A Study in Patients With Moderate to Severe Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Comparing Different Infusion Durations of RoActemra/Actemra (Tocilizumab) Treatment

Summary

This multi-center, randomized, parallel-group, active-controlled, open-label study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of a shortened RoActemra/Actemra (tocilizumab) infusion time compared to the normal infusion time. Patients will be randomized to 8 mg/kg RoActemra/Actemra infusion of 31 minutes every 4 weeks or to RoActemra/Actemra 8 mg/kg infusion of 60 minutes every 4 weeks. The anticipated time on study treatment is 24 weeks.

Timeline

Start

2011-11

Primary completion

2013-09

Completion

2013-09

Drugs

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