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ClinicalTrials.gov |
Last refreshed on:
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19 February 2015 |
Main ID: |
NCT00330889 |
Date of registration:
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26/05/2006 |
Prospective Registration:
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No |
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Public title:
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Effects Of Prednisolone On Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
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Scientific title:
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A Study of the Pharmacodynamic Effects of Prednisolone on Whole Blood Protein and Gene Expression in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients |
Date of first enrolment:
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February 2004 |
Target sample size:
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32 |
Recruitment status: |
Completed |
URL:
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http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00330889 |
Study type:
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Observational |
Study design:
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Time Perspective: Prospective
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Phase:
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N/A
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Countries of recruitment
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Canada
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United Kingdom
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United States
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Contacts
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Name:
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GSK Clinical Trials |
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Affiliation:
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GlaxoSmithKline |
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Key inclusion & exclusion criteria
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Inclusion criteria:
- Meet the ACR criteria for diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.
- Required treatment with Prednisolone.
- Currently on a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID).
- Willing to stay on current dose of NSAID for two weeks during study.
Exclusion criteria:
- Major health issues such as osteoporosis, diabetes, heart failure, heart attack,
kidney failure, or acute infection.
Age minimum:
25 Years
Age maximum:
75 Years
Gender:
Both
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Health Condition(s) or Problem(s) studied
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Arthritis, Rheumatoid
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Primary Outcome(s)
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The levels of selected markers of inflammation, which could include (but were not limited to) ESR, C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), Rheumatoid factor (RF), and soluble tumor necrosis factor-receptor (TNF-R)
[Time Frame: 14 days]
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Modified Disease Activity Score (DAS28), which was composed of swollen and tender joint counts at 28 sites, a patient's global assessment of disease activity using a visual analogue scale (VAS), and ESR.
[Time Frame: 14 days]
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Secondary ID(s)
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999920/040
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Source(s) of Monetary Support
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Please refer to primary and secondary sponsors
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Results
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