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ROC “BIOTHERAPY ROTATION OR CHANGE AFTER FIRST ANTI-TNF TREATMENT
FAILURE FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS”
PHRC national 2009, HUS n°4507
N° EUDRACT: 2009-013482-26
Sponsor:
Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg
1, place de l’Hôpital,
F-67 091 STRASBOURG cedex
Phone: +33 (0)3 88 11 52 66
Fax: +33 (0)3 88 11 52 40
Email: [email protected]
Coordinating investigator:
Prof. Jacques-Eric GOTTENBERG
Service de Rhumatologie
Hôpital de Hautepierre
Avenue Molière
F-67098 STRASBOURG Cedex
Phone: +33 (0)3 88 12 79 53
Fax: +33 (0)3 88 12 81 50
Email: [email protected]
On behalf of the General Director,
Director of Clinical Research and Innovations
C. GEILLER
Head methodologist:
Prof. Philippe RAVAUD
Département d’épidémiologie, biostatistiques et
recherche clinique
Hôpital CIC-EC Bichat
INSERM U 738 (Modeles et méthodes de
l’évaluation thérapeutique des maladies
chroniques)
APHP - Hôpital Bichat
F-75018 Paris
Email: [email protected]
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LIST OF INVESTIGATORS
POSITION
Coordinating
investigator
Associate investigator
Associate investigator
Associate investigator
Associate investigator
LAST and FIRST NAMES
Pr GOTTENBERG JacquesEric
Pr SIBILA Jean
Dr CHATELUS Emmanuel
Dr SORDET Christelle
CHIFFLOT Hélène
ADELI No.
CENTER DEPARTMENT AND
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
FAX
EMAIL ADDRESS
671097210
Hôpitaux Universitaires de
Strasbourg
Hôpital de Hautepierre
Service de Rhumatologie
Avenue Molière
67098 STRASBOURG Cedex
03 88 12 79 53
03 88 12 82 90
[email protected]
671062743
Hôpitaux Universitaires de
Strasbourg
Hôpital de Hautepierre
Service de Rhumatologie
Avenue Molière
67098 STRASBOURG Cedex
03 88 12 79 54
03 88 12 8150
[email protected]
671085553
Hôpitaux Universitaires de
Strasbourg
Hôpital de Hautepierre
Service de Rhumatologie
Avenue Molière
67098 STRASBOURG Cedex
03 8812 81 15
03 88 12 81 50
[email protected]
671093086
Hôpitaux Universitaires de
Strasbourg
Hôpital de Hautepierre
Service de Rhumatologie
Avenue Molière
67098 STRASBOURG Cedex
03 88 12 81 16
03 88 12 81 50
[email protected]
Hôpitaux Universitaires de
Strasbourg
Hôpital de Hautepierre
Service de Rhumatologie
Avenue Molière
67098 STRASBOURG Cedex
03 88 12 79 61
03 88 12 81 50
[email protected]
9715
ADELI/RPPS
No.
being
requested
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Supervising associate
investigator
Dr ARDIZZONE Marc
10003988358
(rpps)
Centre Hospitalier de Mulhouse
Hôpital Emile Muller
Service de Rhumatologie
20 av du Dr René Laennec
BP 1370
68070 MULHOUSE Cedex
03 89 64 73 23
03 89 65 83 22
[email protected]
03 89 64 73 23
03 89 65 83 22
[email protected]
Associate investigator
Dr AFIF Naji
681042180
Centre Hospitalier de Mulhouse
Hôpital Emile Muller
Service de Rhumatologie
20 av du Dr René Laennec
BP 1370
68070 MULHOUSE Cedex
Supervising associate
investigator
Pr BERENBAUM Francis
751577990
Hôpital Saint-Antoine
Service de Rhumatologie
184 rue du Faubourg Saint Antoine
75012 PARIS
01 49 28 25 20
01 49 28 25 13
[email protected]
Associate investigator
Dr SELLAM Jérémie
941147928
Hôpital Saint-Antoine
Service de Rhumatologie
184 rue du Faubourg Saint Antoine
75012 PARIS
01 49 28 25 20
01 49 28 25 13
[email protected]
Supervising associate
investigator
Dr BERTHELOT Jean-Marie
441054533
CHU Nantes- Hôtel-Dieu
Service de Rhumatologie
Rue Saint Herblain
44100 NANTES
02 40 08 48 22
02 40 08 48 01
02 40 08 48 25
02 40 08 48 30
02 40 08 48 33
02 40 08 48 34
[email protected]
Supervising associate
investigator
Pr BERTIN Philippe
87022919
CHU de Limoges
Service de Rhumatologie
2, av Martin Luther King
87042 LIMOGES Cedex
05 55 05 64 68
05 55 05 68 89
[email protected]
Associate investigator
Dr DUFAURET-LOMBARD
Carine
871033 106
CHU de Limoges
Service de Rhumatologie
2, av Martin Luther King
87042 LIMOGES Cedex
05 55 05 68 55
05 55 05 68 89
[email protected]
05 55 05 64 68
05 55 05 68 89
[email protected]
Associate investigator
Dr BONNET Christine
871021630
CHU de Limoges
Service de Rhumatologie
2, av Martin Luther King
87042 LIMOGES Cedex
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Associate investigator
Dr VERGNE-SALLE
Pascale
871026290
CHU de Limoges
Service de Rhumatologie
2, av Martin Luther King
87042 LIMOGES Cedex
05 55 05 64 69
05 55 05 68 89
[email protected]
05 55 05 68 55
05 55 05 68 89
[email protected]
Associate investigator
Dr SIMON Anne
871035085
CHU de Limoges
Service de Rhumatologie
2, av Martin Luther King
87042 LIMOGES Cedex
Supervising associate
investigator
Pr FAUTREL Bruno
751605767
Hôpital de la Pitié Salpetrière,APHP
Service de Rhumatologie
83 bd de l’Hôpital
75013 PARIS
01 42 17 76 21
01 42 17 76 20
0142 17 77 55
[email protected]
Associate investigator
Dr BANNEVILLE Béatrice
921181814
Hôpital de la Pitié Salpetrière,APHP
Service de Rhumatologie
83 bd de l’Hôpital
75013 PARIS
01 42 17 76 24
01 42 17 77 55
[email protected]
Associate investigator
Pr BOURGEOIS Pierre
751363557
Hôpital de la Pitié Salpetrière,APHP
Service de Rhumatologie
83 bd de l’Hôpital
75013 PARIS
01 42 17 78 01
01 42 17 78 02
[email protected]
Supervising associate
investigator
Dr DERNIS Emmanuelle
721028272
Centre Hospitalier du Mans
Service de Rhumatologie
194 avenue Rubillard
72037 LE MANS Cedex 9
02 43 43 25 01
02 43 43 28 10
[email protected]
Associate investigator
Dr PUECHAL Xavier
721023638
Centre Hospitalier du Mans
Service de Rhumatologie
194 avenue Rubillard
72037 LE MANS Cedex 9
02 43 43 26 54
(direct)
02 43 43 26 56
02 43 43 28 10
[email protected]
Associate investigator
Dr LASSALE Claire
Order No. 3078 ;
ADELI being
registered
Centre Hospitalier du Mans
Service de Rhumatologie
194 avenue Rubillard
72037 LE MANS Cedex 9
02 43 43 26 56
02 43 43 28 10
[email protected]
Associate investigator
ARTRU Laure
7210895000334114
Centre Hospitalier du Mans
Service de Rhumatologie
194 avenue Rubillard
72037 LE MANS Cedex 9
02 43 39 94 39
[email protected]
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Supervising associate
investigator
Associate investigator
Pr MEYER Olivier
HAYEM Gilles
10000215227
(rpps)
75 1 57232 2
Hôpital Bichat
Service de Rhumatologie
46 rue Henri Huchard
75018 PARIS
01 40 25 74 00
01 42 29 06 88
[email protected]
Hôpital Bichat
Service de Rhumatologie
46 rue Henri Huchard
75018 PARIS
Hôpital Bichat
Service de Rhumatologie
46 rue Henri Huchard
75018 PARIS
Associate investigator
ROUX Fabienne
7566770
Associate investigator
BALLARD Magali
951118660
Hôpital Bichat
Service de Rhumatologie
46 rue Henri Huchard
75018 PARIS
01 40 25 70 27
01 40 25 86 38
[email protected]
381090745
C.H.U. de Grenoble
HOPITAL SUD
Service de Rhumatologie
ème
étage
2
Avenue de Kimberley – B.P. 338
38 434 Echirolles Cedex
04 76 76 72 23
04 76 76 54 58
