The study will assess the efficacy and safety of PF-06438179 and infliximab in combination with methotrexate in subjects with active rheumatoid arthritis who have had an inadequate response to methotrexate.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
650
PF-06438179 will be administered by intravenous infusion at an initial dose of 3 mg/kg at 0, 2 and 6 weeks, then every 8 weeks.
Infliximab will be administered by intravenous infusion at an initial dose of 3 mg/kg at 0, 2 and 6 weeks, then every 8 weeks.
Number of Participants With an American College of Rheumatology 20% (ACR20) Response at Week 14: Period 1
ACR20 response: greater than or equal to (\>=) 20 percent (%) improvement in tender joint count (TJC); \>= 20% improvement in swollen joint count (SJC); and \>= 20% improvement in at least 3 of 5 remaining ACR core measures: participant assessment of pain; participant global assessment of disease activity (PGA); physician global assessment of disease activity; self-assessed disability (health assessment questionnaire-disability index \[HAQ-DI\]); and C-Reactive Protein (CRP).
Time frame: Week 14
Number of Participants With an American College of Rheumatology 20% (ACR20) Response at Week 2, 4, 6, 12, 22 and 30 (Pre-dose): Period 1
ACR20 response: \>=20% improvement in tender joint count; \>=20% improvement in swollen joint count; and \>=20% improvement in at least 3 of 5 remaining ACR core measures: participant assessment of pain; participant global assessment of disease activity; physician global assessment of disease activity; HAQ-DI and CRP.
Time frame: Week 2, 4, 6, 12, 22 and 30 (pre-dose)
Number of Participants With an American College of Rheumatology 20% (ACR20) Response at Week 38, 46 and 54 (Pre-dose): Period 2
ACR20 response: \>=20% improvement in tender joint count; \>=20% improvement in swollen joint count; and \>=20% improvement in at least 3 of 5 remaining ACR core measures: participant assessment of pain; participant global assessment of disease activity; physician global assessment of disease activity; HAQ-DI and CRP.
Time frame: Week 38, 46 and 54 (pre-dose)
Number of Participants With an American College of Rheumatology 20% (ACR20) Response at Week 62, 70 and 78: Period 3
ACR20 response: \>=20% improvement in tender joint count; \>=20% improvement in swollen joint count; and \>=20% improvement in at least 3 of 5 remaining ACR core measures: participant assessment of pain; participant global assessment of disease activity; physician global assessment of disease activity; HAQ-DI and CRP.
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Achieve Clinical Research, LLC
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Clinical and Translational Research Center of Alabama, PC
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Sun Valley Arthritis Center, Ltd.
Peoria, Arizona, United States
Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C.
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
St. Jude Hospital Yorba Linda DBA St. Joseph Heritage Healthcare
Fullerton, California, United States
Arthritis & Osteoporosis Medical Center
La Palma, California, United States
Inland Rheumatology Clinical Trials, Inc.
Upland, California, United States
Desert Valley Medical Group
Victorville, California, United States
Javed Rheumatology Associates, Inc
Newark, Delaware, United States
Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease Specialties
Aventura, Florida, United States
...and 174 more locations
Time frame: Week 62, 70 and 78
Number of Participants With an American College of Rheumatology 50% (ACR50) and ACR 70% Response at Week 2, 4, 6, 12, 14, 22 and 30 (Pre-dose): Period 1
ACR50 response: \>=50% improvement in tender joint count, \>=50% improvement in swollen joint count improvement and \>=50% in at least 3 of 5 remaining ACR core measures: participant assessment of pain, participant global assessment of disease activity, physician global assessment of disease activity, HAQ-DI and CRP. ACR70 response: \>=70% improvement in tender joint count, \>=70% improvement in swollen joint count improvement and \>=70% in at least 3 of 5 remaining ACR core measures: participant assessment of pain, participant global assessment of disease activity, physician global assessment of disease activity, HAQ-DI and CRP.
Time frame: Week 2, 4, 6, 12, 14, 22 and 30 (pre-dose)
Number of Participants With an American College of Rheumatology 50% (ACR50) and ACR 70% Response at Week 38, 46 and 54 (Pre-dose): Period 2
ACR50 response: \>=50% improvement in tender joint count, \>=50% improvement in swollen joint count improvement and \>=50% in at least 3 of 5 remaining ACR core measures: participant assessment of pain, participant global assessment of disease activity, physician global assessment of disease activity, HAQ-DI and CRP. ACR70 response: \>=70% improvement in tender joint count, \>=70% improvement in swollen joint count improvement and \>=70% in at least 3 of 5 remaining ACR core measures: participant assessment of pain, participant global assessment of disease activity, physician global assessment of disease activity, HAQ-DI and CRP.
