Participants maintaining stable disease activity of Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) with standard-dose tumor necrosis factor inhibitor (TNFi) treatment will randomly split into two groups: maintaining standard-dose TNFi, versus reduced-dose TNFi. The proportion of participants not underwent flare between the two groups will be analyzed.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
448
1. Active substance: Adalimumab 2. Pharmaceutical form: Prefilled syringe 3. Concentration: 100mg/mL 4. Route of administration: Subcutaneous injection
1. Active substance: Etanercept 2. Pharmaceutical form: Prefilled syringe 3. Concentration: 50mg/mL 4. Route of administration: Subcutaneous injection
1. Active substance: Adalimumab 2. Pharmaceutical form: Prefilled syringe 3. Concentration: 100mg/mL 4. Route of administration: Subcutaneous injection
Percentage of Participants who did not experience a flare
Flare is defined as below: * A participant was considered to have experienced a flare if the participant had an Ankylosing spondylitis disease activity score (ASDAS) greater or equal to (≥ 2.1) at 2 consecutive visits or an ASDAS greater than (\> 3.5) at any visit. * If a participant had an ASDAS ≥ 2.1 and ≤ 3.5, the participant has an additional visit 4 weeks later and ASDAS is assessed by the investigator to confirm the flare. The ASDAS was calculated as the sum of the following components: 0.121 x Back pain (BASDAI Q2 result) 0.058 x Duration of morning stiffness (BASDAI Q6 result) 0.110 x PGADA (Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity) 0.073 x Peripheral pain/swelling (BASDAI Q3 result) 0.579 × (natural logarithm \[ln\] of the (CRP \[mg/L\] + 1)) Back pain, PGADA, duration of morning stiffness, peripheral pain/swelling and fatigue were all assessed on a numerical scale (0 to 10 units). Higher scores mean a worse outcome in the all following components.
Time frame: From week 0 to week 48
Change from baseline in Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score (ASDAS) at week 12.
The ASDAS was calculated as the sum of the following components: 0.121 x Back pain (BASDAI Q2 result) 0.058 x Duration of morning stiffness (BASDAI Q6 result) 0.110 x PGADA (Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity) 0.073 x Peripheral pain/swelling (BASDAI Q3 result) 0.579 × (natural logarithm \[ln\] of the (CRP \[mg/L\] + 1)) Back pain, PGADA, duration of morning stiffness, peripheral pain/swelling and fatigue were all assessed on a numerical scale (0 to 10 units). Higher scores mean a worse outcome in the all following components.
Time frame: Week 12
Change from baseline in Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score (ASDAS) at week 24.
The ASDAS was calculated as the sum of the following components: 0.121 x Back pain (BASDAI Q2 result) 0.058 x Duration of morning stiffness (BASDAI Q6 result) 0.110 x PGADA (Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity) 0.073 x Peripheral pain/swelling (BASDAI Q3 result) 0.579 × (natural logarithm \[ln\] of the (CRP \[mg/L\] + 1)) Back pain, PGADA, duration of morning stiffness, peripheral pain/swelling and fatigue were all assessed on a numerical scale (0 to 10 units). Higher scores mean a worse outcome in the all following components.
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1. Active substance: Infliximab 2. Pharmaceutical form: Prefilled syringe 3. Concentration: 120mg/mL 4. Route of administration: Subcutaneous injection
Time frame: Week 24
Change from baseline in Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score (ASDAS) at week 36.
The ASDAS was calculated as the sum of the following components: 0.121 x Back pain (BASDAI Q2 result) 0.058 x Duration of morning stiffness (BASDAI Q6 result) 0.110 x PGADA (Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity) 0.073 x Peripheral pain/swelling (BASDAI Q3 result) 0.579 × (natural logarithm \[ln\] of the (CRP \[mg/L\] + 1)) Back pain, PGADA, duration of morning stiffness, peripheral pain/swelling and fatigue were all assessed on a numerical scale (0 to 10 units). Higher scores mean a worse outcome in the all following components.
Time frame: Week 36
Change from baseline in Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score (ASDAS) at week 48.
