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PsoriasisPhase 1/2NCT00585650

Study of Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Fusion Protein Etanercept (Enbrel) in Psoriasis of the Hands and/or Feet

A Phase 1/2 study testing Etanercept in people with Psoriasis, run by University of California, Irvine at 3 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this research study is to see how well (compared to placebo) Enbrel® (etanercept) 50 mg twice a week for 12 weeks affects plaque psoriasis of the hands and/or feet (palmoplantar psoriasis). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 70 years
Conditions the study is for
Psoriasis
What is being tested?
Etanercept
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
20 participants
Where
3 sitesUnited States
Study dates
May 2007to May 2008
Phase
Phase 1/2
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 70 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Moderate to severe palmar plantar psoriasis based on physician's global assessment (PGA).
  • Between 18 and 70 years of age
  • Negative urine pregnancy test at screening and at baseline
  • Sexually active men and women of child-bearing potential must agree to use a medically accepted form of contraception (birth control) during the exclusionary medicine wash-out period and throughout the study.
  • Ability to self inject study drug or have a designee who can do so
  • Capable of understanding and giving written voluntary informed consent

Who cannot join

  • Previous treatment with Enbrel® (etanercept) or similar drugs
  • Receipt of investigational drugs or "biologics" within 4 weeks of the screening visit.
  • Evidence of skin conditions (e.g. eczema) other than psoriasis that would interfere with evaluations of the study medication.
  • Receipt of any biologic medication within the previous 6 months that resulted in a decreased white blood cell count (cells to help fight infections)
  • Ultraviolet light treatment (e.g. UVB, PUVA) within one month prior to study drug initiation.
  • Receipt of immune-suppressing drugs other than Rheumatrex® (methotrexate) or Soriatane® (acetretin) within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of study drug. Medications you would not be allowed to take during this study include for example, Cytoxan® (cyclosporine), Imuran® (azathioprine), or Sulfazine® (sulfasalazine). If you remain on Rheumatrex® (methotrexate) (≤25 mg/week) or Soriatane® (acitretin) (≤50 mg/day), you must be considered to have inadequate disease control in the opinion of the investigator based on physician's global assessment. You must have been on a stable dose of systemic treatment for at least 1 month prior to the start of the study medication. You will be required to maintain a stable dose of the systemic treatment throughout the study.
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  • Use of topical steroids in the past 14 days unless they have been used for longer than 14 days and the severity of disease allows entry into study.
  • Systemic steroid use (prednisone, etc).
  • Prior or concurrent use of Cytoxan® (cyclophosphamide).
  • Elevated liver tests; red blood cell count less than normal; decreased platelet count (cells to help with blood clotting); decreased white blood cell count (cells to fight infection); kidney insufficiency
  • Any severe adverse event, infection or abnormal laboratory value at the time of the screening visit that would preclude participation in the study
  • Presence of a severe infection, less than 30 days prior to the screening visit or between the screening visit and the first dose of study drug
  • Pregnant or breast-feeding females.
  • Significant concurrent medical diseases including: Uncompensated congestive heart failure (heart is unable to pump as normal): Myocardial infarction (heart attack) within 12 months of screening period; Unstable or stable angina pectoris (chest pains related to your heart); Uncontrolled high blood pressure
  • Severe lung disease requiring medical or oxygen therapy
  • History of cancer (other than surgically removed skin cancer and in situ cervical cancer) within 5 years of the screening visit
  • History of tuberculosis
  • Known to be HIV positive
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Any neurologic demyelinating disease (such as multiple sclerosis or any neurologic disease causing loss of sensation or loss of normal movement) or seizure disorder
  • Current or history of psychiatric disease that would interfere with ability to comply with the study protocol or give informed consent.
  • History of alcohol or drug abuse.
  • Not up-to-date with all immunizations in agreement with the current immunization guidelines
  • Significant exposure to the varicella virus (chicken pox)
  • Guttate or generalized pustular psoriasis
  • Surgery or trauma within a month of baseline considered by the investigator to represent a significant risk or interfere with patient evaluation.

Trial locations and contacts

3 sites in 1 country.

United States3 sites
  • UC Irvine Dermatology Clinical Research Center

    Irvine, California, 92697

  • Dermatology Associates, PLLC

    Seattle, Washington, 98101

  • Wake Forest University School of Medicine

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157

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About this study

Official title: Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Study of Recombinant Human Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor (p75) Fusion Protein Etanercept (Enbrel) in Patients With Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis of the Hands and/or Feet

The purpose of this research study is to see how well (compared to placebo) Enbrel® (etanercept) 50 mg twice a week for 12 weeks affects plaque psoriasis of the hands and/or feet (palmoplantar psoriasis).

Read the detailed description

This multicenter investigation is a 12 week, double-blind, randomized trial of etanercept, 50 mg twice weekly versus placebo in subjects with palmoplantar psoriasis (PPP). Subjects who meet the eligibility criteria will be randomized to either 50 mg etanercept twice weekly or placebo. Subcutaneous injections will occur twice weekly at approximately the same time of day over the 12-week treatment period. The primary efficacy endpoint will be assessed after 12 weeks of treatment. At the end of the first 12 weeks, all patients (both treatment and placebo arms) will be treated with etanercept 50 mg twice a week (BIW) for an additional 12 weeks.

Conditions
Psoriasis
Being tested
Etanercept, Placebo injections
Keywords
palmoplantar psoriasis, etanercept, Enbrel
Medical subject headings
Psoriasis

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • EtanerceptBiological

    Also called Enbrel

    Subcutaneous injections 50 mg Etanercept will occur twice weekly over a 12-week treatment period.

  • Placebo injectionsOther

    Placebo injections twice weekly for 12 weeks.

Study groups in NCT00585650
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Treatment GroupExperimentalEtanercept (Enbrel) 50mg twice weekly injections for 12 weeks
Receives: Biological: Etanercept
Placebo GroupPlacebo comparatorPlacebo Injections twice weekly for 12 weeks
Receives: Other: Placebo injections

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. The Number of Subjects Who Achieve a 50% Reduction in the Palmoplantar Psoriasis Severity Index at 12 Weeks.

    Psoriasis area and severity index (PASI) is the most widely used tool for the measurement of severity of psoriasis. This tool is used to assess the skin lesions of the entire body however, the palmoplantar psoriasis severity index (PPPASI) is a modified form of the the PASI that is assessed for skin lesions of the hands and feet only. The severity is estimated by three clinical signs: erythema induration and desquamation. Severity parameters are measured on a scale of 0 to 4, with 4 being the most severe.

    Measured: Week 12

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted3 Jan 2008 (estimated)
  2. Study startMay 2007
  3. Primary completionMay 2008
  4. Study completionMay 2008

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1/2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
20 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00585650
Sponsor's protocol ID
20065092
Other IDs
Amgen Protocol 20060514
Status last verified
Aug 2023
First submitted
26 Dec 2007
Last updated
18 Aug 2023
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1/2 study testing Etanercept in people with Psoriasis, run by University of California, Irvine at 3 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 26 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Aug 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 3 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 8 Nov 2011). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

The Number of Subjects Who Achieve a 50% Reduction in the Palmoplantar Psoriasis Severity Index at 12 Weeks. (time frame: Week 12). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 18 Aug 2023.

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