Drugs / Certolizumab Pegol
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Certolizumab Pegol

Protein / enzyme biologic targets TNF via inhibition

Developed for
rheumatoid arthritis · Crohn disease · psoriasis · psoriatic arthritis · spondyloarthropathy · ankylosing spondylitis · pregnancy disorder · anterior uveitis
+6 more · antiphospholipid syndrome · polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis · spermatogenic failure · Takayasu arteritis · interstitial cystitis · type 2 diabetes mellitus
Investigated by
UCB Pharma · UCB Biopharma SRL · UCB BIOSCIENCES, Inc. · Parexel · UCB Japan Co. Ltd. · UCB Biopharma S.P.R.L.
+29 more · Astellas Pharma Inc · Korea Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. · Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. · PPD Development, LP · Shafran Gastroenterology Center · Chang Gung Memorial Hospital · China Medical University Hospital · Chung Shan Medical University · David Ware Branch · Far Eastern Memorial Hospital · Hospital for Special Surgery, New York · Julia Brown · Marmara University · NYU Langone Health · Nathan Wei, MD, FACP, FACR · Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation · PRA Health Sciences · RenJi Hospital · Rüdiger B. Müller · Taichung Veterans General Hospital · UCB Italy s.p.a. · UCB Pharma · University Health Network, Toronto · University Hospital, Ghent · University of California, San Diego · University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School · University of Illinois at Chicago · University of Toronto · Vastra Gotaland Region

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 13 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Filed Crohn jejunoileitis 2 milestones
Filed EU (EMA) Cimzia Crohn jejunoileitis —

“UCB filed for regulatory approval earlier this year for Cimzia(TM) in both the U.S. (February 2006) and the EU (April 2006)” nektar.com ↗

Filed US (FDA) Cimzia Crohn jejunoileitis —

“UCB filed for regulatory approval earlier this year for Cimzia(TM) in both the U.S. (February 2006) and the EU (April 2006)” nektar.com ↗

Filed rheumatoid arthritis 1 milestone
Filed Japan (PMDA) — rheumatoid arthritis —

“UCB filed certolizumab pegol for marketing authorisation with the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for the indication of rheumatoid arthritis” astellas.com ↗

Approved Indication not stated 4 milestones
Label expansions (7) US (FDA) CIMZIA — 2009-05-13 – 2024-09-13 fda.gov ↗
Approved EU (EMA) Cimzia — 2009-10-01 europa.eu ↗
Refused (EMA) EU (EMA) Cimzia — 2008-05-21 europa.eu ↗
Approved US (FDA) CIMZIA — 2008-04-22 fda.gov ↗

