drugset / Trial / NCT01878318
A Study of The Effect of RoActemra/Actemra (Tocilizumab) in Combination With Methotrexate on Articular Damage in The Hand in Patients With Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis Who Have an Inadequate Response to Non-Biological DMARDs
NaSingle-groupOpen-labelTreatment
Summary
This open-label, single arm study will evaluate the effect of RoActemra/Actemra in combination with methotrexate on articular damage in the hand (synovitis/osteitis and erosions) in patients with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis who have an inadequate response to non-biological disease-modifying ante-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs). Patients will receive RoActemra/Actemra 8 mg/kg intravenously every 4 weeks for 24 weeks.
Timeline
- Start
- 2013-06
- Primary completion
- 2015-06
- Completion
- 2015-06
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Tocilizumab | Monoclonal antibody | 8 mg/kg | Intravenous |
| Background | Methotrexate | Small molecule | — | — |