Investigators hypothesize that TNFi is superior to SC MTX in preventing structural damage in early, treatment-naïve PsA, assessed using HR-pQCT. The study aims to ascertain: \- The effect of SC MTX and TNFi (adalimumab biosimilar) on erosion and enthesiophyte progression in early PsA by HR-pQCT. Participants will be: * Randomized in a 1:1 ratio to either the SC MTX group or the TNFi group. * HR-pQCT of MCPJ 2-4 will be performed at baseline, week 24, and one year. The primary outcome is the comparison of change in erosion volume over MCPJ 2-4 across 48 weeks between the SC MTX group (group 1) and the TNFi group (group 2), assessed by HR-pQCT.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
108
Amgevita 40mg
Metoject® PEN 7.5 mg, Metoject® PEN 10 mg, Metoject® PEN 15 mg, Metoject® PEN 20 mg, Metoject® PEN 25 mg
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
RECRUITINGThe change in erosion volume (mm³) in the MCPJ 2-4 over a period of 48 weeks between Group 1 (MTX) and Group 2 (TNFi group) assessed by HR-pQCT
Time frame: 48 weeks
The change in erosion volume (mm³) in the MCPJ 2-4 over a period of 24 weeks
Time frame: 24 weeks
The proportion (in percentage) of erosions showing partial healing at weeks 24 and 48
Time frame: Week 24 and 48
The change in the enthesiophyte volume (mm³) at weeks 24 and 48
Time frame: Weeks 24 and 48
The proportion (in percentage) of enthesiophytes exhibiting progression at weeks 24 and 48
Time frame: Week 24 and 48
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