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Dose Ranging Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of SAR153191 (REGN88) in Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis

A Phase 2 interventional study of Sarilumab and Placebo in Ankylosing Spondylitis, sponsored by Sanofi. Completed at 80 sites in 14 countries. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 75 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2017-08-08.

Sponsored by Sanofi · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
301
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 75 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

Primary objective:

  • to evaluate the efficacy of Sarilumab in participants with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) using the assessment in AS working group criteria (ASAS) 20% response criteria (ASAS20)

Secondary objectives:

  • to demonstrate that Sarilumab was effective on:

    • assessment of higher level of response [ASAS 40% response criteria (ASAS40)]
    • partial remission
    • disease activity
    • range of motion
    • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the spine
  • to assess the safety and tolerability of Sarilumab in participants with AS as well as the pharmacokinetic profile of Sarilumab in participants with AS
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The duration of participation in this study for each participant was approximately 22 weeks; including up to 4 weeks screening period, 12-weeks double-blind treatment period and 6-weeks safety follow-up period.

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Conditions studied

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In context

Spondylitis

623 studies on the registry are indexed under Spondylitis; 83 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 301 is above the median of 92 across 349 interventional studies indexed under Spondylitis.

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Lead sponsor

Sanofi is the lead sponsor of 1,508 studies on the registry; 90 are open to participants now.

Of its 198 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 118 (60%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 75 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Diagnosis of AS according to the New York modified criteria
  • Participants must had an adequate trial of at least 2 different Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) taken for at least 2 weeks in each case and, on a stable dose for ≥2 weeks or be intolerant to NSAIDs
  • Participants must had active AS for ≥3 months before screening and active disease must be present at screening and at baseline; Active AS being defined by:

    • Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) score of ≥4 (Numerical Rating Scale 0-10)
    • Total back pain score ≥4 (Numerical Rating Scale 0-10)

Participants treated with corticosteroid must be on a stable dose for ≥2 weeks prior to baseline

Participants treated with the Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) hydroxychloroquine, sulfasalazine and methotrexate (MTX) must be on stable dose ≥12 weeks prior to baseline

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

  • \<18 years old or ≥75 years old
  • Complete fusion of the spine
  • Past history of non response to any anti-Tumor Necrosis Factors (TNFs) treatment or non response to any other biological treatment for AS
  • Any past or current treatment with anti-TNF's or any biological agent within 3 months prior to screening
  • Treatment with DMARDs except for hydroxychloroquine, sulfasalazine and MTX
  • MTX >25 mg/week
  • hydroxychloroquine >400 mg/day
  • Sulfasalazine >3 g/day
  • Treatment with oral prednisone or equivalent corticosteroids >10 mg/day within 6 weeks prior to screening
  • Use of intramuscular or intra-articular corticosteroids within the last 4 weeks before screening
  • Previous treatment with cyclosporine, azathioprine

The above information was not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a participant's potential participation in a clinical trial.

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Study design

Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Triple (Participant, Investigator, Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
301 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Placebo comparator
    Placebo

    Placebo (for sarilumab) weekly (qw) for 12 weeks.

    Drug: Placebo

  • Experimental
    Sarilumab 100 mg q2w

    Sarilumab 100 mg Subcutaneous (SC) injection alternating with placebo every other week (q2w) for 12 weeks.

    Drug: Sarilumab · Drug: Placebo

  • Experimental
    Sarilumab 150 mg q2w

    Sarilumab 150 mg SC injection alternating with placebo q2w for 12 weeks.

    Drug: Sarilumab · Drug: Placebo

  • Experimental
    Sarilumab 100 mg qw

    Sarilumab 100 mg SC injection qw for 12 weeks.

    Drug: Sarilumab

  • Experimental
    Sarilumab 200 mg q2w

    Sarilumab 200 mg SC injection alternating with placebo q2w for 12 weeks.

    Drug: Sarilumab · Drug: Placebo

  • Experimental
    Sarilumab 150 mg qw

    Sarilumab 150 mg SC injection qw for 12 weeks.

