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CompletedNCT02831855Updated Dec 4, 2019Results posted

Methotrexate Withdrawal Study of Tofacitinib Modified Release Formulation in Subjects With Rheumatoid Arthritis

A Phase 4 interventional study of CP-690,550 and Methotrexate in Rheumatoid Arthritis, sponsored by Pfizer. Completed at 136 sites in 16 countries. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2019-12-04.

Sponsored by Pfizer · Phase 4, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
694
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

This study is designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of tofacitinib modified release formulation (11mg QD) versus tofacitinib modified release formulation plus continued methotrexate treatment in subjects with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis who are insufficiently responding to their stable dose of methotrexate treatment.

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Conditions studied

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis

Keywords

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Tofacitinib
  • CP-690,550
  • Xeljanz
  • methotrexate withdrawal
  • withdrawal study
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In context

Arthritis

3,554 studies on the registry are indexed under Arthritis; 317 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 694 is above the median of 90 across 2,377 interventional studies indexed under Arthritis.

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Lead sponsor

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Of its 582 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 381 (65%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

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

Eligibility criteria

Key Inclusion Criteria

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.

Have a score of 6 or greater on the 2010 American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism Classification Criteria for Rheumatoid Arthritis at and/or prior to Screening Visit.

  • Have ≥4 tender/painful joints on motion and ≥4 swollen joints (28 joint counts) at both Screening Visit and Baseline Visit (Visit 1).
  • Have moderate to severe disease activity as defined by CDAI>10 and DAS28-4(ESR) ≥3.2 at Baseline Visit.
  • Have taken an oral MTX treatment regimen (15-25mg/week) continuously for at least 4 months prior to the screening visit and has taken a stable weekly dose of oral MTX with supplemental folic acid or folinic acid for at least 4 weeks prior to the baseline visit (conversion from parenteral MTX to oral MTX will require stabilization of the treatment regimen for at least 1 month).
  • Subjects must screen negative for active tuberculosis or inadequately treated tuberculosis infection (active or latent).

Key Exclusion Criteria

  • Pregnant female subjects; breastfeeding female subjects; male subjects with partners currently pregnant; male subjects able to father children and female subjects of childbearing potential who are unwilling or unable to use 2 highly effective methods of contraception as outlined in this protocol for the duration of the study and for at least 3 months after the last dose of investigational product.
  • Subjects with infection or infection history; subjects with any current malignancy or a history of malignancy (except adequately treated or excised non-metastatic basal cell or squamous cell cancer of the skin or cervical carcinoma in situ); subjects with history of, or current evidence for, severe gastrointestinal narrowing (pathologic or iatrogenic); and subjects with history of documented diverticulitis.
  • Subjects with a history of insufficient response to ≥2 biologics, regardless of the class.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Quadruple (Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
694 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    CP-690,550 and methotrexate

    Open-label tofacitinib tablet and blinded methotrexate capsule

    Drug: CP-690,550 · Drug: Methotrexate

  • Placebo comparator
    CP-690,550 and placebo

    open-label tofacitinib tablet and blinded matching placebo for methotrexate capsule

    Drug: Placebo

Interventions

  • DrugCP-690,550

    During the open-label run-in phase (Day 1 to Week 24), all subjects will receive one tablet open-label tofacitinib MR 11mg orally QD and open-label methotrexate capsule(s) orally every week at prior stabilized dose. During the double-blind phase, subjects who are randomized to the treatment arm will receive the same dosage of tofacitinib and methotrexate as describe above.

    Also known as: tofacitinib

  • DrugMethotrexate

    During the open-label run-in phase (Day 1 to Week 24), all subjects will receive one tablet open-label tofacitinib MR 11mg orally QD and open-label methotrexate capsule(s) orally every week at prior stabilized dose. During the double-blind phase, subjects who are randomized to the treatment arm will receive the same dosage of tofacitinib and methotrexate as describe above.

  • DrugPlacebo

    During the double-blind phase, subjects who are randomized to the comparison arm will receive 11mg QD tofacitinib and the placebo capsules matching for methotrexate.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Double Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in Disease Activity Score in 28 Joints Using 4 Variables (DAS28-4) (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate [ESR]) at Week 48

    DAS28 is a measure of disease activity in participants with rheumatoid arthritis. DAS28-4 (ESR) was calculated from swollen joint count (SJC) and tender/painful joint count (TJC) using 28 joints count, ESR (millimeters per hour \[mm/hr\]) and participant global assessment of arthritis (PtGA) on a 100 millimeter (mm) visual analog scale (VAS: scores ranging from 0 mm \[very well\] to 100 mm \[worst\], higher scores indicate worse health condition). Total DAS28-4 (ESR) score range: 0 (none) to 9.4 (extreme disease activity), higher score indicated more disease activity. DAS28-4 (ESR) less than or equal to (\<=) 3.2 implied low disease activity and greater than (\>) 3.2 to \<=5.1 implied moderate disease activity, \>5.1 implied high disease activity, and DAS28-4 (ESR) less than (\<) 2.6 implied remission. DAS28-4 (ESR) = 0.56\*sqrt(TJC28) + 0.28\*sqrt(SJC28) + 0.70\*In(ESR in mm/hour) + 0.014\*PtGA in mm; ln = natural logarithm, sqrt = square root of.

    Time frame: Randomization (last non-missing measurement on or prior to the first dosing date in DB phase at Week 24), Week 48

Secondary outcomes

  1. Double Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in DAS28-4 ESR at Week 36

    DAS28 is a measure of disease activity in participants with rheumatoid arthritis. DAS28-4 (ESR) was calculated from SJC and TJC using 28 joints count, ESR (mm/hr) and PtGA on a 100 millimeter (mm) VAS (VAS: scores ranging from 0 mm \[very well\] to 100 mm \[worst\], higher scores indicate worse health condition). Total DAS28-4 (ESR) score range: 0 (none) to 9.4 (extreme disease activity), higher score indicated more disease activity. DAS28-4 (ESR) less than or equal to (\<=) 3.2 implied low disease activity and greater than (\>) 3.2 to \<=5.1 implied moderate disease activity, \>5.1 implied high disease activity, and DAS28-4 (ESR) less than (\<) 2.6 implied remission. DAS28-4 (ESR) = 0.56\*sqrt(TJC28) + 0.28\*sqrt(SJC28) + 0.70\*In(ESR in mm/hour) + 0.014\*PtGA in mm; ln = natural logarithm, sqrt = square root of.

    Time frame: Randomization (last non-missing measurement on or prior to the first dosing date in DB phase at Week 24), Week 36

  2. Double Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in DAS28-4 (C-reactive Protein [CRP]) at Weeks 36 and 48

    DAS28 is a measure of disease activity in participants with rheumatoid arthritis. DAS28-4 (CRP) was calculated from SJC and TJC using 28 joints count, CRP (milligrams per liter \[mg/L\]) and PtGA on a 100 mm VAS (VAS: scores ranging from 0 mm \[very well\] to 100 mm \[worst\], higher scores indicate worse health condition). Total DAS28-4 (CRP) score range: 0 (none) to 9.4 (extreme disease activity), higher score indicated more disease activity. DAS28-4 (CRP) \<= 3.2 implied low disease activity and \> 3.2 to \<=5.1 implied moderate disease activity, \>5.1 implied high disease activity, and DAS28-4 (CRP) \< 2.6 implied remission. DAS28-4 (CRP) = 0.56\*sqrt(TJC28) + 0.28\*sqrt(SJC28) + 0.36\*ln(CRP in mg/L +1) + 0.014\*PtGA in mm+ 0.96; ln = natural logarithm, sqrt = square root of.

    Time frame: Randomization (last non-missing measurement on or prior to the first dosing date in DB phase at Week 24), Weeks 36 and 48

  3. Double Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in Clinical Disease Activity Index (CDAI) at Weeks 36 and 48

    CDAI was calculated from tender and swollen joints using 28 joint count, PtGA and physician global assessment of arthritis (PhyGA). PtGA and PhyGA both were assessed on 0-10 centimeter (cm) VAS scale (VAS: scores ranging from 0 cm \[very well\] to 10 cm \[worst\]), where higher scores indicated greater affliction due to disease activity). CDAI total score ranged from 0 to 76, where higher scores indicated higher disease activity. CDAI score of \<=10 indicated low disease activity and a score of \<= 2.8 indicated remission. CDAI = (28TJC) + (28SJC) + (PhyGA in cm) + (PtGA in cm).

    Time frame: Randomization (last non-missing measurement on or prior to the first dosing date in DB phase at Week 24), Weeks 36 and 48

  4. Double Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in Simplified Disease Activity Index (SDAI) at Weeks 36 and 48

    SDAI was calculated from tender and swollen joints using 28 joint count, PtGA, PhyGA and CRP (in mg/dL). PtGA and PhyGA both were assessed on 0-10 cm VAS scale (VAS: scores ranging from 0 cm \[very well\] to 10 cm \[worst\]), where higher scores indicated greater affliction due to disease activity). SDAI total score ranged from 0 to 86, where higher scores indicated higher disease activity. SDAI score of \<=11 indicates low disease activity and a score of \<=3.3 indicates remission. SDAI = (28TJC) + (28SJC) + (PhyGA in cm) + (PtGA in cm) + (CRP in mg/dL).

