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Rheumatoid ArthritisPACENCT01756235

Physical Activity in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Treated With Adalimumab in Routine Clinical Practice

An observational study of Rheumatoid Arthritis, run by AbbVie (prior sponsor, Abbott).

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 study was to evaluate physical activity and its changes in participants with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who were treated with adalimumab therapy in clinical practice. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Rheumatoid Arthritis
How many people
462 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Dec 2012to Oct 2015
Phase
Observational
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 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Study population consisted of participants with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who were treated with adalimumab as per locally approved label and prescription guidelines. The decision to be treated with adalimumab had to be independent from study inclusion.

Who may be able to join

  • Had rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and is eligible to start and/or continue adalimumab therapy according to the local product label and prescription guidelines
  • Had been started on adalimumab therapy no more than one (1) month prior to the study enrolment
  • Had negative result of tuberculosis (TB) screening test or was receiving TB prophylaxis as per local guidelines
  • Had provided written Authorization to the investigator to use and/or disclose personal and/or health data, or Informed Consent if requested by the Local Regulations

Who cannot join

  • Was unable to walk either due to RA or a comorbid condition
  • Was unable to perform basic self-care activities
  • Had contraindications for treatment with adalimumab

About this study

Official title: Physical ACtivity in patiEnts With Rheumatoid Arthritis Treated With Adalimumab in Routine Clinical Practice (PACE)

The purpose of this study was to evaluate physical activity and its changes in participants with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who were treated with adalimumab therapy in clinical practice.

Read the detailed description

This post-marketing observational study was conducted in a multi-country, multi-center and single-arm format. Data were collected prospectively. Adult participants with diagnosis of RA who were assigned for treatment with adalimumab (Humira®) were eligible for participation. During this period four follow-up visits were planned for observation of the participant and documentation of data. Ideally, these visits should have been performed approximately 3 (V1), 6 (V2), 9 (V3) and 12 (V4) months after the baseline visit (V0).

Keywords
Post-marketing observational study (PMOS) Protocol, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Physical Activity, Adalimumab, Humira®
Medical subject headings
Arthritis, Rheumatoid, Motor Activity

What participants receive

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

Study groups in NCT01756235
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Participants with Rheumatoid ArthritisParticipants with rheumatoid arthritis treated with adalimumab in routine clinical practice.

What is being measured

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

  1. Mean Change From Baseline in Total Physical Activity Short Questionnaire to Assess Health-enhancing Physical Activity (SQUASH) Score

    The quantitative SQUASH score (scores range from 0 to 17010.000) is calculated as the sum of subscores that capture physical activity related to commuting activities (SQUASH-A), scores range from 0 to 4082.400, leisure time activities (SQUASH-B), scores range from 0 to 6123.600, household activities (SQUASH-C), scores range from 0 to 3402.000, and activity at work and school (SQUASH-D), scores range from 0 to 3402.000. The SQUASH score and its subscores has non-negative values. Higher values indicate a higher individual activity level.

    Measured: Month 0 (baseline) and Month 12 (Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF))

Secondary outcomes (17)
  1. Mean Change From Baseline in Total Physical Activity SQUASH Score

    The quantitative SQUASH score (scores range from 0 to 17010.000) is calculated as the sum of subscores that capture physical activity related to commuting activities (SQUASH-A), scores range from 0 to 4082.400, leisure time activities (SQUASH-B), scores range from 0 to 6123.600, household activities (SQUASH-C), scores range from 0 to 3402.000, and activity at work and school (SQUASH-D), scores range from 0 to 3402.000. The SQUASH score and its subscores has non-negative values. Higher values indicate a higher individual activity level.

    Measured: Month 3, Month 6 and Month 9

  2. Mean Change From Baseline in SQUASH-A Scores

    SQUASH subscores capture physical activity. SQUASH-A subscore captures commuting activities, with scores ranging from 0 to 4082.400. The SQUASH subscores have non-negative values. Higher values indicate a higher individual activity level.

    Measured: Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12 and Month 12 LOCF

  3. Mean Change From Baseline in SQUASH-B Scores

    SQUASH subscores capture physical activity. SQUASH-B subscore captures leisure time activities, with scores ranging from 0 to 6123.600. The SQUASH subscores have non-negative values. Higher values indicate a higher individual activity level.

    Measured: Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12 and Month 12 LOCF

  4. Mean Change From Baseline in SQUASH-C Scores

    SQUASH subscores capture physical activity. SQUASH-C subscore captures house-hold activities, with scores ranging from 0 to 3402.000. The SQUASH subscores have non-negative values. Higher values indicate a higher individual activity level.