04 76 49 61 75
[email protected]
381053883
C.H.U. de Grenoble
HOPITAL SUD
Service de Rhumatologie
ème
étage
2
Avenue de Kimberley – B.P. 338
38 434 Echirolles Cedex
04 76 76 51 36
04 76 76 56 02
[email protected]
381074087
C.H.U. de Grenoble
HOPITAL SUD
Service de Rhumatologie
ème
étage
2
Avenue de Kimberley – B.P. 338
38 434 Echirolles Cedex
04 76 76 73 72
04 76 76 56 02
[email protected]
Supervising associate
investigator
Associate investigator
Associate investigator
Dr GILSON Mélanie
Pr GAUDIN Philippe
Dr GRANGE Laurent
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Supervising associate
investigator
Pr GUIS Sandrine
131175796
Hôpital de la Conception, APHM
Hôpital de Jour Pluridisciplinaire /
Service de Rhumatologie
147 Bd Baille
13005 MARSEILLE
04 91 38 35 87
04 42 96 36 18
04 91 38 22 75
[email protected]
04 91 38 41 21
04 91 38 41 21
[email protected]
Associate investigator
Dr MORANGE Sophie
131148553
Centre d'Investigation Clinique
Hôpital de la Conception
147 Bd Baille
13005 MARSEILLE
Supervising associate
investigator
Pr BREBAN Maxime
921178778
Hôpital Ambroise Paré, AP-HP
Service de Rhumatologie
9 av. Charles de Gaulle
92100 BOULOGNE BILLANCOURT
01 49 09 56 72
01 49 09 58 65
[email protected]
Associate investigator
Pr LE PARC Jean-Marie
921054987
Hôpital Ambroise Paré, AP-HP
Service de Rhumatologie
9 av. Charles de Gaulle
92100 BOULOGNE BILLANCOURT
01 49 09 56 72
01 49 09 56 75
01 49 09 56 74
01 49 09 58 65
[email protected]
Supervising associate
investigator
Pr LIOTE Frédéric
Hôpital Lariboisière, AP-HP
Service de Rhumatologie
2, rue Ambroise Paré
75010 PARIS
01 49 95 62 91
01 49 95 86 31
[email protected]
01 49 95 63 23
01 49 95 88 30
[email protected]
01 49 95 62 90
01 49 95 63 14
01 49 95 88 30
[email protected]
01 49 95 62 90
01 49 95 63 27
01 49 95 86 31
[email protected]
Associate investigator
Associate investigator
Associate investigator
Dr OTTAVIANI Sebastien
Dr RICHETTE Pascal
Dr ALLARD Anne
10000376292
(rpps)
751753716
10001497592
10004398334
Hôpital Lariboisière, AP-HP
Service de Rhumatologie
2, rue Ambroise Paré
75010 PARIS
Hôpital Lariboisière, AP-HP
Service de Rhumatologie
2, rue Ambroise Paré
75010 PARIS
Hôpital Lariboisière, AP-HP
Service de Rhumatologie
2, rue Ambroise Paré
75010 PARIS
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Associate investigator
Supervising associate
investigator
Dr ORA Jeremy
Pr VALCKENAERE Isabelle
Associate investigator
Pr LOEUILLE Damien
Associate investigator
GILL Ghislaine
Associate investigator
Associate investigator
Supervising associate
investigator
SAULIERE Norbert
RAT Anne-Christine
Pr MARCELLI Christian
Hôpital Lariboisière, AP-HP
Service de Rhumatologie
2, rue Ambroise Paré
75010 PARIS
01 49 95 88 25
01 49 95 63 24
01 49 95 86 31
[email protected]
CHU de Nancy – Hopital Brabois
Service de Rhumatologie
Rue du Morvan
54511 VANDOEUVRE-LES-NANCY
Cedex
03 83 15 32 03
03 83 15 31 90
[email protected]
CHU de Nancy - Hôpital Brabois
Service de Rhumatologie
Rue du Morvan
54511 VANDOEUVRE-LES-NANCY
Cedex
03 83 15 31 90
03 83 15 31 90
[email protected]
541076436
CHU de Nancy - Hôpital Brabois
Service de Rhumatologie
Rue du Morvan
54511 VANDOEUVRE-LES-NANCY
Cedex
06 64 45 54 24
[email protected]
541075818
CHU de Nancy - Hôpital Brabois
Service de Rhumatologie
Rue du Morvan
54511 VANDOEUVRE-LES-NANCY
Cedex
03 29 97 04 07
[email protected]
541074050
CHU de Nancy - Hôpital Brabois
Service de Rhumatologie
Rue du Morvan
54511 VANDOEUVRE-LES-NANCY
Cedex
03 83 15 32 03
03 83 15 31 96
[email protected]
141035154
CHU de Caen
Service de Rhumatologie
Avenue de la Côte Nacre
BP 95182
14033 CAEN Cedex 9
02 31 06 47 49
02 31 06 49 63
[email protected]
10100025906
541056750
541059507
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Associate investigator
Associate investigator
Dr DENIS Amélie
141049486
CHU de Caen
Service de Rhumatologie
Avenue de la Côte Nacre
BP 95182
14033 CAEN Cedex 9
02 31 06 52 85
02 31 06 49 63
[email protected]
Dr LEON Nathalie
10004408034
(rpps)
CHU de Caen
Service de Rhumatologie
Avenue de la Côte Nacre
BP 95182
14033 CAEN Cedex 9
02 31 06 47 46
02 31 06 49 63
[email protected]
14101613 9
CHU de Caen
Service de Rhumatologie
Avenue de la Côte Nacre
BP 95182
14033 CAEN Cedex 9
02 31 06 47 46
02 31 06 49 63
[email protected]
02 31 06 31 06
02 31 06 49 63
[email protected]
Associate investigator
Dr SOUQUIERES Geneviève
Associate investigator
Dr JEAN-JACQUES PierreYves
141031948
CHU de Caen
Service de Rhumatologie
Avenue de la Côte Nacre
BP 95182
14033 CAEN Cedex 9
Associate investigator
Dr COURTHEOUXLESTREHAN Françoise
141022269
/ 03341
CHU de Caen
Service de Rhumatologie
Avenue de la Côte Nacre
BP 95182
14033 CAEN Cedex 9
02 31 06 47 46
02 31 06 49 63
[email protected]
861033751
CHU de Poitiers
Hôpital de la Milétrie
Service de Rhumatologie
2 rue de la Milétrie BP 577
86021 POITIERS Cedex
05 49 44 44 65
05 49 44 38 59
[email protected]
861018075
CHU de Poitiers
Hôpital de la Milétrie
Service de Rhumatologie
2 rue de la Milétrie BP 577
86021 POITIERS Cedex
05 49 44 44 65
05 49 44 38 59
[email protected]
Supervising associate
investigator
Associate investigator
Dr SOLAU-GERVAIS Elisabeth
Pr DEBIAIS Françoise
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Supervising associate
investigator
Associate investigator
Supervising associate
investigator
Associate investigator
Supervising associate
investigator
Associate investigator
Supervising associate
investigator
Pr WENDLING Daniel
Dr TOUSSIROT Eric
251018503
CHU de Besançon
Hôpital Jean Minjoz
Service de Rhumatologie
3 Bd Alexandre Fleming
25000 BESANCON
03 81 66 82 41
03 81 66 86 86
[email protected]
251029500
CHU de Besançon
Hôpital Jean Minjoz
Service de Rhumatologie
3 Bd Alexandre Fleming
25000 BESANCON
03 81 66 82 41
03 81 66 86 86
[email protected]
Groupe Hospitalier Diaconesses Croix Saint-Simon
Service de Médecine Interne et de
Rhumatologie
125 rue d'Avron
75020 PARIS
01 44 64 16 00
01 44 64 33 37
[email protected]
Groupe Hospitalier Diaconesses Croix Saint-Simon
Service de Médecine Interne et de
Rhumatologie
125 rue d'Avron
75020 PARIS
01 44 64 16 00
01 44 64 33 37
[email protected]
10001904597
(rpps)
Groupe Hospitalier du Havre
Hôpital J. Monod
Service de Rhumatologie
5ème étage - aile 1
Avenue Pierre Mendes France
76290 MONTIVILLIERS
02 32 73 33 78
02 32 73 33 79
[email protected]
10003770624
(rpps)
Groupe Hospitalier du Havre
Hôpital J. Monod
Service de Rhumatologie
5ème étage - aile 1
Avenue Pierre Mendes France
76290 MONTIVILLIERS
02 32 73 33 78
02 32 73 33 79
[email protected]
461007684
Centre Hospitalier Jean Rougié
Service de Rhumatologie et de
Rééducation Fonctionnelle
335 rue du Président Wilson
46005 CAHORS Cedex
05 65 20 50 52
05 65 20 54 19
[email protected]
Dr ZIZA Jean-Marc
75/000 672 8
Dr LAHALLE Sophie
10001630267
(rpps)