Trials 85 · started per year

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PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 17 trials
Phase 1 NCT04740814 Feb 2021 → Jan 2022 rheumatoid arthritis UCB Biopharma SRL Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT04163016 Jun 2020 → May 2023 Crohn disease, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, spondyloarthropathy UCB Biopharma SRL Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02365948 Mar → Aug 2015 — UCB Pharma Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02154425 Sep 2014 → Dec 2015 Crohn disease, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis UCB BIOSCIENCES, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02019602 Jan 2014 → Oct 2016 Crohn disease, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis UCB BIOSCIENCES, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01091220 Mar 2010 → Mar 2011 spermatogenic failure UCB Pharma Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00813774 Feb → Jul 2008 — UCB Pharma Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 29 trials · 2 met primary · 1 missed
Phase 2 NCT03215277 Oct 2017 → May 2020 ankylosing spondylitis UCB Biopharma SRL Completed Missed primary
Phase 2 NCT03152058 May 2017 → Dec 2027 expected antiphospholipid syndrome, pregnancy disorder David Ware Branch Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02293590 Nov 2013 → Dec 2017 rheumatoid arthritis Rüdiger B. Müller Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01190410 Aug 2010 → Nov 2017 Crohn disease UCB Pharma Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00329550 May 2006 → Apr 2008 Crohn disease UCB Japan Co. Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00329420 May 2006 → May 2008 Crohn disease UCB Pharma Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00329303 Apr 2006 → May 2007 psoriasis UCB Pharma Completed Met primary
Phase 2 NCT00291668 Mar 2006 → Nov 2007 Crohn disease UCB Pharma Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00245765 Oct 2005 → Nov 2006 psoriasis UCB Pharma Completed Met primary
Phase 2/32 trials · 2 met primary
Phase 2/3 NCT03051217 Feb 2017 → Nov 2018 psoriasis UCB Biopharma S.P.R.L. Completed Met primary
Phase 2/3 NCT00791999 Nov 2008 → Jan 2010 rheumatoid arthritis Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Completed Met primary
Phase 351 trials · 17 met primary · 2 missed
Phase 3 NCT04643483 Jun 2021 → Sep 2023 Crohn disease UCB Biopharma SRL Withdrawn No outcome recorded Stop: Business
Phase 3 NCT04610476 Oct 2020 → Oct 2024 psoriatic arthritis, substance withdrawal syndrome University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT04123795 Jan 2020 → Apr 2026 overdue psoriasis UCB Biopharma SRL Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03357471 Nov 2017 → Jul 2018 ankylosing spondylitis, inflammatory bowel disease, psoriatic arthritis UCB Biopharma S.P.R.L. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02552212 Sep 2015 → May 2018 spondyloarthropathy UCB BIOSCIENCES, Inc. Completed Met primary
Phase 3 NCT02505542 Jul 2015 → Feb 2019 ankylosing spondylitis UCB BIOSCIENCES, Inc. Completed Met primary
Phase 3 NCT02346240 Feb 2015 → Mar 2016 psoriasis UCB Biopharma S.P.R.L. Completed Met primary
Phase 3 NCT02326298 Dec 2014 → Mar 2016 psoriasis UCB Biopharma S.P.R.L. Completed Met primary
Phase 3 NCT02326272 Dec 2014 → Jan 2016 psoriasis UCB Biopharma S.P.R.L. Completed Met primary
Phase 3 NCT02319642 Nov 2014 → Dec 2016 rheumatoid arthritis UCB Pharma Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 410 trials · 1 met primary
Phase 4 NCT07149792 Jul 2025 → Dec 2026 expected psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis Taichung Veterans General Hospital Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT05115903 Dec 2021 → Jul 2024 spondyloarthropathy University Health Network, Toronto Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03020992 Dec 2016 → Dec 2019 anterior uveitis, spondyloarthropathy UCB Biopharma SRL Completed Met primary
Phase 4 NCT02597829 Nov 2015 → May 2018 Crohn disease Shafran Gastroenterology Center Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02451748 Aug 2015 → Sep 2017 rheumatoid arthritis University of Illinois at Chicago Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01443364 Dec 2011 → May 2015 rheumatoid arthritis UCB Italy s.p.a. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01295151 Aug 2011 → Nov 2015 rheumatoid arthritis Julia Brown Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01255761 Nov 2010 → Oct 2012 rheumatoid arthritis UCB Pharma Completed Mixed
Phase 4 NCT00993668 Sep 2009 → Jun 2010 rheumatoid arthritis UCB Pharma Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00580840 Dec 2007 → Dec 2010 rheumatoid arthritis UCB Pharma Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable4 trials
— NCT07491913 Jun 2025 → Dec 2027 expected Takayasu arteritis Marmara University Recruiting No outcome recorded
— NCT04569890 Dec 2020 → Dec 2022 pregnancy disorder, rheumatoid arthritis RenJi Hospital Unknown No outcome recorded
— NCT04378621 Oct 2020 → Sep 2025 depressive disorder, rheumatoid arthritis, subjective cognitive decline Vastra Gotaland Region Unknown No outcome recorded
— NCT01053559 Jan 2010 → Sep 2013 Crohn disease Shafran Gastroenterology Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not stated2 trials
— NCT03559686 — rheumatoid arthritis UCB Biopharma SRL No longer available No outcome recorded
— NCT03559660 — Crohn disease UCB Biopharma SRL No longer available No outcome recorded
Comparator or background therapy10 trials
Phase 2 NCT02430909 Background Apr 2015 → Apr 2017 rheumatoid arthritis UCB Celltech Completed Met primary
Phase 2 NCT00899678 Comparator Apr 2009 → Jul 2012 Crohn disease UCB Celltech Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02497976 Comparator Dec 2015 → Apr 2017 interstitial cystitis ICStudy, LLC Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01864265 Comparator Jul 2013 → Jun 2019 rheumatoid arthritis University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01817972 Comparator Mar 2013 → Jun 2014 Crohn disease Gastroenterology Research of America Unknown No outcome recorded

