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    Summary
    EudraCT Number:2016-001987-12
    Sponsor's Protocol Code Number:IRFMN-RA-6453
    National Competent Authority:Italy - Italian Medicines Agency
    Clinical Trial Type:EEA CTA
    Trial Status:Prematurely Ended
    Date on which this record was first entered in the EudraCT database:2021-01-05
    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 ConcernedItaly - Italian Medicines Agency
    A.2EudraCT number2016-001987-12
    A.3Full title of the trial
    Open-label, randomized controlled trial comparing tocilizumab to anti-TNF treatment and discovery of biomarkers for treatment selection in rheumatoid arthritis patients with inadequate response to a first anti-TNF
    Studio clinico randomizzato controllato in aperto di confronto tra tocilizumab verso anti-TNF e identificazione di possibili biomarcatori di risposta specifica in pazienti con artrite reumatoide e risposta inadeguata a primo anti-TNF
    A.3.1Title of the trial for lay people, in easily understood, i.e. non-technical, language
    Clinical study aimed to compare tocilizumab to anti-TNF treatment and to discover biomarkers for treatment selection in rheumatoid arthritis patients with inadequate response to a first anti-TNF
    Studio clinico che confronta il farmaco tocilizumab ai farmaci anti-TNF e identifica possibili fattori biologici utili per la selezione di terapie specifiche in pazienti con artrite reumatoide che hanno risposto in modo inadeguato ad un primo farmaco anti-TNF
    A.3.2Name or abbreviated title of the trial where available
    RAFTING
    RAFTING
    A.4.1Sponsor's protocol code numberIRFMN-RA-6453
    A.5.4Other Identifiers
    Name:FARM12R5ETNumber:Codice assegnato da AIFA Bando per la ricerca ind
    A.7Trial is part of a Paediatric Investigation Plan No
    A.8EMA Decision number of Paediatric Investigation Plan
    B. Sponsor Information
    B.Sponsor: 1
    B.1.1Name of SponsorSOCIETA' ITALIANA DI REUMATOLOGIA - SIR
    B.1.3.4CountryItaly
    B.3.1 and B.3.2Status of the sponsorNon-Commercial
    B.4 Source(s) of Monetary or Material Support for the clinical trial:
    B.4.1Name of organisation providing supportAIFA - Italian Medicines Agency
    B.4.2CountryItaly
    B.5 Contact point designated by the sponsor for further information on the trial
    B.5.1Name of organisationIRCCS Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri
    B.5.2Functional name of contact pointLab Metodologia per la Ricerca Clin
    B.5.3 Address:
    B.5.3.1Street AddressVia Giuseppe La Masa 19
    B.5.3.2Town/ cityMilano
    B.5.3.3Post code20156
    B.5.3.4CountryItaly
    B.5.4Telephone number0239014648
    B.5.5Fax number0233200231
    B.5.6E-mailsimona.stupia@marionegri.it
    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 Yes
    D.2.1.1.1Trade name ROACTEMRA - 20 MG/ML CONCENTRATO PER SOLUZIONE PER INFUSIONE - USO ENDOVENOSO - FLACONCINO (VETRO) 4ML 1 FLACONCINO
    D.2.1.1.2Name of the Marketing Authorisation holderROCHE REGISTRATION LIMITED
    D.2.1.2Country which granted the Marketing AuthorisationItaly
    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.3.1Product nameTocilizumab
    D.3.2Product code [NA]
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Concentrate for solution for infusion
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation No
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPIntravenous use
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNTocilizumab
    D.3.9.1CAS number 375823-41-9
    D.3.9.2Current sponsor codena
    D.3.9.3Other descriptive nameTocilizumab
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit mg/kg milligram(s)/kilogram
    D.3.10.2Concentration typeequal
    D.3.10.3Concentration number8
    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) No
    D.3.11.3.1Somatic cell therapy medicinal product Information not present in EudraCT
    D.3.11.3.2Gene therapy medical product Information not present in EudraCT
    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 No
    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 Yes
    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 Yes
    D.3.11.13.1Other medicinal product typeanticorpo monoclonale umanizzato anti IL-6
    D.IMP: 2
    D.1.2 and D.1.3IMP RoleComparator
    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 Yes
    D.2.1.1.1Trade name ENBREL - 50 MG POLV SOLUZ INIET SOTTOC. POLV. FLAC VETRO SOLV. SIRI. VET. SOLV 1 ML (50 MG/ML) 12 FLAC+12 SIRI. PRE+12 AGHI+12 ADAT PER FLAC+24 TAMP. PRE INIEZ
