Spondylitis Trial of Apremilast for Better Rheumatic Therapy

Summary

This study will evaluate the effectiveness of apremilast in AS as measured by improvement in patients' signs and symptoms of the disease and changes in imaging. Additionally the safety and tolerability of apremilast in AS will be assessed.

Timeline

Start

2009-08

Primary completion

2011-01

Completion

2011-01

Publications

• Results Pathan E, Abraham S, Van Rossen E, Withrington R, Keat A, Charles PJ, Paterson E, Chowdhury M, McClinton C, Taylor PC. Efficacy and safety of apremilast, an oral phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor, in ankylosing spondylitis. Ann Rheum Dis. 2013 Sep 1;72(9):1475-80. doi: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2012-201915. Epub 2012 Sep 14.

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