    Drug: Sarilumab

Interventions

  • DrugSarilumab

    Pharmaceutical form: Solution for injection Route of administration: Subcutaneous

    Also known as: SAR153191, REGN88

  • DrugPlacebo

    Pharmaceutical form: Solution for injection Route of administration: Subcutaneous

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Percentage of Participants Who Achieved 20% Response According to the Assessment in Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) Working Group Criteria for Response (ASAS20) at Week 12

    Clinical response to treatment for ASAS20 was assessed according to ASAS20 criteria. Treatment response for ASAS20 was defined as an improvement by a decrease of ≥20% and ≥1unit on a 0 (no pain) - 10 (most severe pain) numerical rating scale (NRS) in at least 3 of the 4 ASAS improvement criteria (ASAS-IC) domains: assessment of physical function (measured by Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index \[BASFI\]), back pain (0-10 NRS), participant global assessment (0-10 NRS) and inflammation (measured as the mean of the last 2 Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index \[BASDAI\] questions) and no worsening (increase in score) of ≥20% and ≥1 unit on a 0-10 NRS in the remaining 4th domain.

    Time frame: Baseline to Week 12 (Last Observation Carried Forward [LOCF])

Secondary outcomes

  1. Percentage of Participants Who Achieved 40% Response According to the Assessment in AS Working Group Criteria for Response (ASAS40) at Week 12

    Clinical response to treatment for ASAS40 was assessed according to ASAS40 criteria. Treatment response for ASAS40 was defined as an improvement by a decrease of ≥40% and ≥2 units on a 0 (no pain)-10 (most severe pain) NRS in at least 3 of the 4 ASAS-IC domains (participant global assessment, back pain, physical function and inflammation) and no worsening (increase in score) at all in the remaining 4th domain.

    Time frame: Baseline to Week 12 (LOCF)

  2. Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Partial Remission According to the Assessment in AS Working Group Criteria for Response (ASAS) at Week 12

    Participants were classified as having achieved ASAS partial remission if they had a value ≤ 2 units on a 0 -10 NRS in each of the 4 domains: (participant global assessment, back pain, physical function and inflammation) of the ASAS-IC.

    Time frame: Baseline to Week 12 (LOCF)

  3. Change From Baseline in Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score (ASDAS) at Week 12

    ASDAS consists of five components: (Total back pain assessed by BASDAI question 2 on a 0 \[no pain\] - 10 \[most severe pain\] NRS, participant global of disease activity on a 0 \[none\] - 10 \[severe\] NRS, peripheral pain/swelling assessed by BASDAI question 3 on a 0 \[none\] - 10 \[most severe pain\] NRS, duration of morning stiffness assessed by BASDAI question 6 on a NRS from 0 \[0 hour\] - 10 \[2 or more hours\] and hs-CRP in mg/L). ASDAS score was calculated as follows: 0.121 x total back pain + 0.110 x participant global of disease activity + 0.073 x peripheral pain/swelling + 0.058 x duration of morning stiffness + 0.579 x ln(CRP + 1). The scores were categorized as: inactive disease (\< 1.3), moderate (1.3 - \< 2.1), high (2.1 - 3.5) and very high disease activity (\> 3.5).

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 12 (LOCF)

  4. Change From Baseline in BASDAI Score at Week 12

    BASDAI comprises of a 0 (no pain) -10 (very severe pain) NRS, used to answer 6 questions (Q) related to symptoms of AS (fatigue/tiredness, neck, back or hip pain, pain / swelling in joints, discomfort in tender areas, morning stiffness duration and morning stiffness severity). The BASDAI total score was calculated by computing the mean of Q5 and Q6 and adding it to the sum of Q1 to Q4. This score was then divided by 5. BASDAI total score=Q1+Q2+Q3+Q4+\[Q5+Q6/2\]/5. The total BASDAI score ranges from 0=none to 10=severe, where lower score indicated less disease activity.

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 12 (LOCF)

  5. Change From Baseline in Range of Motion Assessed by the Bath AS Metrology Index (BASMI) at Week 12

    The range of motion was measured by the BASMI (11-point scale) including chest expansion in cm. It composed of 5 clinical measurements associated with a score: tragus to wall distance, modified schober's test, lateral spinal flexion, intermalleolar distance and cervical rotation. BASMI score was calculated by dividing the total of the score by 5, and the score ranges from 0-10. Higher BASMI score indicates more severe limitation of movement.

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 12 (LOCF)

  6. Change From Baseline in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Score of the Spine Assessed by the Berlin Modification of the AS Spine MRI-active (ASspiMRI-a) Score at Week 12

    ASspiMRI-a scoring system was used on all MRIs to score the level of the disease. MRIs were obtained using 1.0 or 1.5 Tesla scanners and phased array coils. Sagittal images of the upper (C2 to T10) and lower (T8 to S1) spine were used using both T1 weighted spin echo and fat saturated Short Tau Inversion Recovery (STIR) sequences. Each vertebral body unit was given an activity score based on the amount of bone marrow edema or erosion. Both T1 and STIR sequences were analyzed for change. Total spine ASspiMRI-a score in the Berlin modification range from 0 to 69 with higher scores indicating higher disease activity. A negative value in total spine ASspiMRI-a score change from baseline indicates an improvement from baseline. The higher the negative value the higher the reduction of inflammation.