News releases announcing trial results or a regulatory action · 13

DateIssuerRelease
2026-09-09 UCB Pharma Regulatory UCB receives U.S. FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for CIMZIA[®] (certolizumab pegol) in pregnant women with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) ucb.com ↗
UCB, a global biopharmaceutical company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) to CIMZIA® (certolizumab pegol) for the prevention of placenta-mediated adverse pregnancy outcomes in pregnant women who have antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) and are positive for lupus anticoagulant (LA).
2026-06-05 UCB Pharma Results New EULAR 2026 data show CIMZIA[®] (certolizumab pegol) delivered consistent effect in rheumatoid arthritis, regardless of rheumatoid factor (RF) levels ucb.com ↗
In contrast, RF did not bind to Fc free certolizumab pegol, and no immune complex formation or cytokine induction was observed.
2024-06-13 UCB Pharma Results New data support the value of CIMZIA[®] for women living with chronic rheumatic diseases throughout pregnancy and post-partum, and for people living with RA and high rheumatoid factor levels ucb.com ↗
Conversely, the RFs were unable to interact with certolizumab pegol, due to its lack of Fc domain, and no complexes with RF were formed.
2023-11-11 UCB Pharma Results Post hoc analysis showed meaningful efficacy of certolizumab pegol for RA patients with high Rheumatoid Factor (RF) levels ucb.com ↗
A post hoc analysis from the EXXELERATE trial shows that 65.7 percent of certolizumab pegol-treated patients, and 48.3 percent of adalimumab-treated patients, with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and high rheumatoid factor (RF) levels achieved low disease activity at Week 104
2021-06-01 UCB Pharma Results EULAR 2021: New Data from UCB’s Rheumatology Portfolio Demonstrates Real World Value for Patients with axSpA, PsA, and Women of Childbearing Age ucb.com ↗
Patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), who achieve sustained remission, benefit from continued CIMZIA[®] (certolizumab pegol) treatment either at the full or reduced maintenance dose, a post-hoc analysis of the C-OPTIMISE study confirms
2015-04-23 Astellas Pharma Inc Results The Results of Japanese Clinical Trials of Anti-TNF-alpha Antibody Certolizumab Pegol were Announced at Leading Rheumatology Meeting 2015 in Japan astellas.com ↗
The additional analyses of C-OPERA, and long-term safety and efficacy over 4 years in J-RAPID and HIKARI studies were reported at the Annual General Assembly and Scientific Meeting of the Japan College of Rheumatology, April 23–25, 2015 in Nagoya, Japan.
2014-11-19 Astellas Pharma Inc Results The results of Japanese Clinical Trials of Anti-TNF-alpha Antibody Certolizumab Pegol including new sub-group Analyses focusing on baseline patient characteristics were Announced at 2014 meeting of leading rheumatology meeting astellas.com ↗
In contrast, CZP + MTX co-therapy inhibited joint destruction even in patients with these characteristics compared to MTX monotherapy.
2014-06-25 Astellas Pharma Inc Regulatory Announcement of an Application for the Additional Indication for the Anti-TNF-α Antibody Certolizumab Pegol (Generic Name) astellas.com ↗
they have filed an application for the additional indication.
2012-12-25 Astellas Pharma Inc Regulatory Astellas and UCB announce approval of Cimzia®(certolizumab pegol) in Japan for the treatment of adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis astellas.com ↗
today announced that UCB Japan has received marketing approval from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) for Cimzia® (INN;certolizumab pegol).
2011-11-08 Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. Results Results of two trials show a rapid and sustained response with certolizumab pegol for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (J-RAPID and HIKARI Studies) released at 2011 meeting of American College of Rheumatology (ACR) otsuka.co.jp ↗
Results of the two Japanese clinical trials, phase II/III J-RAPID Study and phase III HIKARI Study, showed treatment with certolizumab pegol was associated with a rapid and sustained reduction in RA signs and symptoms and inhibition of joint damage progression.
2009-05-14 Nektar Therapeutics Regulatory Nektar Announces UCB's Cimzia(R) Approved by U.S. FDA for Adult Patients Suffering From Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis nektar.com ↗
Nektar Therapeutics (Nasdaq: NKTR) confirmed today UCB's announcement that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Cimzia(R) (certolizumab pegol), the only PEGylated anti-TNFa (Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha), for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis.
2009-05-14 XOMA (US) LLC Regulatory XOMA Royalties On CIMZIA(r) Expected to Increase Due to FDA Approval for Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis in Adults xoma.com ↗