Dr ALCAIX Didier
Dr ZARNITSKY Charles
Dr LASSOUED Slim
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Associate investigator
Associate investigator
Supervising associate
investigator
Associate investigator
Associate investigator
Associate investigator
Supervising associate
investigator
Dr BILLEY Thierry
MOYANO Chantal
Dr CORMIER Grégoire
Dr VARIN Stéphane
Dr TANGUY Gilles
Dr CAULIER Michel
Pr EULLER-ZIEGLER Liana
461008633
46 1 01269 2
10002588027
(rpps)
851028878
85 1 01497 7
85 10 21 61 8
10003274635
(rpps)
Centre Hospitalier Jean Rougié
Service de Rhumatologie et de
Rééducation Fonctionnelle
335 rue du Président Wilson
46005 CAHORS Cedex
05 65 20 50 52
05 65 20 54 19
[email protected]
Centre Hospitalier Jean Rougié
Service de Rhumatologie et de
Rééducation Fonctionnelle
335 rue du Président Wilson
46005 CAHORS Cedex
05 65 20 50 50
05 65 20 50 51
[email protected]
02 51 44 63 79
[email protected]
02 51 44 63 79
[email protected]
02 51 44 61 97
02 51 44 63 79
[email protected]
02 51 44 61 97
02 51 44 63 79
[email protected]
04 92 03 55 12
04 93 86 68 39
[email protected]
Centre Hospitalier Départemental
Les Oudairies
Service de Rhumatologie
02 51 44 61 97
Bvd Stéphane Moreau
85925 LA ROCHE SUR YON Cedex
Centre Hospitalier Départemental
Les Oudairies
Service de Rhumatologie
02 51 44 61 97
Bvd Stéphane Moreau
85925 LA ROCHE SUR YON Cedex
Centre Hospitalier Départemental
Les Oudairies
Service de Rhumatologie
Bvd Stéphane Moreau
85925 LA ROCHE SUR YON Cedex
Centre Hospitalier Départemental
Les Oudairies
Service de Rhumatologie
Bvd Stéphane Moreau
85925 LA ROCHE SUR YON Cedex
CHU de Nice
Hôpital de l’Archet 1
Service de Rhumatologie
151 Route Saint Antoine de
Ginestière
06202 NICE Cedex
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Associate investigator
Associate investigator
Associate investigator
Dr ROUX Christian
Dr GRISOT Christian
Dr ALBERT-SABONNADIERE
Christine
Associate investigator
DASILVA Virginie
Supervising associate
investigator
Dr PERTUISET Edouard
Associate investigator
Supervising associate
investigator
10003433678
(rpps)
CHU de Nice
Hôpital de l’Archet 1
Service de Rhumatologie
151 Route Saint Antoine de
Ginestière
06202 NICE Cedex
04 92 03 54 92
04 93 86 68 39
[email protected]
10003279980
(rpps)
CHU de Nice
Hôpital de l’Archet 1
Service de Rhumatologie
151 Route Saint Antoine de
Ginestière
06202 NICE Cedex
04 92 03 54 99
04 92 03 90 18
[email protected]
10003435418
(rpps)
CHU de Nice
Hôpital de l’Archet 1
Service de Rhumatologie
151 Route Saint Antoine de
Ginestière
06202 NICE Cedex
04 92 03 54 77
04 92 03 90 18
[email protected]
CHU de Nice
Hôpital de l’Archet 1
Service de Rhumatologie
151 Route Saint Antoine de
Ginestière
06202 NICE Cedex
10003976239
Centre Hospitalier René Dubos
Service de Rhumatologie
6 Avenue de l’Ile de France
95300 PONTOISE
01 30 75 43 90
01 30 75 42 38
01 30 75 53 56
01 30 75 53 51
[email protected]
CERF-PAYRASTRE
Isabelle
951101005
Centre Hospitalier René Dubos
Service de Rhumatologie
6 Avenue de l’Ile de France
95300 PONTOISE
01 30 75 42 75
01 30 75 53 56
[email protected]
Pr FAIN Olivier
931060677
01 48 02 63 96
01 48 02 63 61
[email protected]
Hôpital Jean Verdier, AP-HP
Service de Médecine Interne
Av 14 juillet
93143 BONDY
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Corresponding
associate investigator
Pr CANTAGREL Alain
Associate investigator
Dr CONSTANTIN Arnaud
Associate investigator
RUYSSEN-WITRAND
Adeline
Supervising associate
investigator
Pr VITTECOQ olivier
CHU Toulouse, Hôpital Purpan
Pôle Institut Locomoteur – Centre
de Rhumatologie
Place du Docteur Baylac
TSA 40031
31059 TOULOUSE Cedex 9
05 67 77 17 56
05 61 77 69 72
05.61.32.29.34
[email protected] ;
[email protected]
CHU Toulouse, Hôpital Purpan
Pôle Institut Locomoteur – Centre
de Rhumatologie
Place du Docteur Baylac
TSA 40031
31059 TOULOUSE Cedex 9
05 61 77 69 76
05 61 77 73 75
[email protected]
311118491
CHU Toulouse, Hôpital Purpan
Pôle Institut Locomoteur – Centre
de Rhumatologie
Place du Docteur Baylac
TSA 40031
31059 TOULOUSE Cedex 9
05 61 77 76 77
05 61 77 73 75
[email protected]
761101898
CHU ROUEN – Hôpital Bois
Guillaume
er
RDC et 1 étage
Pavillon de la Colombière
Service de Rhumatologie
147, avenue du Maréchal Juin
76230 BOIS GUILLAUME
02 32 88 90 19
02 32 88 91 10
[email protected]
02 32 88 90 19
02 32 88 91 10
[email protected]
10002859576
(rpps)
10002875630
(rpps)
Associate investigator
Dr LE QUERRE Thierry
761114230
CHU ROUEN – Hôpital Bois
Guillaume
er
RDC et 1 étage
Pavillon de la Colombière
Service de Rhumatologie
147, avenue du Maréchal Juin
76230 BOIS GUILLAUME
Supervising associate
investigator
Dr BOLLA Gilles
061083911
Centre Hospitalier de Cannes
Service de Rhumatologie
15, rue des Broussailles
06401 Cannes
04 93 69 72 40
ou 41
04 93 69 76 19
Associate investigator
Dr ASQUIER Caroline
061089694
Centre Hospitalier de Cannes
Service de Rhumatologie
15, rue des Broussailles
06401 Cannes
04 93 69 72 40
04 93 69 76 19
[email protected]
[email protected]
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Associate investigator
AZULAY Johanna
061083911
Centre Hospitalier de Cannes
Service de Rhumatologie
15, rue des Broussailles
06401 Cannes
Principal investigator
Pr PERDRIGER Aleth
35 1 03806 2
Hôpital Sud – Service de
Rhumatologie
16 Bld de Bulgarie
35056 RENNES
02 99 26 71 40
02 99 26 71 90
[email protected]
Associate investigator
Pr CHALES Gérard
35 1 01881 7
Hôpital Sud – Service de
Rhumatologie
16 Bld de Bulgarie
35056 RENNES
02 99 26 71 40
02 99 26 71 90
[email protected]
Associate investigator
Pr GUGGENBUHL Pascal
35 1 04585 1
Hôpital Sud – Service de
Rhumatologie
16 Bld de Bulgarie
35056 RENNES
02 99 26 71 40
02 99 26 71 90
[email protected]
Associate investigator
Dr ALBERT Jean-David
35 1 05955 5
Hôpital Sud – Service de
Rhumatologie
16 Bld de Bulgarie
35056 RENNES
02 99 26 71 40
02 99 26 71 90
[email protected]
Principal investigator
Pr THOMAS Thierry
42 1034 075
CHU Saint-Etienne
Service de Rhumatologie
Hôpital Nord
42055 SAINT-ETIENNE cedex 2
0477127649
0477127577
[email protected]
Associate investigator
Dr PALLOT PRADES Béatrice
10003007324
CHU Saint-Etienne
Service de Rhumatologie
Hôpital Nord
42055 SAINT-ETIENNE cedex 2
04 77 12 76 64
0477127577
[email protected]
CHU Henri Mondor
Service de Rhumatologie
51, avenue du Maréchal de Lattre
de Tassigny
94010 CRETEIL
01 49 81 47 04
01 49 81 47 03
[email protected]
CHU Henri Mondor
Centre d’Investigation Clinique
51, avenue du Maréchal de Lattre
de Tassigny
94010 CRETEIL
01 49 81 37 90
01 49 81 37 81
01 49 81 37 97
[email protected]
Principal investigator
Associate investigator
Pr CLAUDEPIERRE Pascal
Dr FERKAL Salah
10001258895
94 11 38646
[email protected]
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Associate investigator
Dr FARRENQ Valérie
94 1 138 96 8