    Time frame: Randomization (last non-missing measurement on or prior to the first dosing date in DB phase at Week 24), Weeks 36 and 48

  5. Double Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants With Low Disease Activity (LDA) Assessed by DAS28-4 (ESR) Less Than or Equal to (<=) 3.2 at Weeks 36 and 48

    DAS28 is a measure of disease activity in participants with rheumatoid arthritis. DAS28-4 (ESR) was calculated from SJC and TJC using 28 joints count, ESR (mm/hr) and PtGA on a 100 mm VAS (VAS: scores ranging from 0 mm \[very well\] to 100 mm \[worst\], higher scores indicated worse health condition). Total DAS28-4 (ESR) score range: 0 (none) to 9.4 (extreme disease activity), higher score indicated more disease activity. DAS28-4 (ESR) \<=3.2 implied low disease activity and \>3.2 to \<=5.1 implied moderate disease activity, \>5.1 implied high disease activity, and DAS28-4 (ESR) \<2.6 implied remission. DAS28-4 (ESR) = 0.56\*sqrt(TJC28) + 0.28\*sqrt(SJC28) + 0.70\*In(ESR in mm/hour) + 0.014\*PtGA in mm; ln = natural logarithm, sqrt = square root of.

    Time frame: Weeks 36 and 48

  6. Double Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants With LDA Assessed by DAS28-4 (CRP) <=3.2 at Weeks 36 and 48

    DAS28 is a measure of disease activity in participants with rheumatoid arthritis. DAS28-4 (CRP) was calculated from SJC and TJC using 28 joints count, CRP (mg/L) and PtGA on a 100 mm VAS (VAS: scores ranging from 0 mm \[very well\] to 100 mm \[worst\], higher scores indicate worse health condition). Total DAS28-4 (CRP) score range: 0 (none) to 9.4 (extreme disease activity), higher score indicated more disease activity. DAS28-4 (CRP) \<=3.2 implied low disease activity and \>3.2 to \<=5.1 implied moderate disease activity, \>5.1 implied high disease activity, and DAS28-4 (CRP) \<2.6 implied remission. DAS28-4 (CRP) = 0.56\*sqrt(TJC28) + 0.28\*sqrt(SJC28) + 0.36\*ln(CRP in mg/L +1) + 0.014\*PtGA in mm+ 0.96; ln = natural logarithm, sqrt = square root of.

    Time frame: Weeks 36 and 48

  7. Double Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants With LDA Assessed by CDAI <=10 at Weeks 36 and 48

    CDAI was calculated from tender and swollen joints using 28 joint count, PtGA and PhyGA. PtGA and PhyGA both were assessed on 0-10 cm VAS scale (VAS: scores ranging from 0 cm \[very well\] to 10 cm \[worst\]), where higher scores indicated greater affliction due to disease activity). CDAI total score ranged from 0 to 76, where higher scores indicated higher disease activity. CDAI score of \<=10 indicated low disease activity and a score of \<= 2.8 indicated remission. Percentage of participants with CDAI \<=10 were reported. CDAI = (28TJC) + (28SJC) + (PhyGA in cm) + (PtGA in cm).

    Time frame: Weeks 36 and 48

  8. Double Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants With LDA Assessed by SDAI <=11 at Weeks 36 and 48

    SDAI was calculated from tender and swollen joints using 28 joint count, PtGA, PhyGA and CRP (in mg/dL). PtGA and PhyGA both were assessed on 0-10 cm VAS scale (VAS: scores ranging from 0 cm \[very well\] to 10 cm \[worst\]), where higher scores indicated greater affliction due to disease activity). SDAI total score ranged from 0 to 86, where higher scores indicated higher disease activity. SDAI score of \<=11 indicated low disease activity and a score of \<=3.3 indicated remission. SDAI = (28TJC) + (28SJC) + (PhyGA in cm) + (PtGA in cm) + (CRP in mg/dL).

    Time frame: Weeks 36 and 48

  9. Double Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants With Remission Assessed by American College of Rheumatology-European League Against Rheumatism (ACR-EULAR) Boolean at Weeks 36 and 48

    ACR-EULAR Boolean remission was when a participant satisfied all of the following: tender joint count, swollen joint count (both based on a 28-joint assessment), CRP (in mg/dL), and PtGA (VAS: 0 cm \[very well\] to 10 cm \[worst\], higher scores indicated worse health condition) and all scores were \<=1.

    Time frame: Weeks 36 and 48

  10. Double Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants With Remission Assessed by DAS28-4 (ESR) Less Than [<] 2.6 at Weeks 36 and 48

    DAS28 is a measure of disease activity in participants with rheumatoid arthritis. DAS28-4 (ESR) was calculated from SJC and TJC using 28 joints count, ESR (mm/hr) and PtGA on a 100 mm VAS (VAS: scores ranging from 0 mm \[very well\] to 100 mm \[worst\], higher scores indicate worse health condition). Total DAS28-4 (ESR) score range: 0 (none) to 9.4 (extreme disease activity), higher score indicated more disease activity. DAS28-4 (ESR) \<= 3.2 implied low disease activity and \>3.2 to \<=5.1 implied moderate disease activity, \>5.1 implied high disease activity, and DAS28-4 (ESR) \<2.6 implied remission. DAS28-4 (ESR) = 0.56\*sqrt(TJC28) + 0.28\*sqrt(SJC28) + 0.70\*In(ESR in mm/hour) + 0.014\*PtGA in mm. Percentage of participants with DAS remission (DAS28-4-ESR\<2.6) were reported in this outcome measure.

    Time frame: Weeks 36 and 48

  11. Double Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants With Remission Assessed by DAS28-4 (CRP) <2.6 at Weeks 36 and 48

    DAS28 is a measure of disease activity in participants with rheumatoid arthritis. DAS28-4 (CRP) was calculated from SJC and TJC using 28 joints count, CRP (mg/L) and PtGA on a 100 mm VAS (VAS: scores ranging from 0 mm \[very well\] to 100 mm \[worst\], higher scores indicate worse health condition). Total DAS28-4 (CRP) score range: 0 (none) to 9.4 (extreme disease activity), higher score indicated more disease activity. DAS28-4 (CRP) \<=3.2 implied low disease activity and \>3.2 to \<=5.1 implied moderate disease activity, \>5.1 implied high disease activity, and DAS28-4 (CRP) \<2.6 implied remission. DAS28-4 (CRP) = 0.56\*sqrt(TJC28) + 0.28\*sqrt(SJC28) + 0.36\*ln(CRP in mg/l +1) + 0.014\*PtGA in mm+ 0.96. Percentage of participants with DAS remission (DAS28-4-CRP\<2.6) were reported in this outcome measure.

    Time frame: Weeks 36 and 48

  12. Double Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants With Remission Assessed by CDAI <=2.8 at Weeks 36 and 48

    CDAI was calculated from tender and swollen joints using 28 joint count, PtGA and PhyGA. PtGA and PhyGA both were assessed on 0-10 cm VAS scale (VAS: scores ranging from 0 cm \[very well\] to 10 cm \[worst\]), where higher scores indicated greater affliction due to disease activity). CDAI total score ranged from 0 to 76, where higher scores indicated higher disease activity. CDAI score of \<=10 indicated low disease activity and a score of \<= 2.8 indicated remission. CDAI = (28TJC) + (28SJC) + (PhyGA in cm) + (PtGA in cm).

    Time frame: Weeks 36 and 48

  13. Double Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants With Remission Assessed by SDAI <=3.3 at Weeks 36 and 48

    SDAI was calculated from tender and swollen joints using 28 joint count, PtGA, PhyGA and CRP (in mg/dL). PtGA and PhyGA both were assessed on 0-10 cm VAS scale (VAS: scores ranging from 0 cm \[very well\] to 10 cm \[worst\]), where higher scores indicated greater affliction due to disease activity). SDAI total score ranged from 0 to 86, where higher scores indicated higher disease activity. SDAI score of \<=11 indicates low disease activity and a score of \<=3.3 indicates remission. SDAI = (28TJC) + (28SJC) + (PhyGA in cm) + (PtGA in cm) + (CRP in mg/dL).

    Time frame: Weeks 36 and 48

  14. Double Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants Achieving an American College of Rheumatology 20 Percent (%) (ACR20) Response at Weeks 36 and 48

    Participants with 20% improvement in tender and swollen joint counts and 20% improvement in at least 3 of the 5 measures: PtGA, PhyGA, participant's assessment of arthritis pain, Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and CRP. PtGA: participant assessed health on VAS, 0 mm (very well) to 100 mm (worst health condition), higher scores = worse condition. PhyGA: physician judged participants' pain on VAS, 0 (no pain) to 100 mm (extreme pain), higher scores = more pain. Participant's assessment of arthritis pain: participant assessed pain on VAS, 0 mm (no pain) to 100 mm (most severe pain), higher score = more pain. HAQ-DI: functional disability evaluation, score: 0 (no difficulty) to 3 (extreme difficulty), higher score implied more disability. The improvement was relative to baseline (Day 1).

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), Weeks 36 and 48

  15. Double Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants Achieving an American College of Rheumatology 50% (ACR50) Response at Weeks 36 and 48

    Participants with 50% improvement in tender and swollen joint counts and 50% improvement in at least 3 of the 5 measures: PtGA, PhyGA, participant's assessment of arthritis pain, HAQ-DI and CRP. PtGA: participant assessed health on VAS, 0 mm (very well) to 100 mm (worst health condition), higher scores = worse condition. PhyGA: physician judged participants' pain on VAS, 0 (no pain) to 100 mm (extreme pain), higher scores = more pain. Participant's assessment of arthritis pain: participant assessed pain on VAS, 0 mm (no pain) to 100 mm (most severe pain), higher score = more pain. HAQ-DI: functional disability evaluation, score: 0 (no difficulty) to 3 (extreme difficulty), higher score implied more disability. The improvement was relative to baseline (Day 1).

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), Weeks 36 and 48

  16. Double Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants Achieving an American College of Rheumatology 70% (ACR70) Response at Weeks 36 and 48

    Participants with 70% improvement in tender and swollen joint counts and 70% improvement in at least 3 of the 5 measures: PtGA, PhyGA, participant's assessment of arthritis pain, HAQ-DI and CRP. PtGA: participant assessed health on VAS, 0 mm (very well) to 100 mm (worst health condition), higher scores = worse condition. PhyGA: physician judged participants' pain on VAS, 0 (no pain) to 100 mm (extreme pain), higher scores = more pain. Participant's assessment of arthritis pain: participant assessed pain on VAS, 0 mm (no pain) to 100 mm (most severe pain), higher score = more pain. HAQ-DI: functional disability evaluation, score: 0 (no difficulty) to 3 (extreme difficulty), higher score implied more disability. The improvement was relative to baseline (Day 1).

