NCT05609630 Study of Oral Upadacitinib and Subcutaneous/Intravenous Tocilizumab to Evaluate Change in Disease Activity, Adverse Events and How Drug Moves Through the Body of Pediatric and Adolescent Participants With Active Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.
| NCT ID | NCT05609630 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
| Sponsor | AbbVie |
| Condition | Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 90 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-10-02 |
| Primary Completion | 2029-06 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
Phase 3 trials are large pivotal studies comparing the treatment to current standard of care or placebo. Your participation directly contributes to the evidence needed for regulatory approval.
This trial targets 90 participants in total. It began in 2023-10-02 with a primary completion date of 2029-06.
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Brief Summary
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is the most common type of arthritis that affects children. The term "idiopathic" means "of unknown origin". It is a chronic (long-lasting) disease that causes swelling, warmth, and pain of one or more small joints. Systemic JIA ia a rare and serious form of JIA. Systemic" means it may affect not only the joints but other parts of the body, including the liver, lungs and heart. sJIA is more severe and can be more challenging to diagnose and treat than other types of juvenile idiopathic arthritis. It is a lifelong disease for many patients and can continue into adulthood. This study will assess how safe and effective upadacitinib is in treating pediatric and adolescent participants aged 1 to \< 18 with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) and will include a tocilizumab treatment arm for reference. Adverse events and change in the disease activity will be assessed. Upadacitinib is an investigational drug being developed for the treatment of sJIA. Participants are assigned to 1 of 2 cohorts. In cohort 1, participants will receive upadacitinib or tocilizumab reference. In cohort 2, participants will receive upadacitinib. Approximately 90 participants with sJIA will be enrolled in approximately 45 sites worldwide. Participants will receive upadacitinib oral tablets once daily or oral solution twice daily or tocilizumab subcutaneous injection or intravenous infusion as per local label for 52 weeks and followed for approximately 30 days. There may be higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care. Participants will attend regular visits/calls during the study at a hospital or clinic. The effect of the treatment will be checked by medical assessments, checking for side effects and completing questionnaires.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: \- Baseline with a total body weight of 10 kg or higher at screening and symptoms of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) according to International League of Associations for Rheumatology (ILAR) criteria for at least 6 weeks prior to Screening, with onset prior to 16 years old, and meet the following conditions: * Must have active sJIA with at least 2 active joints at Screening and Baseline, fever more than 38°C on at least one day within 14 consecutive days before the Screening Visit, and an erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) or high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) \> upper limit of normal (ULN) at Screening. OR At least 4 active joints at Screening and Baseline and an ESR or hsCRP \> ULN at Screening. * Must have inadequate response to previous treatment with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and/or systemic glucocorticoids, as judged by the investigator. * For Cohort 1, participants must not have had previous treatment with any IL-6 inhibitor. For Cohort 2, participants must have an intolerance or inadequate response to an IL-6 inhibitor as judged by the investigator. Note: For Cohort 1, participants must be ages 2 to \< 18 years old in countries where SC tocilizumab is not approved for sJIA. Exclusion Criteria: * Has any type of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), other than sJIA, as defined by the ILAR criteria, and must not have a history or presence of any other autoimmune inflammatory condition other than sJIA. * Has uncontrolled severe systemic disease and/or impeding or active macrophage activation syndrome within 1 month prior to Baseline.
Contact & Investigator
ABBVIE INC.
STUDY DIRECTOR
AbbVie
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT05609630 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 1 Year or older, up to 17 Years, studying Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
What phase is the NCT05609630 trial and what does that mean for participants?
Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies comparing the new treatment to existing standards of care or a placebo. They provide the evidence needed for regulatory approval. This trial targets 90 participants.
Is NCT05609630 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT05609630 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at abbvieclinicaltrials@abbvie.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT05609630 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Phoenix, United States, Washington D.C., United States, Valhalla, United States, Charlotte, United States and 11 additional locations.
Who is sponsoring the NCT05609630 clinical trial?
NCT05609630 is sponsored by AbbVie. The principal investigator is ABBVIE INC. at AbbVie. The trial plans to enroll 90 participants.