON PLACEBO
    E. GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE TRIAL
    F. POPULATION OF TRIAL SUBJECTS
    G. INVESTIGATOR NETWORKS TO BE INVOLVED IN THE TRIAL
    N. REVIEW BY THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY OR ETHICS COMMITTEE IN THE COUNTRY CONCERNED
    P. END OF TRIAL
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    A. Protocol Information
    A.1Member State ConcernedBelgium - FPS Health-DGM
    A.2EudraCT number2006-004666-14
    A.3Full title of the trial
    An exploratory, open label pharmacokinetic – pharmacodynamic study to compare subcutaneous versus intravenous administration of ACZ885 in adult patients with established rheumatoid arthritis.
    A.3.2Name or abbreviated title of the trial where available
    not available
    A.4.1Sponsor's protocol code numberCACZ885A2206
    A.5.1ISRCTN (International Standard Randomised Controlled Trial) Numbernot available
    A.7Trial is part of a Paediatric Investigation Plan Information not present in EudraCT
    A.8EMA Decision number of Paediatric Investigation Plan
    B. Sponsor Information
    B.Sponsor: 1
    B.1.1Name of SponsorNovartis Pharma Services AG
    B.1.3.4CountrySwitzerland
    B.3.1 and B.3.2Status of the sponsorCommercial
    B.4 Source(s) of Monetary or Material Support for the clinical trial:
    B.4.1Name of organisation providing support
    B.4.2Country
    B.5 Contact point designated by the sponsor for further information on the trial
    B.5.1Name of organisation
    B.5.2Functional name of contact point
    D. IMP Identification
    D.IMP: 1
    D.1.2 and D.1.3IMP RoleTest
    D.2 Status of the IMP to be used in the clinical trial
    D.2.1IMP to be used in the trial has a marketing authorisation No
    D.2.5The IMP has been designated in this indication as an orphan drug in the Community No
    D.2.5.1Orphan drug designation number
    D.3 Description of the IMP
    D.3.2Product code ACZ885
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Powder and solvent for solution for injection
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation Information not present in EudraCT
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPIntravenous use
    Subcutaneous use
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNCanakinumab (proposed)
    D.3.9.2Current sponsor codeACZ885
    D.3.9.3Other descriptive nameACZ885 Drug Substance
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit mg milligram(s)
    D.3.10.2Concentration typeequal
    D.3.10.3Concentration number150
    D.3.11 The IMP contains an:
    D.3.11.1Active substance of chemical origin No
    D.3.11.2Active substance of biological/ biotechnological origin (other than Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) Yes
    The IMP is a:
    D.3.11.3Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) Information not present in EudraCT
    D.3.11.3.1Somatic cell therapy medicinal product No
    D.3.11.3.2Gene therapy medical product No
    D.3.11.3.3Tissue Engineered Product Information not present in EudraCT
    D.3.11.3.4Combination ATIMP (i.e. one involving a medical device) Information not present in EudraCT
    D.3.11.3.5Committee on Advanced therapies (CAT) has issued a classification for this product Information not present in EudraCT
    D.3.11.4Combination product that includes a device, but does not involve an Advanced Therapy Information not present in EudraCT
    D.3.11.5Radiopharmaceutical medicinal product No
    D.3.11.6Immunological medicinal product (such as vaccine, allergen, immune serum) No
    D.3.11.7Plasma derived medicinal product No
    D.3.11.8Extractive medicinal product No
    D.3.11.9Recombinant medicinal product Information not present in EudraCT
    D.3.11.10Medicinal product containing genetically modified organisms No
    D.3.11.11Herbal medicinal product No
    D.3.11.12Homeopathic medicinal product No
    D.3.11.13Another type of medicinal product No
    D.8 Information on Placebo
    E. General Information on the Trial
    E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.1Medical condition(s) being investigated
    Rheumatoid Arthritis
    MedDRA Classification
    E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.2Version 8.1
    E.1.2Level LLT
    E.1.2Classification code 10039073
    E.1.2Term Rheumatoid arthritis
    E.1.3Condition being studied is a rare disease No
    E.2 Objective of the trial
    E.2.1Main objective of the trial
    To establish a pharmacokinetic (PK) / total IL-1beta pharmacodynamic (PD)relationship in joint fluids of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treated with different doses and to evaluate the impact of the subcutaneous (s.c.) versus intravenous (i.v.) route of administration.
    E.2.2Secondary objectives of the trial
    Evaluate PK/PD in sera of patients with RA treated with different doses (evaluate impact of s.c. versus i.v. route of administration).

    Evaluate efficacy by assessing response to treatment (ACR20, 50, 70, 90) in patients at Days 8, 15, 29, 43 and study completion.

    Evaluate efficacy by assessing response to treatment using the Simplified Disease Activity Index and Disease Activity Score 28 scoring at Days 8, 15, 29, 43 and study completion.

    Establish biomarker profile at baseline and after treatment contributing to the identification of patients responding to treatment.

    Assess overall safety and tolerability and in particular infection occurrence and evaluate immunogenicity.