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 12

  7. Percentage of Participants Who Achieved ASAS 5/6 Improvement Criteria at Week 12

    ASAS 5/6 responder had an improvement of 20% in 5 of 6 domains (physical function, back pain, participant global assessment, inflammation, spinal mobility and acute phase reactants) of ASAS-IC without deterioration in the 6th domain. Spinal mobility was assessed by the mean of the 5 BASMI scores on the 11-point scale (score ranges from 0-10) and the hs-CRP for the acute phase reactant.

    Time frame: Baseline to Week 12 (LOCF)

  8. Change From Baseline in Chest Expansion at Week 12

    The difference between maximal inspiration and expiration to the nearest 0.1 cm was recorded. The best of 2 tries were recorded.

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 12 (LOCF)

  9. Change From Baseline in Swollen Joint Index at Week 12

    44 swollen joints were examined including sternal, clavicular, elbow, shoulder, wrist, knee, metacarpophalangian, interphalangian, metatarpophalangian and metatarsophalangeal joints.

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 12 (LOCF)

  10. Change From Baseline in Hs-CRP at Week 12

    Participant's blood samples were collected at screening, baseline before dosing and at every visit to evaluate the level of hs-CRP. The hs-CRP is a protein marker in the blood associated with inflammation with higher values indicating a greater degree of inflammation.

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 12 (LOCF)

  11. Change From Baseline in ASAS Individual Components at Week 12

    ASAS consists of 4 individual components: Participant global assessment to assess the disease activity over the last week on a 0 (no pain) - 10 (severe pain) NRS; back pain which consist of the mean of the nocturnal back pain and the total back pain at every visit on a 0 (no pain) - 10 (most severe pain) NRS; inflammation measured as the mean of the last 2 BASDAI questions (intensity and duration of morning stiffness) and physical function measured as mean of 10 scores of BASFI at every visit on 0 (easy) -10 (impossible) NRS. Lower score corresponds to a better functioning.

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 12 (LOCF)

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Results

Posted Aug 8, 2017

Participant flow

The study was conducted at 68 centers in Europe, Canada and the United States. A total of 563 participants were screened between 04 February 2010 and 24 February 2011. Of 563 participants, 301 were randomized and 300 were treated.

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestonePlaceboSarilumab 100 mg q2wSarilumab 150 mg q2wSarilumab 100 mg qwSarilumab 200 mg q2wSarilumab 150 mg qw
Started504950525050
Treated504950525049
Completed464340444741
Not completed4610839
Withdrew: Adverse event025526
Withdrew: Lack of efficacy234211
Withdrew: Randomized but not treated000001
Withdrew: Other than specified above211101

Outcome measures

PrimaryPercentage of Participants Who Achieved 20% Response According to the Assessment in Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) Working Group Criteria for Response (ASAS20) at Week 12

Clinical response to treatment for ASAS20 was assessed according to ASAS20 criteria. Treatment response for ASAS20 was defined as an improvement by a decrease of ≥20% and ≥1unit on a 0 (no pain) - 10 (most severe pain) numerical rating scale (NRS) in at least 3 of the 4 ASAS improvement criteria (ASAS-IC) domains: assessment of physical function (measured by Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index \[BASFI\]), back pain (0-10 NRS), participant global assessment (0-10 NRS) and inflammation (measured as the mean of the last 2 Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index \[BASDAI\] questions) and no worsening (increase in score) of ≥20% and ≥1 unit on a 0-10 NRS in the remaining 4th domain.

