Rituximab in Rheumatoid Arthritis Lung Disease

Summary

This study will examine the course of patients with progressive rheumatoid arthritis associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD) treated with rituximab for safety and progression-free survival at 48 weeks. Safety of rituximab therapy in this disease will be assessed through patient history, physical exams and laboratory parameters. * Twelve male/or female patient with RA-associated lung disease (6 of each nonspecific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP) and usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) histological subtype) will be enrolled * The study involves 12 visits over 48 weeks * Rituximab will be administered intravenously at Day 1 and Day 15 with repeat dosing at six months.

Timeline

Start

2007-05

Primary completion

2011-06

Completion

2011-06

Drugs

Indications