The ASDAS was calculated as the sum of the following components: 0.121 x Back pain (BASDAI Q2 result) 0.058 x Duration of morning stiffness (BASDAI Q6 result) 0.110 x PGADA (Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity) 0.073 x Peripheral pain/swelling (BASDAI Q3 result) 0.579 × (natural logarithm \[ln\] of the (CRP \[mg/L\] + 1)) Back pain, PGADA, duration of morning stiffness, peripheral pain/swelling and fatigue were all assessed on a numerical scale (0 to 10 units). Higher scores mean a worse outcome in the all following components.
Time frame: Week 48
Change from baseline in Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) at week 12.
The BASDAI is a validated self-reported instrument, which consists of six 10 unit horizontal Numeric Rating Scales (NRS) to measure the disease activity of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) from the subject's perspective. It measures the severity of fatigue, spinal and peripheral joint pain and swelling, enthesitis, and morning stiffness (both severity and duration) over the last week. The final BASDAI scores ranges from 0 to 10, with lower scores indicating lower disease activity.
Time frame: Week 12
Change from baseline in Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) at week 24.
The BASDAI is a validated self-reported instrument, which consists of six 10 unit horizontal Numeric Rating Scales (NRS) to measure the disease activity of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) from the subject's perspective. It measures the severity of fatigue, spinal and peripheral joint pain and swelling, enthesitis, and morning stiffness (both severity and duration) over the last week. The final BASDAI scores ranges from 0 to 10, with lower scores indicating lower disease activity.
Time frame: Week 24
Change from baseline in Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) at week 36.
The BASDAI is a validated self-reported instrument, which consists of six 10 unit horizontal Numeric Rating Scales (NRS) to measure the disease activity of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) from the subject's perspective. It measures the severity of fatigue, spinal and peripheral joint pain and swelling, enthesitis, and morning stiffness (both severity and duration) over the last week. The final BASDAI scores ranges from 0 to 10, with lower scores indicating lower disease activity.
Time frame: Week 36
Change from baseline in Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) at week 48.
The BASDAI is a validated self-reported instrument, which consists of six 10 unit horizontal Numeric Rating Scales (NRS) to measure the disease activity of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) from the subject's perspective. It measures the severity of fatigue, spinal and peripheral joint pain and swelling, enthesitis, and morning stiffness (both severity and duration) over the last week. The final BASDAI scores ranges from 0 to 10, with lower scores indicating lower disease activity.
Time frame: Week 48
Percentage of participants with Axial SpondyloArthritis International Society 20 % Response Criteria (ASAS20) Response at week 12.
The ASAS20 response was defined as an improvement of at least 20 % and absolute improvement of at least 1 unit on a 0 to 10 Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) in at least 3 of the 4 domains: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PGADA), Pain assessment (total spinal pain NRS scores), Function (Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI)), Inflammation (mean of Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) questions 5 and 6 concerning morning stiffness intensity and duration) and absence of deterioration in the potential remaining domain \[deterioration was defined as a relative worsening of at least 20 % and an absolute worsening of at least 1 unit\]. Higher scores mean a worse outcome in the all domains.
Time frame: Week 12
Percentage of participants with Axial SpondyloArthritis International Society 20 % Response Criteria (ASAS20) Response at week 24.
The ASAS20 response was defined as an improvement of at least 20 % and absolute improvement of at least 1 unit on a 0 to 10 Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) in at least 3 of the 4 domains: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PGADA), Pain assessment (total spinal pain NRS scores), Function (Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI)), Inflammation (mean of Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) questions 5 and 6 concerning morning stiffness intensity and duration) and absence of deterioration in the potential remaining domain \[deterioration was defined as a relative worsening of at least 20 % and an absolute worsening of at least 1 unit\]. Higher scores mean a worse outcome in the all domains.
Time frame: Week 24
Percentage of participants with Axial SpondyloArthritis International Society 20 % Response Criteria (ASAS20) Response at week 36.
The ASAS20 response was defined as an improvement of at least 20 % and absolute improvement of at least 1 unit on a 0 to 10 Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) in at least 3 of the 4 domains: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PGADA), Pain assessment (total spinal pain NRS scores), Function (Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI)), Inflammation (mean of Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) questions 5 and 6 concerning morning stiffness intensity and duration) and absence of deterioration in the potential remaining domain \[deterioration was defined as a relative worsening of at least 20 % and an absolute worsening of at least 1 unit\]. Higher scores mean a worse outcome in the all domains.