Time frame:
Baseline to Week 12 (Last Observation Carried Forward [LOCF])
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved 20% Response According to the Assessment in Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) Working Group Criteria for Response (ASAS20) at Week 12
percentage of participantsPlaceboSarilumab 100 mg q2wSarilumab 150 mg q2wSarilumab 100 mg qwSarilumab 200 mg q2wSarilumab 150 mg qw
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved 20% Response According to the Assessment in Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) Working Group Criteria for Response (ASAS20) at Week 1224.024.530.019.230.038.0
Statistical analysis
  • Placebo vs Sarilumab 100 mg q2w · Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel · p = 0.966 (Threshold for significance = 0.05) · Odds ratio (or): 1.0 · 95% CI 0.4 to 2.5
  • Placebo vs Sarilumab 150 mg q2w · Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel · p = 0.467 (Threshold for significance = 0.05) · Odds ratio (or): 1.4 · 95% CI 0.6 to 3.5
  • Placebo vs Sarilumab 100 mg qw · Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel · p = 0.559 (Threshold for significance = 0.05) · Odds ratio (or): 0.8 · 95% CI 0.3 to 1.9
  • Placebo vs Sarilumab 200 mg q2w · Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel · p = 0.496 (Threshold for significance = 0.05) · Odds ratio (or): 1.4 · 95% CI 0.6 to 3.4
  • Placebo vs Sarilumab 150 mg qw · Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel · p = 0.143 (Threshold for significance = 0.05) · Odds ratio (or): 1.8 · 95% CI 0.8 to 4.2
SecondaryPercentage of Participants Who Achieved 40% Response According to the Assessment in AS Working Group Criteria for Response (ASAS40) at Week 12

Clinical response to treatment for ASAS40 was assessed according to ASAS40 criteria. Treatment response for ASAS40 was defined as an improvement by a decrease of ≥40% and ≥2 units on a 0 (no pain)-10 (most severe pain) NRS in at least 3 of the 4 ASAS-IC domains (participant global assessment, back pain, physical function and inflammation) and no worsening (increase in score) at all in the remaining 4th domain.

Time frame:
Baseline to Week 12 (LOCF)
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved 40% Response According to the Assessment in AS Working Group Criteria for Response (ASAS40) at Week 12
percentage of participantsPlaceboSarilumab 100 mg q2wSarilumab 150 mg q2wSarilumab 100 mg qwSarilumab 200 mg q2wSarilumab 150 mg qw
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved 40% Response According to the Assessment in AS Working Group Criteria for Response (ASAS40) at Week 128.014.316.05.818.020.0
SecondaryPercentage of Participants Who Achieved Partial Remission According to the Assessment in AS Working Group Criteria for Response (ASAS) at Week 12

Participants were classified as having achieved ASAS partial remission if they had a value ≤ 2 units on a 0 -10 NRS in each of the 4 domains: (participant global assessment, back pain, physical function and inflammation) of the ASAS-IC.

Time frame:
Baseline to Week 12 (LOCF)
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Partial Remission According to the Assessment in AS Working Group Criteria for Response (ASAS) at Week 12
percentage of participantsPlaceboSarilumab 100 mg q2wSarilumab 150 mg q2wSarilumab 100 mg qwSarilumab 200 mg q2wSarilumab 150 mg qw
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Partial Remission According to the Assessment in AS Working Group Criteria for Response (ASAS) at Week 122.08.22.01.92.08.0
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score (ASDAS) at Week 12

ASDAS consists of five components: (Total back pain assessed by BASDAI question 2 on a 0 \[no pain\] - 10 \[most severe pain\] NRS, participant global of disease activity on a 0 \[none\] - 10 \[severe\] NRS, peripheral pain/swelling assessed by BASDAI question 3 on a 0 \[none\] - 10 \[most severe pain\] NRS, duration of morning stiffness assessed by BASDAI question 6 on a NRS from 0 \[0 hour\] - 10 \[2 or more hours\] and hs-CRP in mg/L). ASDAS score was calculated as follows: 0.121 x total back pain + 0.110 x participant global of disease activity + 0.073 x peripheral pain/swelling + 0.058 x duration of morning stiffness + 0.579 x ln(CRP + 1). The scores were categorized as: inactive disease (\< 1.3), moderate (1.3 - \< 2.1), high (2.1 - 3.5) and very high disease activity (\> 3.5).

Time frame:
Baseline, Week 12 (LOCF)
Reported as:
Mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score (ASDAS) at Week 12
units on a scalePlaceboSarilumab 100 mg q2wSarilumab 150 mg q2wSarilumab 100 mg qwSarilumab 200 mg q2wSarilumab 150 mg qw
Change From Baseline in Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score (ASDAS) at Week 12-0.4 ± 0.7-0.5 ± 0.9-0.8 ± 1.2-1.1 ± 0.8-1.2 ± 0.9-1.6 ± 0.9
SecondaryChange From Baseline in BASDAI Score at Week 12

BASDAI comprises of a 0 (no pain) -10 (very severe pain) NRS, used to answer 6 questions (Q) related to symptoms of AS (fatigue/tiredness, neck, back or hip pain, pain / swelling in joints, discomfort in tender areas, morning stiffness duration and morning stiffness severity). The BASDAI total score was calculated by computing the mean of Q5 and Q6 and adding it to the sum of Q1 to Q4. This score was then divided by 5. BASDAI total score=Q1+Q2+Q3+Q4+\[Q5+Q6/2\]/5. The total BASDAI score ranges from 0=none to 10=severe, where lower score indicated less disease activity.