CHU Chenevier-Mondor, APHP
Service de Rhumatologie
51 av du Maréchal de Lattre de
Tassigny
94010 CRETEIL
Principal investigator
Dr BOUMIER Patrick
10001823110
Polyclinique de Picardie
Centre de Rhumatologie
49 rue Alexandre Dumas
800094 AMIENS Cedex
03 22 33 31 00
03 22 33 33 33
(standard)
03 22 33 31 02
[email protected]
Associate investigator
Dr DUCHE Agnès
801037920
Polyclinique de Picardie
Centre de Rhumatologie
49 rue Alexandre Dumas
800094 AMIENS Cedex
03 22 33 31 00
03022 33 31 02
agnes,[email protected]
90 100 603 1
Centre Hospitalier de BelfortMontbéliard
Service de Rhumatologie
14 rue de Mulhouse
90000 BELFORT Cedex
03 84 98 50 71
03 84 98 50 70
03 84 98 56 28
[email protected]
03 84 98 54 98
03 84 98 56 28
[email protected]
02 98 34 72 67
02 98 49 36 27
[email protected]
02 98 34 72 67
02 98 49 36 27
[email protected]
Principal investigator
Dr BALBLANC Jean-Charles
Centre Hospitalier de BelfortMontbéliard
Service de Rhumatologie
14 rue de Mulhouse
90000 BELFORT Cedex
CHU de la Cavale Blanche
Service de Rhumatologie
Boulevard Tanguy Pigent
29609 BREST Cedex
01 49 81 47 04
01 49 81 47 03
[email protected]
Associate investigator
Dr LOHSE Anne
901008268
Principal investigator
Pr SARAUX Alain
291033025
Associate investigator
Pr JOUSSE-JOULIN
Sandrine
2904572
Associate investigator
Dr DEVAUCHELLE Valérie
291041986
CHU de la Cavale Blanche
Boulevard Tanguy Pigent
29609 BREST Cedex
02 98 34 72 64
02 98 49 36 27
[email protected]
631036035
CHU Gabriel Montpied
Service de Rhumatologie
58 rue Montalembert BP 69
63003 CLERMONT-FERRAND
cedex
04 73 75 14 88
04 73 75 14 89
[email protected]
Principal investigator
Pr SOUBRIER Martin
CHU de la Cavale Blanche
Boulevard Tanguy Pigent
29609 BREST Cedex
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Associate investigator
Principal investigator
Associate investigator
Associate investigator
Associate investigator
Principal investigator
Dr DUBOST Jean-Jacques
Pr ESCHARD Jean-Paul
Dr GAGNEUX-LEMOUSSU
Laurence
Dr BROCHOT Pascal
Dr VAROQUIER Coralie
Pr JORGENSEN Christian
631026952
CHU Gabriel Montpied
Service de Rhumatologie
58 rue Montalembert BP 69
63003 CLERMONT-FERRAND
cedex
04 73 75 14 88
04 73 75 14 89
[email protected]
511020695
CHU de REIMS
Hôpital Maison Blanche
Service de Rhumatologie
Pôle Locomoteur
45 rue Cognacq jay
51092 REIMS Cedex
03 26 78 43 90
03 26 78 79 39
[email protected]
1000 17 38 037
CHU de REIMS
Hôpital Maison Blanche
Service de Rhumatologie
Pôle Locomoteur
45 rue Cognacq jay
51092 REIMS Cedex
03 26 78 43 73
03 26 78 45 50
[email protected]
1000 17 13 253
CHU de REIMS
Hôpital Maison Blanche
Service de Rhumatologie
Pôle Locomoteur
45 rue Cognacq jay
51092 REIMS Cedex
03 26 78 44 70
03 26 78 45 50
[email protected]
51 1 04756 5
CHU de REIMS
Hôpital Maison Blanche
Service de Rhumatologie
Pôle Locomoteur
45 rue Cognacq jay
51092 REIMS Cedex
03 26 78 43 73
03 26 78 45 50
[email protected]
[email protected]
10003223319
CHU Montpellier
Immuno-Rhumatologie
Thérapeutiques des maladies
osseuses et articulaires
Hopital Lapeyronie
371 Av du Doyen Gaston Giraud
34295 MONTPELLIER Cedex
04 67 33 77 96
04 67 52 38 42
[email protected]
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Principal investigator
Pr. MOREL Jacques
CHU Montpellier
Immuno-Rhumatologie
Thérapeutiques des Rhumatismes
Inflammatoires
Hôpital Lapeyronie
371 Av du Doyen Gaston Giraud
34295 MONTPELLIER Cedex
Principal investigator
Dr LURASCHI Hélène
59 1 18 962 6
Associate investigator
Pr HOUVENAGEL Eric
59 1 11 816 1
Principal investigator
Pr LAFFORGUE Pierre
1000 335 60 69
Principal
investigator
Pr MARIETTE Xavier
751493586
Principal
investigator
Dr LEGRAND Jean-Louis
621075266
Principal
investigator
Dr RIST Stéphanie
451037295
Principal
investigator
Dr MOREAU Paul
10002459666
CH St Philibert
Service de Rhumatologie
Rue du grand but
59160 LOMME
CH St Philibert
Service de Rhumatologie
Rue du grand but
59160 LOMME
APHM, CHU la Conception
Service de Rhumatologie
147 Bd Baille
13005 MARSEILLE
Hôpital Bicêtre, Groupement
Hospitalier Universitaire Sud,
APHP
Service de Rhumatologie
78 rue du Général Leclerc
94275 LE KREMLIN BICETRE
Polyclinique de Riaumont
Service de Rhumatologie
Avenue Entre deux Monts
62800 LIEVIN
Centre Hospitalier Régional
d'Orléans, Hôpital de la Source
Service de Rhumatologie
14, Avenue de l'Hôpital
45 067 Orléans cedex 2
Hôpitaux Civils de Colmar
Service de Médecine Interne et
de Rhumatologie
39 avenue de la Liberté
68024 COL
MAR Cedex
04 67 33 87 10
04 67 33 73 11
[email protected]
03 20 22 50 59
03 20 22 38 76
[email protected]
03 20 22 50 59
03 20 22 38 76
[email protected]
04 91 38 34 61
04 91 38 38 87
01 45 21 37 58
01 45 21 37 57
[email protected]
03 21 44 96 54
03 21 44 82 52
[email protected]
02 38 74 40 14
02 38 74 40 12
[email protected]
03 89 12 41 34
03 89 12 46 91
[email protected]
[email protected]
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Associate investigator
Principal investigator
MESSER Laurent
SCHAEVERBEKE Thierry
681042735
Hôpitaux Civils de Colmar
Service de Médecine Interne et
de Rhumatologie
39 avenue de la Liberté
68024 COLMAR Cedex
03 89 12 41 34
03 89 12 46 91
[email protected]
331085167
Groupe Hospitalier PellegrinTripode
Service de Rhumatologie
Place Amélie Raba-Léon
33000 BORDEAUX
05 56 79 55 56
05 56 79 60 84
[email protected]
05 56 79 49 54
05 56 79 60 84
[email protected]
04 76 76 72 23
04 76 49 61 75
[email protected]
04 73 75 14 88
04 73 75 14 89
[email protected]
Groupe Hospitalier PellegrinTripode
Service de Rhumatologie
Place Amélie Raba-Léon
33000 BORDEAUX
C.H.U. de Grenoble
HOPITAL SUD
Service de Rhumatologie 2ème
étage
Avenue de Kimberley – B.P. 338
38 434 ECHIROLLES Cedex
CHU Gabriel MONTPIED
Servive de Rhumatologie
58 rue Montalembert – BP 69
63003 CLERMONT-FERRAND
cedex
Associate investigator
MEHSEN Nadia
10100046175
Associate investigator
Dr SUDRE Anne
631051661
Associate investigator
Dr TOURNADRE Anne
441044955
Associate investigator
Pr MAUGARS Yves
441054533
CHU Nantes- Hôtel-Dieu
Service de Rhumatologie 1
place Alexis Ricordeau
44093 NANTES
02 40 08 48 24
02 40 08 48 30
[email protected]
Associate investigator
Dr GLEMAREC Joelle
59/1011866 6
CHU Nantes- Hôtel-Dieu
Service de Rhumatologie 1
place Alexis Ricordeau
44093 NANTES
02 40 08 48 24
02 40 08 48 30
[email protected]
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Supervising
investigator
Pr FLIPPO René-Marc
Associate investigator
Dr PHILIPPE Peggy
Associate investigator
Dr WIBAUX Cécile
Associate investigator
Associate investigator
Associate investigator
Associate investigator
Dr POUYOL François
Dr Isabelle CHARLOTLAMBRECHT
Hôpital Roger Salengro
Service de Rhumatologie
Boulevard Prof Emile Laine
59037 LILLE CEDEX
03 20 44 61 20
03 20 44 61 10
[email protected]
Hôpital Roger Salengro
5920371
Service de Rhumatologie
ADELI No.
