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Secukinmab

Phase 2

Rheumatoid Arthritis | Small molecule | Immunology |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Oct 30, 2015

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment237

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Secukinmab · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT00928512Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of AIN457 in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Taking Methotrexate (MTX)Rheumatoid Arthritis
COMPLETED237 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of AIN457 in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Taking Methotrexate (MTX)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of Participants With American College of Rheumatology Response of 20 (ACR20) at 16 Weeks
16cweeks

A participant was considered to have achieved the incidence of response (ACR20 criteria) if he/she had at least a 20% improvement in both the tender and swollen 28-joint counts and had at least 20% improvement in at least 3 of the following 5 measures: patient's assessment of rheumatoid athritis (RA) pain, patient's global assessment of disease activity, physician's global assessment of disease activity, patient's self-assesseddisability (Health Assessment Questionnaire \[HAQ©\] score)and acute phase rectant (C-reactive protein \[hsCRP\]/ESR).

Secondary Endpoints

Number of Participants Who Achieved an ACR50 or ACR70 Response at Week 16
Week 16
Number of Participants Who Achieved an ACR20, ACR50 or ACR70 Response up to Week 16
at Weeks2, 4, 8, 12, 16
Change From Baseline in Disease Activity Score 28 Using CRP (DAS28-CRP)
Baseline, week 16
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Secukinumab 25mgEXPERIMENTALSecukinumab 25mg s.c. q4wk
Secukinumab 75mgEXPERIMENTALSecukinumab 75mg s.c. q4wk
Secukinumab 150mgEXPERIMENTALSecukinumab 150mg s. c. q4wk
Secukinumab 300mgEXPERIMENTALSecukinumab 300mg s.c. q4wk
Secukinumab PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORSecukinumab Placebo s.c. q4wk

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
SecukinmabDRUGSecukinumab was supplied as a 150mg lyophiized cake in individual glass vials each. The study drug dose levels were 25mg, 75mg, 150mg and 300mg and was administered subcutaneously.
PlaceboDRUGSecukinumab placebo was supplied as a 150mg lyophiized cake in individual glass vials each. The placebo dose levels were 25mg, 75mg, 150mg and 300mg and was administered subcutaneously.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites58

Inclusion Criteria: * Presence of RA classified by ACR 1987 revised criteria. Patients with active RA should have been on MTX for at least 3 months and must currently be treated with a stable dose of MTX (\> or =7.5 mg/week - \< or = 25 mg/week) for at least 4 weeks * At Baseline: Disease activity ...

Countries:United StatesBelgiumCzechiaGermanyHungaryJapanPolandRussiaSlovakiaSouth KoreaTaiwan
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Frequently asked questions about Secukinmab

What is Secukinmab used for in Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Secukinmab is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. It is being evaluated in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis who are also taking Methotrexate. The drug is currently in Phase 2 clinical development and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

Who is developing Secukinmab?

Secukinmab is being developed by Novartis AG, a global healthcare company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NVS. Novartis is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Secukinmab in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

What phase is Secukinmab in?

Secukinmab is currently in Phase 2 clinical development for Rheumatoid Arthritis. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not yet been approved for commercial use. The Phase 2 trial has been completed, and the drug remains under evaluation for this indication.

What clinical trials is Secukinmab in?

Secukinmab has one completed Phase 2 clinical trial registered as NCT00928512. This trial, titled "Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of AIN457 in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Taking Methotrexate (MTX)," enrolled 237 participants across multiple countries including the United States, Belgium, Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, South Korea, and Taiwan.

Is Secukinmab the same as AIN457?

Yes, Secukinmab is also known as AIN457. The clinical trial NCT00928512, which studies Secukinmab in Rheumatoid Arthritis, uses the name AIN457 in its official title. Both names refer to the same investigational drug being developed by Novartis.

Was the Secukinmab trial randomized and placebo-controlled?

Yes, the Phase 2 clinical trial for Secukinmab in Rheumatoid Arthritis was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. The trial enrolled 237 participants, all aged 18 years and older, and was conducted at multiple sites internationally. The study has been completed.