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GLPG0259

Phase 2

Rheumatoid Arthritis | Small molecule | Immunology |Galapagos NV|Last Updated: Apr 26, 2011

Success Probability
Approval Probability 71%
TA Base Rate26%
Adjusted LOA41%
ML RiskLOW_RISK
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Market & Valuation
rNPV $3.2B
Market Size $9.4B
Revenue Basis $1.6B
Competitors 6
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Trial Design
RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment30
FDA Designations
No designations recorded
Clinical Trials (1)
NCT IDTitlePhaseStatusEnrollmentVelocityDesignStartCompletionLast UpdatedSitesCountries
NCT01211249GLPG0259 in Methotrexate-refractory Rheumatoid ArthritisPHASE2 COMPLETED 30Oct 1, 2010Apr 1, 2011Apr 26, 201132 Belgium, Netherlands +3
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Study Endpoints
Primary Endpoints
Efficacy
12 weeks

The primary efficacy endpoint will be the number and percentage of subjects in each GLPG0259 dose group and placebo group achieving an American College of Rheumatology (ACR)20 (ACR20 response rate) at Week 12.

Secondary Endpoints
Efficacy
intermediate timepoints for 12 weeks
Safety
12 weeks
Pharmacokinetics
12 weeks
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Study Design & Arms
AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT
Treatment Arms
ArmTypeDescription
GLPG0259 (Part A)EXPERIMENTAL -
Placebo (Part A)PLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
GLPG0259 (Part B)EXPERIMENTAL -
Placebo (Part B)PLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Interventions
NameTypeDescription
GLPG0259 oral capsuleDRUGTwo capsules, each containing 25 mg of GLPG0259 (i.e. 50 mg/day), to be given once daily; in case of adverse events the dose may be split over two administrations, or reduced to 25 mg/day (one single capsule)
PlaceboDRUGPlacebo capsules; two capsules to be taken in the morning, in case of adverse events the dose may be split over two administrations, or reduced to one single capsule
GLPG0259 (Part B)DRUGCapsule, dosage to be established based on results of Part A
Placebo (Part B)DRUGCapsules, dosage to be established after Part A, and matching GLPG0259 (Part B)
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Eligibility Criteria
Age Range18 Years — 70 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites32

Inclusion Criteria: * Must have active RA (≥5 tender or painful joints on motion and ≥5 joints swollen AND a C-reactive protein (CRP) concentration ≥1.5 mg/dL). * Must have been on methotrexate for ≥6 months at a stable dose of 7.5-25 mg/week for ≥12 weeks, to be continued throughout study; * If on...

Countries:BelgiumNetherlandsPolandRussiaUkraine
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