Boulevard Prof Emile Laine
being requested
59037 LILLE CEDEX
03 20 44 61 20
03 20 44 61 10
[email protected]
10100046175
Hôpital Roger Salengro
Service de Rhumatologie
Boulevard Prof Emile Laine
59037 LILLE CEDEX
03 20 44 61 20
03 20 44 61 10
[email protected]
591094172
Hôpital Roger Salengro
Service de Rhumatologie
Boulevard Prof Emile Laine
59037 LILLE CEDEX
03 20 44 61 20
03 20 44 61 10
[email protected]
03 26 78 43 90
03 26 78 79 39
[email protected]
59/20458 1
CHU de REIMS
Hôpital Maison Blanche
514843
Service de Rhumatologie
ADELI No.
Pôle Locomoteur
being requested
45 rue Cognacq jay
51092 REIMS Cedex
Dr PHAM Thao
131176927
APHM, CHU la Conception
Service de Rhumatologie
147 Bd Baille
13005 MARSEILLE
04 91 38 34 61
04 91 38 38 87
[email protected]
Dr MERIC Jean-Camille
130783236
APHM, CHU la Conception
Service de Rhumatologie
147 Bd Baille
13005 MARSEILLE
04 91 38 34 61
04 91 38 38 87
[email protected]
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Associate investigator
Dr MEKINIAN Arsène
Hôpital Jean Verdier, AP-HP
11470
Service de Médecine Interne
ADELI No.
Av 14 juillet
being requested
93143 BONDY
Associate investigator
Dr COHEN Jean-David
10003754917
Associate investigator
Dr FABRE Sylvie
10003256459
Associate investigator
Dr PERS Jean-Marie
10100074045
Associate investigator
Associate investigator
Associate investigator
CHU Montpellier
Service d’immuno-rhumatologie
therapeutique
Hopital Lapeyronie
371 Av du Doyen Gaston Giraud
34295 MONTPELLIER Cedex
CHU Montpellier
Service d’immuno-rhumatologie
therapeutique
Hopital Lapeyronie
371 Av du Doyen Gaston Giraud
34295 MONTPELLIER Cedex
CHU Montpellier
Service d’immuno-rhumatologie
therapeutique
Hopital Lapeyronie
371 Av du Doyen Gaston Giraud
34295 MONTPELLIER Cedex
Dr CHOPIN Florence
421052101
CHU de Saint-Etienne
Hôpital Nord
Service de Rhumatologie
42055 Saint-Etienne cedex 2
Dr AMOUZOUGAN Adamah
421050816
CHU de Saint-Etienne
Hôpital Nord
Service de Rhumatologie
42055 Saint-Etienne cedex 2
Dr LOPPIN Elodie
86 10 3663 0
CHU de Poitiers
Hôpital de la Milétrie
Service de Rhumatologie
2 rue de la Milétrie BP 577
86021 POITIERS Cedex
01 48 02 63 96
01 48 02 63 61
[email protected]
04 67 33 77 96
04 67 52 38 42
[email protected]
04 67 33 77 96
04 67 52 38 42
[email protected]
04 67 33 77 96
04 67 52 38 42
[email protected]
0477127649
0477127577
[email protected]
0477127649
0477127577
[email protected]
05 49 44 44 65
05 49 44 38 59
[email protected]
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Associate investigator
Associate investigator
Associate investigator
Dr BRAULT Rachel
Dr AZAÏS Isabelle
Pr RISTORI Jean-Michel
867030245
CHU de Poitiers
Hôpital de la Milétrie
Service de Rhumatologie
2 rue de la Milétrie BP 577
86021 POITIERS Cedex
05 49 44 44 65
05 49 44 38 59
[email protected]
10002716644
CHU de Poitiers
Hôpital de la Milétrie
Service de Rhumatologie
2 rue de la Milétrie BP 577
86021 POITIERS Cedex
05 49 44 44 65
05 49 44 38 59
[email protected]
631021
CHU Gabriel MONTPIED
Servive de Rhumatologie
58 rue Montalembert – BP 69
63003 CLERMONT-FERRAND
cedex
04 73 75 14 88
04 73 75 14 89
[email protected]
635824
CHU Gabriel MONTPIED
Servive de Rhumatologie
58 rue Montalembert – BP 69
63003 CLERMONT-FERRAND
cedex
04 73 75 14 88
04 73 75 14 89
[email protected]
CHU Gabriel MONTPIED
Servive de Rhumatologie
58 rue Montalembert – BP 69
63003 CLERMONT-FERRAND
cedex
04 73 75 14 88
04 73 75 14 89
[email protected]
Hôpital Roger Salengro
Service de Rhumatologie
Boulevard Prof Emile Laine
59037 LILLE CEDEX
03 20 44 61 20
03 20 44 61 10
[email protected]
Hôpital Bicêtre, Groupement
Hospitalier Universitaire Sud,
APHP
Service de Rhumatologie
78 rue du Général Leclerc
94275 LE KREMLIN BICETRE
01 45 21 37 58
01 45 21 37 57
[email protected]
Associate investigator
Dr MATHIEU Sylvain
Associate investigator
Dr MALOCHET –
GUINAMAND Sandrine
631049335
Associate investigator
Dr PACCOU Julien
20351
Associate investigator
Dr DESMOULINS Frederic
10001063725
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Associate investigator
Dr PAVY Stephan
751688342
Associate investigator
Dr MOUTERDE Gaël
341125185
Associate investigator
Dr ROZENBERG Sylvie
75 16 82 584
Associate investigator
Dr NICOLAS Nathalie
75 16 82 584
Associate investigator
Dr DAHAN Etienne
681047361
Associate investigator
Pr MICELI Corinne
941141608
Associate investigator
Dr SEROR Raphaele
10004417522
Hôpital Bicêtre, Groupement
Hospitalier Universitaire Sud,
Service de Rhumatologie
78 rue du Général Leclerc
94275 LE KREMLIN BICETRE
CHU Montpellier
Service d’immuno-rhumatologie
therapeutique
Hopital Lapeyronie
371 Av du Doyen Gaston Giraud
34295 MONTPELLIER Cedex
Hôpital de la Pitié Salpetrière,
APHP
Service de Rhumatologie
83 bd de l’Hôpital
75013 PARIS
Hôpital de la Pitié Salpetrière,
APHP
Service de Rhumatologie
83 bd de l’Hôpital
75013 PARIS
Centre Hospitalier de Mulhouse
Hôpital Emile Muller
Service de Rhumatologie
20 av du Dr René Laennec BP
1370
68070 MULHOUSE Cedex
Hôpital Bicêtre, Groupement
Hospitalier Universitaire Sud,
Service de Rhumatologie
78 rue du Général Leclerc
94275 LE KREMLIN BICETRE
Hôpital Bicêtre, Groupement
Hospitalier Universitaire Sud,
Service de Rhumatologie
78 rue du Général Leclerc
94275 LE KREMLIN BICETRE
01 45 21 37 58
01 45 21 37 57
[email protected]
04 67 60 59 13
04 67 33 73 11
[email protected]
01 42 17 76 21
01 42 17 77 55
[email protected]
01 42 17 76 21
01 42 17 77 55
[email protected]
03 89 64 73 20
03 89 65 83 22
[email protected]
01 45 21 37 58
01 45 21 37 57
[email protected]
01 45 21 37 58
01 45 21 37 57
[email protected]
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Supervising associate
investigator
Dr GAYRAUD Martine
10000470475
Associate investigator
Dr IARMARCOVAI
Gwenaëlle
131211435
Associate investigator
Dr JAMARD Benedicte
311101190
Associate investigator
Pr MAZIERES Bernard
311035240
Associate investigator
Dr LESPESSAILLES Eric
Associate investigator
Associate investigator
Dr CORONDAN Anca
Dr RICHEZ Christophe
10002066982
451038392
3313454
Institut Mutualiste Montsouris
Service de Médecine Interne
42 boulevard Jourdan
75674 PARIS cedex 14
Centre d'Investigation Clinique
Hôpital de la Conception
147 Bd Baille
Batiment Néphrologie - 3ème
étage
13005 MARSEILLE
CHU Toulouse, Hôpital Purpan
Pôle Institut Locomoteur Centre de Rhumatologie
Place du Docteur Baylac - TSA
40031 - 31059 TOULOUSE
Cedex 9
CHU Toulouse, Hôpital Purpan
Pôle Institut Locomoteur Centre de Rhumatologie
Place du Docteur Baylac - TSA
40031 - 31059 TOULOUSE
Cedex 9
Centre Hospitalier Régional
d'Orléans, Hôpital de la Source
Service de Rhumatologie
14, Avenue de l'Hôpital
45 067 ORLEANS cedex 2
01.56.61.67.24
01.56.61.67,29
[email protected]
04 91 38 41 21
04 91 38 41 21
[email protected]
05 61 77 69 72
05 61 32 29 34
05 61 77 69 72 05 61 32 29 34