    D.2.1.1.2Name of the Marketing Authorisation holderPFIZER LIMITED
    D.2.1.2Country which granted the Marketing AuthorisationItaly
    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.3.1Product nameetanercept
    D.3.2Product code [NA]
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Powder and solvent for solution for injection
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation No
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPSubcutaneous use
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNETANERCEPT
    D.3.9.2Current sponsor codena
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit mg milligram(s)
    D.3.10.2Concentration typeequal
    D.3.10.3Concentration number50
    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) No
    D.3.11.3.1Somatic cell therapy medicinal product Information not present in EudraCT
    D.3.11.3.2Gene therapy medical product Information not present in EudraCT
    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 No
    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 Yes
    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 Yes
    D.3.11.13.1Other medicinal product typeproteina di fusione del recettore umano TNF con Fc
    D.IMP: 3
    D.1.2 and D.1.3IMP RoleComparator
    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 Yes
    D.2.1.1.1Trade name REMICADE - 100 MG POLVERE PER CONCENTRATO PER INFUSIONE ENDOVENOSA 1 FLACONE VETRO 20 ML USO EV
    D.2.1.1.2Name of the Marketing Authorisation holderJANSSEN BIOLOGICS B.V.
    D.2.1.2Country which granted the Marketing AuthorisationItaly
    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.3.1Product nameInfliximab
    D.3.2Product code [NA]
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Powder for solution for infusion
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation No
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPIntravenous use
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNINFLIXIMAB
    D.3.9.2Current sponsor codena
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit mg/kg milligram(s)/kilogram
    D.3.10.2Concentration typeequal
    D.3.10.3Concentration number3
    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) No
    D.3.11.3.1Somatic cell therapy medicinal product Information not present in EudraCT
    D.3.11.3.2Gene therapy medical product Information not present in EudraCT
    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 No
    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 Yes
    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 Yes
    D.3.11.13.1Other medicinal product typeanticorpo chimerico, umano-murino
    D.IMP: 4
    D.1.2 and D.1.3IMP RoleComparator
    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 Yes
    D.2.1.1.1Trade name HUMIRA - 40MG/0.8ML SOLUZ. INIETTABILE- USO SOTTOCUTANEO-FLACONCINO(VETRO) 0.8ML 2 ASTUCCI:1 FLACONCINO+1SIRINGA+1AGO+1ADATT.STERILE-2TAMPONI IMBEVUTI ALCOOL
    D.2.1.1.2Name of the Marketing Authorisation holderABBVIE LIMITED
    D.2.1.2Country which granted the Marketing AuthorisationItaly
    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.3.1Product nameHumira
    D.3.2Product code [NA]
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Solution for injection
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation Yes
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPSubcutaneous use
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNADALIMUMAB
    D.3.9.2Current sponsor codena
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit mg milligram(s)
    D.3.10.2Concentration typeequal
    D.3.10.3Concentration number40
    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) No
    D.3.11.3.1Somatic cell therapy medicinal product Information not present in EudraCT
    D.3.11.3.2Gene therapy medical product Information not present in EudraCT
    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 No
    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 Yes
    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 Yes
    D.3.11.13.1Other medicinal product typeanticorpo monoclonale umano ricombinante
    D.IMP: 5
    D.1.2 and D.1.3IMP RoleComparator
    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 Yes
    D.2.1.1.1Trade name CIMZIA - 200MG-SOLUZIONE INIETTABILE-USO SOTTOCUTANEO-SIRINGA PRERIEMPITA(VETRO) 1ML 6(3X2) SIRINGHE PRERIEMPITE+6(3X2) SALVIETTINE IMBEVUTE DI ALCOOL
    D.2.1.1.2Name of the Marketing Authorisation holderUCB PHARMA S.A.