    Assess change in health-related quality of life at Days 8, 15, 29, 43 and study completion using HAQ®, SF-36®, and FACIT-F©.
    E.2.3Trial contains a sub-study Yes
    E.2.3.1Full title, date and version of each sub-study and their related objectives
    Details of the optional exploratory pharmacogenetic sub-study are fully included in the main protocol. There is no additional formal title, date and version to list; it is referred to only as Pharmacogenetic Sub-Study.
    Objectives: To identify inherited genetic factors that may (1) be related to rheumatoid arthritis, (2) predict response to treatment with ACZ885, (3) predict relative susceptibility to drug-drug interactions, or (4) predict genetic predisposition to side effects.
    E.3Principal inclusion criteria
    Male and female patients aged 18 - 75 years (inclusive). Body weight must be between 50 and 100 kg (inclusive).
    Post-menopausal or surgically sterile female patients are allowed. Women of child-bearing potential may participate if they are already on a stable dose of methotrexate, if they are practicing effective contraception for at least 3 months prior to screening, have a negative pregnancy test at screening and baseline, and are willing to use 2 forms of contraception including at least 1 barrier method during the study and for at least 2 months following the completion/discontinuation of the study. Male patients must be willing to use an effective contraception method during the study and at least for 2 months following the completion/discontinuation of the study.
    Diagnosis of RA, classified by ARA 1987 revised criteria. Disease duration of at least 6 months prior to randomization is essential.
    Functional status class I, II or III classified according to the ACR 1991 revised criteria.
    Active disease at screening and baseline (Day 1 predose) evaluation (same evaluator): ≥ 6 tender and ≥ 6 swollen joints of 28 examined (including any effused joint) and either a) Westergren erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) ≥ 28 mm/hour, or b) C-reactive protein (CRP) ≥ 1.0 mg/dL.
    Prior treatment with 1–3 disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) - Patients should have failed at least 1 DMARD but should not be deemed “refractory to all therapies”. Patients should be on a current treatment with methotrexate ≤ 25 mg/week and with the current dose stable for at least 3 months. All patients will take folic acid 1 mg daily, or 5 mg weekly post MTX dose, to minimize toxicity, according to local guidelines. In addition to methotrexate, patients may be on either a stable dose of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and/or a stable dose of oral corticosteroids (prednisone or equivalent ≤ 10 mg daily) for at least 4 weeks prior to randomization. Patients who failed any DMARDs (including biologic agents and any DMARD used in combination with MTX) will be allowed.
    Negative purified protein derivative (PPD) tuberculin skin test reaction (PPD 5 tuberculin units or as according to local standard practice) (< 5 mm induration) at 48 to 72 hours after administration at the screening visit or within 2 months prior to the screening visit, according to national guidelines. Patients who have a positive PPD skin test with a documentation of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination and who are at low environmental risk for tuberculosis (TB) infection or reactivation can be included. A positive PPD test will be defined using the [MMWR 2000 guidance], summarized as criteria for tuberculin positivity by risk group.
    Patients with a total white cell count and platelet count clinically acceptable for patients with RA; hemoglobin must be ≥ 10 g/dL and hematocrit ≥ 30% at screening and baseline.
    Able to communicate well with the investigator, to understand and comply with the requirements of the study. Understand and sign the written informed consent.
    E.4Principal exclusion criteria
    Previous treatment with anti-TNF-α or anti IL-1 therapy (or other biological therapy), immunosuppressive agents such as cyclosporine, mycophenolate or tacrolimus. The following washout period will be required for such patients to be eligible to participate in the trial.
    2 months washout prior to screening for Enbrel® (etanercept) or Humira® (adalimumab)
    3 months washout prior to screening for Remicade® (infliximab)
    3 months washout prior to screening for Rituxan® (rituximab)
    1 month washout prior to screening for cyclosporine, mycophenolate and tacrolimus.
    If patient has been discontinued from other DMARDs for lack of efficacy or toxicity, the patient should be at least 1 month off the agent and the effects of that agent should have dissipated according to the recognized duration of effect (e.g., sulfasalazine, hydroxychloroquine), or standard washout procedure (cholestyramine for leflunomide). Importantly, discontinuation should not be undertaken only for the purposes of participation in this study.
    Patients with congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association class > III), QT prolongation syndrome or poorly controlled diabetes mellitus. Patients with a history of QTc prolongation will be excluded.
    Patients who have received intra-articular or systemic corticosteroid injections having been required for treatment of acute RA flare (not being part of a regular therapeutic regimen) within four weeks prior to randomization.
    Presence of or history of major chronic inflammatory autoimmune diseases like psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, spondyloarthropathy, inflammatory bowel disease or systemic lupus erythematosus.
    History of renal trauma, glomerulonephritis or patient with one kidney.
    Treatment with an investigational agent within 12 weeks prior to enrollment or longer if required by local regulation.
    Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
    Donation or loss of 400 mL or more of blood within 8 weeks prior to dosing
    A positive HIV (ELISA and Western blot) test result, Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) or Hepatitis C test result.
    Significant illness within the two weeks prior to dosing or any active systemic infection or medical condition that may require treatment or therapeutic intervention during the study.
    History of hypersensitivity to any biological agents (antibody or soluble receptor), a history of serious allergic reaction, collagen disease, neurological disease (including demyelinating disease).
    History of any joint surgery in past 8 weeks or planned surgery within next 5 months.
    History of malignancy (other than basal cell carcinoma or adequately treated carcinoma-in-situ of the cervix).
    History of drug or alcohol abuse within the 12 months prior to dosing or evidence of such indicated by the laboratory assays conducted during the screening or baseline evaluations.
    Presence or history of underlying metabolic, endocrine, hematologic, pulmonary, cardiac, blood, renal, hepatic, infectious, psychiatric or gastrointestinal conditions which in the opinion of the investigator immunocompromises the patient and/or places the patient at unacceptable risk for participation in a study of an immunomodulatory therapy.
    E.5 End points
    E.5.1Primary end point(s)
    See Primary Objectives.
    E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial
    E.6Scope of the trial
    E.6.1Diagnosis No
    E.6.2Prophylaxis No
    E.6.3Therapy No
    E.6.4Safety Yes
    E.6.5Efficacy Yes
    E.6.6Pharmacokinetic Yes
    E.6.7Pharmacodynamic Yes
    E.6.8Bioequivalence No
    E.6.9Dose response No
    E.6.10Pharmacogenetic Yes
    E.6.11Pharmacogenomic Yes
    E.6.12Pharmacoeconomic Yes
    E.6.13Others No
    E.7Trial type and phase
    E.7.1Human pharmacology (Phase I) No
    E.7.1.1First administration to humans No
    E.7.1.2Bioequivalence study No
    E.7.1.3Other No
    E.7.1.3.1Other trial type description
    E.7.2Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) Yes
    E.7.3Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) No
    E.7.4Therapeutic use (Phase IV) No
    E.8 Design of the trial
    E.8.1Controlled Yes
    E.8.1.1Randomised Yes
    E.8.1.2Open Yes
    E.8.1.3Single blind No
    E.8.1.4Double blind No
    E.8.1.5Parallel group Yes
    E.8.1.6Cross over No
    E.8.1.7Other No
    E.8.2 Comparator of controlled trial
    E.8.2.1Other medicinal product(s) No
    E.8.2.2Placebo No
    E.8.2.3Other No
    E.8.3 The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned No
    E.8.4 The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned Yes
    E.8.4.1Number of sites anticipated in Member State concerned2
    E.8.5The trial involves multiple Member States Yes
    E.8.5.1Number of sites anticipated in the EEA5
    E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA
    E.8.6.1Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA No
    E.8.6.2Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA Information not present in EudraCT
    E.8.7Trial has a data monitoring committee No
    E.8.8 Definition of the end of the trial and justification where it is not the last visit of the last subject undergoing the trial
    E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned years
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned months8
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned days
    E.8.9.2In all countries concerned by the trial months8
    F. Population of Trial Subjects
    F.1 Age Range
    F.1.1Trial has subjects under 18 No
    F.1.1.1In Utero No
    F.1.1.2Preterm newborn infants (up to gestational age < 37 weeks) No
    F.1.1.3Newborns (0-27 days) No
    F.1.1.4Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months) No
    F.1.1.5Children (2-11years) No
    F.1.1.6Adolescents (12-17 years) No
    F.1.2Adults (18-64 years) Yes
    F.1.3Elderly (>=65 years) Yes
    F.2 Gender
    F.2.1Female Yes
    F.2.2Male Yes
    F.3 Group of trial subjects
    F.3.1Healthy volunteers No
    F.3.2Patients Yes
    F.3.3Specific vulnerable populations Yes
    F.3.3.1Women of childbearing potential not using contraception For clinical trials recorded in the database before the 10th March 2011 this question read: "Women of childbearing potential" and did not include the words "not using contraception". An answer of yes could have included women of child bearing potential whether or not they would be using contraception. The answer should therefore be understood in that context. This trial was recorded in the database on 2007-03-29. Yes
    F.3.3.2Women of child-bearing potential using contraception Yes
    F.3.3.3Pregnant women No
    F.3.3.4Nursing women No
    F.3.3.5Emergency situation No
    F.3.3.6Subjects incapable of giving consent personally No
    F.3.3.7Others No
    F.4 Planned number of subjects to be included
    F.4.1In the member state10
    F.4.2 For a multinational trial
    F.4.2.1In the EEA 32
    F.4.2.2In the whole clinical trial 32
    F.5 Plans for treatment or care after the subject has ended the participation in the trial (if it is different from the expected normal treatment of that condition)
    Extension trial (9 months).
    G. Investigator Networks to be involved in the Trial
    N. Review by the Competent Authority or Ethics Committee in the country concerned
    N.Competent Authority Decision Authorised
    N.Date of Competent Authority Decision2007-04-18
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion of the trial applicationFavourable
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion: Reason(s) for unfavourable opinion
    N.Date of Ethics Committee Opinion2007-06-04
    P. End of Trial
    P.End of Trial StatusCompleted
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