Time frame: Week 38, 46 and 54 (pre-dose)
Number of Participants With an American College of Rheumatology 50% (ACR50) and ACR 70% Response at Week 62, 70 and 78: Period 3
ACR50 response: \>=50% improvement in tender joint count, \>=50% improvement in swollen joint count improvement and \>=50% in at least 3 of 5 remaining ACR core measures: participant assessment of pain, participant global assessment of disease activity, physician global assessment of disease activity, HAQ-DI and CRP. ACR70 response: \>=70% improvement in tender joint count, \>=70% improvement in swollen joint count improvement and \>=70% in at least 3 of 5 remaining ACR core measures: participant assessment of pain, participant global assessment of disease activity, physician global assessment of disease activity, HAQ-DI and CRP.
Time frame: Week 62, 70 and 78
Change From Baseline in Disease Activity Score-CRP (4 Variables) (DAS28-4 [CRP]) and HAQ-DI at Week 2, 4, 6, 12, 14, 22 and 30: Period 1
DAS28 is measure of disease activity in participants. DAS28-4 (CRP): calculated from SJC, TJC, CRP(mg/L) and PGA (participant rated disease activity on visual analogue scale \[VAS\] from 0 to 100 mm; high score=worse health). Total score range of DAS28-4 (CRP): 0 to 9.4(0=no activity; 9.4=extreme disease activity), higher score=more disease activity. DAS28-4(CRP) less than (\<)2.6=remission, \<3.2=low disease activity, \>=3.2-5.1=moderate disease activity and greater than (\>) 5.1=high disease activity. HAQ-DI assess degree of difficulty a participant experienced (past week) in 8 domain of daily activities: dressing and grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip and other activities. Each item scored on a 4-point scale ranging from 0 to 3(0=no difficulty; 3=extreme difficulty). Overall score: sum of domain scores/number of domains answered. Total possible score range (0=least difficulty; 3=extreme difficulty); high scores=more difficulty in performing daily living activities.
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), Week 2, 4, 6, 12, 14, 22 and 30
Change From Baseline in Disease Activity Score-CRP (4 Variables) (DAS28-4 [CRP]) and HAQ-DI at Week 38, 46 and 54: Period 2
DAS28 is measure of disease activity in participants. DAS28-4 (CRP): calculated from SJC, TJC, CRP(mg/L) and PGA (participant rated disease activity on VAS from 0 to 100 millimeter \[mm\]; high score=worse health). Total score range of DAS28-4 (CRP): 0 to 9.4(0=no activity; 9.4=extreme disease activity), higher score=more disease activity. DAS28-4(CRP) \<2.6=remission, \<3.2=low disease activity, \>=3.2-5.1=moderate disease activity and \>5.1=high disease activity. HAQ-DI assess degree of difficulty a participant experienced (past week) in 8 domain of daily activities: dressing and grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip and other activities. Each item scored on a 4-point scale ranging from 0 to 3(0=no difficulty; 3=extreme difficulty). Overall score: sum of domain scores/number of domains answered. Total possible score range (0=least difficulty; 3=extreme difficulty); high scores=more difficulty in performing daily living activities.
Time frame: Baseline (Week 30 pre-dose), Week 38, 46 and 54
Change From Baseline in Disease Activity Score-CRP (4 Variables) (DAS28-4 [CRP]) and HAQ-DI at Week 62, 70 and 78: Period 3
DAS28 is measure of disease activity in participants. DAS28-4 (CRP): calculated from SJC, TJC, CRP(mg/L) and PGA (participant rated disease activity on VAS from 0 to 100 mm; high score=worse health). Total score range of DAS28-4 (CRP): 0 to 9.4(0=no activity; 9.4=extreme disease activity), higher score=more disease activity. DAS28-4(CRP) \<2.6=remission, \<3.2=low disease activity, \>=3.2-5.1=moderate disease activity and \>5.1=high disease activity. HAQ-DI assess degree of difficulty a participant experienced (past week) in 8 domain of daily activities: dressing and grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip and other activities. Each item scored on a 4-point scale ranging from 0 to 3(0=no difficulty; 3=extreme difficulty). Overall score: sum of domain scores/number of domains answered. Total possible score range (0=least difficulty; 3=extreme difficulty); high scores=more difficulty in performing daily living activities.