    D.2.1.2Country which granted the Marketing AuthorisationItaly
    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.3.1Product nameCertolizumab
    D.3.2Product code [NA]
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Solution for injection
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation No
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPSubcutaneous use
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNCERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL
    D.3.9.2Current sponsor codena
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit mg milligram(s)
    D.3.10.2Concentration typeequal
    D.3.10.3Concentration number400
    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) No
    D.3.11.3.1Somatic cell therapy medicinal product Information not present in EudraCT
    D.3.11.3.2Gene therapy medical product Information not present in EudraCT
    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 No
    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 Yes
    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 Yes
    D.3.11.13.1Other medicinal product typeframmento Fab' di anticorpo ricombinante umanizzat
    D.IMP: 6
    D.1.2 and D.1.3IMP RoleComparator
    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 Yes
    D.2.1.1.1Trade name SIMPONI - 50 MG-SOLUZIONE PER INIEZIONE IN PENNA PRERIEMPITA-USO SOTTOCUTANEO-PENNA PRERIEMPITA(VETRO) -0.5 ML 3 (3X1) PENNE PRERIEMPITE
    D.2.1.1.2Name of the Marketing Authorisation holderJANSSEN BIOLOGICS B.V.
    D.2.1.2Country which granted the Marketing AuthorisationItaly
    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.3.1Product nameGolimumab
    D.3.2Product code [NA]
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Solution for injection
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation No
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPSubcutaneous use
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNGOLIMUMAB
    D.3.9.2Current sponsor codena
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit mg milligram(s)
    D.3.10.2Concentration typeequal
    D.3.10.3Concentration number50
    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) No
    D.3.11.3.1Somatic cell therapy medicinal product Information not present in EudraCT
    D.3.11.3.2Gene therapy medical product Information not present in EudraCT
    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 No
    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 Yes
    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 Yes
    D.3.11.13.1Other medicinal product typeAnticorpo monoclonale umano
    D.IMP: 7
    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 Yes
    D.2.1.1.1Trade name ROACTEMRA - 162 MG - SOLUZIONE PER INIEZIONE - USO SOTTOCUTANEO - PENNA PRERIEMPITA - 4 PENNE PRERIEMPITE
    D.2.1.1.2Name of the Marketing Authorisation holderROCHE REGISTRATION LIMITED
    D.2.1.2Country which granted the Marketing AuthorisationItaly
    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.3.1Product nameTocilizumab
    D.3.2Product code [NA]
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Solution for injection
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation No
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPSubcutaneous use
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNTOCILIZUMAB
    D.3.9.2Current sponsor codena
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit mg milligram(s)
    D.3.10.2Concentration typeequal
    D.3.10.3Concentration number162
    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) No
    D.3.11.3.1Somatic cell therapy medicinal product Information not present in EudraCT
    D.3.11.3.2Gene therapy medical product Information not present in EudraCT
    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 No
    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 Yes
    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
    Artrite Reumatoide
    E.1.1.1Medical condition in easily understood language
    RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
    Artrite Reumatoide
    E.1.1.2Therapeutic area Diseases [C] - Musculoskeletal Diseases [C05]
    MedDRA Classification
    E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.2Version 20.0
    E.1.2Level LLT
    E.1.2Classification code 10037738
    E.1.2Term R arthritis
    E.1.2System Organ Class 10028395 - Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.2Version 23.1
    E.1.2Level PT
    E.1.2Classification code 10039073
    E.1.2Term Rheumatoid arthritis
    E.1.2System Organ Class 10028395 - Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.2Version 20.0
    E.1.2Level LLT
    E.1.2Classification code 10039014
    E.1.2Term Rh arthritis
    E.1.2System Organ Class 10028395 - Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.2Version 23.1
    E.1.2Level LLT
    E.1.2Classification code 10003268
    E.1.2Term Arthritis rheumatoid
    E.1.2System Organ Class 10028395 - Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.2Version 23.1
    E.1.2Level PT
    E.1.2Classification code 10039073
    E.1.2Term Rheumatoid arthritis
    E.1.2System Organ Class 10028395 - Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    E.1.3Condition being studied is a rare disease No
    E.2 Objective of the trial
    E.2.1Main objective of the trial
    To compare the efficacy of switching to a different molecular target (from TNF to IL6) versus cycling to a second TNF inhibitor in patients with active RA, who have not adequately responded to a previous treatment with a first anti-TNF.
