Clinical trial • Not applicable • Musculoskeletal

ADALIMUMAB for Rheumatoid arthritis

Not applicable trial of ADALIMUMAB for Rheumatoid arthritis.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Musculoskeletal
Trial Disease
Rheumatoid arthritis
Trial Stage
Not applicable
Drug Modality
Monoclonal antibody

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
31-01-2024
First CTIS Authorization Date
21-05-2024

Trial design

Randomised, open-label, standard of care arm (continuation of subcutaneous tnfi (adalimumab) per marketing authorisation) versus proactive therapeutic drug monitoring arm; no additional drug comparator or dose/schedule changes specified beyond standard adalimumab treatment.-controlled Not applicable trial in Norway, Sweden, Austria and others.

Randomised
Yes
Open Label
Yes
Comparator
Standard of care arm (continuation of subcutaneous TNFi (adalimumab) per marketing authorisation) versus proactive therapeutic drug monitoring arm; no additional drug comparator or dose/schedule changes specified beyond standard adalimumab treatment.
Target Sample Size
410
Trial Duration For Participant
540

Eligibility

Recruits 410 No vulnerable population selected. Subjects must be ≥18 years and <75 years and "capable of understanding and signing an informed consent form"; consent must be provided by the participant (no assent/parental consent arrangements described)..

Pregnancy Exclusion
Pregnancy, or subject considering becoming pregnant during the study period
Vulnerable Population
No vulnerable population selected. Subjects must be ≥18 years and <75 years and "capable of understanding and signing an informed consent form"; consent must be provided by the participant (no assent/parental consent arrangements described).

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- A clinical diagnosis of RA\n- ≥ 18 and < 75 years of age at screening\n- On stable therapy with standard dose of a SC TNFi (adalimumab) for a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 24 months\n- In low disease activity or remission (DAS28-CRP < 3.2) and indication for continuation of treatment according to the treating physician\n- Subject capable of understanding and signing an informed consent form"}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Major comorbidities, such as previous malignancies within the last 5 years, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, severe infections (including HIV), uncontrollable hypertension, severe cardiovascular disease (NYHA class 3 or 4), severe respiratory diseases, demyelinating disease, significant chronic widespread pain syndrome, significant renal or hepatic disease, and/or other diseases or conditions which either contraindicate treatment with SC TNFi or make adherence to the protocol difficult\n- Hypersensitivity to SC TNFi (adalimumab)\n- Pregnancy, or subject considering becoming pregnant during the study period\n- Psychiatric or mental disorders, alcohol abuse or other substance abuse, language barriers, or other factors that makes adherence to the study protocol difficult\n- Changes in csDMARD co-medication, including dose changes of csDMARD or changes in the dose of corticosteroids within the last 2 months\n- Co-medication with bDMARD, tsDMARD, or other immunosuppressive drugs (excluding csDMARD and corticosteroids ≤ 7.5 mg prednisolone (or equivalent) once daily).\n- Active participation in any other interventional study\n- In need of live vaccines during the study period"}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Sustained disease control over the follow-up period of 18 months without flare, with flare defined as either of the following: A combination of an increase in Disease Activity Score using 28 joints- C-reactive protein (DAS28-CRP) ≥ 1.2, or ≥ 0.6 if DAS28-CRP ≥ 3.2, AND  2 swollen joints on examination of 44 joints Consensus between participant and physician that disease flare has occurred, leading to a major change in treatment","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Flare is defined as (1) increase in DAS28-CRP ≥1.2, or ≥0.6 if baseline DAS28-CRP ≥3.2, AND (2) ≥2 swollen joints on examination of 44 joints, plus consensus between participant and physician that a disease flare has occurred leading to a major change in treatment."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Disease activity at 4, 8, 12, and 18 months","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Time to disease flare","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Number and type of adverse events (AE)","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Drug survival, drug consumption, occurrence of ADAb, serum drug levels","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
410
Recruitment Window Months
42
Consent Approach
Informed consent must be signed by the participant (subjects must be capable of understanding and signing an informed consent form). Subject information and informed consent forms for adults are provided; documents are available in multiple languages (documents present for Norwegian, Swedish, German, Italian, Romanian and English). No assent/parental consent described (adults only).

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
21
Total Number Of Participants
410

Norway

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
19-04-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
10-03-2026
Processing Time Days
691
Number Of Sites
16
Number Of Participants
291