Time frame: Baseline (Week 54 pre-dose), Week 62, 70 and 78
Number of Participants Achieving American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism (ACR/EULAR) and Disease Activity Score (DAS <2.6) Remission: Period 1
ACR/EULAR remission was considered if the scores on tender joint count, swollen joint count, hs-CRP (mg/dL), and patient's global assessment of arthritis (PGA) all were less than or equal to (=\<) 1 or the score on the simplified disease activity index (SDAI) was =\<3.3. SDAI was calculated as the sum of number of tender and swollen joint count (using 28 joints), PGA, physician global assessment, and CRP (mg/dL). PGA was assessed on a 10 mm VAS ranging from 0 (very well) to 10 (very poor), where higher scores indicate worse health condition. Physician global assessment was recorded on a 10 mm VAS ranging from 0 (very well) to 10 (very poor), where higher scores indicated more disease activity. DAS28 calculated from number of swollen joints and painful joints using the 28 joints count, CRP (mg/dL) and PGA using a 10 mm-VAS from 0 (very well) to 10 (very poor), where higher scores indicate worse health condition. DAS28 \<3.2: low disease activity, DAS28 \<2.6: remission.
Time frame: Week 2, 4, 6, 12, 14, 22 and Week 30 (pre-dose)
Number of Participants Achieving American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism (ACR/EULAR) and Disease Activity Score (DAS <2.6) Remission: Period 2
ACR/EULAR remission was considered if the scores on tender joint count, swollen joint count, hs-CRP (mg/dL), and PGA all were =\<1 or the score on the SDAI was =\<3.3. SDAI was calculated as the sum of number of tender and swollen joint count (using 28 joints), PGA, physician global assessment, and CRP (mg/dL). PGA was assessed on a 10 mm VAS ranging from 0 (very well) to 10 (very poor), where higher scores indicate worse health condition. Physician global assessment was recorded on a 10 mm VAS ranging from 0 (very well) to 10 (very poor), where higher scores indicated more disease activity. DAS28 calculated from number of swollen joints and painful joints using the 28 joints count, CRP (mg/dL) and PGA using a 10 mm-VAS from 0 (very well) to 10 (very poor), where higher scores indicate worse health condition. DAS28 \<3.2: low disease activity, DAS28 \<2.6: remission.
Time frame: Week 38, 46 and 54 (pre-dose)
Number of Participants Achieving American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism (ACR/EULAR) and Disease Activity Score (DAS <2.6) Remission: Period 3
ACR/EULAR remission was considered if the scores on tender joint count, swollen joint count, hs-CRP (mg/dL), and PGA all were =\<1 or the score on the SDAI was =\<3.3. SDAI was calculated as the sum of number of tender and swollen joint count (using 28 joints), PGA, physician global assessment, and CRP (mg/dL). PGA was assessed on a 10 mm VAS ranging from 0 (very well) to 10 (very poor), where higher scores indicate worse health condition. Physician global assessment was recorded on a 10 mm VAS ranging from 0 (very well) to 10 (very poor), where higher scores indicated more disease activity. DAS28 calculated from number of swollen joints and painful joints using the 28 joints count, CRP (mg/dL) and PGA using a 10 mm-VAS from 0 (very well) to 10 (very poor), where higher scores indicate worse health condition. DAS28 \<3.2: low disease activity, DAS28 \<2.6: remission.
Time frame: Week 62, 70 and 78
Number of Participants With European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Response: Period 1
EULAR response was based on DAS28 EULAR response criteria which was defined as good response = DAS28 change of \>1.2 with DAS28 =\<3.2; moderate response = DAS28 change of \>0.6 to =\<1.2 with DAS28 \>3.2-5.1 and no-response = DAS28 change of =\<0.6 with DAS28 \>5.1.
Time frame: Week 2, 4, 6, 12, 14, 22 and Week 30 (pre-dose)
Number of Participants With European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Response: Period 2
EULAR response was based on DAS28 EULAR response criteria which was defined as good response = DAS28 change of \>1.2 with DAS28 =\<3.2; moderate response = DAS28 change of \>0.6 to =\<1.2 with DAS28 \>3.2-5.1 and no-response = DAS28 change of =\<0.6 with DAS28 \>5.1.