All press releases naming this drug 25 releases

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Evidence & citations 11 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 106 sources stand behind the page.

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Known as certolizumab pegol “This 24-week, placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized study (NCT00791921) investigated efficacy and safety of certolizumab pegol (CZP) in Japanese rheumatoid arthritis...” PMID 24981319 ↗ Nov 2013
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“To be given subcutaneously via a prefilled syringe/autoinjector (etanercept, adalimumab, certolizumab pegol, golimumab) or intravenously via infusion (infliximab) at increasing...” NCT05115903 ↗

“TNF-a inhibitors: Etanercept (Enbrel, Benapali), Infliximab (Remicade, Inflectra, Flixabi), Adalimumab (Humira, Imraldi, AMGEVITA), Certolizumabpegol (Cimzia), Golimumab (Simponi)” NCT04378621 ↗

“The anti-TNFα used in this trial is certolizumab pegol (Cimzia®), a pegylated Fab'-fragment of a monoclonal antibody with high specificity for TNFα.” NCT01590966 ↗

“Participants were randomised to anakinra or to a TNFi (i.e., adalimumab, certolizumab pegol, etanercept, infliximab, or golimumab)” PMID 31513665 ↗ Sep 2019

“Certolizumab Pegol as Additional Medication to MTX in Patients With Active Rheumatoid Arthritis” NCT00993317 ↗

“200 mg subcutaneous (sc) injection of Certolizumab Pegol (CZP) every 2 weeks (Q2W).” NCT01087788 ↗

“200 mg subcutaneous (sc) injection of Certolizumab Pegol (CZP) every 2 weeks (Q2W).” NCT01087762 ↗

“induction of Certolizumab Pegol administered subcutaneously every 2 weeks” NCT00899678 ↗

“Cimzia: Certolizumab-pegol plus Methotrexate and steroids” NCT01491815 ↗

“Certolizumab-pegol: 200 mg s.c. every other week.” NCT01491815 ↗

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Known as CDP870 “The objective of this trial is to compare the efficacy of Certolizumab (CZP) (CDP870) in combination with Methotrexate (MTX) to MTX alone in the treatment of signs and symptoms...” NCT00993317 ↗
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“Multicentre, Double-blind Study to Describe the Efficacy and Safety of Re-treatment With CDP870 (Certolizumab Pegol) Subcutaneous” NCT00329303 ↗

“Certolizumab pegol (CDP870, tradename Cimzia) or is provided in prefilled syringes at the dose of 200mg.” NCT02451748 ↗

“Certolizumab Pegol (CDP870)” NCT00152425 ↗

“Certolizumab pegol (CDP870)” NCT00152386 ↗

“Certolizumab Pegol (CDP870)” NCT00152490 ↗

NCT00548834 ↗

NCT00791921 ↗

NCT00791999 ↗

NCT00544154 ↗

NCT02586246 ↗

Known as Certolizumab “The objective of this trial is to compare the efficacy of Certolizumab (CZP) (CDP870) in combination with Methotrexate (MTX) to MTX alone in the treatment of signs and symptoms...” NCT00993317 ↗
Known as Cimzia “The anti-TNFα used in this trial is certolizumab pegol (Cimzia®), a pegylated Fab'-fragment of a monoclonal antibody with high specificity for TNFα.” NCT01590966 ↗
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“Certolizumab pegol (CDP870, tradename Cimzia) or is provided in prefilled syringes at the dose of 200mg.” NCT02451748 ↗

