Status:

COMPLETED

Safety and Efficacy Study of Tranilast in Patients With Active Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

Lead Sponsor:

Nuon Therapeutics, Inc.

Conditions:

Active Rheumatoid Arthritis

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-75 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether tranilast at two different dosages compared to placebo is effective in patients with active RA when added to continuing methotrexate (MTX) therapy.

Detailed Description

The primary objective of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of two different doses of tranilast as determined by ACR20 response at 12 weeks.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Receiving methotrexate
  • Have at least 8 painful/tender and 6 swollen joints
  • May be receiving oral steroids, chronic NSAIDs and/or hydroxychloroquine.

Exclusion

  • Use of any anti-arthritic treatments except those allowed in inclusion criteria
  • Pregnant or nursing females
  • Abnormal laboratory values
  • History of clinically significant renal, hepatic dysfunction, psychiatric disorder, or alcohol/drug dependence
  • Clinically significant systemic infection

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2009

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

250 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00882024

Start Date

March 1 2009

End Date

December 1 2010

Last Update

January 6 2011

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Mesa, Arizona, United States

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Paradise Valley, Arizona, United States

3

La Jolla, California, United States

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San Diego, California, United States