[email protected]
[email protected]
02 38 74 40 14
02 38 74 40 12
[email protected]
Centre Hospitalier Régional
d'Orléans, Hôpital de la Source
Service de Rhumatologie
14, Avenue de l'Hôpital
45 067 ORLEANS cedex 2
02 38 74 40 14
02 38 74 40 12
[email protected]
Groupe Hospitalier PellegrinTripode
Service de Rhumatologie
Place Amélie Raba-Léon
33000 BORDEAUX
05 56 79 55 56
05 56 79 60 84
[email protected]
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Supervising associate
investigator
Associate investigator
Dr COURET Marie
Dr GIBERT Christelle
10002966538
Centre Hospitalier de Valence
Rhumatologie - Département de
médecine
179 Bd du Maréchal Juin
26953 VALENCE Cedex 9
04 75 75 75 27
04 75 75 72 75
[email protected]
10003252607
Centre Hospitalier de Valence
Rhumatologie - Département de
médecine
179 Bd du Maréchal Juin
26953 VALENCE Cedex 9
04 75 75 75 27
04 75 75 72 75
[email protected]
04 75 75 75 27
04 75 75 72 75
[email protected]
01 44 64 33 68
01 44 64 33 37
[email protected]
03 26 78 44 70
03 26 78 40 31
[email protected]
Associate investigator
Dr LEVEQUE-MICHAUD
Céline
10003109443
Associate investigator
Dr BRAY Marie-Gaëlle
10005188924
Associate investigator
Dr DIREZ Guillaume
Associate investigator
Associate investigator
511049876
Centre Hospitalier de Valence
Rhumatologie - Département de
médecine
179 Bd du Maréchal Juin
26953 VALENCE Cedex 9
Groupe Hospitalier Diaconesses
Hôpital de la Croix Saint-Simon
Service de Médecine Interne et
de Rhumatologie
125 rue d'Avron
75020 PARIS
CHU de REIMS - Hôpital Maison
Blanche
Service de Rhumatologie - Pôle
Locomoteur
45 rue Cognacq jay
51092 REIMS Cedex
Dr MAROTTE HUBERT
1000404043898
CHU de Saint-Etienne
Hôpital Nord
Service de Rhumatologie
42055 Saint-Etienne cedex 2
04 77 12 76 43
04 77 12 75 77
[email protected]
Dr MARHADOUR Thierry
10005177976
CHU de la Cavale Blanche
Service de Rhumatologie
Boulevard Tanguy Prigent
29609 BREST Cedex
02 98 34 72 67
02 98 49 36 27
[email protected]
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Associate investigator
Dr ZABRANIECKI Laurent
3108807
Associate investigator
Dr LAROCHE Michel
25/6546
CHU Toulouse, Hôpital Purpan
Pôle Institut Locomoteur Centre de Rhumatologie
Place du Docteur Baylac - TSA
40031 - 31059 TOULOUSE
Cedex 9
CHU Toulouse, Hôpital Purpan
Pôle Institut Locomoteur Centre de Rhumatologie
Place du Docteur Baylac - TSA
40031 - 31059 TOULOUSE
Cedex 9
05.61.77.69.77
05 61 32 29 34
[email protected]
05.61.77.69.77
05 61 32 29 34
[email protected]
Associate investigator
Dr THEULIN Arnaud
10374
Service de Rhumatologie
Hôpital de Hautepierre
Avenue Molière
67098 STRASBOURG Cedex
03 88 12 81 16
03 88 12 81 50
[email protected]
Associate investigator
Dr LEVEQUE-MICHAUD
Céline
10003109443
Hôpital de Valence
Département de médecine
179 Boulevard Maréchal Juin
26953 VALENCE Cedex 9
04.75.75.75.27
04.75.75.72.75
[email protected]
Associate investigator
Dr LAOUBI Khaled
12077 (pending
ADELI No.)
Hôpital Jean Verdier, AP-HP
Service de Médecine Interne
Av 14 juillet
93143 BOND
01 48 02 63 96
01 48 02 63 61
[email protected]
Principal investigator
Dr CORNEC Divi
6479
02 98 34 72 67
02 98 49 36 27
[email protected]
Principal investigator
Dr COLLET Philippe
3327
0477127649
0477127577
CHU de la Cavale Blanche
Service de Rhumatologie
Boulevard Tanguy Pigent
29609 BREST Cedex
CHU Saint-Etienne
Service de Rhumatologie
Hôpital Nord
42055 SAINT-ETIENNE cedex 2
[email protected]
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ASSOCIATED SCIENTIFIC TEAM
POSITION
associate
(Statisticians,
LAST NAME – FIRST
NAME
CENTER DEPARTMENT AND
ADDRESS
PHONE
FAX
EMAIL ADDRESS
researchers, etc…)
Pr RAVAUD Philippe
Statistician
Département d’épidémiologie, biostatistiques
et recherche clinique
Hôpital CIC-EC Bichat
INSERM U 738
APHP - Hôpital Bichat
75018 Paris
01 40 25 79 31
-
[email protected]
OTHER TECHNICAL PLATFORMS INVOLVED IN THIS STUDY
Name of the place
Contact name
Address of the place
Phone / Fax
Email address
(ex: IGBMC, UCBEC,
génopole, etc…)
UCBEC
CRB
EA unit “Physiopathologie
des Arthrites”
Dr Michèle BILLING-GRIMA
Dr Agnès NEUVILLE
Pr Jacques-Eric GOTTENBERG /
Pr Dominique WACHSMANN
Nouvel Hôpital Civil
Plateaux technique de biologie
UCBEC
1, place de l’hôpital
67091 STRASBOURG Cedex
Centre de Ressources
Biologiques/Tumorothèque
Département de Pathologie
Hôpital de Hautepierre
CHU de Strasbourg
1 avenue Molière, 67098
STRASBOURG Cedex
Faculté de Pharmacie
UDS
EA « Physiopathologie des Arthrites »
74 route du Rhin
B.P. 60024
67401 ILLKIRCH Cedex
0369550785 /
0369551891
[email protected]
03.88.12.51.27
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Laboratoire de Biochimie et
de Biologie Moléculaire
Pr Pierre OUDET
Laboratoire de Biochimie et de
Biologie Moléculaire
Hôpital de Hautepierre
CHU de Strasbourg
1 avenue Molière, 67098
STRASBOURG Cedex
03.88.12.51.27 /
03.88.12.70.52
[email protected]
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ABSTRACT
The anti-TNFs have revolutionized the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
treatment, with more than 28,000 patients currently treated in France. However,
10% of patients do not initially respond to anti-TNF therapy, and a loss in efficacy is
observed in 10% of patients in each year of treatment. At the present time, a
marketing authorization (AMM) has been granted to four molecules (infliximab,
adalimumab, etanercept, and certolizumab), which makes switching to another antiTNF molecule easy, in the event of treatment failure. The rotation of anti-TNF
biotherapy appears effective in about 40 to 60% of patients, although no randomized
studies have confirmed this claim. Moreover, no study has demonstrated the
structural efficacy of a second anti-TNF agent following treatment failure or loss of
response of initial anti-TNF therapy. In controlled trials, three other biotherapies,
which do not target TNF, have proven effective in anti-TNF treatment failure cases:
rituximab, abatacept, and tocilizumab. These biotherapies have already received the
AMM in France for the indication of anti-TNF treatment failure. However, no
randomized study has compared these biotherapies with an anti-TNF agent. Only
observational data from Swiss and Swedish registers suggests that rituximab might
have superior or similar efficacy when compared with anti-TNF rotation. In anti-TNF
failure cases, the treatment strategy comprises two therapeutic alternatives:
switching to another anti-TNF agent (rotation or “switch”) or initiating another
biotherapy. Yet, no treatment strategy trial has compared these two options. This
institutional study aims to compare these two strategies in a “pragmatic” trial in order
to improve the “real life” management of the RA patients who do not sufficiently
respond to an anti-TNF treatment.
