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A study to learn if bimekizumab is safe and how it moves throughout the body in children with certain types of juvenile idiopathic arthritis
EU CTIS ID: 2023-508845-41-00
What this study is testing
To assess plasma bimekizumab concentrations following subcutaneous (sc) bimekizumab administration
- Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III)
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Who can take part
You may be able to join if
- Study participant must be 2 to <18 years of age inclusive, at the Baseline Visit.
- Capable of giving/having parent(s) or legal representative provide signed informed consent/assent (where appropriate), which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the Informed Consent Form (ICF) and assent and in this protocol.
- Study participants who have confirmed diagnosis of enthesitis-related arthritis (ERA; including juvenile-onset ankylosing spondylitis (JAS)) and/or juvenile psoriatic arthritis (JPsA) according to the juvenile-International League of Associations for Rheumatology (JIA-ILAR) classification criteria of at least 3 months duration prior to the Screening Visit.
- Study participants who have active disease (ERA [including JAS] and/or JPsA) defined as having at least 3 active joints, each of which needs to be included in the joints assessed in the JADAS27, and for ERA at least 1 site of enthesitis at Baseline or documented by history.
- Study participants with inadequate response (at least 1 month) or intolerance to at least 1 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
- Study participants taking concomitant methotrexate or sulfasalazine are allowed to continue the medication if it has been used for the past 12 weeks with a stable dose for the 4 weeks prior to Baseline, with no change in dose for the first 16 weeks of treatment foreseen. (Note: prior or concomitant use of methotrexate or sulfasalazine is NOT required for study participation.)
You likely can't join if
- Study participants fulfilling any International League of Associations for Rheumatology (ILAR) diagnostic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) category other than enthesitis-related arthritis (ERA; including juvenile-onset ankylosing spondylitis (JAS)) and/or juvenile psoriatic arthritis (JPsA).
- Study participant had prior treatment with more than one biologic response modifier (other than an IL-17).
- Presence of active suicidal ideation, or positive suicide behavior.
- Study participant has been diagnosed with severe depression in the past 6 months.
- Study participant has history of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or signs/symptoms suggestive of IBD.
- Study participant has active uncontrolled uveitis.
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
- Study participant must be 2 to <18 years of age inclusive, at the Baseline Visit.
- Capable of giving/having parent(s) or legal representative provide signed informed consent/assent (where appropriate), which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the Informed Consent Form (ICF) and assent and in this protocol.
- Study participants who have confirmed diagnosis of enthesitis-related arthritis (ERA; including juvenile-onset ankylosing spondylitis (JAS)) and/or juvenile psoriatic arthritis (JPsA) according to the juvenile-International League of Associations for Rheumatology (JIA-ILAR) classification criteria of at least 3 months duration prior to the Screening Visit.
- Study participants who have active disease (ERA [including JAS] and/or JPsA) defined as having at least 3 active joints, each of which needs to be included in the joints assessed in the JADAS27, and for ERA at least 1 site of enthesitis at Baseline or documented by history.
- Study participants with inadequate response (at least 1 month) or intolerance to at least 1 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
- Study participants taking concomitant methotrexate or sulfasalazine are allowed to continue the medication if it has been used for the past 12 weeks with a stable dose for the 4 weeks prior to Baseline, with no change in dose for the first 16 weeks of treatment foreseen. (Note: prior or concomitant use of methotrexate or sulfasalazine is NOT required for study participation.)
- Study participants with no concomitant use of second line agents such as disease-modifying and/or immunosuppressive drugs with the exception of methotrexate or sulfasalazine.
- Body weight of ≥10kg.
- Male and female.
- A female study participant will be eligible to participate if she is not pregnant, not breastfeeding, and at least 1 of the following conditions applies: a) Not a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) OR b) A WOCBP who agrees to follow the contraceptive guidance during the Initial Treatment Period, the Open-label Extension (OLE) Period, and for at least 20 weeks after the final dose of investigational medicinal product (IMP; ie, the Safety Follow-up (SFU) Period)
What rules you out
- Study participants fulfilling any International League of Associations for Rheumatology (ILAR) diagnostic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) category other than enthesitis-related arthritis (ERA; including juvenile-onset ankylosing spondylitis (JAS)) and/or juvenile psoriatic arthritis (JPsA).
- Study participant had prior treatment with more than one biologic response modifier (other than an IL-17).
- Presence of active suicidal ideation, or positive suicide behavior.
- Study participant has been diagnosed with severe depression in the past 6 months.
- Study participant has history of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or signs/symptoms suggestive of IBD.
- Study participant has active uncontrolled uveitis.
- Study participant has history of active tuberculosis (TB) unless successfully treated, latent TB unless prophylactically treated.
- Study participant has had major surgery (including joint surgery) within the 3 months prior to the Baseline Visit or has planned major surgery within 6 months after entering the study.
- Study participant has laboratory abnormalities at Screening defined in the Protocol.
- Study participant has an active infection or history of infections (such as serious infection, chronic infections, opportunistic infections, unusually severe infections).
- Study participant has received drugs listed in the protocol outside the specified timeframes relative to the Baseline Visit or receives prohibited concomitant treatments.
- Study participant had previous therapy with bimekizumab or prior treatment with other IL-17 biologic response modifier.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- United Kingdom
- Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 0-17 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include United Kingdom; Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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