Aminopterin Dose Finding Treatment for Methotrexate-Naïve Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical Trial

Official title: A Phase 2 Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Dose Finding Study For The Efficacy And Safety Of Aminopterin In Methotrexate-Naive Rheumatoid Arthritis

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether aminopterin is effective in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Clinical Trial Description

This is a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, dose ranging study that will evaluate the safety, efficacy, and pharmacokinetic properties (the absorption, distribution and excretion) of aminopterin following oral administration by subjects with active rheumatoid arthritis (≥ 6 tender and ≥ 6 swollen joints) who have not been treated with methotrexate (MTX). Subjects are randomized to one of three treatments: placebo, 1 mg of LD-aminopterin, or 3 mg of LD-aminopterin in a 1:1:1 ratio. The study hypothesis is that the 3 mg LD-aminopterin per week is effective at treating rheumatoid arthritis compared to placebo. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Arthritis
• Arthritis, Rheumatoid
• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• NCT number: NCT01724931
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Syntrix Biosystems, Inc.
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 2
• Start date: February 2013
• Completion date: February 2015