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An Extension Study to WA19977 in Patients With Active Polyarticular-Course Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

A Phase 3 interventional study of RoActemra/Actemra (tocilizumab) in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, sponsored by Hoffmann-La Roche. Terminated at 11 sites in 2 countries. Open to participants aged 2 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2018-02-09.

Sponsored by Hoffmann-La Roche · Phase 3, Interventional, and Treatment

Why this study was terminated
The study was terminated prior to the planned final on-treatment efficacy assessments due to commercial availability of tocilizumab in Russia and Poland.
Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
41
Allocation
Not applicable
Ages
2 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

This long-term, interventional, open-label extension study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of RoActemra/Actemra (tocilizumab) in patients from Poland and Russia with polyarticular-course juvenile idiopathic arthritis who completed the WA19977 study. Patients will receive RoActemra/Actemra 8 mg/kg every 4 weeks. The anticipated time on study treatment is 104 weeks.

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Conditions studied

  • Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
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In context

Arthritis

3,554 studies on the registry are indexed under Arthritis; 318 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 41 is below the median of 90 across 2,377 interventional studies indexed under Arthritis.

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Lead sponsor

Hoffmann-La Roche is the lead sponsor of 2,061 studies on the registry; 85 are open to participants now.

Of its 319 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 239 (75%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
2 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients who completed 104 weeks of study WA19977 with at least a JIA ACR30 clinical response to RoActemra/Actemra and no serious adverse event or adverse event
  • Written informed consent obtained from patient if patient is 18 years of age and older, or if under the age of 18 years from parents or legal guardian

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patient did not benefit from RoActemra/Actemra therapy in study WA19977
  • Treatment with any investigational drug since the last administration of study drug in the core study WA19977
  • Patients developed any other autoimmune rheumatic disease other than the permitted JIA subsets
  • Any significant medical or surgical condition that would jeopardize patient's safety
  • Current serious uncontrolled concomitant disease or infection
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Study design

Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
41 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
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    Drug: RoActemra/Actemra (tocilizumab)

Interventions

  • DrugRoActemra/Actemra (tocilizumab)

    Tocilizumab 8 mg/kg every 4 weeks for 104 weeks

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Percentage of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs)

    AE: unfavorable and unintended sign, symptom, or disease associated with use of treatment, regardless of treatment relation. Pre-existing conditions that worsened and laboratory or clinical tests that resulted in change in treatment or discontinuation from treatment were reported as AEs. Serious AE: resulted in death, life-threatening, required in-patient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, resulted in persistent or significant disability/incapacity, was congenital anomaly/birth defect or was medically significant. Severe AE: AE that caused inability to work or perform normal daily activity. AEs of special interest: Serious infections (including opportunistic infections), Myocardial infarction/Acute coronary syndrome, Gastrointestinal perforations and related AE, Malignant neoplasms, Anaphylaxis event, Demyelination-related events, Stroke, Spontaneous or serious bleeding, Serious/medically significant hepatic events. Any AE included serious and non-serious AE.

    Time frame: Baseline to 12 weeks after last actual study medication (up to 101 weeks)

Secondary outcomes

  1. Percentage of Participants With JIA ACR 30 Response at Weeks 12, 24 and End of Follow Up

    JIA ACR30 response was defined as 3 of any 6 core outcome variables improved by at least 30% of the baseline assessments, with no more than 1 of the remaining variables worsened by more than 30%. Six core variables were: Physician global assessment (PGA) of disease activity using Visual Analog Scale (VAS) from left end of line 0 (inactive arthritis) to right end of line 100 (very active arthritis); Patient/parent global assessment (PtGA) of overall well-being using a VAS from left end of line 0 (very well) to right end of line 100 (very poor); Number of joints with active arthritis (joints with swelling not due to deformity or joints with limitation of motion and with pain, tenderness or both); Number of joints with limitation of movement; Health Assessment Questionnaire: 20 questions in 8 areas (dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip and activities) answered on a scale of 0=without difficulty to 3=unable to do; and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR).

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 12, 24, End of Follow up (up to 101 weeks)

  2. Percentage of Participants With JIA ACR 50 Response at Weeks 12, 24 and End of Follow up

    JIA ACR50 response was defined as 3 of any 6 core outcome variables improved by at least 50% of the baseline assessments, with no more than 1 of the remaining variables worsened by more than 30%. Six core variables were: PGA of disease activity using VAS from left end of line 0 (inactive arthritis) to right end of line 100 (very active arthritis); PtGA of overall well-being using a VAS from left end of line 0 (very well) to right end of line 100 (very poor); Number of joints with active arthritis (joints with swelling not due to deformity or joints with limitation of motion and with pain, tenderness or both); Number of joints with limitation of movement; Health Assessment Questionnaire: 20 questions in 8 areas (dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip and activities) answered on a scale of 0=without difficulty to 3=unable to do; and ESR.

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 12, 24, End of Follow up (up to 101 weeks)

  3. Percentage of Participants With JIA ACR 70 Response at Weeks 12, 24 and End of Follow up

    JIA ACR70 response was defined as 3 of any 6 core outcome variables improved by at least 70% of the baseline assessments, with no more than 1 of the remaining variables worsened by more than 30%. Six core variables were: PGA of disease activity using VAS from left end of line 0 (inactive arthritis) to right end of line 100 (very active arthritis); PtGA of overall well-being using a VAS from left end of line 0 (very well) to right end of line 100 (very poor); Number of joints with active arthritis (joints with swelling not due to deformity or joints with limitation of motion and with pain, tenderness or both); Number of joints with limitation of movement; Health Assessment Questionnaire: 20 questions in 8 areas (dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip and activities) answered on a scale of 0=without difficulty to 3=unable to do; and ESR

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 12, 24, End of Follow up (up to 101 weeks)

  4. Percentage of Participants With JIA ACR 90 Response at Weeks 12, 24 and End of Follow up

    JIA ACR90 response was defined as 3 of any 6 core outcome variables improved by at least 90% of the baseline assessments, with no more than 1 of the remaining variables worsened by more than 30%. Six core variables were: PGA of disease activity using VAS from left end of line 0 (inactive arthritis) to right end of line 100 (very active arthritis); PtGA of overall well-being using a VAS from left end of line 0 (very well) to right end of line 100 (very poor); Number of joints with active arthritis (joints with swelling not due to deformity or joints with limitation of motion and with pain, tenderness or both); Number of joints with limitation of movement; Health Assessment Questionnaire: 20 questions in 8 areas (dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip and activities) answered on a scale of 0=without difficulty to 3=unable to do; and ESR.