    Confrontare l’efficacia del passaggio da un anti-TNF ad un farmaco con lo stesso target molecolare (approccio cycling, da un anti-TNF ad un altro) rispetto al passaggio ad un farmaco con target molecolare differente (approccio switching, da un anti-TNF al Tocilizumab, un anti-IL6).
    E.2.2Secondary objectives of the trial
    To compare the effect of switching versus cycling on clinical remission, radiological progression, functional disability, pain intensity and health related quality of life;
    To undertake an evaluation of the cost-effectiveness of switching patients to an alternative-mechanism (anti-IL6) versus cycling to another anti-TNF;
    To assess the safety profile for the treatment in study, evaluated by the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) version 4.03, and by the incidence of serious adverse events (SAEs), expected and unexpected.
    - Confrontare gli effetti dell’approccio cycling rispetto all’approccio switching in termini di remissione clinica, aspetti radiologici, disabilità funzionale, percezione del dolore e qualità della vita;
    - Svolgere una valutazione costo-efficacia dei due approcci terapeutici precedentemente descritti;
    - Valutare il profilo di sicurezza dei trattamenti in studio tramite il National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) versione 4.03, e tramite l’incidenza di fattori avversi, sia attesi che inattesi.
    E.2.3Trial contains a sub-study No
    E.3Principal inclusion criteria
    - Age =18 years at the time of signing the informed consent form and either male or female
    - Diagnosis of RA according to the 1987 ACR classification criteria OR 2010 ACR/EULAR classification criteria at least 6 months prior to screening
    - Patients with persistent RA disease activity whilst being treated with an initial TNFi agent on a background MTX up to 20-25 mg/week for at least 12 weeks defined according to SIR and EULAR guidelines as:
    A) Primary non-response: failing to improve DAS28 by = 1.2 or failing to achieve DAS28 = 3.2 within the first three to six months of starting the initial TNFi;
    B) Secondary non-response: determined by physician decision with evidence of flare and deterioration in DAS28 of = 1.2
    C) Drug withdrawal for adverse events (not contraindicating a second course of TNFi (not class-adverse events))
    - Methotrexate (MTX) dose stable for 28 days prior to screening
    - Patients on NSAIDs and / or corticosteroids must remain on an unchanged regimen for at least 28 days prior to study drug administration
    - The patient must be able to comply with the study visit schedule and other protocol requirements
    - The patient understands the purpose of the study and is able and willing to sign the informed consent form, according to ICH/GCP
    - Signed written informed consent for biological analysis
    - Female patients with reproductive potential must have a negative pregnancy test within 7 days prior to start of trial. Women of childbearing potential and male patients must be willing to adopt practice acceptable methods of highly effective contraception measures during treatment and for 6 months (female patients) and 3 months (male patients) after discontinuation of treatment.
    • Età=18 anni al momento della firma del consenso informato, di entrambi i sessi
    • Diagnosi di AR secondo criteri ACR 1987 o ACR 2010/EULAR documentata almeno 6 mesi prima dello screening.