Time frame:
Baseline, Week 12 (LOCF)
Reported as:
Mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in BASDAI Score at Week 12
units on a scalePlaceboSarilumab 100 mg q2wSarilumab 150 mg q2wSarilumab 100 mg qwSarilumab 200 mg q2wSarilumab 150 mg qw
Change From Baseline in BASDAI Score at Week 12-0.9 ± 1.7-0.8 ± 1.9-1.1 ± 2.0-0.4 ± 1.4-0.9 ± 1.8-1.2 ± 1.8
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Range of Motion Assessed by the Bath AS Metrology Index (BASMI) at Week 12

The range of motion was measured by the BASMI (11-point scale) including chest expansion in cm. It composed of 5 clinical measurements associated with a score: tragus to wall distance, modified schober's test, lateral spinal flexion, intermalleolar distance and cervical rotation. BASMI score was calculated by dividing the total of the score by 5, and the score ranges from 0-10. Higher BASMI score indicates more severe limitation of movement.

Time frame:
Baseline, Week 12 (LOCF)
Reported as:
Mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in Range of Motion Assessed by the Bath AS Metrology Index (BASMI) at Week 12
units on a scalePlaceboSarilumab 100 mg q2wSarilumab 150 mg q2wSarilumab 100 mg qwSarilumab 200 mg q2wSarilumab 150 mg qw
Change From Baseline in Range of Motion Assessed by the Bath AS Metrology Index (BASMI) at Week 12-0.2 ± 0.8-0.2 ± 0.9-0.2 ± 0.8-0.4 ± 0.9-0.1 ± 0.8-0.2 ± 0.7
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Score of the Spine Assessed by the Berlin Modification of the AS Spine MRI-active (ASspiMRI-a) Score at Week 12

ASspiMRI-a scoring system was used on all MRIs to score the level of the disease. MRIs were obtained using 1.0 or 1.5 Tesla scanners and phased array coils. Sagittal images of the upper (C2 to T10) and lower (T8 to S1) spine were used using both T1 weighted spin echo and fat saturated Short Tau Inversion Recovery (STIR) sequences. Each vertebral body unit was given an activity score based on the amount of bone marrow edema or erosion. Both T1 and STIR sequences were analyzed for change. Total spine ASspiMRI-a score in the Berlin modification range from 0 to 69 with higher scores indicating higher disease activity. A negative value in total spine ASspiMRI-a score change from baseline indicates an improvement from baseline. The higher the negative value the higher the reduction of inflammation.

Time frame:
Baseline, Week 12
Reported as:
Mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Score of the Spine Assessed by the Berlin Modification of the AS Spine MRI-active (ASspiMRI-a) Score at Week 12
units on a scalePlaceboSarilumab 100 mg q2wSarilumab 150 mg q2wSarilumab 100 mg qwSarilumab 200 mg q2wSarilumab 150 mg qw
Change From Baseline in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Score of the Spine Assessed by the Berlin Modification of the AS Spine MRI-active (ASspiMRI-a) Score at Week 12-0.5 ± 2.2-0.5 ± 1.8-0.1 ± 3.40.1 ± 2.4-0.3 ± 3.30.3 ± 3.3
SecondaryPercentage of Participants Who Achieved ASAS 5/6 Improvement Criteria at Week 12

ASAS 5/6 responder had an improvement of 20% in 5 of 6 domains (physical function, back pain, participant global assessment, inflammation, spinal mobility and acute phase reactants) of ASAS-IC without deterioration in the 6th domain. Spinal mobility was assessed by the mean of the 5 BASMI scores on the 11-point scale (score ranges from 0-10) and the hs-CRP for the acute phase reactant.

Time frame:
Baseline to Week 12 (LOCF)
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved ASAS 5/6 Improvement Criteria at Week 12
percentage of participantsPlaceboSarilumab 100 mg q2wSarilumab 150 mg q2wSarilumab 100 mg qwSarilumab 200 mg q2wSarilumab 150 mg qw
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved ASAS 5/6 Improvement Criteria at Week 126.012.210.013.514.032.0
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Chest Expansion at Week 12

The difference between maximal inspiration and expiration to the nearest 0.1 cm was recorded. The best of 2 tries were recorded.

