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An Open-label Study to Evaluate the Safety of MabThera, and Its Effect on Treatment Response, in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Following Inadequate Response to a Single Anti-TNF Agent
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating rituximab [MabThera] for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Completed, enrolled 302 participants across 69 sites.
Detailed Summary
This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of MabThera in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis who have had an inadequate response to one prior anti-TNF alpha inhibitor. MabThera-naive patients will be stratified into 3 arms, according to previous inadequate response to a)etanercept, b)infliximab or c)adalimumab. Patients will be treated with MabThera (1g infusion) on day 1 and day 15, and will continue their basic methotrexate therapy. The anticipated time on study treatment is 2+ years, and the target sample size is 100-500 individuals.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
1 g was given by intravenous infusion on Days 1 and 15