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A Phase III, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Tocilizumab Versus Placebo in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Placebo and Tocilizumab for Systemic Sclerosis. Completed, enrolled 212 participants across 83 sites in 22 countries.
Detailed Summary
This study will assess the efficacy and safety of tocilizumab compared with placebo in participants with SSc across approximately 120 planned global study sites. The study will consist of a 48-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled period followed by a 48-week open-label treatment period. Participants will be assigned, in a 1:1 ratio, to double-blind treatment with active tocilizumab or matching placebo. In the open-label period, eligible participants from either arm may receive active tocilizumab.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Participants will receive matching placebo subcutaneous (SC) injections once weekly for 48 weeks of double-blind treatment.
Participants will receive 162 mg SC tocilizumab once weekly for 48 weeks of double-blind treatment. The same regimen will be given to all eligible participants for 48 weeks of open-label treatment.