“A Study in Pregnant Women With Chronic Inflammatory Diseases Treated With Cimzia (Certolizumab Pegol)” NCT04163016 ↗

“Cimzia: Certolizumab-pegol plus Methotrexate and steroids” NCT01491815 ↗

“Certolizumab Pegol 200 MG/ML [Cimzia]” NCT04569890 ↗

“Certolizumab Pegol (CIMZIA®, CZP)” NCT03559660 ↗

“Certolizumab Pegol (Cimzia®)” NCT00329303 ↗

“Certolizumab pegol (Cimzia)” NCT07149792 ↗

Known as Cimzia (R) “Certolizumab pegol (Cimzia (R), CZP) CZP of 400mg at Weeks 0, 2 and 4, followed by 200mg injections from Week 6, every 2 weeks until Week 24.” NCT02293590 ↗
Known as CZP “This 52-week, randomised, double-blind phase IIIb study assessed efficacy and safety of certolizumab pegol (CZP) as add-on therapy to non-biologic disease-modifying...” PMID 24431394 ↗ Jan 2014
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“The objective of this Named Patient Program (NPP) is to provide continued availability of Certolizumab Pegol (CZP) to adult Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients who participated...” NCT03559686 ↗

“The objective of this trial is to compare the efficacy of Certolizumab (CZP) (CDP870) in combination with Methotrexate (MTX) to MTX alone in the treatment of signs and symptoms...” NCT00993317 ↗

“This 24-week, placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized study (NCT00791921) investigated efficacy and safety of certolizumab pegol (CZP) in Japanese rheumatoid arthritis...” PMID 24981319 ↗ Nov 2013

“The purpose of the study is to assess systemic certolizumab pegol (CZP) exposure, the formation of anti-CZP antibodies and safety of CZP across the course of pregnancy in study...” NCT04163016 ↗

“Mothers who decided to continue on, or to start treatment with, Certolizumab Pegol (CZP) for an approved indication with their treating physician prior to participation into this study.” NCT02154425 ↗

“This is a Phase IIIb multicenter study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of certolizumab pegol (CZP) administered to patients with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis.” NCT00717236 ↗

“This study evaluated placental transfer of certolizumab pegol (CZP), an Fc-free anti-tumour necrosis factor drug, from CZP-treated pregnant women to their infants.” PMID 29030361 ↗ Oct 2017

“The objective of this study was to examine the safety and benefits of certolizumab pegol (CZP)+methotrexate (MTX) treatment for almost 5 years in patients with RA.” PMID 26353833 ↗ Sep 2015

“Strength and Form: Lyophilized product reconstituted to 1 ml containing 200 mg of Certolizumab Pegol (CZP) given as a subcutaneous injection.” NCT00175877 ↗

“Certolizumab pegol (Cimzia (R), CZP) CZP of 400mg at Weeks 0, 2 and 4, followed by 200mg injections from Week 6, every 2 weeks until Week 24.” NCT02293590 ↗

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Known as UCB product: Certolizumab Pegol (CDP870) “UCB product: Certolizumab Pegol (CDP870)” NCT01374971 ↗
Action Inhibit “a novel PEGylated anti-tumor necrosis factor agent” PMID 18975346 ↗ Nov 2008
Modality Protein / enzyme biologic “pegylated humanized Fab' fragment” PMID 17634459 ↗ Jul 2007
Route Subcutaneous “treatment with subcutaneous certolizumab pegol at an initial dosage of 400 mg given at weeks 0, 2, and 4, with a subsequent dosage of 200 mg or 400 mg given every 2 weeks” PMID 18975346 ↗ Nov 2008
Target TNF “Certolizumab pegol is a pegylated humanized Fab' fragment that binds tumor necrosis factor alpha.” PMID 17634458 ↗ Jul 2007