    Measured: Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12 and Month 12 LOCF

  5. Mean Change From Baseline in SQUASH-D Scores

    SQUASH subscores capture physical activity. SQUASH-D subscore captures activity at work and school, with scores ranging from 0 to 3402.000. The SQUASH subscores have non-negative values. Higher values indicate a higher individual activity level.

    Measured: Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12 and Month 12 LOCF

  6. Mean Change From Baseline in Disease Activity Index - 28 Joints (DAS28) Score

    The DAS28 is a validated index of rheumatoid arthritis disease activity. Tender joint counts and swollen joint counts across 28 joints, C-reactive protein, and general health assessed via the visual analog scale (VAS) are included in the DAS28 score. Scores on the DAS28 range from 0 to 10. A DAS28 score >5.1 indicates high disease activity, a DAS28 score <3.2 indicates low disease activity, and a DAS28 score <2.6 indicates clinical remission.

    Measured: Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12 and Month 12 LOCF

  7. Percentage of Participants in Clinical Disease Remission (DAS28<2.6)

    Remission is defined as DAS28 of less than 2.6. The DAS28 is a validated index of rheumatoid arthritis disease activity. Tender joint counts and swollen joint counts across 28 joints, C-reactive protein (CRP), and general health assessed via the visual analog scale (VAS) are included in the DAS28 score. Scores on the DAS28 range from 0 to 10, with higher scores indicating higher disease activity.

    Measured: Month 0, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12 and Month 12 LOCF

  8. Percentage of Participants With Low Disease Activity State (LDAS, DAS28<3.2)

    LDAS is defined as DAS28 of less than 3.2. The DAS28 is a validated index of rheumatoid arthritis disease activity. Tender joint counts and swollen joint counts across 28 joints, C-reactive protein (CRP), and general health assessed via the visual analog scale (VAS) are included in the DAS28 score. Scores on the DAS28 range from 0 to 10, with higher scores indicating higher disease activity.

    Measured: Month 0, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12 and Month 12 LOCF

  9. Mean Change From Baseline in Total Physical Activity SQUASH Scores and Individual Physical Activity Categories' SQUASH Scores in Participants in Remission or LDAS

    This outcome analyses the quantitative SQUASH score and individual SQUASH scores by DAS28 categories. The quantitative SQUASH score (ranging from 0 to 17010.000) is calculated as the sum of subscores that capture physical activity related to commuting activities (SQUASH-A), leisure time activities (SQUASH-B), household activities (SQUASH-C) and activity at work and school (SQUASH-D). The SQUASH score and its subscores has non-negative values. Higher values indicate a higher individual activity level. DAS28 categories being assessed are remission (defined as DAS28 of less than 2.6) and LDAS (defined as DAS28 of less than 3.2).The DAS28 is a validated index of rheumatoid arthritis disease activity. Tender joint counts and swollen joint counts across 28 joints, C-reactive protein (CRP), and general health assessed via the visual analog scale (VAS) are included in the DAS28 score. Scores on the DAS28 range from 0 to 10, with higher scores indicating higher disease activity.

    Measured: Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12 and Month 12 LOCF

  10. Mean Change From Baseline in Total Physical Activity SQUASH Scores and Individual Physical Activity Categories' SQUASH Scores in Participants Those Who Did Not Attain Remission or LDAS

    This outcome analyses the quantitative SQUASH score and individual SQUASH scores by DAS28 categories. The quantitative SQUASH score (ranging from 0 to 17010.000) is calculated as the sum of subscores that capture physical activity related to commuting activities (SQUASH-A), leisure time activities (SQUASH-B), household activities (SQUASH-C) and activity at work and school (SQUASH-D). The SQUASH score and its subscores has non-negative values. Higher values indicate a higher individual activity level. DAS28 categories being assessed are remission (defined as DAS28 of less than 2.6) and LDAS (defined as DAS28 of less than 3.2).The DAS28 is a validated index of rheumatoid arthritis disease activity. Tender joint counts and swollen joint counts across 28 joints, C-reactive protein (CRP), and general health assessed via the visual analog scale (VAS) are included in the DAS28 score. Scores on the DAS28 range from 0 to 10, with higher scores indicating higher disease activity.

    Measured: Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12 and Month 12 LOCF

  11. Mean Change From Baseline in Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Score

    The Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) is a patient-reported questionnaire specific for rheumatoid arthritis. It consists of 20 questions referring to eight domains: dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip, and daily activities. Participants assessed their ability to do each task over the past week using the following response categories: without any difficulty (0); with some difficulty (1); with much difficulty (2); and unable to do (3). Scores range from 0 to 3, where zero represents no disability and three very severe, high-dependency disability. Scores on each task were summed and averaged to provide an overall score ranging from 0 to 3, where zero represents no disability and three very severe, high-dependency disability. Negative mean changes from baseline in the overall score indicates improvement.