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), Weeks 36 and 48

  17. Double Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI) at Weeks 36 and 48

    HAQ-DI assesses the degree of difficulty a participant has experienced during the past week in 8 domains of daily living activities: dressing/grooming; arising; eating; walking; reach; grip; hygiene; and other activities.. There were total of 30 items distributed in these 8 domains. Each item was scored on a 4-point scale from 0 to 3: 0= no difficulty; 1= some difficulty; 2= much difficulty; 3= unable to do. Overall score was computed as the sum of domain scores and divided by the number of domains answered. Total possible score range 0 (least difficulty) and 3 (extreme difficulty), where higher scores indicate more difficulty while performing daily living activities.

    Time frame: Randomization (last non-missing measurement on or prior to the first dosing date in DB phase at Week 24), Weeks 36 and 48

  18. Double Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in the Short Form 36 (SF-36) Health Survey 8 Domain Scores at Weeks 36 and 48

    SF-36 is a participant reported standardized survey designed to assess generic health related quality of life. It consisted of 36 items evaluating 8 aspects of functional health and well-being: physical functioning, role physical, bodily pain, social functioning, mental health, role emotional, vitality, and general health perception. The score range for each of the 8 health aspects was from 0 (poor health) to 100 (better health), higher scores indicating good health condition. Scores of 8 health aspects were summarized to derive the 2 component scores (physical component scores \[PCS\], mental component scores \[MCS\]) ranging from 0 (worst) to 100 (best), where higher PCS/MCS indicated good health condition.

    Time frame: Randomization (last non-missing measurement on or prior to the first dosing date in DB phase at Week 24), Weeks 36 and 48

  19. Double Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in the SF-36 Health Survey Component Scores at Weeks 36 and 48

    SF-36 is a participant reported standardized survey designed to assess generic health related quality of life. It consisted of 36 items evaluating 8 aspects of functional health and well-being: physical functioning, role physical, bodily pain, social functioning, mental health, role emotional, vitality, and general health perception. The score range for each of the 8 health aspects was from 0 (poor health) to 100 (better health), higher scores indicating good health condition. Scores of 8 health aspects were summarized aggregated to derive the two 2 component scores PCS and MCS ranging from 0 (worst) to 100 (best), where higher PCS/MCS indicated good health condition.

    Time frame: Randomization (last non-missing measurement on or prior to the first dosing date in DB phase at Week 24), Weeks 36 and 48

  20. Double Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment (WPAI) Scores at Week 36 and 48

    WPAI is 6-question participant rated questionnaire to determine the impact of rheumatoid arthritis and yields 4 types of outcomes: absenteeism (work time missed), presenteeism (impairment while working), work productivity loss (overall work impairment), and daily activity impairment (activity impairment) for a period of 7 days prior to a visit. These 4 outcomes are expressed as an impairment percentage (range from 0 to 100), with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity.

    Time frame: Randomization (last non-missing measurement on or prior to the first dosing date in DB phase at Week 24), Week 36 and 48

  21. Double Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in the European Quality of Life - 5 Dimensions Questionnaire (EQ-5D) Scores at Weeks 36 and 48

    EQ-5D was a participant completed instrument designed to assess impact on quality of life in terms of a single utility score in 5 domains: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain and discomfort, and anxiety and depression. 3 possible answers for mobility: 1=no problem in walking, 2=moderate problems in walking, 3= confined to bed; self-care: 1=no problem, 2=moderate problems, 3= unable to wash/dress; usual activities: 1=no problem, 2=moderate problems, 3= unable to do usual activities; pain and discomfort: 1=no pain or discomfort, 2=moderate pain or discomfort, 3= extreme pain or discomfort; anxiety and depression: 1=not anxious or depressed, 2=moderately anxious or depressed, 3= extremely anxious or depressed. The 5-dimensional systems are converted into a single index utility score between 0 and 1, where higher score indicated a better health state.

    Time frame: Randomization (last non-missing measurement on or prior to the first dosing date in DB phase at Week 24), Weeks 36 and 48

  22. Double Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy (FACIT)-Fatigue Scale Scores at Weeks 36 and 48

    The FACIT-Fatigue scale was a participant completed questionnaire consisted of 13 items that assessed fatigue. Each item was scored on a scale of 0 (maximum fatigue) to 4 (no fatigue), higher scores indicate less fatigue. Total FACIT-fatigue score was obtained by addition of scores from 13 items, giving a possible overall range from 0 (maximum fatigue) to 52 (no fatigue). Higher FACIT-fatigue scores indicated lower level of fatigue, better participant status.

    Time frame: Randomization (last non-missing measurement on or prior to the first dosing date in DB phase at Week 24), Weeks 36 and 48

  23. Double Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants Achieving an Improvement of at Least 0.22 Units in HAQ-DI at Weeks 36 and 48

    HAQ-DI assesses the degree of difficulty a participant has experienced during the past week in 8 domains of daily living activities: dressing/grooming; arising; eating; walking; reach; grip; hygiene; and other activities.. There were total of 30 items distributed in these 8 domains. Each item was scored on a 4-point scale from 0 to 3: 0= no difficulty; 1= some difficulty; 2= much difficulty; 3= unable to do. Overall score was computed as the sum of domain scores and divided by the number of domains answered. Total possible score range 0 (least difficulty) and 3 (extreme difficulty), where higher scores indicate more difficulty while performing daily living activities. Percentage of participants with an improvement of at least 0.22 units in HAQ scores from baseline (Day 1) to Weeks 36 and 48 were reported in this outcome measure.

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), Weeks 36 and 48

Other outcomes

  1. Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious AEs

    An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. SAE was an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes or deemed significant for any other reason: death; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; life-threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly. Treatment-emergent were events between first dose of study drug and up to Week 52 (up to 28 days after last dose) that were absent before treatment or that worsened relative to pretreatment state. AEs included both serious and non-serious AEs.

    Time frame: For OL Phase: Baseline up to Week 24; For DB Phase: Week 24 up to Week 52 (up to 28 days after last dose)

  2. Number of Participants With Abnormal Laboratory Parameters

    Abnormality criteria: Hemoglobin (Hb),Hematocrit,Erythrocytes(Ery): \<0.8\*LLN;Ery. Mean corpuscular volume \<0.9\*lower limit of normal (LLN), \>1.1\*upper limit of normal (ULN); Platelets:\<0.5\*LLN,\>1.75\*ULN;WBCs:\<0.6\*LLN,\>1.5\*ULN; Lymphocytes/WBCs, Neutrophils/WBCs:\<0.8\*LLN,\>1.2\* ULN;Basophils,Basophils/WBCs,Eosinophils,Eosinophils/WBCs,Monocytes, Monocytes/WBCs: \>1.2\*ULN;Prothrombin Time, Prothrombin Intl. Normalized Ratio:\>1.1\*ULN; ESR:\>1.5\*ULN; Bilirubin,Direct Bilirubin,Indirect Bilirubin: \>1.5\*ULN; Aspartate Aminotransferase (AT),Alanine AT,Gamma Glutamyl Transferase,Alkaline Phosphatase:\>3.0\*ULN; Protein, Albumin: \<0.8\*LLN, \>1.2x ULN; Blood Urea Nitrogen, Creatinine, Triglycerides: \>1.3\*ULN;HDL Cholesterol:\<0.8\*LLN;Sodium \<0.95\*LLN, \>1.05\*ULN;Potassium, Chloride, Calcium, Bicarbonate: \<0.9\*LLN, \>1.1\*ULN; Glucose: \<0.6\*LLN, \>1.5\*ULN; Creatine Kinase: \>2.0\*ULN; Cholesterol:\>1.3\*ULN;Specific Gravity:\<1.003;pH:\<4.5; urine glucose,Ketones,urine protein,urine Hb,WBCs Esterase: \>=1.

    Time frame: For OL Phase: Baseline up to Week 24; For DB Phase: Week 24 up to Week 48

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Results

Posted Dec 4, 2019

Participant flow

Open Label Phase (24 Weeks)
Participant flow — Open Label Phase (24 Weeks)
MilestoneOpen Label: Tofacitinib 11 mg + MethotrexateDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate PlaceboDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate
Started69400
Completed62300
Not completed7100
Withdrew: Adverse event3900
Withdrew: Lost to follow-up800
Withdrew: Insufficient clinical response700
Withdrew: Medication error,no linked adverse event200
Withdrew: Protocol violation500
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject600
Withdrew: Other400
Double Blind Phase (24 Weeks)
Participant flow — Double Blind Phase (24 Weeks)
MilestoneOpen Label: Tofacitinib 11 mg + MethotrexateDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate PlaceboDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate
Started0267266
Treated0264266
Completed0238247
Not completed02919
Withdrew: Adverse event066
Withdrew: Death002
Withdrew: Lost to follow-up011
Withdrew: Screen failure010
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject052
Withdrew: Other025
Withdrew: Insufficient clinical response061
Withdrew: Protocol violation052
Withdrew: Randomized but not treated030

Outcome measures

PrimaryDouble Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in Disease Activity Score in 28 Joints Using 4 Variables (DAS28-4) (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate [ESR]) at Week 48

DAS28 is a measure of disease activity in participants with rheumatoid arthritis. DAS28-4 (ESR) was calculated from swollen joint count (SJC) and tender/painful joint count (TJC) using 28 joints count, ESR (millimeters per hour \[mm/hr\]) and participant global assessment of arthritis (PtGA) on a 100 millimeter (mm) visual analog scale (VAS: scores ranging from 0 mm \[very well\] to 100 mm \[worst\], higher scores indicate worse health condition). Total DAS28-4 (ESR) score range: 0 (none) to 9.4 (extreme disease activity), higher score indicated more disease activity. DAS28-4 (ESR) less than or equal to (\<=) 3.2 implied low disease activity and greater than (\>) 3.2 to \<=5.1 implied moderate disease activity, \>5.1 implied high disease activity, and DAS28-4 (ESR) less than (\<) 2.6 implied remission. DAS28-4 (ESR) = 0.56\*sqrt(TJC28) + 0.28\*sqrt(SJC28) + 0.70\*In(ESR in mm/hour) + 0.014\*PtGA in mm; ln = natural logarithm, sqrt = square root of.