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 12, 24, End of Follow up (up to 101 weeks)

  5. Percentage of Participants With Inactive Disease at Week 12, 24 and End of Follow up

    Criteria for Inactive Disease: 1) No joints with active arthritis (joints with swelling not due to deformity or joints with limitation of motion and with pain, tenderness or both), 2) No fever, rash, serositis, splenomegaly, hepatomegaly (by physical exam) or generalized lymphadenopathy attributable to systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA), 3) Normal ESR (less than \[\<\] 20 millimeters per hour \[mm/hour\]), and 4) PGA of disease activity using VAS indicated no disease activity (where no disease activity is considered to be a score less than or equal to \[≤\]10 mm on a 100 mm VAS where left end of line 0 \[inactive arthritis\] to right end of line 100 \[very active arthritis\]).

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 12, 24, End of Follow up (up to 101 weeks)

  6. Percentage of Participants With Clinical Remission at Week 12, 24 and End of Follow up

    Clinical remission: inactive disease for minimum of 6 continuous months while on medication (Level 1); off oral corticosteroid medications but still on tocilizumab (Level 2); off both methotrexate and oral corticosteroids but still on tocilizumab (Level 3); or off all anti-arthritis medications-oral corticosteroids, methotrexate, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs but still on tocilizumab (Level 4). Inactive disease: No joints with active arthritis (joints with swelling not due to deformity or joints with limitation of motion and with pain, tenderness or both); No fever, rash, serositis, splenomegaly, hepatomegaly (by physical exam) or generalized lymphadenopathy attributable to sJIA; Normal ESR (\<20 mm/hour); PGA of disease activity indicated no disease activity (score ≤10 mm on a 100 mm VAS where 0 \[inactive arthritis\] and 100 \[very active arthritis\]). Overall percentage of participants with clinical remission (any level) are reported.

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 12, 24, End of Follow up (up to 101 weeks)

  7. Change From Baseline in Joints With Active Arthritis at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of Follow up

    Joint with active arthritis was defined as a joint with swelling not due to deformity or joints with limitation of motion and with pain, tenderness or both.

    Time frame: Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of follow up (up to 101 weeks)

  8. Change From Baseline in Number of Joints With Limitation of Movement at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of Follow up

    The maximum number of joints with limitation of movement is 67 and these were defined as those with 'limitation of motion'.

    Time frame: Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of follow up (up to 101 weeks)

  9. Change From Baseline in PGA of Disease Activity at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of Follow up

    The physician provides a rating of the participant's arthritis disease activity on a 0 to 100 mm horizontal scale. The extreme left end of the line represents 'arthritis inactive' (ie, symptom-free and no arthritis symptoms) and the extreme right end represents 'arthritis very active'. A higher score indicates more disease activity. A negative change score indicates improvement.

    Time frame: Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of follow up (up to 101 weeks)

  10. Change From Baseline in PtGA of Overall Well-Being at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of Follow up

    The participant or parent/guardian, as appropriate, provides a rating of the participant's well-being on a 0 to 100 mm horizontal scale. The extreme left end of the line represents 'very well' (ie, symptom-free and no arthritis disease activity) and the extreme right end represents 'very poor' (ie, maximum arthritis disease activity). A higher score indicates poorer well-being. A negative change score indicates improvement.

    Time frame: Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of follow up (up to 101 weeks)

  11. Change From Baseline in ESR at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of Follow up

    Time frame: Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of follow up (up to 101 weeks)

  12. Change From Baseline in Childhood Health Assessment - Disability Index (CHAQ-DI) at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of Follow up

    The CHAQ-DI, as a measure of functional ability, consists of 30 questions in 8 domains: Dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip, and activities. There are 4 possible responses to each question (0=without any difficulty, 1=with some difficulty, 2=with much difficulty, 3=unable to do). A domain score is the highest score in that domain. To calculate the overall score, the participant must have a domain score in at least 6 of the 8 domains. The CHAQ-DI score is the sum of the domain scores divided by the number of domains that have a non-missing score and ranges from 0 (best) to 3 (worst). A higher score indicates less ability.

    Time frame: Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of follow up (up to 101 weeks)

  13. Percentage of Participants With Minimally Important Improvement in the CHAQ-DI Score at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84 and End of Follow up

    The CHAQ-DI, as a measure of functional ability, consists of 30 questions in 8 domains: Dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip, and activities. There are 4 possible responses to each question (0=without any difficulty, 1=with some difficulty, 2=with much difficulty, 3=unable to do). A domain score is the highest score in that domain. To calculate the overall score, the participant must have a domain score in at least 6 of the 8 domains. The CHAQ-DI score is the sum of the domain scores divided by the number of domains that have a non-missing score and ranges from 0 (best) to 3 (worst). A higher score indicates less ability. A minimally important improvement was defined as at least a 0.13 improvement in CHAQ-DI score from baseline.

