Rheumatoid ArthritisNCT01615419
An Observational Study of RoActemra/Actemra (Tocilizumab) in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
An observational study of Rheumatoid Arthritis, run by Hoffmann-La Roche at 9 sites in Greece.
Trial summary
This multi-center, observational study will evaluate the use in clinical practice and efficacy of RoActemra/Actemra (tocilizumab) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Eligible patients initiated on RoActemra/Actemra treatment according to the approved label will be followed for 6 months. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 9 sitesGreece
- Study dates
- May 2012to Nov 2013
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
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 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis initiating treatment with RoActemra/Actemra
Who may be able to join
- Adult patients, >/= 18 years of age
- Moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis , according to the revised ACR criteria
- Patients initiated on RoActemra/Actemra treatment (in accordance with the local label) on their treating physicians decision
Who cannot join
- RoActemra/Actemra treatment more than 8 weeks prior to enrolment visit
- Previous RoActemra/Actemra treatment in a clinical trial or for compassionate use
- Treatment with any investigational agent within 4 weeks (or 5 half-lives of investigational agent, whichever is longer) before starting treatment with RoActemra/Actemra
- History of autoimmune disease or of any joint inflammatory disease other than RA
Trial locations and contacts
9 sites in 1 country.
9 sites in 1 country
Greece9 sites
Study site
Athens, 11 527
Study site
Athens, 115 27
Study site
Athens, 11527
Study site
Larissa, 411 10
Study site
Pátrai, 26443
Study site
Pátrai, 265 04
Study site
Rhodes, 851 00
Study site
Thessaloniki, 546 42
Study site
Thessaloniki, 54636
About this study
Official title: A Multi-national, Multi-center Non-interventional Study in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Patients Treated With Tocilizumab
This multi-center, observational study will evaluate the use in clinical practice and efficacy of RoActemra/Actemra (tocilizumab) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Eligible patients initiated on RoActemra/Actemra treatment according to the approved label will be followed for 6 months.
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Medical subject headings
- Arthritis, Rheumatoid
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Cohort | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Proportion of patients on RoActemra/Actemra treatment at 6 months
Measured: approximately 2 years
Secondary outcomes (5)
Rates of dose modifications/interruptions
Measured: approximately 2 years
Clinical/demographic patient characteristics at initiation of treatment
Measured: approximately 2 years
Efficacy: Response according to total joint count evaluation by DAS28/EULAR/SDAI/CDAI/ACR
Measured: approximately 2 years
Efficacy: Monotherapy versus combination therapy
Measured: approximately 2 years
Use of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
Measured: approximately 2 years
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 Jun 2012 (estimated)
- Study startMay 2012
- Primary completionNov 2013
- Study completionNov 2013
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Rheumatoid ArthritisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Hoffmann-La RocheThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Clinical Trials, Study director, Hoffmann-La Roche
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01615419
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ML28259
- Status last verified
- Nov 2016
- First submitted
- 6 Jun 2012
- Last updated
- 2 Nov 2016
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Nov 2016. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Multi-national, Multi-center Non-interventional Study in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Patients Treated With Tocilizumab
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01615419
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ML28259
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Hoffmann-La RocheIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- May 2012
- Primary completion
- Nov 2013 (actual)
- Study completion
- Nov 2013 (actual)
- First posted
- 8 Jun 2012 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This multi-center, observational study will evaluate the use in clinical practice and efficacy of RoActemra/Actemra (tocilizumab) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Eligible patients initiated on RoActemra/Actemra treatment according to the approved label will be followed for 6 months.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Cohort | – | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Patients with rheumatoid arthritis initiating treatment with RoActemra/Actemra
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Adult patients, >/= 18 years of age
- Moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis , according to the revised ACR criteria
- Patients initiated on RoActemra/Actemra treatment (in accordance with the local label) on their treating physicians decision
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- RoActemra/Actemra treatment more than 8 weeks prior to enrolment visit
- Previous RoActemra/Actemra treatment in a clinical trial or for compassionate use
- Treatment with any investigational agent within 4 weeks (or 5 half-lives of investigational agent, whichever is longer) before starting treatment with RoActemra/Actemra
- History of autoimmune disease or of any joint inflammatory disease other than RA
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Proportion of patients on RoActemra/Actemra treatment at 6 months
Time frame: approximately 2 years
5 secondary outcomes
Rates of dose modifications/interruptions
Time frame: approximately 2 years
Clinical/demographic patient characteristics at initiation of treatment
Time frame: approximately 2 years
Efficacy: Response according to total joint count evaluation by DAS28/EULAR/SDAI/CDAI/ACR
Time frame: approximately 2 years
Efficacy: Monotherapy versus combination therapy
Time frame: approximately 2 years
Use of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
Time frame: approximately 2 years
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 Nov 2016.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Clinical Trials study director
Hoffmann-La Roche
9 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Rheumatoid Arthritis, run by Hoffmann-La Roche at 9 sites in Greece.
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 3 inclusion and 4 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 2 Nov 2016. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 9 sites in Greece. 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. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
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?
Proportion of patients on RoActemra/Actemra treatment at 6 months (time frame: approximately 2 years). 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 2 Nov 2016.