Time frame:
Randomization (last non-missing measurement on or prior to the first dosing date in DB phase at Week 24), Week 48
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Double Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in Disease Activity Score in 28 Joints Using 4 Variables (DAS28-4) (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate [ESR]) at Week 48
units on a scaleDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate PlaceboDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate
Double Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in Disease Activity Score in 28 Joints Using 4 Variables (DAS28-4) (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate [ESR]) at Week 480.33 ± 0.070.03 ± 0.07
Statistical analysis
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · MMRM · p = 0.0005 (The p-value is one-sided for the test against the NI margin of 0.6.) · Least square (ls) mean difference: 0.30 · 95% CI 0.12 to 0.48
SecondaryDouble Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in DAS28-4 ESR at Week 36

DAS28 is a measure of disease activity in participants with rheumatoid arthritis. DAS28-4 (ESR) was calculated from SJC and TJC using 28 joints count, ESR (mm/hr) and PtGA on a 100 millimeter (mm) VAS (VAS: scores ranging from 0 mm \[very well\] to 100 mm \[worst\], higher scores indicate worse health condition). Total DAS28-4 (ESR) score range: 0 (none) to 9.4 (extreme disease activity), higher score indicated more disease activity. DAS28-4 (ESR) less than or equal to (\<=) 3.2 implied low disease activity and greater than (\>) 3.2 to \<=5.1 implied moderate disease activity, \>5.1 implied high disease activity, and DAS28-4 (ESR) less than (\<) 2.6 implied remission. DAS28-4 (ESR) = 0.56\*sqrt(TJC28) + 0.28\*sqrt(SJC28) + 0.70\*In(ESR in mm/hour) + 0.014\*PtGA in mm; ln = natural logarithm, sqrt = square root of.

Time frame:
Randomization (last non-missing measurement on or prior to the first dosing date in DB phase at Week 24), Week 36
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Double Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in DAS28-4 ESR at Week 36
units on a scaleDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate PlaceboDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate
Double Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in DAS28-4 ESR at Week 360.40 ± 0.070.18 ± 0.07
Statistical analysis
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: 0.22 · 95% CI 0.03 to 0.41
SecondaryDouble Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in DAS28-4 (C-reactive Protein [CRP]) at Weeks 36 and 48

DAS28 is a measure of disease activity in participants with rheumatoid arthritis. DAS28-4 (CRP) was calculated from SJC and TJC using 28 joints count, CRP (milligrams per liter \[mg/L\]) and PtGA on a 100 mm VAS (VAS: scores ranging from 0 mm \[very well\] to 100 mm \[worst\], higher scores indicate worse health condition). Total DAS28-4 (CRP) score range: 0 (none) to 9.4 (extreme disease activity), higher score indicated more disease activity. DAS28-4 (CRP) \<= 3.2 implied low disease activity and \> 3.2 to \<=5.1 implied moderate disease activity, \>5.1 implied high disease activity, and DAS28-4 (CRP) \< 2.6 implied remission. DAS28-4 (CRP) = 0.56\*sqrt(TJC28) + 0.28\*sqrt(SJC28) + 0.36\*ln(CRP in mg/L +1) + 0.014\*PtGA in mm+ 0.96; ln = natural logarithm, sqrt = square root of.

Time frame:
Randomization (last non-missing measurement on or prior to the first dosing date in DB phase at Week 24), Weeks 36 and 48
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Double Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in DAS28-4 (C-reactive Protein [CRP]) at Weeks 36 and 48
units on a scaleDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate PlaceboDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate
Change at Week 360.38 ± 0.060.13 ± 0.06
Change at Week 480.29 ± 0.060.01 ± 0.06
Statistical analysis
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: 0.26 · 95% CI 0.08 to 0.43
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: 0.28 · 95% CI 0.11 to 0.45
SecondaryDouble Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in Clinical Disease Activity Index (CDAI) at Weeks 36 and 48

CDAI was calculated from tender and swollen joints using 28 joint count, PtGA and physician global assessment of arthritis (PhyGA). PtGA and PhyGA both were assessed on 0-10 centimeter (cm) VAS scale (VAS: scores ranging from 0 cm \[very well\] to 10 cm \[worst\]), where higher scores indicated greater affliction due to disease activity). CDAI total score ranged from 0 to 76, where higher scores indicated higher disease activity. CDAI score of \<=10 indicated low disease activity and a score of \<= 2.8 indicated remission. CDAI = (28TJC) + (28SJC) + (PhyGA in cm) + (PtGA in cm).

Time frame:
Randomization (last non-missing measurement on or prior to the first dosing date in DB phase at Week 24), Weeks 36 and 48
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Double Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in Clinical Disease Activity Index (CDAI) at Weeks 36 and 48
units on a scaleDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate PlaceboDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate
Change at Week 363.58 ± 0.491.84 ± 0.48
Change at Week 482.97 ± 0.480.84 ± 0.47
Statistical analysis
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: 1.74 · 95% CI 0.40 to 3.07
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: 2.13 · 95% CI 0.83 to 3.43
SecondaryDouble Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in Simplified Disease Activity Index (SDAI) at Weeks 36 and 48

SDAI was calculated from tender and swollen joints using 28 joint count, PtGA, PhyGA and CRP (in mg/dL). PtGA and PhyGA both were assessed on 0-10 cm VAS scale (VAS: scores ranging from 0 cm \[very well\] to 10 cm \[worst\]), where higher scores indicated greater affliction due to disease activity). SDAI total score ranged from 0 to 86, where higher scores indicated higher disease activity. SDAI score of \<=11 indicates low disease activity and a score of \<=3.3 indicates remission. SDAI = (28TJC) + (28SJC) + (PhyGA in cm) + (PtGA in cm) + (CRP in mg/dL).

Time frame:
Randomization (last non-missing measurement on or prior to the first dosing date in DB phase at Week 24), Weeks 36 and 48
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Double Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in Simplified Disease Activity Index (SDAI) at Weeks 36 and 48
units on a scaleDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate PlaceboDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate
Change at Week 363.83 ± 0.521.88 ± 0.51
Change at Week 483.16 ± 0.500.94 ± 0.49
Statistical analysis
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: 1.95 · 95% CI 0.53 to 3.37
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: 2.23 · 95% CI 0.86 to 3.59
SecondaryDouble Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants With Low Disease Activity (LDA) Assessed by DAS28-4 (ESR) Less Than or Equal to (<=) 3.2 at Weeks 36 and 48

DAS28 is a measure of disease activity in participants with rheumatoid arthritis. DAS28-4 (ESR) was calculated from SJC and TJC using 28 joints count, ESR (mm/hr) and PtGA on a 100 mm VAS (VAS: scores ranging from 0 mm \[very well\] to 100 mm \[worst\], higher scores indicated worse health condition). Total DAS28-4 (ESR) score range: 0 (none) to 9.4 (extreme disease activity), higher score indicated more disease activity. DAS28-4 (ESR) \<=3.2 implied low disease activity and \>3.2 to \<=5.1 implied moderate disease activity, \>5.1 implied high disease activity, and DAS28-4 (ESR) \<2.6 implied remission. DAS28-4 (ESR) = 0.56\*sqrt(TJC28) + 0.28\*sqrt(SJC28) + 0.70\*In(ESR in mm/hour) + 0.014\*PtGA in mm; ln = natural logarithm, sqrt = square root of.

Time frame:
Weeks 36 and 48
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Double Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants With Low Disease Activity (LDA) Assessed by DAS28-4 (ESR) Less Than or Equal to (<=) 3.2 at Weeks 36 and 48
percentage of participantsDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate PlaceboDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate
Week 3642.4248.12
Week 4845.0849.62
Statistical analysis
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Difference in percentage of participants: -5.69 · 95% CI -14.15 to 2.76
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Difference in percentage of participants: -4.54 · 95% CI -13.04 to 3.94
SecondaryDouble Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants With LDA Assessed by DAS28-4 (CRP) <=3.2 at Weeks 36 and 48

DAS28 is a measure of disease activity in participants with rheumatoid arthritis. DAS28-4 (CRP) was calculated from SJC and TJC using 28 joints count, CRP (mg/L) and PtGA on a 100 mm VAS (VAS: scores ranging from 0 mm \[very well\] to 100 mm \[worst\], higher scores indicate worse health condition). Total DAS28-4 (CRP) score range: 0 (none) to 9.4 (extreme disease activity), higher score indicated more disease activity. DAS28-4 (CRP) \<=3.2 implied low disease activity and \>3.2 to \<=5.1 implied moderate disease activity, \>5.1 implied high disease activity, and DAS28-4 (CRP) \<2.6 implied remission. DAS28-4 (CRP) = 0.56\*sqrt(TJC28) + 0.28\*sqrt(SJC28) + 0.36\*ln(CRP in mg/L +1) + 0.014\*PtGA in mm+ 0.96; ln = natural logarithm, sqrt = square root of.