    Time frame: Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of follow up (up to 101 weeks)

  14. Change From Baseline in CHAQ-DI (Activitiy) Score at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84 and End of Follow up

    The CHAQ-DI, as a measure of functional ability, consists of 30 questions in 8 domains: Dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip, and activities. Activity component was measured on 0-3 scale (0=without any difficulty, 1=with some difficulty, 2=with much difficulty, 3=unable to do).

    Time frame: Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of follow up (up to 101 weeks)

  15. Change From Baseline in CHAQ-DI (Arising) Score at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84 and End of Follow up

    The CHAQ-DI, as a measure of functional ability, consists of 30 questions in 8 domains: Dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip, and activities. Arising component was measured on 0-3 scale (0=without any difficulty, 1=with some difficulty, 2=with much difficulty, 3=unable to do).

    Time frame: Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of follow up (up to 101 weeks)

  16. Change From Baseline in CHAQ-DI (Dressing and Grooming) Score at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84 and End of Follow up

    The CHAQ-DI, as a measure of functional ability, consists of 30 questions in 8 domains: Dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip, and activities. Dressing and Grooming component was measured on 0-3 scale (0=without any difficulty, 1=with some difficulty, 2=with much difficulty, 3=unable to do).

    Time frame: Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of follow up (up to 101 weeks)

  17. Change From Baseline in CHAQ-DI (Eating) Score at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84 and End of Follow up

    The CHAQ-DI, as a measure of functional ability, consists of 30 questions in 8 domains: Dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip, and activities. Eating component was measured on 0-3 scale (0=without any difficulty, 1=with some difficulty, 2=with much difficulty, 3=unable to do).

    Time frame: Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of follow up (up to 101 weeks)

  18. Change From Baseline in CHAQ-DI (Grip) Score at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84 and End of Follow up

    The CHAQ-DI, as a measure of functional ability, consists of 30 questions in 8 domains: Dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip, and activities. Grip component was measured on 0-3 scale (0=without any difficulty, 1=with some difficulty, 2=with much difficulty, 3=unable to do).

    Time frame: Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of follow up (up to 101 weeks)

  19. Change From Baseline in CHAQ-DI (Hygiene) Score at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84 and End of Follow up

    The CHAQ-DI, as a measure of functional ability, consists of 30 questions in 8 domains: Dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip, and activities. Hygiene component was measured on 0-3 scale (0=without any difficulty, 1=with some difficulty, 2=with much difficulty, 3=unable to do).

    Time frame: Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of follow up (up to 101 weeks)

  20. Change From Baseline in CHAQ-DI (Reach) Score at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84 and End of Follow up

    The CHAQ-DI, as a measure of functional ability, consists of 30 questions in 8 domains: Dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip, and activities. Reach component was measured on 0-3 scale (0=without any difficulty, 1=with some difficulty, 2=with much difficulty, 3=unable to do).

    Time frame: Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of follow up (up to 101 weeks)

  21. Change From Baseline in CHAQ-DI (Walking) Score at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84 and End of Follow up

    The CHAQ-DI, as a measure of functional ability, consists of 30 questions in 8 domains: Dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip, and activities. Walking component was measured on 0-3 scale (0=without any difficulty, 1=with some difficulty, 2=with much difficulty, 3=unable to do).

    Time frame: Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of follow up (up to 101 weeks)

  22. Absolute C-Reactive Protein Levels

    Time frame: Baseline, Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 88, End of follow up (up to 101 weeks)

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Results

Posted Jan 7, 2016
Limitations and caveats
The study was terminated prior to the planned final on-treatment efficacy assessments due to commercial availability of tocilizumab in Russia and Poland.

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneTocilizumab
Started41
Completed0
Not completed41
Withdrew: Adverse event1
Withdrew: Study terminated by sponsor40

Outcome measures

PrimaryPercentage of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs)

AE: unfavorable and unintended sign, symptom, or disease associated with use of treatment, regardless of treatment relation. Pre-existing conditions that worsened and laboratory or clinical tests that resulted in change in treatment or discontinuation from treatment were reported as AEs. Serious AE: resulted in death, life-threatening, required in-patient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, resulted in persistent or significant disability/incapacity, was congenital anomaly/birth defect or was medically significant. Severe AE: AE that caused inability to work or perform normal daily activity. AEs of special interest: Serious infections (including opportunistic infections), Myocardial infarction/Acute coronary syndrome, Gastrointestinal perforations and related AE, Malignant neoplasms, Anaphylaxis event, Demyelination-related events, Stroke, Spontaneous or serious bleeding, Serious/medically significant hepatic events. Any AE included serious and non-serious AE.

Time frame:
Baseline to 12 weeks after last actual study medication (up to 101 weeks)
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs)
percentage of participantsTocilizumab
Any AEs56.1
Any Treatment Related AEs29.3
Any SAEs7.3
Any Severe AEs2.4
Any Life Threatening AEs0.0
AEs of Special Interest0.0
AE Leading to Dosage Modification/Interruption22.0
Withdrawal Due to AEs2.4
Withdrawal Due to SAEs2.4
Withdrawal Due to AEs of Special Interest0.0
SecondaryPercentage of Participants With JIA ACR 30 Response at Weeks 12, 24 and End of Follow Up

JIA ACR30 response was defined as 3 of any 6 core outcome variables improved by at least 30% of the baseline assessments, with no more than 1 of the remaining variables worsened by more than 30%. Six core variables were: Physician global assessment (PGA) of disease activity using Visual Analog Scale (VAS) from left end of line 0 (inactive arthritis) to right end of line 100 (very active arthritis); Patient/parent global assessment (PtGA) of overall well-being using a VAS from left end of line 0 (very well) to right end of line 100 (very poor); Number of joints with active arthritis (joints with swelling not due to deformity or joints with limitation of motion and with pain, tenderness or both); Number of joints with limitation of movement; Health Assessment Questionnaire: 20 questions in 8 areas (dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip and activities) answered on a scale of 0=without difficulty to 3=unable to do; and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR).