Primary objective
To compare the symptomatic efficacy of two treatment strategies (rotation of an antiTNF treatment versus another non-anti-TNF biotherapy) in initial anti-TNF treatment
failure cases.
Secondary objectives
1) To compare the structural efficacy of these two treatment strategies
2) To compare the safety of these two treatment strategies
3) To identify predictive factors for the treatment responses
Inclusion criteria
¾ Inclusion criteria for patients
•
•
•
•
Adult patient suffering from RA according to the ACR 1987 criteria (4 of the
7 criteria must be met) (Appendix 2)
Presence of at least one erosion detected using conventional X-ray examination
and/or ultrasonography and/or MRI
Patient responding insufficiently to 1 anti-TNF treatment (DAS28 •3.2),
regardless of whether this was linked to primary failure or loss of efficacy (loss of
response)
Stable corticosteroid dosage ”15mg/day of prednisone equivalent for at least
4 weeks prior to inclusion
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•
•
Stable dosage of background treatment (methotrexate, leflunomide,
sulfasalazine, hydroxychloroquine, ciclosporin, or gold salts) for at least 4 weeks
before inclusion
Written informed consent, dated and signed before initiating any trial-related
procedure
Subject insured under the French social security system
Subject having been informed of the prior medical consultation findings
¾ Inclusion criteria for control subjects
•
•
•
•
Healthy adult subject
Male or female
Subject insured under the French social security system
Subject having signed an informed consent form
Exclusion criteria
¾ Exclusion criteria for patients
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Major intolerance to the 1st anti-TNF
Prior treatment with 2 anti-TNFs
Prior treatment with abatacept, rituximab, or tocilizumab
Absolute contraindication to all the non-administered anti-TNFs and biological
agents of other biotherapy families
No anti-tuberculosis prophylaxis (if necessary)
Patient who cannot be followed up during 12 months
Minors, adults under supervision or guardianship, or deprived of their liberty
Declared pregnancy
Breast-feeding
¾ Exclusion criteria for control subjects
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Pregnancy
Breast-feeding
Adults under law protection
Study design
A multicenter, pragmatic, randomized, controlled, open-label study assessing the
efficacy at 24 weeks of 2 treatment strategies: rotation of an anti-TNF treatment
versus another non-anti-TNF biotherapy (rituximab, abatacept, or tocilizumab) in
rheumatoid arthritis patients insufficiently improved by a first anti-TNF. Both
strategies, using drugs that have been granted an AMM for anti-TNF treatment
failure, are part of a standard treatment approach.
Number of subjects required
The main analysis will focus on the comparison of the EULAR responses at
6 months between both groups. With a Type 1 risk set at 5%, enrolling 150 patients
into each group will enable us to demonstrate an absolute decrease of 0.6 (i.e., odd
ratio [OR] of 0.515), with an 80% power. Given that the rheumatology community
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strongly believes in the relevance of this study to improve the treatment of RA, which
is the most common inflammatory rheumatism in France, it is prepared to become
fully involved and enroll the 300 patients required.
Study progression
The enrollment period is of 36 months. Follow-up duration is 12 months with a total
of 4 visits: inclusion visit and three follow-up visits at 3, 6, and 12 months.
Examinations required for the study
This study includes a standard biological monitoring, as recommended for each
biotherapy, as well as a standard radiographic follow-up (X-ray of hands and feet) at
the time of inclusion and at 12 months.
DNA samples will be taken at inclusion, and serum and RNA samples at inclusion
and at 6 months, for study purposes.
In total, 10 healthy volunteers must be included. Only one blood sample of 2.5mL will
be taken for these cases. In comparison with the patient samples, these control samples will
allow us to analyze the predictive factors of treatment responses, based on certain messenger
RNA expressions. In addition, control samples will also enable us to further develop
quantitative real-time PCR analyses.
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CONTENT
LIST OF INVESTIGATORS ............................................................................................................................. 2
ASSOCIATED SCIENTIFIC TEAM............................................................................................................... 25
OTHER TECHNICAL PLATFORMS INVOLVED IN THIS STUDY .......................................................... 25
1. Current knowledge and rationale ................................................................................................. 32
1.1. A COMPLEX PATHOPHYSIOLOGY: A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE DISEASE FOR A BETTER TREATMENT 32
1.1.1. RA, a condition resulting from the interaction between genetic and environmental
factors .............................................................................................................................. 32
1.1.2. The key role of pro-inflammatory cytokines: TNF-alpha, IL-1, IL-6, and IL-17 . 33
1.1.3. Role of T cells ....................................................................................................... 33
1.1.4. Role of B cells ....................................................................................................... 34
1.1.5. The role of other actors ......................................................................................... 34
1.2. THE THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES IN 2009 .............................................................................. 34
1.2.1. Tight disease control is essential for articular prognosis: relevance of the activity
measurement using the disease activity score (DAS) ..................................................... 34
1.2.2. Tight control of disease activity limits extra-articular complications and improves
patients’ prognosis........................................................................................................... 35
1.2.3. The objectives of RA management in 2009 .......................................................... 35
1.3. A THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT THAT IS ONLY PARTIALLY CODIFIED ......................................................... 35
1.3.1. First-line treatment ................................................................................................ 36
1.3.2. Treatment in the event of methotrexate failure: the anti-TNF-alpha revolution ... 36
1.4. AFTER ANTI-TNF-ALPHA FAILURE: WHAT SHOULD WE DO IN THE ABSENCE OF ANY CONTROLLED TRIAL? 37
1.4.1. The anti-TNF-alpha rotation ................................................................................. 37
1.4.2. Abatacept ............................................................................................................... 38
1.4.3. Rituximab (RTX) .................................................................................................. 40
1.4.4. Tocilizumab ........................................................................................................... 41
1.5. WHY CONDUCT A CLINICAL TRIAL EVALUATING THE BEST STRATEGY IN ANTI-TNF TREATMENT FAILURE
CASES? .............................................................................................................................................................. 42
1.6. LACK OF A CONTROLLED TRIAL COMPARING THE USE OF BIOTHERAPIES IN THE EVENT OF ANTI-TNF
TREATMENT FAILURE: A DELIBERATE CHOICE OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY ........................................ 44
1.7. RESEARCH HYPOTHESES............................................................................................................................. 44
1.7.1. Relevance of the question ..................................................................................... 44
1.7.2. ROC, a representative study for French rheumatology clinical research .............. 45
1.7.3. Expected results..................................................................................................... 45
1.7.4. Risk-benefit ratio ................................................................................................... 46
2. Study objectives ............................................................................................................................. 46
2.1. PRIMARY OBJECTIVE .................................................................................................................................. 46
2.2. SECONDARY OBJECTIVES ........................................................................................................................... 46
3. Methodological design of the study ............................................................................................. 46
3.1. PRIMARY ENDPOINT ................................................................................................................................... 46
3.2. SECONDARY ENDPOINTS ............................................................................................................................ 47
3.3. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN ............................................................................................................................. 47
3.4. STUDY POPULATION ................................................................................................................................... 47
3.4.1. Inclusion criteria .................................................................................................... 47
3.4.2. Exclusion criteria................................................................................................... 48
3.4.3. Study drop-out and premature treatment or follow-up discontinuation ................ 48
3.5. PRACTICAL CONDUCT OF THE TRIAL........................................................................................................... 49
3.5.1. Study duration ....................................................................................................... 49
3.5.2. Subject recruitment method .................................................................................. 49
3.5.3. Informing patients and procedure for collecting consent ...................................... 50
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3.5.4. Visits and examination schedule ........................................................................... 51
3.5.5. Biological sample collection ................................................................................. 53
3.5.6. Ancillary study “Qualisex” conducted by Prof. Aleth Perdriger .......................... 55
3.5.7. Randomization ...................................................................................................... 55
3.6. INVESTIGATIONAL THERAPEUTIC STRATEGIES ........................................................................................... 55
3.6.1. Therapeutic strategy: anti-TNF rotation ................................................................ 55
3.6.2. Therapeutic strategy: other biotherapy .................................................................. 55
3.6.3. Other treatments and medications that are authorized and non-authorized during
the course of the study. .................................................................................................... 56
3.6.4. Treatment failure and end of trial .......................................................................... 57
4. Safety evaluation – management of adverse events .................................................................. 57
4.1. DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 57
4.1.1. Adverse event ........................................................................................................ 57
4.1.2. Adverse effect ....................................................................................................... 57
4.1.3. Serious adverse event: ........................................................................................... 57
4.1.4. New event .............................................................................................................. 58
4.1.5. Unexpected serious adverse effect ........................................................................ 58
4.1.6. Expected serious adverse effet .............................................................................. 58
4.2. PROCEDURES.............................................................................................................................................. 59
4.3. ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ................................................................. 59
5. Statistics .......................................................................................................................................... 59
5.1. CALCULATION OF THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF SUBJECTS ............................................................................ 59
5.2. STATISTICAL ANALYSES ............................................................................................................................. 60
6. Right to access data and source documents .............................................................................. 61
7. Quality assurance and control ...................................................................................................... 61
7.1. DATA COLLECTION ..................................................................................................................................... 61
7.2. RESEARCH MONITORING ............................................................................................................................ 62
7.3. ARCHIVING ................................................................................................................................................ 62
8. Ethical and regulatory considerations ......................................................................................... 63
8.1. INDEPENDENT ETHICS COMMITTEE AND COMPETENT AUTHORITY ............................................................ 63
8.2. SUBJECT INFORMATION AND CONSENT ....................................................................................................... 63
8.3. PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA ............................................................................................................... 63
8.4. INSURANCE ................................................................................................................................................ 64
9. Confidentiality and publication policy ......................................................................................... 64
10. References .................................................................................................................................... 65
11. Appendices ................................................................................................................................... 69
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1. Current knowledge and rationale
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common inflammatory rheumatism, with a
prevalence of about 0.3% of the general population in France [1]. A recent study
conducted in the region of the Mayo Clinic showed that the RA incidence has
increased over the last 10 years, as compared with preceding years [2]. RA mainly
affects women aged 40 to 50, but may start at all ages and also occurs in men. This
disease is therefore a serious public health problem due to its frequency, direct costs
especially
linked
to
the
new
immunomodulator
treatments
(815,000 euros/patient/year), and indirect costs (sick leaves, invalidity declaration,
etc.) [3].
