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Monoclonal Antibodies

Risankizumab for Psoriatic Arthritis

Phase 3
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by AbbVie
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Active Disease in >= 3 joints at screening and at Baseline (swelling not due to deformity, or limitation of motion with pain, tenderness, or both) are eligible for inclusion in the study.
Have had an inadequate response (lack of efficacy after minimum 2-month duration of therapy at maximally tolerated dose).
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up week 24
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Study Summary

This trial is studying the safety and effectiveness of a medication called risankizumab for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis in children. Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that causes joint

Who is the study for?
This trial is for children with juvenile Psoriatic Arthritis (jPsA) who have had it for at least 6 months, are experiencing active disease in three or more joints, and haven't responded well to treatments like methotrexate. Kids can't join if they meet certain medical conditions that the study outlines.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing Risankizumab against Adalimumab, both given as injections based on body weight. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of these drugs for an initial period of 24 weeks and may continue up to another 100 weeks depending on their response.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects include reactions at the injection site, increased risk of infections due to immune system suppression, headaches, nausea, and potential allergic reactions. Long-term effects are monitored over several months.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have active disease in 3 or more joints.
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My previous treatment for at least 2 months did not work.
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I cannot tolerate one of the common arthritis medications like methotrexate.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~week 24
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and week 24 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Percentage of Participants who Achieve >= 30% Improvement in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis American College of Rheumatology Response Criteria (JIA-ACR 30)
Secondary outcome measures
Change from Baseline in Clinical Juvenile Arthritis Disease Activity Score (cJADAS)-10
Change from Baseline in JADAS-27
Change from Baseline in Juvenile Arthritis Disease Activity Score (JADAS)-10
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: RisankizumabExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will receive risankizumab for 24 weeks, in Period 1. Participants who respond to the study treatment received in Period 1, will continue to receive the same treatment in Period 2 for another 100 weeks. There will be a 140 day safety follow up after the treatment period.
Group II: AdalimumabExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will receive adalimumab for 24 weeks, in Period 1. Participants who respond to the study treatment received in Period 1, will continue to receive the same treatment in Period 2 for another 100 weeks. There will be a 70 day safety follow up after the treatment period.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Adalimumab
2013
Completed Phase 4
~6480
Risankizumab
2021
Completed Phase 3
~3140

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Who is running the clinical trial?

AbbVieLead Sponsor
958 Previous Clinical Trials
502,350 Total Patients Enrolled
23 Trials studying Psoriatic Arthritis
108,905 Patients Enrolled for Psoriatic Arthritis
ABBVIE INC.Study DirectorAbbVie
397 Previous Clinical Trials
147,069 Total Patients Enrolled
7 Trials studying Psoriatic Arthritis
9,670 Patients Enrolled for Psoriatic Arthritis

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the current number of individuals enrolled in this clinical study?

"Indeed, the information provided on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this study is actively seeking eligible participants. The trial was initially posted on January 16th, 2024 and last updated on January 10th, 2024. The study aims to enroll a total of 40 participants at one designated site."

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Are there any vacancies available for patients to participate in this trial?

"Indeed, the information available on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this ongoing medical trial is actively seeking eligible participants. The initial posting of the trial was on January 16th, 2024, and it was last updated on January 10th, 2024."

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What is the level of safety associated with Adalimumab when administered to individuals?

"Based on the classification of this trial as Phase 3, indicating evidence supporting both efficacy and multiple rounds of safety data, our team at Power rates the safety level of Adalimumab with a score of 3."

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Is the age eligibility criteria for this clinical trial limited to individuals below 85 years of age?

"To participate in this research, individuals must be between the ages of 5 and 18."

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~27 spots leftby Sep 2026