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A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Proof-of-Concept Study of Ustekinumab in Subjects With Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Ustekinumab IV, Placebo Infusion, and 3 other interventions for Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic. Completed, enrolled 102 participants across 43 sites in 9 countries.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of ustekinumab as measured by a reduction in disease activity for subjects with active Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE - chronic disorder of connective tissue in which there can be skin rash, arthritis, kidney problems, and anemia, among other problems).
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Weight-range based dosing of approximately 6 mg/kg of ustekinumab intravenously at Week 0.
Placebo intravenously at Week 0.
Placebo subcutaneously at Weeks 8 and 16.
Ustekinumab 90 mg subcutaneously every 8 weeks up to Week 40 and up to Week 104 in study extension (for eligible participants)
Concomitant treatment (mycophenolate, azathioprine/6-mercaptopurine, methotrexate, hydroxychloroquine and/or chloroquine, oral corticosteroids, NSAIDs, antihypertensive medications, and topical medications) through Week 48, as well as through the study extension although tapering of corticosteroids is encouraged beyond Week 48.