Time frame: Week 38, 46 and Week 54 (pre-dose)
Number of Participants With European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Response: Period 3
EULAR response was based on DAS28 EULAR response criteria which was defined as good response = DAS28 change of \>1.2 with DAS28 =\<3.2; moderate response = DAS28 change of \>0.6 to =\<1.2 with DAS28 \>3.2-5.1 and no-response = DAS28 change of =\<0.6 with DAS28 \>5.1.
Time frame: Week 62, 70 and Week 78
Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs), Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and Treatment Related TEAEs: Period 1
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. SAE was an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes or deemed significant for any other reason: death; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; life-threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly. Treatment-emergent were events between first dose of study drug and up to Week 30 that were absent before treatment or that worsened relative to pre-treatment state. Treatment-related TEAE was any untoward medical occurrence attributed to study drug in a participant who received study drug. AEs included both serious and non-serious adverse events.
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) up to Week 30
Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs), Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and Treatment Related TEAEs: Period 2
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. SAE was an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes or deemed significant for any other reason: death; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; life-threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly. Treatment-emergent were events between first dose of study drug and up to Week 54 that were absent before treatment or that worsened relative to pre-treatment state. Treatment-related TEAE was any untoward medical occurrence attributed to study drug in a participant who received study drug. AEs included both serious and non-serious adverse events.
Time frame: Baseline (Week 30 pre-dose) up to Week 54
Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs), Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and Treatment Related TEAEs: Period 3
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. SAE was an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes or deemed significant for any other reason: death; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; life-threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly. Treatment-emergent were events between first dose of study drug and up to Week 78 that were absent before treatment or that worsened relative to pre-treatment state. Treatment-related TEAE was any untoward medical occurrence attributed to study drug in a participant who received study drug. AEs included both serious and non-serious adverse events.
Time frame: Baseline (Week 54 pre-dose) up to Week 78
Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) of Grade 3 or Higher Severity: Period 1
AEs were graded in accordance with National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for AEs (CTCAE) Version 4.03 as Grades 1= mild, Grade 2= moderate, Grade 3= severe, Grade 4= life threatening AEs and Grade 5= death related to AE. AEs of Grade 3 and higher severity are reported in this outcome measure.
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) up to Week 30
Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) of Grade 3 or Higher Severity: Period 2
AEs were graded in accordance with National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for AEs (CTCAE) Version 4.03 as Grades 1= mild, Grade 2= moderate, Grade 3= severe, Grade 4= life threatening AEs and Grade 5= death related to AE. AEs of Grade 3 and higher severity are reported in this outcome measure.
Time frame: Baseline (Week 30 pre-dose) up to Week 54
Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) of Grade 3 or Higher Severity: Period 3
AEs were graded in accordance with National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for AEs (CTCAE) Version 4.03 as Grades 1= mild, Grade 2= moderate, Grade 3= severe, Grade 4= life threatening AEs and Grade 5= death related to AE. AEs of Grade 3 and higher severity are reported in this outcome measure.
Time frame: Baseline (Week 54 pre-dose) up to Week 78
Number of Participants With Laboratory Abnormalities: Period 1
Criteria for abnormality:hematology: hemoglobin, hematocrit, red blood cell count, lymphocytes, neutrophils: \<0.8\*lower limit of normal (LLN); platelets: \>1.75\*upper limit of normal (ULN); white blood cell count: \<0.6\*LLN; basophils, eosinophils, monocytes: \>1.2\*ULN. liver function: bilirubin: \>1.5\*ULN; aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase: \>3.0\*ULN; protein, albumin: \<0.8\*LLN\>\</0\>1.2\*ULN; renal function:blood urea nitrogen,creatinine: \>1.3\*ULN; uric acid: \>1.2\*ULN; electrolytes: sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, bicarbonate: \<0.9\*LLN,\>1.1\*ULN; urinalysis: pH\<4.5, \>8; glucose, protein, blood, ketones, urobilinogen, bilirubin, nitrite; Other(glucose: \<0.6\*LLN,\>1.5\*ULN). Participants with any laboratory abnormality in Period 1 were reported in this outcome measure.
