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ABT-981

Phase 2

Erosive Hand Osteoarthritis | Monoclonal antibody | Musculoskeletal |AbbVie Inc.|Last Updated: Aug 28, 2019

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment132

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

ABT-981 · 3 trials · 4 indications

Phase 2 2Phase 1 1
NCT02384538A Phase 2a Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of ABT-981 in Patients With Erosive Hand OsteoarthritisErosive Hand Osteoarthritis
COMPLETED132 Analytics
NCT02087904A Study Evaluating the Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacodynamic Effects of ABT-981 in Patients With Knee OsteoarthritisKnee Osteoarthritis
COMPLETED350 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Phase 2a Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of ABT-981 in Patients With Erosive Hand Osteoarthritis
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PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study Evaluating the Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacodynamic Effects of ABT-981 in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Pain Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Week 16
Week 0 (Baseline), Week 16

The AUSCAN NR3.1 is a self-report measure composed of a battery of 15 questions assessing the three dimensions of pain (5 questions), joint stiffness (1 question) and physical function (9 questions) using an 11-box Numerical Rating Scale (NRS-11) from 0 (low) to 10 (high). The pain subdomain score ranges from 0 to 50; lower scores indicate better status. A decrease in the pain subdomain score represents improvement in status. Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF): Missing responses were imputed by calculation based on the last nonmissing postbaseline component values.

Change From Baseline in Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) Pain Scores of the Index Knee at Week 16
Baseline, Week 16

The WOMAC was developed to assess pain, stiffness, and physical function in subjects with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis. The WOMAC consists of 24 items divided into 3 subscales: Pain (5 items); Stiffness (2 items); and Physical Function (17 items). Each item is rated on an 11-point (0 to 10) numerical rating scale (NRS). The pain sub-score has a range of 0 (no pain) to 50 (maximum pain). A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.

Change From Baseline in Quantitative Synovitis of the Index Knee at Week 26
Baseline, Week 26

Change in synovitis of the index knee was evaluated using quantitative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measurements. MRI quantitative synovitis of the index knee was defined by mean synovial membrane thickness.

Change From Baseline in Effusion Volume of the Index Knee at Week 26
Baseline, Week 26
Change From Baseline in Whole-Organ Magnetic Resonance Imaging Score (WORMS) Semi-Quantitative Synovitis/Effusion Score of the Index Knee at Week 26
Baseline, Week 26

Semi-quantitative synovitis/effusion volume WORMS scores were scored as normal (0), \< 33% of maximum estimated distention (1), 33% - 66% of maximum estimated distention (2), or \> 66% of maximum estimated distention (3).

Number of participants with Adverse Events
From date of first dose of ABT-981 until 70 days after the last dose of ABT-981

Collect all adverse events at each visit

Physical Exam including vital signs
From date of first dose of ABT-981 until 70 days after last dose of ABT-981

Blood pressure, heart rate and body temperature

Clinical Lab Testing
From date of first dose of ABT-981 until 70 days after the last dose of ABT-981

Hematology, Chemistry, and Urinalysis

Change from Baseline in Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Prior to dose and 8 hours post dose on each day of dosing

ECGs done in triplicate

Maximum observed serum concentration (Cmax) of ABT-981
Prior to first dose up to 70 days after the last dose of ABT-981

Cmax

Time to Cmax (Tmax) of ABT-981
Prior to first dose up to 70 days after the last dose of ABT-981

Time to Cmax

The area under the time curve (AUC) of ABT-981
Prior to first dose up until 70 days after the last dose of ABT-981

AUC

The terminal phase elimination rate constant and the terminal elimination half-life (t1/2) of ABT-981
Prior to the last dose up to 70 days after the last dose of ABT-981

Secondary Endpoints

Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Pain Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each Visit
Week 0 (Baseline) and Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 26
Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Physical Function Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each Visit
Week 0 (Baseline) and Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 26
Australian/Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN NR3.1) Stiffness Subdomain Score: Change From Baseline to Each Visit
Week 0 (Baseline) and Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 26
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo for ABT-981 every two weeks (Q2W) for 24 weeks.
ABT-981EXPERIMENTALABT-981 200 mg every two weeks (Q2W) for 24 weeks.
ABT-981 low doseEXPERIMENTAL25 mg ABT-981 subcutaneous (SC) every 2 weeks (E2W)
ABT-981 medium doseEXPERIMENTAL100 mg ABT-981 SC E2W
ABT-981 high doseEXPERIMENTAL200 mg ABT-981 SC E2W
Group 1EXPERIMENTALRandomized 7 drug/2 placebo by group
Group 2EXPERIMENTALRandomized 7 drug/2 placebo by group
Group 3EXPERIMENTALRandomized 7 drug/2 placebo by group
Group 4EXPERIMENTALRandomized 7 drug/2 placebo by group

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
ABT-981BIOLOGICALABT-981 administered by subcutaneous injection
Placebo for ABT-981BIOLOGICALPlacebo for ABT-981 administered by subcutaneous injection
PlaceboOTHER -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range35 Years to 80 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male or female between the ages of 35 to 80. 2. Must fulfill 1990 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) hand osteoarthritis (OA) criteria 3. Must have radiographic evidence of erosive hand OA 4. Have one or more clinical signs and symptoms of active inflammation in at least ...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about ABT-981

What is ABT-981 used for?

ABT-981 is an investigational monoclonal antibody being studied for the treatment of osteoarthritis, including knee osteoarthritis and erosive hand osteoarthritis. It is being developed by AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) and has completed clinical trials in these patient populations.

What does ABT-981 target?

ABT-981 is a monoclonal antibody, but its specific molecular target has not been disclosed in the available information. The drug is being investigated for its effects on osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease.

Who makes ABT-981?

ABT-981 is being developed by AbbVie Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker ABBV. AbbVie has sponsored clinical trials evaluating the safety and efficacy of ABT-981 in patients with osteoarthritis.

What phase is ABT-981 in?

ABT-981 has completed Phase 2 clinical trials for knee osteoarthritis and erosive hand osteoarthritis. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by the FDA. The drug remains in clinical development, with no active trials currently listed.

What clinical trials has ABT-981 been in?

ABT-981 has been studied in three completed clinical trials. NCT01668511 was a Phase 1 study in 36 patients with knee osteoarthritis. NCT02087904 was a Phase 2 study in 350 patients with knee osteoarthritis. NCT02384538 was a Phase 2a study in 132 patients with erosive hand osteoarthritis.

Is ABT-981 the same as another drug?

ABT-981 is the primary name used in clinical trial registrations for this investigational monoclonal antibody. No alternative names have been reported in the available clinical trial information.