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A Randomized Withdrawal Double-blind Study of Etanercept Monotherapy Compared to Methotrexate Monotherapy for Maintenance of Remission in Subjects With Rheumatoid Arthritis
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating etanercept pre-filled syringe subcutaneous injection, Oral methotrexate, and 3 other interventions for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Completed, enrolled 371 participants across 136 sites in 15 countries.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of etanercept monotherapy compared to methotrexate monotherapy on maintenance of remission in participants with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who were on etanercept plus methotrexate therapy. This is a multicenter, randomized withdrawal, double-blind controlled study in participants with rheumatoid arthritis on etanercept plus methotrexate therapy who are in very good disease control for 6 months prior to study entry. The study will consist of a 30-day screening period, a 24-week open label run-in period, a 48-week double-blind treatment period and a 30-day safety follow-up period.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
etanercept for injection in pre-filled syringes
During the open-label run-in period, methotrexate will be provided as 2.5 mg tablets. During the double-blind treatment period, methotrexate will be provided as 2.5 mg capsules.
etanercept placebo for injection in pre-filled syringes
methotrexate placebo capsules
Folic acid 5 to 7 mg per week as per investigator judgment or according to local standard of care.