Status:
COMPLETED
A Study Comparing CRx-102 Plus Disease-modifying Anti-rheumatic Drug (DMARD) Therapy to Placebo Plus DMARD Therapy in RA
Lead Sponsor:
Zalicus
Conditions:
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
This study was a Multicenter, Randomized, Blinded Study Comparing the Effect of CRx-102 Plus DMARD Therapy to that of Placebo Plus DMARD Therapy on Serum C Reactive Protein (CRP) and Cytokines in Subj...
Detailed Description
The primary objective of this study was to: • Compare the response of CRx-102 plus DMARD therapy to placebo plus DMARD therapy in lowering CRP levels in rheumatoid arthritis subjects. The secondary ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Was 18 years of age of older
- Had moderate to severe RA
- Had at least 3 swollen joints (maximum 28) and 3 tender joints (maximum 28)
- Had a Baseline CRP level of at least 2.2 mg/L and a DAS28 score \>4.5
- Had been on DMARD therapy for at least 3 months and have been on a stable dose of DMARD therapy for at least 28 days prior to enrollment
- Had a negative pregnancy test (females)
- Was not taking glucocorticoids at screening
Exclusion
- Female subject is pregnant or lactating or of child bearing potential not using acceptable methods of birth control (barriers or abstinence). Female subjects using hormonal birth control are not to be enrolled.
- Subject is currently taking any steroids (glucocorticoids). All glucocorticoids must be discontinued for at least one month prior to entering study. Intraarticular, intramuscular, or intravenous glucocorticoids must not have been given at least 6 weeks prior to entering the study.
- Subject is currently taking more than 81 mg of aspirin daily.
- Subject is currently taking a statin, unless she/he has been on a stable dose of the same statin for at least 3 months prior to entering into the trial.
- Subject has any active infections or recent surgical procedures within 30 days of study initiation.
- Subject has uncontrolled diabetes mellitus as defined by a HbA1C value ≥ 7.0%.
- Subject knowingly has HIV or Hepatitis.
- Subject has undergone administration of any investigational drug within 30 days of study initiation.
- Subject has a history of hypersensitivity to steroids and/or dipyridamole.
- Subject has limited mental capacity or language skills such that simple instructions cannot be followed or information regarding adverse events cannot be provided.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
59 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00747214
Start Date
November 1 2004
End Date
November 1 2006
Last Update
May 20 2014
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