Duration of Immune Response to Influenza Vaccination in Patients With RA

Summary

The main objective is to evaluate the strength and duration of immune response after influenza vaccination in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) receiving treatment with biological agents as compared to a group healthy controls who do not have RA. Influenza vaccine titers will be drawn 3 times: at Baseline(prior to vaccination), 4-6 weeks post vaccination, and 5-6 months post vaccination. Influenza vaccination will be done at the baseline visit after the baseline blood draw.

Timeline

Start

2014-08

Primary completion

2015-12

Completion

2016-02

Drugs

Indications