Time frame:
Baseline, Week 12 (LOCF)
Reported as:
Mean · cm
Change From Baseline in Chest Expansion at Week 12
cmPlaceboSarilumab 100 mg q2wSarilumab 150 mg q2wSarilumab 100 mg qwSarilumab 200 mg q2wSarilumab 150 mg qw
Change From Baseline in Chest Expansion at Week 120.2 ± 1.00.2 ± 1.20.0 ± 1.2-0.1 ± 0.90.1 ± 1.30.3 ± 1.3
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Swollen Joint Index at Week 12

44 swollen joints were examined including sternal, clavicular, elbow, shoulder, wrist, knee, metacarpophalangian, interphalangian, metatarpophalangian and metatarsophalangeal joints.

Time frame:
Baseline, Week 12 (LOCF)
Reported as:
Mean · Joints
Change From Baseline in Swollen Joint Index at Week 12
JointsPlaceboSarilumab 100 mg q2wSarilumab 150 mg q2wSarilumab 100 mg qwSarilumab 200 mg q2wSarilumab 150 mg qw
Change From Baseline in Swollen Joint Index at Week 12-0.4 ± 1.1-0.8 ± 3.1-0.3 ± 1.9-0.3 ± 2.4-0.4 ± 1.6-0.2 ± 7.3
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Hs-CRP at Week 12

Participant's blood samples were collected at screening, baseline before dosing and at every visit to evaluate the level of hs-CRP. The hs-CRP is a protein marker in the blood associated with inflammation with higher values indicating a greater degree of inflammation.

Time frame:
Baseline, Week 12 (LOCF)
Reported as:
Mean · mg/dL
Change From Baseline in Hs-CRP at Week 12
mg/dLPlaceboSarilumab 100 mg q2wSarilumab 150 mg q2wSarilumab 100 mg qwSarilumab 200 mg q2wSarilumab 150 mg qw
Change From Baseline in Hs-CRP at Week 12-3.7 ± 19.1-1.2 ± 17.9-5.8 ± 27.6-13.5 ± 20.3-11.5 ± 17.5-14.3 ± 15.3
SecondaryChange From Baseline in ASAS Individual Components at Week 12

ASAS consists of 4 individual components: Participant global assessment to assess the disease activity over the last week on a 0 (no pain) - 10 (severe pain) NRS; back pain which consist of the mean of the nocturnal back pain and the total back pain at every visit on a 0 (no pain) - 10 (most severe pain) NRS; inflammation measured as the mean of the last 2 BASDAI questions (intensity and duration of morning stiffness) and physical function measured as mean of 10 scores of BASFI at every visit on 0 (easy) -10 (impossible) NRS. Lower score corresponds to a better functioning.

Time frame:
Baseline, Week 12 (LOCF)
Reported as:
Mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in ASAS Individual Components at Week 12
units on a scalePlaceboSarilumab 100mg q2wSarilumab 150mg q2wSarilumab 100mg qwSarilumab 200mg q2wSarilumab 150mg qw
Participant global assessment-1.0 ± 1.9-1.1 ± 2.3-0.8 ± 2.3-0.4 ± 2.2-0.9 ± 2.2-1.6 ± 2.0
Back pain-0.8 ± 1.8-1.3 ± 2.2-1.2 ± 2.4-0.5 ± 1.8-0.9 ± 2.2-1.6 ± 2.1
Inflammation-1.4 ± 1.8-0.8 ± 2.0-1.1 ± 2.0-0.7 ± 2.1-1.0 ± 1.9-1.8 ± 2.3
Physical function-0.6 ± 1.2-0.5 ± 1.7-0.4 ± 2.0-0.1 ± 1.4-0.6 ± 1.9-1.1 ± 1.9