Time frame:
Baseline, Week 12, 24, End of Follow up (up to 101 weeks)
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With JIA ACR 30 Response at Weeks 12, 24 and End of Follow Up
percentage of participantsTocilizumab
Baseline100.0 (91.4 to 100.0)
Week 12100.0 (91.4 to 100.0)
Week 24100.0 (91.4 to 100.0)
Follow up80.5 (65.1 to 91.2)
SecondaryPercentage of Participants With JIA ACR 50 Response at Weeks 12, 24 and End of Follow up

JIA ACR50 response was defined as 3 of any 6 core outcome variables improved by at least 50% of the baseline assessments, with no more than 1 of the remaining variables worsened by more than 30%. Six core variables were: PGA of disease activity using VAS from left end of line 0 (inactive arthritis) to right end of line 100 (very active arthritis); PtGA of overall well-being using a VAS from left end of line 0 (very well) to right end of line 100 (very poor); Number of joints with active arthritis (joints with swelling not due to deformity or joints with limitation of motion and with pain, tenderness or both); Number of joints with limitation of movement; Health Assessment Questionnaire: 20 questions in 8 areas (dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip and activities) answered on a scale of 0=without difficulty to 3=unable to do; and ESR.

Time frame:
Baseline, Week 12, 24, End of Follow up (up to 101 weeks)
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With JIA ACR 50 Response at Weeks 12, 24 and End of Follow up
percentage of participantsTocilizumab
Baseline100.0 (91.4 to 100.0)
Week 12100.0 (91.4 to 100.0)
Week 24100.0 (91.4 to 100.0)
Follow up80.5 (65.1 to 91.2)
SecondaryPercentage of Participants With JIA ACR 70 Response at Weeks 12, 24 and End of Follow up

JIA ACR70 response was defined as 3 of any 6 core outcome variables improved by at least 70% of the baseline assessments, with no more than 1 of the remaining variables worsened by more than 30%. Six core variables were: PGA of disease activity using VAS from left end of line 0 (inactive arthritis) to right end of line 100 (very active arthritis); PtGA of overall well-being using a VAS from left end of line 0 (very well) to right end of line 100 (very poor); Number of joints with active arthritis (joints with swelling not due to deformity or joints with limitation of motion and with pain, tenderness or both); Number of joints with limitation of movement; Health Assessment Questionnaire: 20 questions in 8 areas (dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip and activities) answered on a scale of 0=without difficulty to 3=unable to do; and ESR

Time frame:
Baseline, Week 12, 24, End of Follow up (up to 101 weeks)
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With JIA ACR 70 Response at Weeks 12, 24 and End of Follow up
percentage of participantsTocilizumab
Baseline100.0 (91.4 to 100.0)
Week 12100.0 (91.4 to 100.0)
Week 2497.6 (87.1 to 99.9)
Follow up78.0 (62.4 to 89.4)
SecondaryPercentage of Participants With JIA ACR 90 Response at Weeks 12, 24 and End of Follow up

JIA ACR90 response was defined as 3 of any 6 core outcome variables improved by at least 90% of the baseline assessments, with no more than 1 of the remaining variables worsened by more than 30%. Six core variables were: PGA of disease activity using VAS from left end of line 0 (inactive arthritis) to right end of line 100 (very active arthritis); PtGA of overall well-being using a VAS from left end of line 0 (very well) to right end of line 100 (very poor); Number of joints with active arthritis (joints with swelling not due to deformity or joints with limitation of motion and with pain, tenderness or both); Number of joints with limitation of movement; Health Assessment Questionnaire: 20 questions in 8 areas (dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip and activities) answered on a scale of 0=without difficulty to 3=unable to do; and ESR.

Time frame:
Baseline, Week 12, 24, End of Follow up (up to 101 weeks)
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With JIA ACR 90 Response at Weeks 12, 24 and End of Follow up
percentage of participantsTocilizumab
Baseline73.2 (57.1 to 85.8)
Week 1278.0 (62.4 to 89.4)
Week 2480.5 (65.1 to 91.2)
Follow up75.6 (59.7 to 87.6)
SecondaryPercentage of Participants With Inactive Disease at Week 12, 24 and End of Follow up

Criteria for Inactive Disease: 1) No joints with active arthritis (joints with swelling not due to deformity or joints with limitation of motion and with pain, tenderness or both), 2) No fever, rash, serositis, splenomegaly, hepatomegaly (by physical exam) or generalized lymphadenopathy attributable to systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA), 3) Normal ESR (less than \[\<\] 20 millimeters per hour \[mm/hour\]), and 4) PGA of disease activity using VAS indicated no disease activity (where no disease activity is considered to be a score less than or equal to \[≤\]10 mm on a 100 mm VAS where left end of line 0 \[inactive arthritis\] to right end of line 100 \[very active arthritis\]).

Time frame:
Baseline, Week 12, 24, End of Follow up (up to 101 weeks)
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Inactive Disease at Week 12, 24 and End of Follow up
percentage of participantsTocilizumab
Baseline63.4 (46.9 to 77.9)
Week 1265.9 (49.4 to 79.9)
Week 2475.6 (59.7 to 87.6)
Follow up61.0 (44.5 to 75.8)
SecondaryPercentage of Participants With Clinical Remission at Week 12, 24 and End of Follow up

Clinical remission: inactive disease for minimum of 6 continuous months while on medication (Level 1); off oral corticosteroid medications but still on tocilizumab (Level 2); off both methotrexate and oral corticosteroids but still on tocilizumab (Level 3); or off all anti-arthritis medications-oral corticosteroids, methotrexate, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs but still on tocilizumab (Level 4). Inactive disease: No joints with active arthritis (joints with swelling not due to deformity or joints with limitation of motion and with pain, tenderness or both); No fever, rash, serositis, splenomegaly, hepatomegaly (by physical exam) or generalized lymphadenopathy attributable to sJIA; Normal ESR (\<20 mm/hour); PGA of disease activity indicated no disease activity (score ≤10 mm on a 100 mm VAS where 0 \[inactive arthritis\] and 100 \[very active arthritis\]). Overall percentage of participants with clinical remission (any level) are reported.