    • Persistenza della sintomatologia provocata da AR durante il trattamento con il primo anti-TNF su un trattamento di base con metotrexate (MTX) con dosaggio fino a 20-25 mg/settimana per almeno 12 settimane, definita come:
    - Non-risposta primaria: mancanza di miglioramento nel DAS28 di = 1.2 o mancanza di raggiungimento di un punteggio di DAS28 = 3.2 nei primi 3-6 mesi di trattamento con il primo anti-TNF
    - Non-risposta secondaria: determinata dal medico con evidenza di riacutizzazione e deterioramento nel DAS28 = 1.2
    - Sospensione della terapia per eventi avversi i quali non precludano un secondo trattamento con TNF inibitore
    • Dose di MTX stabile nei 28 giorni precedenti lo screening
    • Assenza di trattamento con corticosteroidi o terapia stabile con corticosteroidi per os (<=10 prednisone equivalente/die) per almeno 28 giorni prima dell’inizio del trattamento in studio
    • Il paziente è in grado di effettuare le visite programmate e di completare le procedure previste dal protocollo
    • Il paziente comprende lo scopo dello studio ed è in grado di firmare il consenso informato, secondo le IHC/GCP
    • Consenso informato scritto per le analisi molecolari sul siero e sul sangue
    • Le donne con potenziale riproduttivo, nei 7 giorni precedenti l’inclusione nello studio, devono aver eseguito un test di gravidanza il cui esito sia negativo. Dovranno inoltre utilizzare metodi contraccettivi altamente efficaci durante tutto il periodo di trattamento e per un minimo di 6 mesi dopo l’ultima somministrazione del trattamento in studio. Gli uomini dovranno utilizzare metodi contraccettivi altamente efficaci durante tutto il periodo di trattamento e per un minimo di 3 mesi dopo l’ultima somministrazione del trattamento in studio.
    E.4Principal exclusion criteria
    - Patients who have previously received more than 1 TNFi drug OR any other biological therapy
    - Patients with inflammatory joint disease of different origin or any arthritis with onset prior to 16 years of age
    - Patients taking any disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARDs) (e.g. all except methotrexate). Discontinuation must occur at least 28 days prior to study treatment start
    - History or presence of other disease, metabolic dysfunction, physical examination finding, or clinical laboratory finding giving reasonable suspicion of a disease or condition that contraindicates the use of an investigational drug
    - Known hypersensitivity to any active substance or excipients of study drug
    - Pregnancy or breast feeding.
    • Pazienti con altre artropatie infiammatorie, incluse quelle con esordio prima dei 16 anni
    • Pregressa terapia con farmaci biologici o più di una linea di trattamento con un anti-TNF
    • Pazienti in trattamento con qualsiasi farmaco antireumatico modificante la malattia (DMARDs) (tutti ad eccezione del MTX). Il trattamento deve essere interrotto almeno 28 giorni prima dell’inizio del trattamento previsto dallo studio
    • Nota ipersensibilità a qualsiasi sostanza attiva o principio attivo dei farmaci previsti dallo studio
    • Controindicazioni ad anti-TNF o Tocilizumab
    • Gravidanza e allattamento
    E.5 End points
    E.5.1Primary end point(s)
    the proportion of patients with good EULAR response at 24 weeks.
    Proporzione di pazienti con risposta classificata come “buona” secondo i criteri di risposta EULAR a 24 settimane.