Time frame: Week 36
Percentage of participants with Axial SpondyloArthritis International Society 20 % Response Criteria (ASAS20) Response at week 48.
The ASAS20 response was defined as an improvement of at least 20 % and absolute improvement of at least 1 unit on a 0 to 10 Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) in at least 3 of the 4 domains: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PGADA), Pain assessment (total spinal pain NRS scores), Function (Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI)), Inflammation (mean of Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) questions 5 and 6 concerning morning stiffness intensity and duration) and absence of deterioration in the potential remaining domain \[deterioration was defined as a relative worsening of at least 20 % and an absolute worsening of at least 1 unit\]. Higher scores mean a worse outcome in the all domains.
Time frame: Week 48
Percentage of participants with Axial SpondyloArthritis International Society 40 % Response Criteria (ASAS40) Response at week 12.
The ASAS40 response was defined as a relative improvement of at least 40 % and absolute improvement of at least 2 units on a 0 to 10 Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) in at least 3 of the 4 domains: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PGADA), Pain assessment (total spinal pain NRS scores), Function (Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI)), Inflammation (mean of Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) questions 5 and 6 concerning morning stiffness intensity and duration) and no worsening at all in the remaining domain. Higher scores mean a worse outcome in the all domains.
Time frame: Week 12
Percentage of participants with Axial SpondyloArthritis International Society 40 % Response Criteria (ASAS40) Response at week 24.
The ASAS40 response was defined as a relative improvement of at least 40 % and absolute improvement of at least 2 units on a 0 to 10 Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) in at least 3 of the 4 domains: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PGADA), Pain assessment (total spinal pain NRS scores), Function (Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI)), Inflammation (mean of Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) questions 5 and 6 concerning morning stiffness intensity and duration) and no worsening at all in the remaining domain. Higher scores mean a worse outcome in the all domains.
Time frame: Week 24
Percentage of participants with Axial SpondyloArthritis International Society 40 % Response Criteria (ASAS40) Response at week 36.
The ASAS40 response was defined as a relative improvement of at least 40 % and absolute improvement of at least 2 units on a 0 to 10 Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) in at least 3 of the 4 domains: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PGADA), Pain assessment (total spinal pain NRS scores), Function (Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI)), Inflammation (mean of Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) questions 5 and 6 concerning morning stiffness intensity and duration) and no worsening at all in the remaining domain. Higher scores mean a worse outcome in the all domains.
Time frame: Week 36
Percentage of participants with Axial SpondyloArthritis International Society 40 % Response Criteria (ASAS40) Response at week 48.
The ASAS40 response was defined as a relative improvement of at least 40 % and absolute improvement of at least 2 units on a 0 to 10 Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) in at least 3 of the 4 domains: Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PGADA), Pain assessment (total spinal pain NRS scores), Function (Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI)), Inflammation (mean of Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) questions 5 and 6 concerning morning stiffness intensity and duration) and no worsening at all in the remaining domain. Higher scores mean a worse outcome in the all domains.
Time frame: Week 48
Percentage of participants with Axial SpondyloArthritis International Society 5/6 Response Criteria (ASAS5/6) Response at week 12.
The ASAS 5/6 response was defined as achieving at least 20 % improvement in 5 of 6 domains, including the 4 domains defined for ASAS20 as well as spinal mobility (lateral spinal flexion) and C-reactive Protein (CRP).
Time frame: Week 12
Percentage of participants with Axial SpondyloArthritis International Society 5/6 Response Criteria (ASAS5/6) Response at week 24.
The ASAS 5/6 response was defined as achieving at least 20 % improvement in 5 of 6 domains, including the 4 domains defined for ASAS20 as well as spinal mobility (lateral spinal flexion) and C-reactive Protein (CRP).
Time frame: Week 24
Percentage of participants with Axial SpondyloArthritis International Society 5/6 Response Criteria (ASAS5/6) Response at week 36.
The ASAS 5/6 response was defined as achieving at least 20 % improvement in 5 of 6 domains, including the 4 domains defined for ASAS20 as well as spinal mobility (lateral spinal flexion) and C-reactive Protein (CRP).
Time frame: Week 36
Percentage of participants with Axial SpondyloArthritis International Society 5/6 Response Criteria (ASAS5/6) Response at week 48.
