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Atacicept

Phase 2

Rheumatoid Arthritis | Small molecule | Immunology |Merck KGaA|Last Updated: Feb 17, 2016

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment256

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Atacicept · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT00430495A Phase 2 Dose-finding Study of Atacicept in Subjects With Rheumatoid Arthritis (AUGUST I)Rheumatoid Arthritis
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PHASE2COMPLETED
A Phase 2 Dose-finding Study of Atacicept in Subjects With Rheumatoid Arthritis (AUGUST I)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants Achieving American College of Rheumatology 20 Response Based on C-reactive Protein (ACR20-CRP) at Week 26
Week 26

ACR20-CRP response is defined as greater than or equal to (\>=) 20 percent (%) improvement in both tender joint counts (based on a total of 68 joints) and swollen joint counts (based on a total of 66 joints) together with \>=20% improvement in at least 3 of the following 5 measures: 1) participant's assessment of pain; 2) participant's global assessment of disease activity; 3) physician's global assessment of disease activity; 4) participant's assessment of physical function; and 5) acute-phase marker (CRP).

Secondary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants Achieving American College of Rheumatology 50 Response Based on CRP (ACR50-CRP) at Week 26
Week 26
Percentage of Participants Achieving American College of Rheumatology 70 Response Based on CRP (ACR70-CRP) at Week 26
Week 26
Percentage of Participants Achieving Disease Activity Score in 28 Joints (DAS28) Based on CRP (DAS28-CRP) of Less Than or Equal to (<=) 3.2 at Week 26
Week 26
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Atacicept 25 mgEXPERIMENTAL -
Atacicept 75 mgEXPERIMENTAL -
Atacicept 150 mgEXPERIMENTAL -
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
AtaciceptDRUGAtacicept was administered subcutaneously at a dose of 25 milligram (mg) twice a week for initial 4 weeks as loading dose, followed by 25 mg once a week for subsequent 21 weeks.
Placebo matched to ataciceptDRUGPlacebo matched to atacicept was administered subcutaneously twice a week for initial 4 weeks, followed by once a week for subsequent 21 weeks.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites2

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) satisfying American College of Rheumatology (ACR) diagnostic criteria with a disease history of at least one year 2. Male or female greater than or equal to (\>=)18-years of age at time of informed consent 3. Active RA as defined by: * \>=8 swoll...

Countries:United StatesCanada
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Frequently asked questions about Atacicept

What is Atacicept used for?

Atacicept is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that causes joint inflammation and pain. It is currently in Phase 2 clinical development and is not yet approved by regulatory authorities.

Who is developing Atacicept?

Atacicept is being developed by Merck KGaA, a multinational pharmaceutical company. The company's stock is traded over-the-counter under the ticker MKGAF. The drug is currently in Phase 2 clinical trials for rheumatoid arthritis.

What phase is Atacicept in?

Atacicept is in Phase 2 clinical development. It has completed one Phase 2 trial for rheumatoid arthritis, and the drug remains investigational, meaning it has not been approved for commercial use.

What clinical trials is Atacicept in?

Atacicept has been studied in a Phase 2 dose-finding trial, identified as NCT00430495, titled "A Phase 2 Dose-finding Study of Atacicept in Subjects With Rheumatoid Arthritis (AUGUST I)." This trial enrolled 256 participants and was conducted in the United States and Canada.

Is Atacicept the same as AUGUST I?

No, AUGUST I is the name of a clinical trial, not an alternative name for Atacicept. The trial, with identifier NCT00430495, was a Phase 2 dose-finding study of Atacicept in subjects with rheumatoid arthritis.