    Measured: Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12 and Month 12 LOCF

  12. Correlation Between Physical Activity (Total SQUASH Score and Individual Physical Activity Categories' SQUASH Scores) and DAS28 Scores

    The SQUASH and its subscores are instruments to measure the physical activity level, whereas the DAS28 measures disease activity. In order to evaluate the relationship between physical function and disease activity (as measured by the two scales), Pearson correlation coefficients were calculated for the SQUASH scores and the DAS28. A decrease in physical functioning is likely to be connected to stronger disease activity.

    Measured: Month 0 and Month 12 LOCF

  13. Correlation Between Physical Activity (Total SQUASH Score and Individual Physical Activity Categories' SQUASH Scores) and HAQ-DI Scores

    The SQUASH and its subscores are instruments to measure the physical activity level, whereas the HAQ-DI measures physical functioning. In order to evaluate the relationship between physical function and physical activity (as measured by the both scales), Pearson correlation coefficients were calculated for the SQUASH scores and the HAQ-DI. A decrease in physical functioning is likely to prohibit physical activity.

    Measured: Month 0 and Month 12 LOCF

  14. Mean Change From Baseline in Physical Activity (Total SQUASH Score and Individual Physical Activity Categories' SQUASH Scores) Influenced by Age Categories

    The quantitative SQUASH score (scores range from 0 to 17010.000) is calculated as the sum of subscores that capture physical activity related to commuting activities (SQUASH-A), scores range from 0 to 4082.400, leisure time activities (SQUASH-B), scores range from 0 to 6123.600, household activities (SQUASH-C), scores range from 0 to 3402.000, and activity at work and school (SQUASH-D), scores range from 0 to 3402.000. The SQUASH score and its subscores has non-negative values. Higher values indicate a higher individual activity level.

    Measured: Month 0 and Month 12 LOCF

  15. Mean Change From Baseline in Physical Activity (Total SQUASH Score and Individual Physical Activity Categories' SQUASH Scores) Influenced by Gender

    The quantitative SQUASH score (scores range from 0 to 17010.000) is calculated as the sum of subscores that capture physical activity related to commuting activities (SQUASH-A), scores range from 0 to 4082.400, leisure time activities (SQUASH-B), scores range from 0 to 6123.600, household activities (SQUASH-C), scores range from 0 to 3402.000, and activity at work and school (SQUASH-D), scores range from 0 to 3402.000. The SQUASH score and its subscores has non-negative values. Higher values indicate a higher individual activity level.

    Measured: Month 0 and Month 12 LOCF

  16. Mean Change From Baseline in Physical Activity (Total SQUASH Score and Individual Physical Activity Categories' SQUASH Scores) Influenced by Education

    The quantitative SQUASH score (scores range from 0 to 17010.000) is calculated as the sum of subscores that capture physical activity related to commuting activities (SQUASH-A), scores range from 0 to 4082.400, leisure time activities (SQUASH-B), scores range from 0 to 6123.600, household activities (SQUASH-C), scores range from 0 to 3402.000, and activity at work and school (SQUASH-D), scores range from 0 to 3402.000. The SQUASH score and its subscores has non-negative values. Higher values indicate a higher individual activity level.

    Measured: Month 0 and Month 12 LOCF

  17. Mean Change From Baseline in Physical Activity (Total SQUASH Score and Individual Physical Activity Categories' SQUASH Scores) Influenced by Occupation

    The quantitative SQUASH score (scores range from 0 to 17010.000) is calculated as the sum of subscores that capture physical activity related to commuting activities (SQUASH-A), scores range from 0 to 4082.400, leisure time activities (SQUASH-B), scores range from 0 to 6123.600, household activities (SQUASH-C), scores range from 0 to 3402.000, and activity at work and school (SQUASH-D), scores range from 0 to 3402.000. The SQUASH score and its subscores has non-negative values. Higher values indicate a higher individual activity level.

    Measured: Month 0 and Month 12 LOCF

Timeline

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

  1. First posted25 Dec 2012 (estimated)
  2. Study startDec 2012
  3. Primary completionOct 2015
  4. Study completionOct 2015

Resources

More details

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

Study design
Study type
Observational
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
462 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01756235
Sponsor's protocol ID
P13-683
Acronym
PACE
Status last verified
Jan 2017
First submitted
20 Dec 2012
Last updated
6 Mar 2017
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Rheumatoid Arthritis, run by AbbVie (prior sponsor, Abbott).

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 4 inclusion and 3 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 6 Mar 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

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?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 6 Mar 2017). 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?

Mean Change From Baseline in Total Physical Activity Short Questionnaire to Assess Health-enhancing Physical Activity (SQUASH) Score (time frame: Month 0 (baseline) and Month 12 (Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF))). 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 6 Mar 2017.

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