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) up to Week 30
Number of Participants With Laboratory Abnormalities: Period 2
Criteria for abnormality:hematology: hemoglobin, hematocrit, red blood cell count, lymphocytes, neutrophils: \<0.8\*lower limit of normal (LLN); platelets: \>1.75\*upper limit of normal (ULN); white blood cell count: \<0.6\*LLN; basophils, eosinophils, monocytes: \>1.2\*ULN. liver function: bilirubin: \>1.5\*ULN; aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase: \>3.0\*ULN; protein, albumin: \<0.8\*LLN\>\</0\>1.2\*ULN; renal function:blood urea nitrogen,creatinine: \>1.3\*ULN; uric acid: \>1.2\*ULN; electrolytes: sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, bicarbonate: \<0.9\*LLN,\>1.1\*ULN; urinalysis: pH\<4.5, \>8; glucose, protein, blood, ketones, urobilinogen, bilirubin, nitrite; Other(glucose: \<0.6\*LLN,\>1.5\*ULN). Participants with any laboratory abnormality in Period 2 were reported in this outcome measure.
Time frame: Baseline (Week 30 pre-dose) up to Week 54
Number of Participants With Laboratory Abnormalities: Period 3
Criteria for abnormality:hematology: hemoglobin, hematocrit, red blood cell count, lymphocytes, neutrophils: \<0.8\*lower limit of normal (LLN); platelets: \>1.75\*upper limit of normal (ULN); white blood cell count: \<0.6\*LLN; basophils, eosinophils, monocytes: \>1.2\*ULN. liver function: bilirubin: \>1.5\*ULN; aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase: \>3.0\*ULN; protein, albumin: \<0.8\*LLN\>\</0\>1.2\*ULN; renal function:blood urea nitrogen,creatinine: \>1.3\*ULN; uric acid: \>1.2\*ULN; electrolytes: sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, bicarbonate: \<0.9\*LLN,\>1.1\*ULN; urinalysis: pH\<4.5, \>8; glucose, protein, blood, ketones, urobilinogen, bilirubin, nitrite; Other(glucose: \<0.6\*LLN,\>1.5\*ULN). Participants with any laboratory abnormality in Period 3 were reported in this outcome measure.
Time frame: Baseline (Week 54 pre-dose) up to Week 78
Change From Baseline in Tender Joint Count and Swollen Joint Count at Week 2, 4, 6, 12, 14, 22 and 30: Period 1
Tender joint count was an assessment of 68 joints (upper body, upper extremity, and lower extremity). Each joint's response to pressure/motion was assessed as: Present or Absent. Swollen joint count was an assessment of 66 joints (upper body, upper extremity, and lower extremity). Each joint was assessed for swelling as: Present or Absent.
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), Week 2, 4, 6, 12, 14, 22 and Week 30
Change From Baseline in Tender Joint Count and Swollen Joint Count at Week 38, 46 and 54: Period 2
Tender joint count was an assessment of 68 joints (upper body, upper extremity, and lower extremity). Each joint's response to pressure/motion was assessed as: Present or Absent. Swollen joint count was an assessment of 66 joints (upper body, upper extremity, and lower extremity). Each joint was assessed for swelling as: Present or Absent.
Time frame: Baseline (Week 30 pre-dose), Week 38, 46 and Week 54
Change From Baseline in Tender Joint Count and Swollen Joint Count at Week 62, 70 and 78: Period 3
Tender joint count was an assessment of 68 joints (upper body, upper extremity, and lower extremity). Each joint's response to pressure/motion was assessed as: Present or Absent. Swollen joint count was an assessment of 66 joints (upper body, upper extremity, and lower extremity). Each joint was assessed for swelling as: Present or Absent.
Time frame: Baseline (Week 54 pre-dose), Week 62, 70 and 78
Change From Baseline in Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PAAP), Patient's Global Assessment of Arthritis (PGA) and Physician's Global Assessment of Arthritis (PGAA) at Week 2, 4, 6, 12, 14, 22, 30: Period 1
PAAP: Participants assessed the severity of their arthritis pain by using a 100 mm VAS ranging from 0 (no pain) to 100 (most severe pain), which corresponded to the magnitude of their pain, where higher scores indicated more pain. PGA: Participants were asked the following question, "Considering all the ways your arthritis affects you, how are you feeling today?" and their response was recorded on a 100 mm VAS ranging from 0 (very well) to 100 (very poor), where higher scores indicated worse health condition. PGAA: Participants were assessed how their overall arthritis appears at the time of the visit. The evaluation was based on the participant's disease signs, functional capacity and physical examination, and was independent of the PAAP and PGA assessments. The physician's response was recorded using a 100 mm VAS ranging from 0 (very well) to 100 (very poor), where higher scores indicated more disease activity.