Adverse events

Collected over All Adverse Events (AE) were collected from signature of the informed consent form up to the final visit (Week 18) regardless of seriousness or relationship to investigational product. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Placebo—0/50 (0%)7/50 (14%)
SAR153191 100 mg q2w—1/49 (2%)18/49 (36.7%)
SAR153191 150 mg q2w—4/51 (7.8%)23/51 (45.1%)
SAR153191 100 mg qw—1/52 (1.9%)22/52 (42.3%)
SAR153191 200 mg q2w—0/49 (0%)19/49 (38.8%)
SAR153191 150 mg qw—1/49 (2%)22/49 (44.9%)
Most frequent serious events
Most frequent serious events
EventPlaceboSAR153191 100 mg q2wSAR153191 150 mg q2wSAR153191 100 mg qwSAR153191 200 mg q2wSAR153191 150 mg qw
EpilepsyNervous system disorders0/501/490/510/520/490/49
False positive tuberculosis testInvestigations0/500/490/510/520/491/49
NeutropeniaBlood and lymphatic system disorders0/500/491/510/520/490/49
Myocardial ischemiaCardiac disorders0/500/491/510/520/490/49
PainGeneral disorders0/500/491/510/520/490/49
Alanine aminotransferase increasedInvestigations0/500/491/510/520/490/49
Helicobacter gastritisInfections and infestations0/500/490/511/520/490/49
Most frequent other events
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Most frequent other events
EventPlaceboSAR153191 100 mg q2wSAR153191 150 mg q2wSAR153191 100 mg qwSAR153191 200 mg q2wSAR153191 150 mg qw
NeutropeniaBlood and lymphatic system disorders0/500/496/512/524/498/49
Upper respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations4/501/492/517/523/494/49
DiarrheaGastrointestinal disorders1/502/495/510/522/490/49
HeadacheNervous system disorders0/504/492/510/522/491/49
Alanine aminotransferase increasedInvestigations0/500/490/514/524/491/49
NasopharyngitisInfections and infestations1/502/492/511/522/493/49
Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders0/503/493/511/520/490/49
Aphthous stomatitisGastrointestinal disorders1/503/493/512/523/491/49
Musculoskeletal painMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders0/501/490/510/523/491/49
FatigueGeneral disorders0/503/492/510/520/490/49

Baseline characteristics

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)PlaceboSarilumab 100 mg q2wSarilumab 150 mg q2wSarilumab 100 mg qwSarilumab 200 mg q2wSarilumab 150 mg qwTotal
Mean40.3 ± 11.742.4 ± 10.843.0 ± 11.340.4 ± 11.537.2 ± 10.441.1 ± 11.140.7 ± 11.2
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)PlaceboSarilumab 100 mg q2wSarilumab 150 mg q2wSarilumab 100 mg qwSarilumab 200 mg q2wSarilumab 150 mg qwTotal
Female12191615101183
Male383034374039218
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Study locations