Sites

Site Name
St. Olavs Hospital HF
Department Name
Revmatologisk avdeling
Contact Person Name
Mari Hoff
Contact Person Email
mari.hoff@stolav.no
Number Of Participants
unknown
Site Name
Universitetssykehuset Nord-Norge HF
Department Name
Rheumatology
Contact Person Name
Trude Jannecke Bruun
Contact Person Email
Trude.jannecke.bruun@unn.no
Number Of Participants
unknown
Site Name
Revmatismesykehuset AS
Department Name
Rhumatology
Contact Person Name
Eldri Kveine Strand
Contact Person Email
rxekv@revmatismesykehuset.no
Number Of Participants
unknown
Site Name
Helgelandssykehuset HF
Department Name
Internal medicine
Contact Person Name
Petya Galabova
Number Of Participants
unknown
Site Name
Martina Hansens Hospital AS
Department Name
Rheumatology
Contact Person Name
Anne Bull Haaversen
Contact Person Email
Anne.Bull.Haaversen@mhh.no
Number Of Participants
unknown
Site Name
Helse Moere Og Romsdal HF
Department Name
jj
Contact Person Name
Astrid Blinheim Langhamme
Contact Person Email
postmottak@helse-mr.no
Number Of Participants
unknown
Site Name
Helse Bergen HF
Department Name
Rheumatology Department
Contact Person Name
Anne Kristine Halse
Number Of Participants
unknown
Site Name
Haugesund Sanitetsforenings Revmatismesykehus AS
Department Name
partment of Rheumatology
Contact Person Name
Svanaug Skorpe
Contact Person Email
post@hsr.as
Number Of Participants
unknown
Site Name
Helse Forde HF
Department Name
Rheumatologic dept.
Contact Person Name
Pawel Francizek Mieni
Contact Person Email
post@helse-forde.no
Number Of Participants
unknown
Site Name
Betanien Hospital
Department Name
Department of Rheumatology
Contact Person Name
Christine Stillum
Contact Person Email
post@betanienhospital.no
Number Of Participants
unknown
Site Name
Drammen Sykehus
Department Name
s
Contact Person Name
Filip Skovlund
Contact Person Email
postmottak@vestreviken.no
Number Of Participants
unknown
Site Name
Sorlandet Sykehus HF
Department Name
Rheumatology
Contact Person Name
Katarzyna Weronika Losinska
Number Of Participants
unknown
Site Name
Nordlandssykehuset HF
Department Name
Department of Rheumatology, Medical clinic
Contact Person Name
Sonja Pederse
Number Of Participants
unknown
Site Name
Ostfold Hospital Trust
Department Name
Department of Rheumatology
Contact Person Name
Anne Julsrud
Contact Person Email
postmottak@so-hf.no
Number Of Participants
unknown
Site Name
Helse Stavanger HF
Department Name
Rheumatology department.
Contact Person Name
Kjartan Bryne Stavanger
Contact Person Email
Kjartan.bryne@sus.no
Number Of Participants
unknown
Site Name
Diakonhjemmet Sykehus AS
Department Name
Clinic for rheumatology, policlinic and research
Contact Person Name
Ingrdid Jyssum
Contact Person Email
Ingrid.Jyssum@diakonsyk.no
Number Of Participants
unknown

Sweden

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
26-04-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
06-03-2025
Processing Time Days
315
Number Of Sites
2
Number Of Participants
40

Sites

Site Name
Karolinska University Hospital
Department Name
ME Gastro, Hud, Reuma, Rheumatology Unit Department of Medicine
Contact Person Name
Katerina Aikaterini Chatzidionysiou
Number Of Participants
unknown
Site Name
Sahlgrenska University Hospital-Vaestra Goetalandsregionen
Department Name
Clinical Trial Unit, Rheumatology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Grona Straket 16
Contact Person Name
Anna-Karin Hultgård Ekwall
Contact Person Email
koordinator.reuma@vgregion.se
Number Of Participants
unknown

Austria

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
23-10-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
10-03-2025
Processing Time Days
139
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
30

Sites

Site Name
Medical University Of Vienna
Department Name
Division of Rheumatology
Contact Person Name
Helga Lechner-Radner
Contact Person Email
helga.lechner@meduniwien.ac.at
Number Of Participants
unknown

Romania

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
01-07-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
10-03-2025
Processing Time Days
253
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
30

Sites

Site Name
Centrul Clinic De Boli Reumatismale Dr. Ion Stoia
Department Name
Clinical Centre for Rheumatic Diseases
Contact Person Name
Catalin Codreanu
Number Of Participants
unknown

Italy

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
05-08-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
12-09-2025
Processing Time Days
39
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
19

Sites

Site Name
Humanitas Mirasole S.p.A.
Department Name
Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology
Contact Person Name
Elisa Gremese
Contact Person Email
elisa.gremese@hunimed.eu
Number Of Participants
unknown

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Diakonhjemmet Sykehus AS
Organisation Type
Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility
Country Of Registered Address
Norway

Third parties

  • {"country":"Norway","full_name":"Oslo University Hospital HF","duties_or_roles":"code:4","organisation_type":"Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility"}
  • {"country":"Norway","full_name":"Oslo University Hospital HF","duties_or_roles":"Monitoring","organisation_type":"Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility"}

Co-sponsors

  • Medical University Of Vienna
  • Karolinska University Hospital
  • University Of Medicine And Pharmacy Carol Davila Bucharest
  • Humanitas Mirasole S.p.A.