Time frame:
Baseline, Week 12, 24, End of Follow up (up to 101 weeks)
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Clinical Remission at Week 12, 24 and End of Follow up
percentage of participantsTocilizumab
Baseline43.9 (28.5 to 60.3)
Week 1246.3 (30.7 to 62.6)
Week 2448.8 (32.9 to 64.9)
Follow up46.3 (30.7 to 62.6)
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Joints With Active Arthritis at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of Follow up

Joint with active arthritis was defined as a joint with swelling not due to deformity or joints with limitation of motion and with pain, tenderness or both.

Time frame:
Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of follow up (up to 101 weeks)
Reported as:
Mean · Joints
Change From Baseline in Joints With Active Arthritis at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of Follow up
JointsTocilizumab
Baseline (n=41)1.4 ± 2.68
Change From Baseline at Week 12 (n=41)-0.1 ± 1.70
Change From Baseline at Week 24 (n=41)-0.4 ± 4.56
Change From Baseline at Week 36 (n=35)-1.4 ± 2.80
Change From Baseline at Week 48 (n=22)-1.7 ± 3.34
Change From Baseline at Week 60 (n=17)0.4 ± 8.17
Change From Baseline at Week 72 (n=10)1.9 ± 7.52
Change From Baseline at Week 84 (n=7)3.9 ± 11.55
Change From Baseline at Follow Up (n=33)1.2 ± 4.14
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Number of Joints With Limitation of Movement at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of Follow up

The maximum number of joints with limitation of movement is 67 and these were defined as those with 'limitation of motion'.

Time frame:
Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of follow up (up to 101 weeks)
Reported as:
Mean · Joints
Change From Baseline in Number of Joints With Limitation of Movement at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of Follow up
JointsTocilizumab
Baseline (n=41)3.5 ± 6.30
Change From Baseline at Week 12 (n=41)-0.6 ± 2.23
Change From Baseline at Week 24 (n=41)-0.9 ± 2.75
Change From Baseline at Week 36 (n=35)-1.3 ± 3.14
Change From Baseline at Week 48 (n=22)-1.5 ± 4.21
Change From Baseline at Week 60 (n=17)-1.2 ± 5.10
Change From Baseline at Week 72 (n=10)0.0 ± 1.83
Change From Baseline at Week 84 (n=7)0.7 ± 3.09
Change From Baseline at Follow Up (n=33)2.6 ± 5.80
SecondaryChange From Baseline in PGA of Disease Activity at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of Follow up

The physician provides a rating of the participant's arthritis disease activity on a 0 to 100 mm horizontal scale. The extreme left end of the line represents 'arthritis inactive' (ie, symptom-free and no arthritis symptoms) and the extreme right end represents 'arthritis very active'. A higher score indicates more disease activity. A negative change score indicates improvement.

Time frame:
Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of follow up (up to 101 weeks)
Reported as:
Mean · mm
Change From Baseline in PGA of Disease Activity at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of Follow up
mmTocilizumab
Baseline (n=41)4.5 ± 4.99
Change From Baseline at Week 12 (n=41)1.0 ± 5.66
Change From Baseline at Week 24 (n=41)0.1 ± 4.97
Change From Baseline at Week 36 (n=35)-0.6 ± 4.29
Change From Baseline at Week 48 (n=22)-0.4 ± 5.80
Change From Baseline at Week 60 (n=17)0.4 ± 6.52
Change From Baseline at Week 72 (n=10)1.0 ± 6.50
Change From Baseline at Week 84 (n=7)2.9 ± 13.09
Change From Baseline at Follow Up (n=33)4.4 ± 8.65
SecondaryChange From Baseline in PtGA of Overall Well-Being at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of Follow up

The participant or parent/guardian, as appropriate, provides a rating of the participant's well-being on a 0 to 100 mm horizontal scale. The extreme left end of the line represents 'very well' (ie, symptom-free and no arthritis disease activity) and the extreme right end represents 'very poor' (ie, maximum arthritis disease activity). A higher score indicates poorer well-being. A negative change score indicates improvement.

Time frame:
Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of follow up (up to 101 weeks)
Reported as:
Mean · mm
Change From Baseline in PtGA of Overall Well-Being at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of Follow up
mmTocilizumab
Baseline (n=41)4.0 ± 5.72
Change From Baseline at Week 12 (n=41)-0.2 ± 3.31
Change From Baseline at Week 24 (n=41)-1.5 ± 4.38
Change From Baseline at Week 36 (n=35)-2.2 ± 4.34
Change From Baseline at Week 48 (n=22)-2.2 ± 4.89
Change From Baseline at Week 60 (n=17)-1.2 ± 2.08
Change From Baseline at Week 72 (n=10)-0.9 ± 1.60
Change From Baseline at Week 84 (n=7)-0.9 ± 2.19
Change From Baseline at Follow Up (n=33)3.2 ± 7.39
SecondaryChange From Baseline in ESR at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of Follow up
Time frame:
Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of follow up (up to 101 weeks)
Reported as:
Mean · millimeters per hour (mm/hour)
Change From Baseline in ESR at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of Follow up
millimeters per hour (mm/hour)Tocilizumab
Baseline (n=41)5.0 ± 4.08
Change From Baseline at Week 12 (n=41)-0.95 ± 3.83
Change From Baseline at Week 24 (n=41)-0.9 ± 5.01
Change From Baseline at Week 36 (n=35)-1.2 ± 5.26
Change From Baseline at Week 48 (n=22)-0.9 ± 3.30
Change From Baseline at Week 60 (n=17)-0.35 ± 5.22
Change From Baseline at Week 72 (n=10)0.5 ± 6.88
Change From Baseline at Week 84 (n=7)3.3 ± 14.68
Change From Baseline at Follow Up (n=33)5.9 ± 8.07
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Childhood Health Assessment - Disability Index (CHAQ-DI) at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of Follow up