80 sites
  • Investigational Site Number 840006
    Birmingham, Alabama 35205, United States
  • Investigational Site Number 840033
    Anaheim, California 92801, United States
  • Investigational Site Number 840027
    Los Angeles, California 90048, United States
  • Investigational Site Number 840007
    San Diego, California 92108, United States
  • Investigational Site Number 840013
    San Francisco, California 94143, United States
  • Investigational Site Number 840017
    Upland, California 91786, United States
  • Investigational Site Number 840009
    Boca Raton, Florida 33486, United States
  • Investigational Site Number 840001
    Naples, Florida 34102, United States
  • Investigational Site Number 840032
    Orlando, Florida 32806, United States
  • Investigational Site Number 840015
    Boise, Idaho 83702, United States
  • Investigational Site Number 840021
    Rock Island, Illinois 61201, United States
  • Investigational Site Number 840018
    Kansas City, Kansas 66160-7321, United States
  • Investigational Site Number 840003
    Wheaton, Maryland 20902, United States
  • Investigational Site Number 840029
    Worcester, Massachusetts 01655, United States
  • Investigational Site Number 840008
    Lansing, Michigan 48823, United States
  • Investigational Site Number 840002
    Saint Louis, Missouri 63141, United States
  • Investigational Site Number 840028
    Freehold, New Jersey 07728, United States
  • Investigational Site Number 840016
    Albany, New York 12206, United States
  • Investigational Site Number 840036
    Syracuse, New York 13210, United States
  • Investigational Site Number 840010
    Toledo, Ohio 43606, United States
  • Investigational Site Number 840005
    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73109, United States
  • Investigational Site Number 840023
    Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, United States
  • Investigational Site Number 840014
    Duncansville, Pennsylvania 16635, United States
  • Investigational Site Number 840004
    Dallas, Texas 75231, United States
  • Investigational Site Number 840030
    Houston, Texas 77034, United States
  • Investigational Site Number 840034
    Chesapeake, Virginia 23320, United States
  • Investigational Site Number 036001
    East Malvern, 3145, Australia
  • Investigational Site Number 036003
    Hobart, 7001, Australia
  • Investigational Site Number 036004
    Shenton Park, 6008, Australia
  • Investigational Site Number 036002
    Woolloongabba, 4102, Australia
  • Investigational Site Number 040001
    Graz, 8036, Austria
  • Investigational Site Number 040002
    Wien, 1100, Austria
  • Investigational Site Number 056003
    Brussels, 1020, Belgium
  • Investigational Site Number 056005
    Genk, 3600, Belgium
  • Investigational Site Number 056001
    Gent, 9000, Belgium
  • Investigational Site Number 056002
    Leuven, 3000, Belgium
  • Investigational Site Number 056004
    Liège, 4000, Belgium
  • Investigational Site Number 124007
    London, N6A 4V2, Canada
  • Investigational Site Number 124004
    Montreal, H2L 1S6, Canada
  • Investigational Site Number 124008
    Newmarket, L3Y 3R7, Canada
  • Investigational Site Number 124003
    Pointe-Claire, H9R 3Z2, Canada
  • Investigational Site Number 124001
    Quebec, G1V 4R4, Canada
  • Investigational Site Number 124006
    Saskatoon, S7K 0H6, Canada
  • Investigational Site Number 124005
    Toronto, M5T 2S8, Canada
  • Investigational Site Number 124009
    Trois-Rivières, G8Z 1Y2, Canada
  • Investigational Site Number 124002
    Vancouver, V5Z 1L7, Canada
  • Investigational Site Number 124010
    Vancouver, V5Z 3Y1, Canada
  • Investigational Site Number 203003
    Brno, 63800, Czechia
  • Investigational Site Number 203005
    Hlucin, 74801, Czechia
  • Investigational Site Number 203002
    Hradec Kralove, 50005, Czechia
  • Investigational Site Number 203001
    Praha 2, 12850, Czechia
  • Investigational Site Number 203004
    Uherske Hradiste, 68601, Czechia
  • Investigational Site Number 250001
    Besancon, 25030, France
  • Investigational Site Number 250005
    Bordeaux, 33076, France
  • Investigational Site Number 250002
    Creteil Cedex, 94010, France
  • Investigational Site Number 250003
    Paris, 75014, France
  • Investigational Site Number 276002
    Berlin, 12200, Germany
  • Investigational Site Number 276004
    Erlangen, 91054, Germany
  • Investigational Site Number 276003
    Frankfurt Am Main, 60590, Germany
  • Investigational Site Number 276005
    Hamburg, 22081, Germany
  • Investigational Site Number 276001
    Herne, 44652, Germany
  • Investigational Site Number 348001
    Budapest, 1023, Hungary
  • Investigational Site Number 348003
    Debrecen, 4032, Hungary
  • Investigational Site Number 348005
    Sátoraljaújhely, 3980, Hungary
  • Investigational Site Number 348004
    Veszprém, 8200, Hungary
  • Investigational Site Number 440001
    Kaunas, LT-50009, Lithuania
  • Investigational Site Number 440002
    Vilnius, LT-08661, Lithuania
  • Investigational Site Number 528001
    Amsterdam, 1105 AZ, Netherlands
  • Investigational Site Number 528002
    Nijmegen, 6525 GA, Netherlands
  • Investigational Site Number 616002
    Bialystok, 15-354, Poland
  • Investigational Site Number 616001
    Krakow, 30-510, Poland
  • Investigational Site Number 616004
    Lublin, 20-607, Poland
  • Investigational Site Number 616005
    Torun, 87-100, Poland
  • Investigational Site Number 616003
    Warszawa, 02-637, Poland
  • Investigational Site Number 724005
    Barcelona, 08907, Spain
  • Investigational Site Number 724004
    La Coruña, 15006, Spain
  • Investigational Site Number 724002
    Madrid, 28007, Spain
  • Investigational Site Number 724001
    Sevilla, 41008, Spain
  • Investigational Site Number 792002
    Ankara, 06100, Turkey
  • Investigational Site Number 792001
    Izmir, 35340, Turkey
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References and documents

Publications

  • Sieper J, Braun J, Kay J, Badalamenti S, Radin AR, Jiao L, Fiore S, Momtahen T, Yancopoulos GD, Stahl N, Inman RD. Sarilumab for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis: results of a Phase II, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study (ALIGN). Ann Rheum Dis. 2015 Jun;74(6):1051-7. doi: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2013-204963. Epub 2014 Feb 18. PubMed 24550171 ↗
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Aug 8, 2017, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT01061723
Lead sponsor
Sanofi
Collaborators
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Feb 3, 2010
Start date
Feb 2010
Primary completion
Jun 2011
Completion
Jun 2011
Results posted
Aug 8, 2017
Last update
Aug 8, 2017

Study contacts

Clinical Sciences & Operations
study director · Sanofi

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
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