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An Open-label Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Re-treatments With Rituximab (MabThera®/Rituxan®) in Patients With Active Rheumatoid Arthritis
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Rituximab, Methotrexate, and 2 other interventions for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Completed, enrolled 465 participants across 92 sites in 16 countries.
Detailed Summary
This study will assess the long-term safety and efficacy of repeat treatment courses of rituximab, in combination with methotrexate in a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) inadequate responder population of participants who were previously randomized into studies WA16291 (NCT02693210) or WA17043/U2644g (NCT00074438). The study permits multiple re-treatments until the protocol-defined end-of-treatment date (31 December 2011). Participants will then enter a safety follow-up (SFU) period of at least 48 weeks. This will provide at least 7 years follow-up data on all participants initially randomized into WA16291 or WA17043/U2644g. Approximately 600 participants will potentially be eligible to enter this open label extension study from their respective feeder studies.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Participants will receive rituximab 1 gram IV on Days 1 and 15 of each course of retreatment.
Participants will receive methotrexate 10-25 mg/week orally or parenterally.
Participants will receive methylprednisolone 100 mg IV 30 minutes prior to each rituximab infusion.
Participants will receive folic acid \>= 5 mg/week or equivalent.