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
Yuflyma 40 mg solution for injection in pre-filled pen
Active Substance
ADALIMUMAB
Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Routes Of Administration
SUBCUTANEOUS
Route
Subcutaneous
Authorisation Status
Authorised
Starting Dose
40 mg
Maximum Dose
40 mg
Investigational Product Name
Yuflyma 40 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe
Active Substance
ADALIMUMAB
Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Routes Of Administration
SUBCUTANEOUS
Route
Subcutaneous
Authorisation Status
Authorised
Starting Dose
40 mg
Maximum Dose
40 mg
Investigational Product Name
Hyrimoz 40 mg solution for injection in pre-filled pen
Active Substance
ADALIMUMAB
Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Routes Of Administration
SUBCUTANEOUS
Route
Subcutaneous
Authorisation Status
Authorised
Starting Dose
40 mg
Maximum Dose
40 mg
Investigational Product Name
Hyrimoz 40 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe
Active Substance
ADALIMUMAB
Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Routes Of Administration
SUBCUTANEOUS
Route
Subcutaneous
Authorisation Status
Authorised
Starting Dose
40 mg
Maximum Dose
40 mg
Investigational Product Name
Hefiya 40 mg solution for injection in pre-filled pen
Active Substance
ADALIMUMAB
Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Routes Of Administration
SUBCUTANEOUS
Route
Subcutaneous
Authorisation Status
Authorised
Starting Dose
40 mg
Maximum Dose
40 mg
Investigational Product Name
Hefiya 40 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe
Active Substance
ADALIMUMAB
Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Routes Of Administration
SUBCUTANEOUS
Route
Subcutaneous
Authorisation Status
Authorised
Starting Dose
40 mg
Maximum Dose
40 mg
Investigational Product Name
Humira 40 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe
Active Substance
ADALIMUMAB
Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Routes Of Administration
SUBCUTANEOUS
Route
Subcutaneous
Authorisation Status
Authorised
Starting Dose
40 mg
Maximum Dose
40 mg
Investigational Product Name
Humira 40 mg solution for injection in pre-filled pen
Active Substance
ADALIMUMAB
Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Routes Of Administration
SUBCUTANEOUS
Route
Subcutaneous
Authorisation Status
Authorised
Starting Dose
40 mg
Maximum Dose
40 mg
Investigational Product Name
Idacio 40 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe
Active Substance
ADALIMUMAB
Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Routes Of Administration
SUBCUTANEOUS
Route
Subcutaneous
Authorisation Status
Authorised
Starting Dose
40 mg
Maximum Dose
40 mg
Investigational Product Name
Idacio 40 mg solution for injection in pre-filled pen
Active Substance
ADALIMUMAB
Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Routes Of Administration
SUBCUTANEOUS
Route
Subcutaneous
Authorisation Status
Authorised
Starting Dose
40 mg
Maximum Dose
40 mg
Investigational Product Name
Hulio 40 mg solution for injection in pre-filled pen
Active Substance
ADALIMUMAB
Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Routes Of Administration
SUBCUTANEOUS
Route
Subcutaneous
Authorisation Status
Authorised
Starting Dose
40 mg
Maximum Dose
40 mg
Investigational Product Name
Hulio 40 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe
Active Substance
ADALIMUMAB
Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Routes Of Administration
SUBCUTANEOUS
Route
Subcutaneous
Authorisation Status
Authorised
Starting Dose
40 mg
Maximum Dose
40 mg
Investigational Product Name
AMGEVITA 40 mg solution for injection in pre-filled pen
Active Substance
ADALIMUMAB
Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Routes Of Administration
SUBCUTANEOUS
Route
Subcutaneous
Authorisation Status
Authorised
Starting Dose
40 mg
Maximum Dose
40 mg
Investigational Product Name
AMGEVITA 40 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe
Active Substance
ADALIMUMAB
Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Routes Of Administration
SUBCUTANEOUS
Route
Subcutaneous
Authorisation Status
Authorised
Starting Dose
40 mg
Maximum Dose
40 mg
Investigational Product Name
Hukyndra 40 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe
Active Substance
ADALIMUMAB
Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Routes Of Administration
SUBCUTANEOUS
Route
Subcutaneous
Authorisation Status
Authorised
Starting Dose
40 mg
Maximum Dose
40 mg
Investigational Product Name
Hukyndra 40 mg solution for injection in pre-filled pen
Active Substance
ADALIMUMAB
Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Routes Of Administration
SUBCUTANEOUS
Route
Subcutaneous
Authorisation Status
Authorised
Starting Dose
40 mg
Maximum Dose
40 mg
Investigational Product Name
Libmyris 40 mg solution for injection in pre-filled pen
Active Substance
ADALIMUMAB
Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Routes Of Administration
SUBCUTANEOUS
Route
Subcutaneous
Authorisation Status
Authorised
Starting Dose
40 mg
Maximum Dose
40 mg
Investigational Product Name
Imraldi 40 mg solution for injection in pre-filled pen
Active Substance
ADALIMUMAB
Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Routes Of Administration
SUBCUTANEOUS
Route
Subcutaneous
Authorisation Status
Authorised
Starting Dose
40 mg
Maximum Dose
40 mg
Investigational Product Name
Imraldi 40 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe
Active Substance
ADALIMUMAB
Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Routes Of Administration
SUBCUTANEOUS
Route
Subcutaneous
Authorisation Status
Authorised
Starting Dose
40 mg
Maximum Dose
40 mg

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