Time frame:
Weeks 36 and 48
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Double Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants With LDA Assessed by DAS28-4 (CRP) <=3.2 at Weeks 36 and 48
percentage of participantsDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate PlaceboDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate
Week 3665.5370.68
Week 4865.9174.44
Statistical analysis
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Difference in percentage of participants: -5.14 · 95% CI -13.07 to 2.77
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Difference in percentage of participants: -8.52 · 95% CI -16.28 to -0.76
SecondaryDouble Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants With LDA Assessed by CDAI <=10 at Weeks 36 and 48

CDAI was calculated from tender and swollen joints using 28 joint count, PtGA and PhyGA. PtGA and PhyGA both were assessed on 0-10 cm VAS scale (VAS: scores ranging from 0 cm \[very well\] to 10 cm \[worst\]), where higher scores indicated greater affliction due to disease activity). CDAI total score ranged from 0 to 76, where higher scores indicated higher disease activity. CDAI score of \<=10 indicated low disease activity and a score of \<= 2.8 indicated remission. Percentage of participants with CDAI \<=10 were reported. CDAI = (28TJC) + (28SJC) + (PhyGA in cm) + (PtGA in cm).

Time frame:
Weeks 36 and 48
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Double Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants With LDA Assessed by CDAI <=10 at Weeks 36 and 48
percentage of participantsDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate PlaceboDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate
Week 3666.2973.68
Week 4865.1577.07
Statistical analysis
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Difference in percentage of participants: -7.39 · 95% CI -15.17 to 0.38
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Difference in percentage of participants: -11.91 · 95% CI -19.56 to -4.26
SecondaryDouble Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants With LDA Assessed by SDAI <=11 at Weeks 36 and 48

SDAI was calculated from tender and swollen joints using 28 joint count, PtGA, PhyGA and CRP (in mg/dL). PtGA and PhyGA both were assessed on 0-10 cm VAS scale (VAS: scores ranging from 0 cm \[very well\] to 10 cm \[worst\]), where higher scores indicated greater affliction due to disease activity). SDAI total score ranged from 0 to 86, where higher scores indicated higher disease activity. SDAI score of \<=11 indicated low disease activity and a score of \<=3.3 indicated remission. SDAI = (28TJC) + (28SJC) + (PhyGA in cm) + (PtGA in cm) + (CRP in mg/dL).

Time frame:
Weeks 36 and 48
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Double Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants With LDA Assessed by SDAI <=11 at Weeks 36 and 48
percentage of participantsDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate PlaceboDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate
Week 3666.2973.31
Week 4866.2976.32
Statistical analysis
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Difference in percentage of participants: -7.02 · 95% CI -14.81 to 0.77
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Difference in percentage of participants: -10.02 · 95% CI -17.68 to -2.37
SecondaryDouble Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants With Remission Assessed by American College of Rheumatology-European League Against Rheumatism (ACR-EULAR) Boolean at Weeks 36 and 48

ACR-EULAR Boolean remission was when a participant satisfied all of the following: tender joint count, swollen joint count (both based on a 28-joint assessment), CRP (in mg/dL), and PtGA (VAS: 0 cm \[very well\] to 10 cm \[worst\], higher scores indicated worse health condition) and all scores were \<=1.

Time frame:
Weeks 36 and 48
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Double Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants With Remission Assessed by American College of Rheumatology-European League Against Rheumatism (ACR-EULAR) Boolean at Weeks 36 and 48
percentage of participantsDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate PlaceboDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate
Week 3615.5324.06
Week 4822.3523.68
Statistical analysis
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Difference in percentage of participants: -8.52 · 95% CI -15.27 to -1.78
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Two Sided · Difference in percentage of participants: -1.33 · 95% CI -8.50 to 5.83
SecondaryDouble Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants With Remission Assessed by DAS28-4 (ESR) Less Than [<] 2.6 at Weeks 36 and 48

DAS28 is a measure of disease activity in participants with rheumatoid arthritis. DAS28-4 (ESR) was calculated from SJC and TJC using 28 joints count, ESR (mm/hr) and PtGA on a 100 mm VAS (VAS: scores ranging from 0 mm \[very well\] to 100 mm \[worst\], higher scores indicate worse health condition). Total DAS28-4 (ESR) score range: 0 (none) to 9.4 (extreme disease activity), higher score indicated more disease activity. DAS28-4 (ESR) \<= 3.2 implied low disease activity and \>3.2 to \<=5.1 implied moderate disease activity, \>5.1 implied high disease activity, and DAS28-4 (ESR) \<2.6 implied remission. DAS28-4 (ESR) = 0.56\*sqrt(TJC28) + 0.28\*sqrt(SJC28) + 0.70\*In(ESR in mm/hour) + 0.014\*PtGA in mm. Percentage of participants with DAS remission (DAS28-4-ESR\<2.6) were reported in this outcome measure.

Time frame:
Weeks 36 and 48
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Double Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants With Remission Assessed by DAS28-4 (ESR) Less Than [<] 2.6 at Weeks 36 and 48
percentage of participantsDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate PlaceboDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate
Week 3620.4528.57
Week 4823.8630.08
Statistical analysis
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Difference in percentage of participants: -8.11 · 95% CI -15.40 to -0.82
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Difference in percentage of participants: -6.21 · 95% CI -13.74 to 1.32
SecondaryDouble Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants With Remission Assessed by DAS28-4 (CRP) <2.6 at Weeks 36 and 48

DAS28 is a measure of disease activity in participants with rheumatoid arthritis. DAS28-4 (CRP) was calculated from SJC and TJC using 28 joints count, CRP (mg/L) and PtGA on a 100 mm VAS (VAS: scores ranging from 0 mm \[very well\] to 100 mm \[worst\], higher scores indicate worse health condition). Total DAS28-4 (CRP) score range: 0 (none) to 9.4 (extreme disease activity), higher score indicated more disease activity. DAS28-4 (CRP) \<=3.2 implied low disease activity and \>3.2 to \<=5.1 implied moderate disease activity, \>5.1 implied high disease activity, and DAS28-4 (CRP) \<2.6 implied remission. DAS28-4 (CRP) = 0.56\*sqrt(TJC28) + 0.28\*sqrt(SJC28) + 0.36\*ln(CRP in mg/l +1) + 0.014\*PtGA in mm+ 0.96. Percentage of participants with DAS remission (DAS28-4-CRP\<2.6) were reported in this outcome measure.

Time frame:
Weeks 36 and 48
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Double Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants With Remission Assessed by DAS28-4 (CRP) <2.6 at Weeks 36 and 48
percentage of participantsDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate PlaceboDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate
Week 3650.0055.64
Week 4850.3854.51
Statistical analysis
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Difference in percentage of participants: -5.63 · 95% CI -14.12 to 2.84
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Difference in percentage of participants: -4.13 · 95% CI -12.62 to 4.36
SecondaryDouble Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants With Remission Assessed by CDAI <=2.8 at Weeks 36 and 48

CDAI was calculated from tender and swollen joints using 28 joint count, PtGA and PhyGA. PtGA and PhyGA both were assessed on 0-10 cm VAS scale (VAS: scores ranging from 0 cm \[very well\] to 10 cm \[worst\]), where higher scores indicated greater affliction due to disease activity). CDAI total score ranged from 0 to 76, where higher scores indicated higher disease activity. CDAI score of \<=10 indicated low disease activity and a score of \<= 2.8 indicated remission. CDAI = (28TJC) + (28SJC) + (PhyGA in cm) + (PtGA in cm).

Time frame:
Weeks 36 and 48
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Double Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants With Remission Assessed by CDAI <=2.8 at Weeks 36 and 48
percentage of participantsDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate PlaceboDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate
Week 3623.4832.33
Week 4828.4130.83
Statistical analysis
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Difference in percentage of participants: -8.84 · 95% CI -16.44 to -1.24
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Difference in percentage of participants: -2.41 · 95% CI -10.18 to 5.35
SecondaryDouble Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants With Remission Assessed by SDAI <=3.3 at Weeks 36 and 48

SDAI was calculated from tender and swollen joints using 28 joint count, PtGA, PhyGA and CRP (in mg/dL). PtGA and PhyGA both were assessed on 0-10 cm VAS scale (VAS: scores ranging from 0 cm \[very well\] to 10 cm \[worst\]), where higher scores indicated greater affliction due to disease activity). SDAI total score ranged from 0 to 86, where higher scores indicated higher disease activity. SDAI score of \<=11 indicates low disease activity and a score of \<=3.3 indicates remission. SDAI = (28TJC) + (28SJC) + (PhyGA in cm) + (PtGA in cm) + (CRP in mg/dL).

Time frame:
Weeks 36 and 48
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Double Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants With Remission Assessed by SDAI <=3.3 at Weeks 36 and 48
percentage of participantsDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate PlaceboDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate
Week 3622.7331.58
Week 4828.7931.95
Statistical analysis
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Difference in percentage of participants: -8.85 · 95% CI -16.38 to -1.31
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Difference in percentage of participants: -3.16 · 95% CI -10.99 to 4.65
SecondaryDouble Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants Achieving an American College of Rheumatology 20 Percent (%) (ACR20) Response at Weeks 36 and 48

Participants with 20% improvement in tender and swollen joint counts and 20% improvement in at least 3 of the 5 measures: PtGA, PhyGA, participant's assessment of arthritis pain, Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and CRP. PtGA: participant assessed health on VAS, 0 mm (very well) to 100 mm (worst health condition), higher scores = worse condition. PhyGA: physician judged participants' pain on VAS, 0 (no pain) to 100 mm (extreme pain), higher scores = more pain. Participant's assessment of arthritis pain: participant assessed pain on VAS, 0 mm (no pain) to 100 mm (most severe pain), higher score = more pain. HAQ-DI: functional disability evaluation, score: 0 (no difficulty) to 3 (extreme difficulty), higher score implied more disability. The improvement was relative to baseline (Day 1).

