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Ustekinumab+ MTX

Phase 2

Arthritis, Rheumatoid | Small molecule | Immunology |Johnson & Johnson|Last Updated: May 12, 2016

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetIL12B, IL12A, IL23A
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Ustekinumab

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment274

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

Ustekinumab+ MTX · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT01645280A Study of the Effectiveness and Safety of Ustekinumab (STELARA) and CNTO 1959 Administered Under the Skin of Patients With Active Rheumatoid Arthritis, Despite Existing Methotrexate TherapyArthritis, Rheumatoid
COMPLETED274 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study of the Effectiveness and Safety of Ustekinumab (STELARA) and CNTO 1959 Administered Under the Skin of Patients With Active Rheumatoid Arthritis, Despite Existing Methotrexate Therapy
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants With American College of Rheumatology 20 (ACR 20) Response at Week 28
Week 28

The ACR 20 responders are participants with at least 20 percent (%) improvement from Baseline for tender joint count (TJC), swollen joint count (SJC), and at least 3 of the 5 remaining core set measures: 1) patient's assessment of arthritis pain-visual analog scale, 2) patient's global assessment of disease activity-visual analog scale, 3) physician's global assessment of disease activity-visual analog scale, 4) patient's assessment of physical function as measured by health assessment questionnaire-disability index (HAQ-Di), 5) C-reactive protein (CRP).

Secondary Endpoints

Change From Baseline in Disease Activity Index Score 28 (DAS28; Using C-reactive Protein [CRP]) Score at Week 28
From Baseline to Week 28
Percentage of Participants With American College of Rheumatology 20 (ACR 20) Response at Week 12
Week 12
Change From Baseline in Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Score at Week 28
Baseline and Week 28
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Group 1PLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Group 2EXPERIMENTAL -
Group 3EXPERIMENTAL -
Group 4EXPERIMENTAL -
Group 5EXPERIMENTAL -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Placebo + methotrexate (MTX) (Group 1)DRUGPlacebo: form = solution for injection, route = subcutaneous use, at Weeks 0, 4, then every 8 weeks (Weeks 12, 20, and 28) + MTX (pre-study dose)
Ustekinumab + MTX (Group 2)DRUGUstekinumab: type = exact number, unit = mg, number = 90, form = solution for injection, route = subcutaneous use, at Weeks 0, 4, then every 8 weeks (Weeks 12, 20, and 28) + MTX (pre-study dose)
Ustekinumab + MTX (Group 3)DRUGUstekinumab: type = exact number, unit = mg, number = 90, form = solution for injection, route = subcutaneous use, at Weeks 0, 4, then every 12 weeks (Weeks 16 and 28) + MTX (pre-study dose)
CNTO 1959 + MTX (Group 4)DRUGCNTO 1959: type = exact number, unit = mg, number = 200, form = powder for solution for injection, route = subcutaneous use, at Weeks 0, 4, then every 8 weeks (Weeks 12, 20, and 28) + MTX (pre-study dose)
CNTO 1959 + MTX (Group 5)DRUGCNTO 1959: type = exact number, unit = mg, number = 50, form = powder for solution for injection, route = subcutaneous use, at Weeks 0, 4, then every 8 weeks (Weeks 12, 20, and 28)+ MTX (pre-study dose)
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 80 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites47

Inclusion Criteria: * Have had RA for at least 6 months prior to screening * Have a diagnosis of RA according to the revised 1987 criteria of the American Rheumatism Association - Be positive for either anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody or rheumatoid factor in serum at screening * Have bee...

Countries:United StatesArgentinaBulgariaChileColombiaCzechiaHungaryPolandRussiaSingaporeUkraine
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Frequently asked questions about Ustekinumab+ MTX

What is Ustekinumab used for?

Ustekinumab is an investigational biologic being studied for juvenile psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn disease, and juvenile arthritis. It is in Phase 3 clinical development for these immunology indications.

What does Ustekinumab target?

Ustekinumab is a monoclonal antibody, indicated by its -mab suffix. It is being studied for its role in modulating immune responses in inflammatory conditions such as Crohn disease and juvenile psoriatic arthritis.

Who makes Ustekinumab?

Ustekinumab is being developed by Johnson & Johnson, a company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker JNJ. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug in pediatric and adult populations.

What phase is Ustekinumab in?

Ustekinumab is in Phase 3 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. Clinical trials are ongoing or completed to assess its safety and efficacy in various inflammatory conditions.

What clinical trials is Ustekinumab in?

Ustekinumab has been studied in several clinical trials, including NCT02968108, a pharmacokinetic study in pediatric Crohn disease, and NCT04673357, a Phase 3 study in pediatric Crohn disease. Other trials include NCT05083182 for juvenile psoriatic arthritis and NCT05092269, a long-term extension study.

Is Ustekinumab the same as Guselkumab?

Ustekinumab and Guselkumab are different drugs. A clinical trial, NCT05083182, is studying both Ustekinumab and Guselkumab in pediatric participants with active juvenile psoriatic arthritis, comparing their effects in the same study population.