The CHAQ-DI, as a measure of functional ability, consists of 30 questions in 8 domains: Dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip, and activities. There are 4 possible responses to each question (0=without any difficulty, 1=with some difficulty, 2=with much difficulty, 3=unable to do). A domain score is the highest score in that domain. To calculate the overall score, the participant must have a domain score in at least 6 of the 8 domains. The CHAQ-DI score is the sum of the domain scores divided by the number of domains that have a non-missing score and ranges from 0 (best) to 3 (worst). A higher score indicates less ability.

Time frame:
Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of follow up (up to 101 weeks)
Reported as:
Mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in Childhood Health Assessment - Disability Index (CHAQ-DI) at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of Follow up
units on a scaleTocilizumab
Baseline (n=41)0.1 ± 0.24
Change From Baseline at Week 12 (n=41)-0.0 ± 0.06
Change From Baseline at Week 24 (n=41)0.0 ± 0.09
Change From Baseline at Week 36 (n=35)-0.0 ± 0.09
Change From Baseline at Week 48 (n=22)-0.1 ± 0.15
Change From Baseline at Week 60 (n=17)0.0 ± 0.08
Change From Baseline at Week 72 (n=10)-0.1 ± 0.09
Change From Baseline at Week 84 (n=7)-0.1 ± 0.26
Change From Baseline at Follow Up (n=33)0.1 ± 0.25
SecondaryPercentage of Participants With Minimally Important Improvement in the CHAQ-DI Score at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84 and End of Follow up

The CHAQ-DI, as a measure of functional ability, consists of 30 questions in 8 domains: Dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip, and activities. There are 4 possible responses to each question (0=without any difficulty, 1=with some difficulty, 2=with much difficulty, 3=unable to do). A domain score is the highest score in that domain. To calculate the overall score, the participant must have a domain score in at least 6 of the 8 domains. The CHAQ-DI score is the sum of the domain scores divided by the number of domains that have a non-missing score and ranges from 0 (best) to 3 (worst). A higher score indicates less ability. A minimally important improvement was defined as at least a 0.13 improvement in CHAQ-DI score from baseline.

Time frame:
Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of follow up (up to 101 weeks)
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Minimally Important Improvement in the CHAQ-DI Score at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84 and End of Follow up
percentage of participantsTocilizumab
Week 122.4 (0.1 to 12.9)
Week 242.4 (0.1 to 12.9)
Week 365.7 (0.7 to 19.2)
Week 4818.2 (5.2 to 40.3)
Week 7210.0 (0.3 to 44.5)
Week 8428.6 (3.7 to 71.0)
Follow Up15.2 (5.1 to 31.9)
SecondaryChange From Baseline in CHAQ-DI (Activitiy) Score at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84 and End of Follow up

The CHAQ-DI, as a measure of functional ability, consists of 30 questions in 8 domains: Dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip, and activities. Activity component was measured on 0-3 scale (0=without any difficulty, 1=with some difficulty, 2=with much difficulty, 3=unable to do).

Time frame:
Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of follow up (up to 101 weeks)
Reported as:
Mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in CHAQ-DI (Activitiy) Score at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84 and End of Follow up
units on a scaleTocilizumab
Baseline (n=40)0.2 ± 0.41
Change From Baseline at Week 12 (n=39)0.0 ± 0.16
Change From Baseline at Week 24 (n=39)0.0 ± 0.28
Change From Baseline at Week 36 (n=34)0.0 ± 0.35
Change From Baseline at Week 48 (n=22)-0.1 ± 0.35
Change From Baseline at Week 60 (n=17)-0.1 ± 0.43
Change From Baseline at Week 72 (n=10)-0.1 ± 0.57
Change From Baseline at Week 84 (n=7)-0.1 ± 0.38
Change From Baseline at Follow Up (n=33)-0.1 ± 0.35
SecondaryChange From Baseline in CHAQ-DI (Arising) Score at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84 and End of Follow up

The CHAQ-DI, as a measure of functional ability, consists of 30 questions in 8 domains: Dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip, and activities. Arising component was measured on 0-3 scale (0=without any difficulty, 1=with some difficulty, 2=with much difficulty, 3=unable to do).

Time frame:
Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of follow up (up to 101 weeks)
Reported as:
Mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in CHAQ-DI (Arising) Score at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84 and End of Follow up
units on a scaleTocilizumab
Baseline (n=41)0.0 ± 0.22
Change From Baseline at Week 12 (n=40)0.0 ± 0.23
Change From Baseline at Week 24 (n=40)0.0 ± 0.16
Change From Baseline at Week 36 (n=34)-0.0 ± 0.17
Change From Baseline at Week 48 (n=22)-0.0 ± 0.21
Change From Baseline at Week 60 (n=17)-0.1 ± 0.24
Change From Baseline at Week 72 (n=10)0.0 ± 0.0
Change From Baseline at Week 84 (n=7)0.0 ± 0.0
Change From Baseline at Follow Up (n=33)0.0 ± 0.17
SecondaryChange From Baseline in CHAQ-DI (Dressing and Grooming) Score at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84 and End of Follow up

The CHAQ-DI, as a measure of functional ability, consists of 30 questions in 8 domains: Dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip, and activities. Dressing and Grooming component was measured on 0-3 scale (0=without any difficulty, 1=with some difficulty, 2=with much difficulty, 3=unable to do).