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 1), Weeks 36 and 48
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Double Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants Achieving an American College of Rheumatology 20 Percent (%) (ACR20) Response at Weeks 36 and 48
percentage of participantsDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate PlaceboDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate
Week 3673.8680.83
Week 4873.1179.70
Statistical analysis
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Difference in percentage of participants: -6.96 · 95% CI -14.06 to 0.14
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Difference in percentage of participants: -6.59 · 95% CI -13.80 to 0.61
SecondaryDouble Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants Achieving an American College of Rheumatology 50% (ACR50) Response at Weeks 36 and 48

Participants with 50% improvement in tender and swollen joint counts and 50% improvement in at least 3 of the 5 measures: PtGA, PhyGA, participant's assessment of arthritis pain, HAQ-DI and CRP. PtGA: participant assessed health on VAS, 0 mm (very well) to 100 mm (worst health condition), higher scores = worse condition. PhyGA: physician judged participants' pain on VAS, 0 (no pain) to 100 mm (extreme pain), higher scores = more pain. Participant's assessment of arthritis pain: participant assessed pain on VAS, 0 mm (no pain) to 100 mm (most severe pain), higher score = more pain. HAQ-DI: functional disability evaluation, score: 0 (no difficulty) to 3 (extreme difficulty), higher score implied more disability. The improvement was relative to baseline (Day 1).

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 1), Weeks 36 and 48
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Double Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants Achieving an American College of Rheumatology 50% (ACR50) Response at Weeks 36 and 48
percentage of participantsDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate PlaceboDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate
Week 3653.7966.54
Week 4855.3067.29
Statistical analysis
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Difference in percentage of participants: -12.75 · 95% CI -21.01 to -4.48
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Difference in percentage of participants: -11.99 · 95% CI -20.22 to -3.75
SecondaryDouble Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants Achieving an American College of Rheumatology 70% (ACR70) Response at Weeks 36 and 48

Participants with 70% improvement in tender and swollen joint counts and 70% improvement in at least 3 of the 5 measures: PtGA, PhyGA, participant's assessment of arthritis pain, HAQ-DI and CRP. PtGA: participant assessed health on VAS, 0 mm (very well) to 100 mm (worst health condition), higher scores = worse condition. PhyGA: physician judged participants' pain on VAS, 0 (no pain) to 100 mm (extreme pain), higher scores = more pain. Participant's assessment of arthritis pain: participant assessed pain on VAS, 0 mm (no pain) to 100 mm (most severe pain), higher score = more pain. HAQ-DI: functional disability evaluation, score: 0 (no difficulty) to 3 (extreme difficulty), higher score implied more disability. The improvement was relative to baseline (Day 1).

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 1), Weeks 36 and 48
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Double Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants Achieving an American College of Rheumatology 70% (ACR70) Response at Weeks 36 and 48
percentage of participantsDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate PlaceboDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate
Week 3635.6140.98
Week 4837.8842.86
Statistical analysis
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Difference in percentage of participants: -5.37 · 95% CI -13.63 to 2.89
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Difference in percentage of participants: -4.97 · 95% CI -13.32 to 3.36
SecondaryDouble Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI) at Weeks 36 and 48

HAQ-DI assesses the degree of difficulty a participant has experienced during the past week in 8 domains of daily living activities: dressing/grooming; arising; eating; walking; reach; grip; hygiene; and other activities.. There were total of 30 items distributed in these 8 domains. Each item was scored on a 4-point scale from 0 to 3: 0= no difficulty; 1= some difficulty; 2= much difficulty; 3= unable to do. Overall score was computed as the sum of domain scores and divided by the number of domains answered. Total possible score range 0 (least difficulty) and 3 (extreme difficulty), where higher scores indicate more difficulty while performing daily living activities.

Time frame:
Randomization (last non-missing measurement on or prior to the first dosing date in DB phase at Week 24), Weeks 36 and 48
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Double Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI) at Weeks 36 and 48
units on a scaleDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate PlaceboDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate
Change at Week 360.10 ± 0.030.01 ± 0.03
Change at Week 480.01 ± 0.030.00 ± 0.03
Statistical analysis
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: 0.09 · 95% CI 0.02 to 0.16
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: 0.02 · 95% CI -0.06 to 0.09
SecondaryDouble Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in the Short Form 36 (SF-36) Health Survey 8 Domain Scores at Weeks 36 and 48

SF-36 is a participant reported standardized survey designed to assess generic health related quality of life. It consisted of 36 items evaluating 8 aspects of functional health and well-being: physical functioning, role physical, bodily pain, social functioning, mental health, role emotional, vitality, and general health perception. The score range for each of the 8 health aspects was from 0 (poor health) to 100 (better health), higher scores indicating good health condition. Scores of 8 health aspects were summarized to derive the 2 component scores (physical component scores \[PCS\], mental component scores \[MCS\]) ranging from 0 (worst) to 100 (best), where higher PCS/MCS indicated good health condition.

Time frame:
Randomization (last non-missing measurement on or prior to the first dosing date in DB phase at Week 24), Weeks 36 and 48
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Double Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in the Short Form 36 (SF-36) Health Survey 8 Domain Scores at Weeks 36 and 48
units on a scaleDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate PlaceboDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate
Change at Week 36: Physical Functioning-1.32 ± 0.50-0.88 ± 0.49
Change at Week 36: Role Physical Score-1.69 ± 0.48-0.02 ± 0.47
Change at Week 36: Social Functioning-0.98 ± 0.50-0.84 ± 0.49
Change at Week 36: Bodily Pain Score-2.03 ± 0.53-0.58 ± 0.52
Change at Week 36: Mental Health Score-1.22 ± 0.51-0.32 ± 0.50
Change at Week 36: Role Emotional Score-1.80 ± 0.56-0.69 ± 0.55
Change at Week 36: Vitality Score-1.30 ± 0.50-0.15 ± 0.50
Change at Week 36: General Health Perception Score-0.98 ± 0.44-0.87 ± 0.43
Change at Week 48: Physical Functioning-0.46 ± 0.49-0.97 ± 0.48
Change at Week 48: Role Physical Score-0.88 ± 0.51-0.15 ± 0.50
Change at Week 48: Social Functioning-1.06 ± 0.53-0.55 ± 0.52
Change at Week 48: Bodily Pain Score-1.46 ± 0.54-0.71 ± 0.54
Change at Week 48: Mental Health Score-0.34 ± 0.540.12 ± 0.54
Change at Week 48: Role Emotional Score-0.83 ± 0.54-0.36 ± 0.54
Change at Week 48: Vitality Score-0.77 ± 0.52-0.25 ± 0.52
Change at Week 48: General Health Perception Score-0.43 ± 0.45-1.05 ± 0.44
Statistical analysis
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: -0.44 · 95% CI -1.79 to 0.92
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: 0.52 · 95% CI -0.82 to 1.85
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: -1.67 · 95% CI -2.97 to -0.37
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: -0.73 · 95% CI -2.13 to 0.66
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: -0.14 · 95% CI -1.50 to 1.21
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: -0.51 · 95% CI -1.95 to 0.93
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: -1.45 · 95% CI -2.90 to -0.01
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: -0.75 · 95% CI -2.23 to 0.73
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: -0.90 · 95% CI -2.29 to 0.49
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: -0.46 · 95% CI -1.94 to 1.02
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: -1.11 · 95% CI -2.64 to 0.43
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: -0.47 · 95% CI -1.95 to 1.01
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: -1.15 · 95% CI -2.52 to 0.22
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: -0.52 · 95% CI -1.94 to 0.91
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: -0.11 · 95% CI -1.30 to 1.08
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: 0.62 · 95% CI -0.60 to 1.83
SecondaryDouble Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in the SF-36 Health Survey Component Scores at Weeks 36 and 48

SF-36 is a participant reported standardized survey designed to assess generic health related quality of life. It consisted of 36 items evaluating 8 aspects of functional health and well-being: physical functioning, role physical, bodily pain, social functioning, mental health, role emotional, vitality, and general health perception. The score range for each of the 8 health aspects was from 0 (poor health) to 100 (better health), higher scores indicating good health condition. Scores of 8 health aspects were summarized aggregated to derive the two 2 component scores PCS and MCS ranging from 0 (worst) to 100 (best), where higher PCS/MCS indicated good health condition.

Time frame:
Randomization (last non-missing measurement on or prior to the first dosing date in DB phase at Week 24), Weeks 36 and 48
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Double Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in the SF-36 Health Survey Component Scores at Weeks 36 and 48
units on a scaleDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate PlaceboDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate
Change at Week 36: Physical Component Score-1.42 ± 0.44-0.60 ± 0.43
Change at Week 36: Mental Component Score-1.25 ± 0.48-0.43 ± 0.47
Change at Week 48: Physical Component Score-0.83 ± 0.44-0.92 ± 0.43
Change at Week 48: Mental Component Score-0.65 ± 0.510.03 ± 0.50
Statistical analysis
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: -0.82 · 95% CI -2.01 to 0.37
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: 0.09 · 95% CI -1.11 to 1.29
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: -0.82 · 95% CI -2.13 to 0.49
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: -0.68 · 95% CI -2.06 to 0.70
SecondaryDouble Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment (WPAI) Scores at Week 36 and 48

WPAI is 6-question participant rated questionnaire to determine the impact of rheumatoid arthritis and yields 4 types of outcomes: absenteeism (work time missed), presenteeism (impairment while working), work productivity loss (overall work impairment), and daily activity impairment (activity impairment) for a period of 7 days prior to a visit. These 4 outcomes are expressed as an impairment percentage (range from 0 to 100), with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity.