The ASAS 5/6 response was defined as achieving at least 20 % improvement in 5 of 6 domains, including the 4 domains defined for ASAS20 as well as spinal mobility (lateral spinal flexion) and C-reactive Protein (CRP).
Time frame: Week 48
Percentage of participants with Axial SpondyloArthritis International Society Partial Remission Response Criteria (ASAS-PR) Response at week 12.
The ASAS partial remission (PR) response was defined as a score of ≤ 2 units on a 0 to 10 unit scale in all 4 domains listed for ASAS20.
Time frame: Week 12
Percentage of participants with Axial SpondyloArthritis International Society Partial Remission Response Criteria (ASAS-PR) Response at week 24.
The ASAS partial remission (PR) response was defined as a score of ≤ 2 units on a 0 to 10 unit scale in all 4 domains listed for ASAS20.
Time frame: Week 24
Percentage of participants with Axial SpondyloArthritis International Society Partial Remission Response Criteria (ASAS-PR) Response at week 36.
The ASAS partial remission (PR) response was defined as a score of ≤ 2 units on a 0 to 10 unit scale in all 4 domains listed for ASAS20.
Time frame: Week 36
Percentage of participants with Axial SpondyloArthritis International Society Partial Remission Response Criteria (ASAS-PR) Response at week 48.
The ASAS partial remission (PR) response was defined as a score of ≤ 2 units on a 0 to 10 unit scale in all 4 domains listed for ASAS20.
Time frame: Week 48
Change from baseline in Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI) at week 12.
The BASFI is a validated disease-specific instrument for assessing physical function. The BASFI comprises 10 items relating to the past week. The BASFI is the mean of the 10 scores such that the total score ranges from 0 (Easy) to 10 (Impossible), with lower scores indicating better physical function. The change from Week 0 is calculated, a negative value indicating improvement and a positive value worsening.
Time frame: Week 12
Change from baseline in Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI) at week 24.
The BASFI is a validated disease-specific instrument for assessing physical function. The BASFI comprises 10 items relating to the past week. The BASFI is the mean of the 10 scores such that the total score ranges from 0 (Easy) to 10 (Impossible), with lower scores indicating better physical function. The change from Week 0 is calculated, a negative value indicating improvement and a positive value worsening.
Time frame: Week 24
Change from baseline in Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI) at week 36.
The BASFI is a validated disease-specific instrument for assessing physical function. The BASFI comprises 10 items relating to the past week. The BASFI is the mean of the 10 scores such that the total score ranges from 0 (Easy) to 10 (Impossible), with lower scores indicating better physical function. The change from Week 0 is calculated, a negative value indicating improvement and a positive value worsening.
Time frame: Week 36
Change from baseline in Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI) at week 48.
The BASFI is a validated disease-specific instrument for assessing physical function. The BASFI comprises 10 items relating to the past week. The BASFI is the mean of the 10 scores such that the total score ranges from 0 (Easy) to 10 (Impossible), with lower scores indicating better physical function. The change from Week 0 is calculated, a negative value indicating improvement and a positive value worsening.
Time frame: Week 48
Change from baseline in Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Metrology Index (BASMI) at week 24.
The BASMI is a disease-specific measure consisting of 5 clinical measures to reflect subject axial status: cervical rotation; tragus to wall distance; lateral lumbar flexion; lumbar flexion (modified Schober test); intermalleolar distance. According to the linear definition of the BASMI a score of 0 to 10 was calculated for each item based on the measurement. The mean of the sum of the 5 scores provided the total BASMI score, ranging from 0 to 10. The higher the BASMI score the more severe the patient's limitation of movement due to their axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). The change from Week 0 is calculated, a negative value indicating improvement and a positive value worsening.
Time frame: Week 24
Change from baseline in Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Metrology Index (BASMI) at week 48.
The BASMI is a disease-specific measure consisting of 5 clinical measures to reflect subject axial status: cervical rotation; tragus to wall distance; lateral lumbar flexion; lumbar flexion (modified Schober test); intermalleolar distance. According to the linear definition of the BASMI a score of 0 to 10 was calculated for each item based on the measurement. The mean of the sum of the 5 scores provided the total BASMI score, ranging from 0 to 10. The higher the BASMI score the more severe the patient's limitation of movement due to their axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). The change from Week 0 is calculated, a negative value indicating improvement and a positive value worsening.