    E.5.1.1Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point
    24 weeks
    24 settimane
    E.5.2Secondary end point(s)
    Proportion of patients with a good/moderate EULAR (European League Against Rheumatism) response; Proportion of patients with ACR20/50/70 response; Proportion of patients with a remission according to DAS28/SDAI/CDAI ; Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) score and pain assessment ; Van Der Heijde Modified Total Sharp Score [X-ray score] ; EuroQol 5-D score, Health Utility Index, Cost Diary, In/Outpatient cost, Work Productivity and Activity Impairment (WPAI) Questionnaire ; Safety will be evaluated in terms of: maximum toxicity grade experienced by each patient, for each toxicity, according to NCI-CTCAE version 4.03; patients experiencing grade 3-4 toxicity for each specific toxicity; type, frequency and nature of SAEs; patients with at least a SAE; patients with at least a SADR; patients with at least a SUSAR.; Compliance will be evaluated in terms of: number of administered cycles; reasons for discontinuation and treatment modification; dose intensity.; Relation with other people and enjoyment of life questionnaire (2 item Brief Pain Inventory)
    Proporzione di pazienti con riposta classificata come ”buona” o “moderata” secondo i criteri di risposta EULAR ; Proporzione di pazienti con risposta ACR20/50/70; Proporzione di soggetti che raggiungono remissione sulla base delle scale DAS28/SDAI/CDAI ; Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) score ; Van Der Heijde Modified Total Sharp Score (vdH mTSS); EQ5-D, Health Utility Index, diario dei costi, costi del paziente, WPAI; La sicurezza sarà valutata in termini di: grado di massima tossicità esperito da ogni paziente, per ogni tossicità, secondo il NCI-CTCAE versione 4.03; pazienti che esperiscono un grado 3-4 di tossicità per ogni specifica tossicità; tipologia, frequenza e natura degli eventi avversi; pazienti con almeno un evento avverso; pazienti con almeno un SADR; pazienti con almeno una sospetta reazione avversa inattesa. ; Il grado di adattamento verrà valutato sulla base: del numero di cicli somministrati; del motivo dell’interruzione e della modifica del trattamento; dell’intensità della dose.; Questionario per la valutazione della Relazione con altre persone e piacere di vivere (2 Item Brief Pain Inventory)
    E.5.2.1Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point
    12 and 24 weeks; 12 and 24 weeks; 24, 48 and 96 weeks; 24, 48 and 96 weeks; 48 and 96 weeks; 48 and 96 weeks; During the study; At the end of the study; 12, 24, 48, 60, 72, 96 weeks
    12 e 24 settimane; 12 e 24 settimane; 24, 48 e 96 settimane; 24, 48 e 96 settimane; 48 e 96 settimane; 48 e 96 settimane; Durante l'intera durata dello studio; Al termine dello studio; 12, 24, 48, 60, 72, 96 settimane
    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 Yes
    E.6.4Safety Yes
    E.6.5Efficacy Yes
    E.6.6Pharmacokinetic No
    E.6.7Pharmacodynamic No
    E.6.8Bioequivalence No
    E.6.9Dose response No
    E.6.10Pharmacogenetic Yes
    E.6.11Pharmacogenomic No
    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) No
    E.7.3Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) No
    E.7.4Therapeutic use (Phase IV) Yes
    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 Yes
    E.8.1.7.1Other trial design description
    Multicentrico
    Multicenter
    E.8.2 Comparator of controlled trial
    E.8.2.1Other medicinal product(s) Yes
    E.8.2.2Placebo No
    E.8.2.3Other No
    E.8.2.4Number of treatment arms in the trial2
    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 concerned25
    E.8.5The trial involves multiple Member States No
    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 Yes
    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
    The end of the study will occur when the last participating patient completes the last scheduled visit (end of study)
    La fine dello studio corrisponderà all'ultima visita dell'ultimo paziente partecipante
    E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned years4
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned months0
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned days0
    E.8.9.2In all countries concerned by the trial years4
    E.8.9.2In all countries concerned by the trial months0
    E.8.9.2In all countries concerned by the trial days0
    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.1.2.1Number of subjects for this age range: 300
    F.1.3Elderly (>=65 years) Yes
    F.1.3.1Number of subjects for this age range: 100
    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 No
    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 state208
    F.4.2 For a multinational trial
    F.4.2.1In the EEA 208
    F.4.2.2In the whole clinical trial 208
    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)
    The post-trial access to the study medication is warranted by the approved indication of the study drugs and will depends on the clinical indication, as clinical practice.
    Dipenderanno dall'indicazione del clinico come da pratica clinica
    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 Decision2017-08-18
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion of the trial applicationFavourable
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion: Reason(s) for unfavourable opinion
    N.Date of Ethics Committee Opinion2017-06-19
    P. End of Trial
    P.End of Trial StatusPrematurely Ended
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