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Small Molecule

Methotrexate for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 30 days after 12 weeks of treatment
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing a new drug, ATI-450, to see if it is better than placebo at treating RA when used with methotrexate.

Eligible Conditions
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 30 days after 12 weeks of treatment
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 30 days after 12 weeks of treatment for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Proportion of patients achieving ACR20 at Week 12
Secondary outcome measures
Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue Scale (FACIT-Fatigue) score over time
Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI) score over time
Incidence of adverse events (AEs), serious AEs (SAEs), laboratory value abnormalities, electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities, vital signs abnormalities
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Side effects data

From 2015 Phase 3 trial • 139 Patients • NCT02001987
19%
Rheumatoid arthritis
16%
Bronchitis
12%
Ear infection
9%
Nasopharyngitis
9%
Urinary tract infection
9%
Nausea
9%
Injection site erythema
9%
Psoriasis
9%
Back pain
7%
Neck pain
7%
Pruritus
7%
Diarrhoea
7%
Hypertension
5%
Headache
5%
Rhinitis
5%
Alanine aminotransferase increased
5%
Neutropenia
2%
Dyspepsia
2%
Vomiting
2%
Lung disorder
2%
Myocardial infarction
2%
Arthralgia
2%
Asthenia
2%
Hepatocellular injury
2%
Nephrolithiasis
2%
Abdominal pain
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
TCZ MONO - All Participants
TCZ - All Participants
TCZ COMBO - All Participants

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: ATI-450 50mg BID plus MethotrexateExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
ATI-450 50mg oral tablet BID with a stable weekly dose of Methotrexate
Group II: ATI-450 20mg BID plus MethotrexateExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
ATI-450 20mg oral tablet BID with a stable weekly dose of Methotrexate
Group III: Placebo plus MethotrexatePlacebo Group2 Interventions
Placebo oral tablet BID with a stable weekly dose of Methotrexate
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
ATI-450 50mg oral tablet BID
2022
Completed Phase 2
~260
Methotrexate
FDA approved
ATI-450 20mg oral tablet BID
2022
Completed Phase 2
~260

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.Lead Sponsor
31 Previous Clinical Trials
4,473 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Rheumatoid Arthritis
25 Patients Enrolled for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ajay AggarwalStudy DirectorAclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
2 Previous Clinical Trials
142 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

ATI-450 (Small Molecule) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05279417 — Phase 2
Rheumatoid Arthritis Research Study Groups: ATI-450 20mg BID plus Methotrexate, ATI-450 50mg BID plus Methotrexate, Placebo plus Methotrexate
Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical Trial 2023: ATI-450 Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05279417 — Phase 2
ATI-450 (Small Molecule) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05279417 — Phase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there any dangerous side effects associated with Methotrexate?

"There is some data supporting Methotrexate's safety, but none indicating its efficacy. Consequently, it received a score of 2."

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How many study participants are being enrolled in this clinical trial?

"That is accurate, the clinical trial is ongoing and recruiting patients. The original posting was on February 2nd, 2022 with the most recent update occurring on August 23rd, 2022. There are 9 different recruitment sites for this study and the goal is to have 240 total participants."

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Does this research include elderly participants?

"In order to be eligible for this study, patients must between 18 and 75 years old. There are 53 other trials available for minors and 347for senior citizens."

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In how many different medical clinics is this clinical study being conducted today?

"Currently, this trial is taking place in 9 clinics which are situated in Mesquite, La Jolla, Duncansville and 6 other cities. If you're interested in participating, please consult the list of locations to find the one nearest you to reduce travel costs and time."

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Are there any available positions for patients in this trial?

"Yes, the clinical trial is currently open and recruiting patients. According to the most recent update on 8/23/2022, they are looking for 240 participants total at 9 different locations."

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How can I get involved with this research?

"This clinical trial is open to adults with rheumatoid arthritis aged 18-75. Eligible patients must be able to understand and sign the Institutional Review Board (IRB)/Independent Ethics Committee (IEC) approved patient informed consent form prior to any study procedures, have a diagnosis of adult-onset RA as defined by the 2010 American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism (ACR/EULAR) classification criteria, have active moderate to severe RA at screening, and be stable on methotrexate therapy for at least 12 weeks."

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~79 spots leftby Apr 2025