Time frame:
Randomization (last non-missing measurement on or prior to the first dosing date in DB phase at Week 24), Week 36 and 48
Reported as:
Least squares mean · percentage impairment
Double Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment (WPAI) Scores at Week 36 and 48
percentage impairmentDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate PlaceboDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate
Change at Week 36: Absenteeism-1.39 ± 1.79-3.00 ± 1.69
Change at Week 36: Daily activity impairment4.00 ± 1.350.81 ± 1.34
Change at Week 36: Presenteeism3.68 ± 2.200.67 ± 2.07
Change at Week 36: Work productivity loss3.03 ± 2.570.19 ± 2.41
Change at Week 48: Absenteeism-2.21 ± 1.70-1.69 ± 1.61
Change at Week 48: Daily activity impairment2.86 ± 1.471.25 ± 1.46
Change at Week 48: Presenteeism2.82 ± 2.783.72 ± 2.61
Change at Week 48: Work productivity loss2.98 ± 3.095.45 ± 2.91
Statistical analysis
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: 1.61 · 95% CI -3.14 to 6.37
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: -0.51 · 95% CI -5.01 to 3.99
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: 3.19 · 95% CI -0.51 to 6.89
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: 1.60 · 95% CI -2.41 to 5.61
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: 3.01 · 95% CI -2.84 to 8.87
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: -0.90 · 95% CI -8.34 to 6.54
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: 2.84 · 95% CI -3.97 to 9.65
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: -2.46 · 95% CI -10.72 to 5.80
SecondaryDouble Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in the European Quality of Life - 5 Dimensions Questionnaire (EQ-5D) Scores at Weeks 36 and 48

EQ-5D was a participant completed instrument designed to assess impact on quality of life in terms of a single utility score in 5 domains: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain and discomfort, and anxiety and depression. 3 possible answers for mobility: 1=no problem in walking, 2=moderate problems in walking, 3= confined to bed; self-care: 1=no problem, 2=moderate problems, 3= unable to wash/dress; usual activities: 1=no problem, 2=moderate problems, 3= unable to do usual activities; pain and discomfort: 1=no pain or discomfort, 2=moderate pain or discomfort, 3= extreme pain or discomfort; anxiety and depression: 1=not anxious or depressed, 2=moderately anxious or depressed, 3= extremely anxious or depressed. The 5-dimensional systems are converted into a single index utility score between 0 and 1, where higher score indicated a better health state.

Time frame:
Randomization (last non-missing measurement on or prior to the first dosing date in DB phase at Week 24), Weeks 36 and 48
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Double Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in the European Quality of Life - 5 Dimensions Questionnaire (EQ-5D) Scores at Weeks 36 and 48
units on a scaleDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate PlaceboDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate
Change at Week 36-0.05 ± 0.01-0.01 ± 0.01
Change at Week 48-0.02 ± 0.010.00 ± 0.01
Statistical analysis
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: -0.04 · 95% CI -0.07 to -0.01
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: -0.03 · 95% CI -0.06 to 0.01
SecondaryDouble Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy (FACIT)-Fatigue Scale Scores at Weeks 36 and 48

The FACIT-Fatigue scale was a participant completed questionnaire consisted of 13 items that assessed fatigue. Each item was scored on a scale of 0 (maximum fatigue) to 4 (no fatigue), higher scores indicate less fatigue. Total FACIT-fatigue score was obtained by addition of scores from 13 items, giving a possible overall range from 0 (maximum fatigue) to 52 (no fatigue). Higher FACIT-fatigue scores indicated lower level of fatigue, better participant status.

Time frame:
Randomization (last non-missing measurement on or prior to the first dosing date in DB phase at Week 24), Weeks 36 and 48
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Double Blind Phase: Change From Randomization in the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy (FACIT)-Fatigue Scale Scores at Weeks 36 and 48
units on a scaleDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate PlaceboDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate
Change at Week 36-0.99 ± 0.43-0.80 ± 0.43
Change at Week 48-0.34 ± 0.46-0.52 ± 0.45
Statistical analysis
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: -0.19 · 95% CI -1.37 to 1.00
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Ls mean difference: 0.18 · 95% CI -1.07 to 1.44
SecondaryDouble Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants Achieving an Improvement of at Least 0.22 Units in HAQ-DI at Weeks 36 and 48

HAQ-DI assesses the degree of difficulty a participant has experienced during the past week in 8 domains of daily living activities: dressing/grooming; arising; eating; walking; reach; grip; hygiene; and other activities.. There were total of 30 items distributed in these 8 domains. Each item was scored on a 4-point scale from 0 to 3: 0= no difficulty; 1= some difficulty; 2= much difficulty; 3= unable to do. Overall score was computed as the sum of domain scores and divided by the number of domains answered. Total possible score range 0 (least difficulty) and 3 (extreme difficulty), where higher scores indicate more difficulty while performing daily living activities. Percentage of participants with an improvement of at least 0.22 units in HAQ scores from baseline (Day 1) to Weeks 36 and 48 were reported in this outcome measure.

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 1), Weeks 36 and 48
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Double Blind Phase: Percentage of Participants Achieving an Improvement of at Least 0.22 Units in HAQ-DI at Weeks 36 and 48
percentage of participantsDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate PlaceboDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate
Week 3667.0577.07
Week 4868.5675.19
Statistical analysis
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Difference in percentage of participants: -10.02 · 95% CI -17.61 to -2.42
  • Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo vs Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate · Difference in percentage of participants: -6.62 · 95% CI -14.26 to 1.00
Other pre-specifiedNumber of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious AEs

An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. SAE was an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes or deemed significant for any other reason: death; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; life-threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly. Treatment-emergent were events between first dose of study drug and up to Week 52 (up to 28 days after last dose) that were absent before treatment or that worsened relative to pretreatment state. AEs included both serious and non-serious AEs.

Time frame:
For OL Phase: Baseline up to Week 24; For DB Phase: Week 24 up to Week 52 (up to 28 days after last dose)
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious AEs
ParticipantsOpen Label: Tofacitinib 11 mg + MethotrexateDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate PlaceboDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate
AEs362107109
SAEs20105
Other pre-specifiedNumber of Participants With Abnormal Laboratory Parameters

Abnormality criteria: Hemoglobin (Hb),Hematocrit,Erythrocytes(Ery): \<0.8\*LLN;Ery. Mean corpuscular volume \<0.9\*lower limit of normal (LLN), \>1.1\*upper limit of normal (ULN); Platelets:\<0.5\*LLN,\>1.75\*ULN;WBCs:\<0.6\*LLN,\>1.5\*ULN; Lymphocytes/WBCs, Neutrophils/WBCs:\<0.8\*LLN,\>1.2\* ULN;Basophils,Basophils/WBCs,Eosinophils,Eosinophils/WBCs,Monocytes, Monocytes/WBCs: \>1.2\*ULN;Prothrombin Time, Prothrombin Intl. Normalized Ratio:\>1.1\*ULN; ESR:\>1.5\*ULN; Bilirubin,Direct Bilirubin,Indirect Bilirubin: \>1.5\*ULN; Aspartate Aminotransferase (AT),Alanine AT,Gamma Glutamyl Transferase,Alkaline Phosphatase:\>3.0\*ULN; Protein, Albumin: \<0.8\*LLN, \>1.2x ULN; Blood Urea Nitrogen, Creatinine, Triglycerides: \>1.3\*ULN;HDL Cholesterol:\<0.8\*LLN;Sodium \<0.95\*LLN, \>1.05\*ULN;Potassium, Chloride, Calcium, Bicarbonate: \<0.9\*LLN, \>1.1\*ULN; Glucose: \<0.6\*LLN, \>1.5\*ULN; Creatine Kinase: \>2.0\*ULN; Cholesterol:\>1.3\*ULN;Specific Gravity:\<1.003;pH:\<4.5; urine glucose,Ketones,urine protein,urine Hb,WBCs Esterase: \>=1.

Time frame:
For OL Phase: Baseline up to Week 24; For DB Phase: Week 24 up to Week 48
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Abnormal Laboratory Parameters
ParticipantsOpen Label: Tofacitinib 11 mg + MethotrexateDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate PlaceboDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate
Number of Participants With Abnormal Laboratory Parameters682263263

Adverse events

Collected over Baseline (Day 1) up to Week 52. Non-serious events are listed at a 2% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Open Label: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate0/694 (0%)20/694 (2.9%)158/694 (22.8%)
Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate Placebo0/264 (0%)10/264 (3.8%)24/264 (9.1%)
Double Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate2/266 (0.8%)5/266 (1.9%)31/266 (11.7%)
Most frequent serious events
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Most frequent serious events
EventOpen Label: Tofacitinib 11 mg + MethotrexateDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate PlaceboDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate
Pulmonary embolismRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders0/6941/2642/266
PneumoniaInfections and infestations3/6941/2640/266
Umbilical herniaGastrointestinal disorders0/6941/2640/266
OsteomyelitisInfections and infestations0/6941/2640/266
Femur fractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications1/6941/2640/266
Spinal compression fractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/6941/2640/266
Mobility decreasedMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders0/6941/2640/266
Adrenal adenomaNeoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)0/6941/2640/266
GlioblastomaNeoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)0/6941/2640/266
Nerve root compressionNervous system disorders0/6941/2640/266
Most frequent other events
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Most frequent other events
EventOpen Label: Tofacitinib 11 mg + MethotrexateDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate PlaceboDouble Blind: Tofacitinib 11mg + Methotrexate
NasopharyngitisInfections and infestations35/6945/2647/266
Upper respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations33/6944/2646/266
Alanine aminotransferase increasedInvestigations16/6945/26410/266
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders20/6940/2640/266
Urinary tract infectionInfections and infestations19/6940/2640/266
ArthralgiaMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders0/6947/2642/266
BronchitisInfections and infestations0/6943/2647/266
HeadacheNervous system disorders17/6940/2640/266
HypertensionVascular disorders17/6940/2640/266
DiarrhoeaGastrointestinal disorders16/6940/2640/266

Baseline characteristics

Open-label phase safety analysis set (Safety-OL) included all participants who received at least 1 dose of Tofacitinib MR 11 mg plus Methotrexate during open-label phase.