Time frame:
Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of follow up (up to 101 weeks)
Reported as:
Mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in CHAQ-DI (Dressing and Grooming) Score at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84 and End of Follow up
units on a scaleTocilizumab
Baseline (n=41)0.1 ± 0.42
Change From Baseline at Week 12 (n=40)0.0 ± 0.16
Change From Baseline at Week 24 (n=40)0.1 ± 0.22
Change From Baseline at Week 36 (n=34)0.1 ± 0.24
Change From Baseline at Week 48 (n=22)0.0 ± 0.31
Change From Baseline at Week 60 (n=17)0.0 ± 0.35
Change From Baseline at Week 72 (n=10)-0.2 ± 0.63
Change From Baseline at Week 84 (n=7)-0.3 ± 0.76
Change From Baseline at Follow Up (n=33)-0.1 ± 0.50
SecondaryChange From Baseline in CHAQ-DI (Eating) Score at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84 and End of Follow up

The CHAQ-DI, as a measure of functional ability, consists of 30 questions in 8 domains: Dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip, and activities. Eating component was measured on 0-3 scale (0=without any difficulty, 1=with some difficulty, 2=with much difficulty, 3=unable to do).

Time frame:
Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of follow up (up to 101 weeks)
Reported as:
Mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in CHAQ-DI (Eating) Score at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84 and End of Follow up
units on a scaleTocilizumab
Baseline (n=41)0.1 ± 0.33
Change From Baseline at Week 12 (n=40)0.0 ± 0.23
Change From Baseline at Week 24 (n=40)0.0 ± 0.23
Change From Baseline at Week 36 (n=34)0.0 ± 0.25
Change From Baseline at Week 48 (n=22)-0.1 ± 0.29
Change From Baseline at Week 60 (n=17)0.1 ± 0.24
Change From Baseline at Week 72 (n=10)0.0 ± 0.0
Change From Baseline at Week 84 (n=7)-0.1 ± 0.38
Change From Baseline at Follow Up (n=33)-0.0 ± 0.30
SecondaryChange From Baseline in CHAQ-DI (Grip) Score at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84 and End of Follow up

The CHAQ-DI, as a measure of functional ability, consists of 30 questions in 8 domains: Dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip, and activities. Grip component was measured on 0-3 scale (0=without any difficulty, 1=with some difficulty, 2=with much difficulty, 3=unable to do).

Time frame:
Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of follow up (up to 101 weeks)
Reported as:
Mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in CHAQ-DI (Grip) Score at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84 and End of Follow up
units on a scaleTocilizumab
Baseline (n=41)0.2 ± 0.40
Change From Baseline at Week 12 (n=40)-0.1 ± 0.22
Change From Baseline at Week 24 (n=40)-0.0 ± 0.16
Change From Baseline at Week 36 (n=34)-0.1 ± 0.29
Change From Baseline at Week 48 (n=22)-0.1 ± 0.29
Change From Baseline at Week 60 (n=17)0.1 ± 0.43
Change From Baseline at Week 72 (n=10)0.0 ± 0.47
Change From Baseline at Week 84 (n=7)-0.1 ± 0.38
Change From Baseline at Follow Up (n=33)-0.1 ± 0.29
SecondaryChange From Baseline in CHAQ-DI (Hygiene) Score at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84 and End of Follow up

The CHAQ-DI, as a measure of functional ability, consists of 30 questions in 8 domains: Dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip, and activities. Hygiene component was measured on 0-3 scale (0=without any difficulty, 1=with some difficulty, 2=with much difficulty, 3=unable to do).

Time frame:
Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of follow up (up to 101 weeks)
Reported as:
Mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in CHAQ-DI (Hygiene) Score at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84 and End of Follow up
units on a scaleTocilizumab
Baseline (n=41)0.2 ± 0.44
Change From Baseline at Week 12 (n=40)-0.0 ± 0.16
Change From Baseline at Week 24 (n=40)0.0 ± 0.16
Change From Baseline at Week 36 (n=34)-0.1 ± 0.24
Change From Baseline at Week 48 (n=22)-0.1 ± 0.35
Change From Baseline at Week 60 (n=17)-0.1 ± 0.43
Change From Baseline at Week 72 (n=10)-0.1 ± 0.32
Change From Baseline at Week 84 (n=7)-0.4 ± 0.79
Change From Baseline at Follow Up (n=33)-0.2 ± 46
SecondaryChange From Baseline in CHAQ-DI (Reach) Score at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84 and End of Follow up

The CHAQ-DI, as a measure of functional ability, consists of 30 questions in 8 domains: Dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip, and activities. Reach component was measured on 0-3 scale (0=without any difficulty, 1=with some difficulty, 2=with much difficulty, 3=unable to do).

Time frame:
Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of follow up (up to 101 weeks)
Reported as:
Mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in CHAQ-DI (Reach) Score at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84 and End of Follow up
units on a scaleTocilizumab
Baseline (n=41)0.2 ± 0.42
Change From Baseline at Week 12 (n=40)-0.0 ± 0.28
Change From Baseline at Week 24 (n=40)-0.1 ± 0.22
Change From Baseline at Week 36 (n=34)-0.0 ± 0.30
Change From Baseline at Week 48 (n=22)-0.1 ± 0.29
Change From Baseline at Week 60 (n=17)0.1 ± 0.43
Change From Baseline at Week 72 (n=10)0.0 ± 0.0
Change From Baseline at Week 84 (n=7)0.0 ± 0.0
Change From Baseline at Follow Up (n=33)-0.1 ± 0.38
SecondaryChange From Baseline in CHAQ-DI (Walking) Score at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84 and End of Follow up

The CHAQ-DI, as a measure of functional ability, consists of 30 questions in 8 domains: Dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip, and activities. Walking component was measured on 0-3 scale (0=without any difficulty, 1=with some difficulty, 2=with much difficulty, 3=unable to do).

