Status:

COMPLETED

Changes in the Use of Opioids, Antidepressants, and Benzodiazepines in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Treated With Biologic Agents

Lead Sponsor:

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Conditions:

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Eligibility:

All Genders

Brief Summary

To compare the proportion of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients prescribed opioids, benzodiazepines, and antidepressants before versus after starting each of the following biologics: abatacept, inflix...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • ICD 9 diagnosis RA 714.0
  • Documented first biologic prescription ("index" prescription) for abatacept, infliximab, etanercept, or adalimumab
  • Continuous therapy (gap between scripts no greater than 150% days supply) for minimum 6 months from index
  • Prescription claims data available for 6 months before and 12 months after index biologic prescription
  • Continuous eligibility for 6 months before and 12 months after index biologic prescription

Exclusion

  • Prescription claims for another biologic during the observation period (including rituximab and anakinra)
  • Prescriptions not continuous for at least 6 months

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2009

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

1810 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01137838

Start Date

October 1 2009

End Date

October 1 2010

Last Update

May 17 2011

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