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), Week 2, 4, 6, 12, 14, 22 and 30
Change From Baseline in Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PAAP), Patient's Global Assessment of Arthritis (PGA) and Physician's Global Assessment of Arthritis (PGAA) at Week 38, 46 and 54: Period 2
PAAP: Participants assessed the severity of their arthritis pain by using a 100 mm VAS ranging from 0 (no pain) to 100 (most severe pain), which corresponded to the magnitude of their pain, where higher scores indicated more pain. PGA: Participants were asked the following question, "Considering all the ways your arthritis affects you, how are you feeling today?" and their response was recorded on a 100 mm VAS ranging from 0 (very well) to 100 (very poor), where higher scores indicated worse health condition. PGAA: Participants were assessed how their overall arthritis appears at the time of the visit. The evaluation was based on the participant's disease signs, functional capacity and physical examination, and was independent of the PAAP and PGA assessments. The physician's response was recorded using a 100 mm VAS ranging from 0 (very well) to 100 (very poor), where higher scores indicated more disease activity.
Time frame: Baseline (Week 30 pre-dose), Week 38, 46 and 54
Change From Baseline in Patient's Assessment of Arthritis Pain (PAAP), Patient's Global Assessment of Arthritis (PGA) and Physician's Global Assessment of Arthritis (PGAA) at Week 62, 70 and 78: Period 3
PAAP: Participants assessed the severity of their arthritis pain by using a 100 mm VAS ranging from 0 (no pain) to 100 (most severe pain), which corresponded to the magnitude of their pain, where higher scores indicated more pain. PGA: Participants were asked the following question, "Considering all the ways your arthritis affects you, how are you feeling today?" and their response was recorded on a 100 mm VAS ranging from 0 (very well) to 100 (very poor), where higher scores indicated worse health condition. PGAA: Participants were assessed how their overall arthritis appears at the time of the visit. The evaluation was based on the participant's disease signs, functional capacity and physical examination, and was independent of the PAAP and PGA assessments. The physician's response was recorded using a 100 mm VAS ranging from 0 (very well) to 100 (very poor), where higher scores indicated more disease activity.
Time frame: Baseline (Week 54 pre-dose), Week 62, 70 and 78
Change From Baseline in High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (Hs-CRP) Concentration at Week 2, 4, 6, 12, 14, 22 and 30: Period 1
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), Week 2, 4, 6, 12, 14, 22 and 30
Change From Baseline in High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (Hs-CRP) Concentration at Week 38, 46 and 54: Period 2
Time frame: Baseline (Week 30 pre-dose), Week 38, 46 and 54
Change From Baseline in High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (Hs-CRP) Concentration at Week 62, 70 and 78: Period 3
Time frame: Baseline (Week 54 pre-dose), Week 62, 70 and 78
Number of Participants With Positive Anti-drug Antibodies (ADA) and Neutralizing Antibodies (Nab) Status: Period 1
ADA positive results was defined as ADA titer level \>=1.30 and NAb positive was defined as NAb titer level \>=0.70.
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) up to Week 30
Number of Participants With Positive Anti-drug Antibodies (ADA) and Neutralizing Antibodies (Nab) Status: Period 2
ADA positive results was defined as ADA titer level \>=1.30 and NAb positive was defined as NAb titer level \>=0.70.
Time frame: Baseline (Week 30 pre-dose) up to Week 54
Number of Participants With Positive Anti-drug Antibodies (ADA) and Neutralizing Antibodies (Nab) Status: Period 3
ADA positive results was defined as ADA titer level \>=1.30 and NAb positive was defined as NAb titer level \>=0.70.
Time frame: Baseline (Week 54 pre-dose) up to Week 78
Serum Concentration Versus Time Summary: Period 1
Time frame: Pre dose on Day 1, 15, 43, 99, 155 and 211; 2 hours post dose on Day 1 and 99; and 336 hours post dose on Day 29
Serum Concentration Versus Time Summary: Period 2
Time frame: Pre dose on Day 211, 267, 379 and 547
Serum Concentration Versus Time Summary: Period 3
Time frame: Pre dose on Day 379, 435 and 547