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(Years)Open Label: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate
Mean56.77 ± 11.83
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Open Label: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate
Female532
Male162
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants)Open Label: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate
Hispanic or Latino59
Not Hispanic or Latino635
Unknown or Not Reported0
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/Ethnicity, Customized(Participants)Open Label: Tofacitinib 11 mg + Methotrexate
Asian37
Black or African American33
White594
Others30
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Study locations

136 sites
  • Rheumatology Associates of North Alabama, PC
    Huntsville, Alabama 35801-4418, United States
  • Arthrocare, Arthritiscare & Research, PC
    Gilbert, Arizona 85234, United States
  • SunValley Arthritis Center, Ltd.
    Peoria, Arizona 85381, United States
  • CHI St. Vincent Medical Group Hot Springs
    Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913, United States
  • Med Investigations, Inc
    Fair Oaks, California 95628, United States
  • HCP Clinical Research, LLC
    Huntington Beach, California 92646, United States
  • Sierra Rheumatology
    Roseville, California 95661, United States
  • Pacific Arthritis Center Medical Group
    Santa Maria, California 93454, United States
  • Robin K. Dore, MD, Inc.
    Tustin, California 92780, United States
  • Inland Rheumatology and Osteoporosis Medical Group
    Upland, California 91786, United States
  • Inland Rheumatology Clinical Trials, Inc.
    Upland, California 91786, United States
  • Desert Valley Medical Group
    Victorville, California 92395, United States
  • AARDS Research Inc
    Aventura, Florida 33180, United States
  • RASF-Clinical Research Inc
    Boca Raton, Florida 33486, United States
  • Omega Research Consultants
    DeBary, Florida 32713, United States
  • University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville - Rheumatology Research
    Jacksonville, Florida 32207, United States
  • University of Florida, Rheumatology at ACC
    Jacksonville, Florida 32209, United States
  • Center for Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases
    Miami, Florida 33173, United States
  • Jeffrey Alper, MD
    Naples, Florida 34102, United States
  • Medallion Clinical Research Institute, LLC
    Naples, Florida 34102, United States
  • Suncoast Clinical Research, Inc.
    New Port Richey, Florida 34652, United States
  • Florida Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center
    Port Richey, Florida 34668, United States
  • Gulf Coast Medical Center
    Port Richey, Florida 34668, United States
  • West Broward Rheumatology Associates, Inc.
    Tamarac, Florida 33321, United States
  • USF Health Morsani Center for Advanced Healthcare
    Tampa, Florida 33612, United States
  • BayCare Medical Group, Inc
    Tampa, Florida 33614, United States
  • Institute of Arthritis Research
    Idaho Falls, Idaho 83404, United States
  • Quincy Medical Group
    Quincy, Illinois 62301, United States
  • Beacon Medical Group Rheumatology Main Street
    Granger, Indiana 46530, United States
  • Diagnostic Rheumatology and Research, PC
    Indianapolis, Indiana 46227, United States
  • Ochsner Clinic Baton Rouge
    Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70836, United States
  • Phase III Clinical Research
    Fall River, Massachusetts 02720, United States
  • Clinical Pharmacology Study Group
    Worcester, Massachusetts 01605, United States
  • Bronson Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
    Battle Creek, Michigan 49015, United States
  • Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD
    Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007, United States
  • North Mississippi Medical Clinics, Inc. - Clinical Research
    Tupelo, Mississippi 38801, United States
  • Arthritis & Osteoporosis Associates
    Freehold, New Jersey 07728, United States
  • Radnet
    Marlton, New Jersey 08053, United States
  • Arthritis, Rheumatic & Back Disease Associates, P.A.
    Voorhees, New Jersey 08043, United States
  • Open MRI & Diagnostic Imaging of Wall
    Wall, New Jersey 07719, United States
  • AAIR Research Center
    Rochester, New York 14618, United States
  • Physicians East, PA
    Greenville, North Carolina 27834, United States
  • PMG Research of Salisbury
    Salisbury, North Carolina 28144, United States
  • Trinity Health Center-Medical Arts
    Minot, North Dakota 58701, United States
  • Group Health Associates
    Cincinnati, Ohio 45236, United States
  • Cincinnati Rheumatic Disease Study Group, Inc.
    Cincinnati, Ohio 45242, United States
  • STAT Research, Inc.
    Dayton, Ohio 45417, United States
  • Health Research of Oklahoma
    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73103, United States
  • Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF)
    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104, United States
  • Lynn Health Science Institute
    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112, United States
  • East Penn Rheumatology Associates, P.C.
    Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, United States
  • Altoona Center for Clinical Research
    Duncansville, Pennsylvania 16635, United States
  • Piedmont Arthritis Clinic
    Greenville, South Carolina 29601, United States
  • Articularis Healthcare Group dba ACME Research
    Orangeburg, South Carolina 29118, United States
  • Articularis Healthcare Group d/b/a Low Country Rheumatology
    Summerville, South Carolina 29486, United States
  • Pioneer Research Solutions, Inc.
    Cypress, Texas 77429, United States
  • Metroplex Clinical Research Center
    Dallas, Texas 75231, United States
  • Center for Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases
    Chesapeake, Virginia 23320, United States
  • Center for Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases
    Suffolk, Virginia 23435, United States
  • Genesis Research Services Pty Ltd
    Broadmeadow, New South Wales 2292, Australia
  • Optimus Clinical Research Pty Ltd
    Kogarah, New South Wales 2217, Australia
  • Rheumatology Research Unit
    Maroochydore, Queensland 4558, Australia
  • Emeritus Research
    Melbourne, Victoria 3124, Australia
  • ReumaClinic
    Genk, 3600, Belgium
  • AZ Delta
    Roeselare, 8800, Belgium
  • University Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment Dr. G. Stranski EAD
    Pleven, 5800, Bulgaria
  • Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment - Plovdiv AD, Rheumatology Department
    Plovdiv, 4000, Bulgaria
  • Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment Trimontium OOD
    Plovdiv, 4000, Bulgaria
  • University Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment - Kaspela EOOD
    Plovdiv, 4001, Bulgaria
  • National Multiprofile Transport Hospital Tsar Boris III
    Sofia, 1233, Bulgaria
  • Medical Centre Synexus Sofia EOOD
    Sofia, 1784, Bulgaria
  • CCBR Czech Brno, s.r.o.
    Brno, Czech Republic 602 00, Czechia
  • LEKARNA LANCIER s.r.o.
    Brno, 602 00, Czechia
  • Lekarna Na Lidicke
    Brno, 602 00, Czechia
  • Revmacentrum MUDr. Mostera, s.r.o., Revmatologie a interna
    Brno, 615 00, Czechia
  • CCBR Ostrava, s.r.o.
    Ostrava, 702 00, Czechia
  • Lekarna Rezidence Nova Karolina
    Ostrava, 702 00, Czechia
  • Revmatologicky ustav, Lekrna
    Praha 2, 128 50, Czechia
  • Revmatologicky ustav
    Praha 2, 128 50, Czechia
  • Lekarna Hradebni s.r.o.
    Uherske Hradiste, 686 01, Czechia
  • MEDICAL PLUS, s.r.o. Revmatologicka a osteologicka ambulance
    Uherske Hradiste, 686 01, Czechia
  • PV - MEDICAL s.r.o., Revmatologicka ambulance
    Zlin, 760 01, Czechia
  • Revmavita s.r.o, Lekarna
    Zlin, 760 01, Czechia
  • Hamburger Rheuma Forschungszentrum I
    Hamburg, 22391, Germany
  • DRC Gyogyszervizsgalo Kozpont Kft.
    Balatonfured, 8230, Hungary
  • Revita Rendelo
    Budapest, 1027, Hungary
  • Qualiclinic Kft.
    Budapest, 1036, Hungary
  • CRU Hungary Kft.
    Miskolc, 3529, Hungary
  • Clinical Trial Pharmacy, KyungHee University Hospital
    Seoul, 02447, Korea, Republic of
  • KyungHee University Hospital
    Seoul, 02447, Korea, Republic of
  • CTC Pharmacy, Seoul National University Hospital
    Seoul, 03080, Korea, Republic of
  • Seoul National University Hospital
    Seoul, 03080, Korea, Republic of
  • Konkuk University Medical Center
    Seoul, 05030, Korea, Republic of
  • Clinical Trial Pharmacy, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
    Seoul, 06591, Korea, Republic of
  • The Catholic University of Korea Seoul, St. Mary's Hospital
    Seoul, 06591, Korea, Republic of
  • Centro de Investigacion y Tratamiento Reumatologico SC Consultorio Medico de Reumatologia (CINTRE)
    Mexico, Ciudad DE Mexico 11850, Mexico
  • Morales Vargas Centro de Investigacion SC (Consultorio Anexo)
    Leon, Guanajuato 37000, Mexico
  • Mary Mediatrix Medical Center
    Lipa City, Batangas 4217, Philippines
  • Far Eastern University - Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation, Marian Medical Arts Bldg
    Quezon City, Metro Manila 1118, Philippines
  • Zdrowie OSTEO-MEDIC s.c. L i A. Racewicz, A i J. Supronik
    Bialystok, 15-351, Poland

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Study documents

  • Study protocol · Dec 4, 2017
  • Statistical analysis plan · Nov 9, 2018

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Key details

Study ID
NCT02831855
Lead sponsor
Pfizer
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Jul 13, 2016
Start date
Sep 1, 2016
Primary completion
Nov 19, 2018
Completion
Dec 17, 2018
Results posted
Dec 4, 2019
Last update
Dec 4, 2019

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