A Study of Tocilizumab + DMARDs in Patients With Moderate to Severe Active Rheumatoid Arthritis

Summary

This single arm study will assess the effect of tocilizumab + DMARDs (Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs)on improvement of anemia and fatigue in patients with moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis. Eligible patients who have had an inadequate response to DMARDs will receive tocilizumab 8mg/kg iv every 4 weeks in combination with standard DMARDs, for 6 months. The anticipated time on study treatment is 3-12 months, and the target sample size is 100-500 individuals.

Timeline

Start

2009-10-31

Primary completion

2011-07-22

Completion

2011-07-22

Drugs

Indications