Time frame: Week 48
Change from baseline in Masstricht Ankylosing Spondylitis Enthesitis Score (MASES) at week 24.
The Masstricht Ankylosing Spondylitis Enthesitis Score (MASES) is a disease-specific measure to assess the level of enthesitis in Ankylosing Spondylitis. It is based on clinical examination by assessor who determined by presence (score 1) or absence (score 0) of enthesitis at 13 different sites as below: * Both 1st costochondral * Both 7th costochondral * Both iliac crest * Both anterior superior iliac spine * Both posterior superior iliac spine * Both proximal Achilles tendon * 5th lumbar spinous process
Time frame: Week 24
Change from baseline in Masstricht Ankylosing Spondylitis Enthesitis Score (MASES) at week 48.
The Masstricht Ankylosing Spondylitis Enthesitis Score (MASES) is a disease-specific measure to assess the level of enthesitis in Ankylosing Spondylitis. It is based on clinical examination by assessor who determined by presence (score 1) or absence (score 0) of enthesitis at 13 different sites as below: * Both 1st costochondral * Both 7th costochondral * Both iliac crest * Both anterior superior iliac spine * Both posterior superior iliac spine * Both proximal Achilles tendon * 5th lumbar spinous process
Time frame: Week 48
Change from baseline in swollen/tender joint count (0-44) at week 24.
American College of Rheumatology (ACR), swollen joint count were an assessment of 44 joints. Joints are classified as either swollen or not swollen (tender or non-tender). An increase in swollen joints from baseline represented disease progression and/or joint worsening.
Time frame: Week 24
Change from baseline in swollen/tender joint count (0-44) at week 48.
American College of Rheumatology (ACR), swollen joint count were an assessment of 44 joints. Joints are classified as either swollen or not swollen (tender or non-tender). An increase in swollen joints from baseline represented disease progression and/or joint worsening.
Time frame: Week 48
Change from baseline in Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) at week 12.
Time frame: Week 12
Change from baseline in Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) at week 24.
Time frame: Week 24
Change from baseline in Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) at week 36.
Time frame: Week 36
Change from baseline in Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) at week 48.
Time frame: Week 48
Change from baseline in serum C-Reactive Protein (CRP) level at week 12.
Time frame: Week 12
Change from baseline in serum C-Reactive Protein (CRP) level at week 24.
Time frame: Week 24
Change from baseline in serum C-Reactive Protein (CRP) level at week 36.
Time frame: Week 36
Change from baseline in serum C-Reactive Protein (CRP) level at week 48.
Time frame: Week 48
Change from baseline in Assessment of SpondyloArthritis international Society (ASAS)-health index (ASAS-HI) at week 24.
The self-report questionnaire measures functioning and health across 17 aspects of health and 9 environmental factors (EF) in patients with spondyloarthritis. The ASAS HI contains items addressing categories of pain, emotional functions, sleep, sexual function, mobility, self care, and community life.
Time frame: Week 24
Change from baseline in Assessment of SpondyloArthritis international Society (ASAS)-health index (ASAS-HI) at week 48.
The self-report questionnaire measures functioning and health across 17 aspects of health and 9 environmental factors (EF) in patients with spondyloarthritis. The ASAS HI contains items addressing categories of pain, emotional functions, sleep, sexual function, mobility, self care, and community life.
Time frame: Week 48
Change from baseline in 5-level EQ-5D version (EQ-5D-5L) at week 24.
The descriptive system comprises five dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. Each dimension has 5 levels: no problems, slight problems, moderate problems, severe problems and extreme problems.
Time frame: Week 24
Change from baseline in 5-level EQ-5D version (EQ-5D-5L) at week 48.
The descriptive system comprises five dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. Each dimension has 5 levels: no problems, slight problems, moderate problems, severe problems and extreme problems.