Time frame:
Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, End of follow up (up to 101 weeks)
Reported as:
Mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in CHAQ-DI (Walking) Score at Weeks 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84 and End of Follow up
units on a scaleTocilizumab
Baseline (n=41)0.0 ± 0.16
Change From Baseline at Week 12 (n=40)0.0 ± 0.0
Change From Baseline at Week 24 (n=40)0.1 ± 0.22
Change From Baseline at Week 36 (n=34)0.0 ± 0.0
Change From Baseline at Week 48 (n=22)0.0 ± 0.0
Change From Baseline at Week 60 (n=17)0.1 ± 0.24
Change From Baseline at Week 72 (n=10)0.0 ± 0.0
Change From Baseline at Week 84 (n=7)0.0 ± 0.0
Change From Baseline at Follow Up (n=33)0.0 ± 0.0
SecondaryAbsolute C-Reactive Protein Levels
Time frame:
Baseline, Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 88, End of follow up (up to 101 weeks)
Reported as:
Mean · milligrams per Liter
Absolute C-Reactive Protein Levels
milligrams per LiterTocilizumab
Baseline (n=40)0.9468 ± 4.11395
Week 4 (n=39)0.9755 ± 1.71814
Week 8 (n=41)1.8995 ± 6.17464
Week 12 (n=41)1.7157 ± 3.07714
Week 16 (n=41)2.4115 ± 8.71986
Week 20 (n=39)0.9706 ± 2.67299
Week 24 (n=41)1.4893 ± 3.24038
Week 28 (n=40)2.2320 ± 5.51994
Week 32 (n=39)2.1713 ± 7.09086
Week 36 (n=35)1.6507 ± 4.81621
Week 40 (n=31)1.2562 ± 2.49440
Week 44 (n=26)1.1710 ± 1.96013
Week 48 (n=22)1.2382 ± 1.98754
Week 52 (n=22)1.2019 ± 1.71587
Week 56 (n=18)3.9651 ± 12.83795
Week 60 (n=17)2.6449 ± 8.93648
Week 64 (n=15)0.6341 ± 1.40213
Week 68 (n=11)0.5210 ± 1.49015
Week 72 (n=10)1.5263 ± 1.97617
Week 76 (n=8)2.0304 ± 2.49171
Week 80 (n=7)1.4975 ± 2.39680
Week 84 (n=7)11.4459 ± 25.92600
Week 88 (n=3)0.0704 ± 0.06935
Follow up (n=32)2.3169 ± 3.24139

Adverse events

Collected over Baseline to 12 weeks after last actual study medication (up to 101 weeks). Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Tocilizumab—3/41 (7.3%)15/41 (36.6%)
Most frequent serious events
Most frequent serious events
EventTocilizumab
Multiple injuriesInjury, poisoning and procedural complications1/41
Neutrophil count decreasedInvestigations1/41
ProteinuriaRenal and urinary disorders1/41
Most frequent other events
Most frequent other events
EventTocilizumab
PharyngitisInfections and infestations6/41
Upper respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations5/41
BronchitisInfections and infestations4/41
NeutropeniaBlood and lymphatic system disorders3/41

Baseline characteristics

Safety Population included all participants who entered the study, took at least one dose of study drug, and with at least one safety follow-up, regardless of premature withdrawal.

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)Tocilizumab
Mean12.0 ± 4.45
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Tocilizumab
Female33
Male8
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Study locations

11 sites
  • Wojewodzki Szpital Dzieciecy Im. J. Brudzinskiego
    Bydgoszcz, 85-667, Poland
  • Wojewodzki Specjalistyczny Szpital Dzieciecy Sw Ludwika; Oddzial Dzieci Starszych
    Kraków, 31-503, Poland
  • Uniwersytecki Szpital Kliniczny Nr 4 im. M. Konopnickiej; Oddz. Kardiolog. i Reumatolog. dla Dzieci
    Lodz, 91-738, Poland
  • Dzieciecy Szpital Kliniczny IM. Prof. A. Gebali; Oddzial Pediatrii Chorob Pluc I Reumatologii
    Lublin, 20-093, Poland
  • Centrum Pediatrii im Jana Pawla II; Oddzial Reumatologiczny
    Sosnowiec, 41-218, Poland
  • Scientific Research Institute
    Moscow, 115522, Russian Federation
  • SBEI of HPI The 1st Moscow State Medical University n.a. I.M. Sechenov of MOH of RF
    Moscow, 119021, Russian Federation
  • SI Sceintific children health center RAMS
    Moscow, 119991, Russian Federation
  • GOU VPO Rostovskiy state medical university Roszdrav
    Rostov-na-donu, 344022, Russian Federation
  • Saint-Petersburg State; Pediatrics Medical Academy
    Saint-Petersburg, 194100, Russian Federation
  • Samara Regional Clinical Cardiology Dispensary
    Samara, 443070, Russian Federation
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References and documents

Publications

  • Opoka-Winiarska V, Zuber Z, Alexeeva E, Chasnyk V, Nikishina I, Debowska G, Smolewska E. Long-term, interventional, open-label extension study evaluating the safety of tocilizumab treatment in patients with polyarticular-course juvenile idiopathic arthritis from Poland and Russia who completed the global, international CHERISH trial. Clin Rheumatol. 2018 Jul;37(7):1807-1816. doi: 10.1007/s10067-018-4071-9. Epub 2018 Apr 13. PubMed 29654485 ↗
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Updates

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No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Feb 9, 2018, 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
NCT01575769
Lead sponsor
Hoffmann-La Roche
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Apr 11, 2012
Start date
Jan 19, 2012
Primary completion
Dec 3, 2013
Completion
Dec 3, 2013
Results posted
Jan 7, 2016
Last update
Feb 9, 2018

Study contacts

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