Time frame: Week 48
The amount of NSAID intake between week 0 and 12
The general formula for the calculation is: (equivalent NSAID score) × (days of intake during period of interest) × (days with intake per week)/(period of interest in days) 1. Equivalent NSAID score 0 = no intake 100 = 150mg diclofenac / 1000mg naproxen / 200mg aceclofenac / 400mg celecoxib / 600mg etodolac / 150mg indomethacin / 15mg meloxicam / 20mg piroxicam 2. A scale indicating days with intake per week 0 = did not take any NSAID in a week 0.5/7 = ≤1 day in a week 2/7 = \>1 and ≤3 days in a week 4/7 = \>3 and ≤5 days in a week 6/7 = \>5 days in a week 1 = every day 3. days of intake during the period of interest For example, if during a period of interest of 12 weeks, the patient has taken piroxicam 20 mg for 8 weeks and if during this 8-week period he has taken piroxicam 3-5 days per week the calculation is as follows: 100 (20 mg piroxicam score) × 56 (8 weeks) × 4/7 (3-5 days/week)/84 (12 weeks) = 38.1
Time frame: From week 0 to week 12
The amount of NSAID intake between week 12 and 24
The general formula for the calculation is: (equivalent NSAID score) × (days of intake during period of interest) × (days with intake per week)/(period of interest in days) 1. Equivalent NSAID score 0 = no intake 100 = 150mg diclofenac / 1000mg naproxen / 200mg aceclofenac / 400mg celecoxib / 600mg etodolac / 150mg indomethacin / 15mg meloxicam / 20mg piroxicam 2. A scale indicating days with intake per week 0 = did not take any NSAID in a week 0.5/7 = ≤1 day in a week 2/7 = \>1 and ≤3 days in a week 4/7 = \>3 and ≤5 days in a week 6/7 = \>5 days in a week 1 = every day 3. days of intake during the period of interest For example, if during a period of interest of 12 weeks, the patient has taken piroxicam 20 mg for 8 weeks and if during this 8-week period he has taken piroxicam 3-5 days per week the calculation is as follows: 100 (20 mg piroxicam score) × 56 (8 weeks) × 4/7 (3-5 days/week)/84 (12 weeks) = 38.1
Time frame: From week 12 to week 24
The amount of NSAID intake between week 24 and 36
The general formula for the calculation is: (equivalent NSAID score) × (days of intake during period of interest) × (days with intake per week)/(period of interest in days) 1. Equivalent NSAID score 0 = no intake 100 = 150mg diclofenac / 1000mg naproxen / 200mg aceclofenac / 400mg celecoxib / 600mg etodolac / 150mg indomethacin / 15mg meloxicam / 20mg piroxicam 2. A scale indicating days with intake per week 0 = did not take any NSAID in a week 0.5/7 = ≤1 day in a week 2/7 = \>1 and ≤3 days in a week 4/7 = \>3 and ≤5 days in a week 6/7 = \>5 days in a week 1 = every day 3. days of intake during the period of interest For example, if during a period of interest of 12 weeks, the patient has taken piroxicam 20 mg for 8 weeks and if during this 8-week period he has taken piroxicam 3-5 days per week the calculation is as follows: 100 (20 mg piroxicam score) × 56 (8 weeks) × 4/7 (3-5 days/week)/84 (12 weeks) = 38.1
Time frame: From week 24 to week 36
The amount of NSAID intake between week 36 and 48
The general formula for the calculation is: (equivalent NSAID score) × (days of intake during period of interest) × (days with intake per week)/(period of interest in days) 1. Equivalent NSAID score 0 = no intake 100 = 150mg diclofenac / 1000mg naproxen / 200mg aceclofenac / 400mg celecoxib / 600mg etodolac / 150mg indomethacin / 15mg meloxicam / 20mg piroxicam 2. A scale indicating days with intake per week 0 = did not take any NSAID in a week 0.5/7 = ≤1 day in a week 2/7 = \>1 and ≤3 days in a week 4/7 = \>3 and ≤5 days in a week 6/7 = \>5 days in a week 1 = every day 3. days of intake during the period of interest For example, if during a period of interest of 12 weeks, the patient has taken piroxicam 20 mg for 8 weeks and if during this 8-week period he has taken piroxicam 3-5 days per week the calculation is as follows: 100 (20 mg piroxicam score) × 56 (8 weeks) × 4/7 (3-5 days/week)/84 (12 weeks) = 38.1
Time frame: From week 36 to week 48
Percentage of patients at Least One Adverse Event (AE) During the study period.
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a patient or clinical investigation study participant administered a pharmaceutical product that did not necessarily have a causal relationship with this treatment. An AE could therefore have been any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a medicinal (investigational) product, whether or not related to the medicinal (investigational) product.
Time frame: From week 0 and week 48