1.1. A complex pathophysiology: a better understanding of the disease for a
better treatment
1.1.1. RA, a condition resulting from the interaction between genetic and
environmental factors
Over the last few years, much progress has been made in understanding the
mechanisms of RA. RA can be considered as one of the most relevant interaction
models between genetic and environmental factors. Regarding the genetic factors,
the association of RA with certain HLA-DR1 and DR4 genotypes, which are encoding
the “shared epitope” made up of common aminoacids, has been known for several
years. More recently, this association has been shown to be actually limited to the
subgroup of patients with anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPA), an
autoantibody family to which the anti-cyclic citrullinated protein antibodies (anti-CCP)
belong. At the same time, it has been demonstrated that ACPAs precede by several
years the onset of the first RA symptoms. The rheumatoid factor and/or ACPAs can
therefore be detected more than 5 years prior to the first signs of the disease in
20% of patients. This HLA-ACPA combination suggests that the human leukocyte
antigen (HLA) molecules make it possible to recognize not a specific auto-antigen, as
it was thought for a long time, but a citrullinated antigen, whatever this antigen might
be.
In 2006, a Swedish team showed that tobacco acts in synergy with the genetic
predisposition factors to facilitate autoantibody secretion [4]. Smoking and carrying
predisposing HLA genes are indeed associated with a risk 21 times higher than that
of the general population to secrete anti-CCP antibodies. Tobacco actually plays a
role by promoting citrullination, as shown in the bronchial cells that were sampled
during broncho-alveolar lavages in smoking patients. This association between
tobacco and ACPAs is even dose-dependent, since the risk of exhibiting anti-CCP
antibodies increases with the daily tobacco intake [5].
Thus, there are currently at least two nosological RA subgroups:
- On the one hand, RAs with ACPAs in which genetic predisposition factors are
related to HLA-DR1 and DR4, and PTPN22 gene polymorphism, and are
promoted through tobacco consumption.
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On the other hand, RAs with no autoantibodies in which genetic predisposition
is linked to HLA- DR3 and to a gene involved in the interferon pathway,
namely IRF-5.
1.1.2. The key role of pro-inflammatory cytokines: TNF-alpha, IL-1, IL-6, and IL-17
The complex network of pro-inflammatory cytokines involved in the RA
pathophysiology comprises four main cytokines, namely TNF-alpha, IL-1, IL-6, and
IL-17, which have been particularly well studied [6]. The overexpression of one or
several of these cytokines (transgenic mouse overexpressing TNF-alpha, for
instance) or their intra-articular injection may lead to arthritis in animals. These
cytokines activate the main cells involved in the RA pathophysiology: osteoclasts,
chondrocytes, endothelial cells, as well as innate and adaptive immune cells.
Inhibition of these cytokines by monoclonal antibodies or a soluble receptor is
effective in mice arthritis models. In RA patients, the synovial fluid levels and
(sometimes) serum levels of these cytokines were shown to be increased. In
controlled trials, the efficacy of the anti-TNFĮ treatments, of antibodies inhibiting the
IL-6 receptor and, to a lesser extent, of the IL-1 receptor antagonist, has underlined
the major pathogenic role of these cytokines. The inhibition of IL-17, along with that
of T cells responsible for the secretion of this cytokine (Th17), is still being assessed
in RA.
Regarding the TNF-alpha, the role of its membrane or soluble fraction probably
varies with each condition. Both fractions are not targeted in the same way by each
of the three anti-TNF molecules. Furthermore, two of these three treatments exhibit
no inhibitory action on lymphotoxin, a cytokine also involved in the pathogenesis of
RA. These various anti-TNF action mechanisms help explain the possible efficacy of
another anti-TNF when administered following a first anti-TNF treatment failure.
Even though TNF-alpha and IL-6 often display a synergistic action and induce their
mutual expression in some experimental models, there are also arthritis models
predominantly depending on one of these two cytokines. This may account for the
efficay of the IL-6 receptor blockers in certain patients who do not sufficiently respond
to anti-TNF treatments. This supports the rationale for initiating another biotherapy in
these patients.
1.1.3. Role of T cells
Numerous arguments are in favor of a major role played by T cells in the RA
pathophysiology. In the initial disease stage, the inflammatory infiltrate of the
synovium is mainly made up of CD4+ T cells. Expression by T cells of co-stimulatory
molecules, such as CD 28 and CTLA-4, is higher in patients with RA than healthy
subjects and is correlated to disease activity. These T cells activate numerous other
cells, like B cells, synoviocytes and osteoclasts, resulting in the secretion of
inflammatory cytokines and metalloproteinases involved in osteoarticular destruction.
The action of anti-TNF agents, which inhibit certain T cells expressing TNF-alpha on
their surface, is therefore very different from that of abatacept, which inhibits the
2nd T cell co-stimulatory signal. This may account for the efficacy of abatacept in
certain patients who insufficiently respond to anti-TNF treatments, thereby supporting
the rationale for initiating another biotherapy in these patients.
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1.1.4. Role of B cells
B cells also play an essential role in the pathophysiology of RA that goes beyond
simply synthesising autoantibodies (rheumatoid factors [RF]; ACPA). In addition,
B cells are very good antigen-presenting cells. These cells also produce numerous
pro-inflammatory cytokines, modulate the T cell repertoire, and co-stimulate them.
B cells are found in the target tissue in the course of RA because they infiltrate the
synovium and subchondral bone. Their activation appears to take place at an early
disease stage, as suggested by the presence of autoantibodies (RF, ACPA) several
years prior to the first symptoms onset. Similarly, the articular fluid level of
Th2 cytokines (IL4, IL5, and IL13) that activate B cells was shown to be high within
the first months of the disease [7]. Serum markers of B cell activation
(immunoglobulin, immunoglobulin free light chain, and beta2-microglobulin levels)
were reported to be high in recent-onset RA [8]. Very little is known regarding the
action of anti-TNF agents on B cells. There may be patients in whom TNF-alpha or
B cell activation plays a prevailing pathogenic role. This may account for rituximab
efficacy in certain patients who insufficiently respond to anti-TNF treatments, thereby
supporting the rationale for initiating another biotherapy in these patients.
1.1.5. The role of other actors
Numerous other cytokines (RANK-RANKL, IL21, IL32, etc.) and cells (synoviocytes,
mast cells, neutrophil granulocytes, and other innate immune cells) appear to play a
crucial role in the pathophysiology of RA. Each biotherapy (anti-TNF, abatacept,
rituximab, or tocilizumab) likely targets these actors in a different way. To better
understand the complex pathogenesis of RA, the initiating mechanisms and hierarchy
of events leading to rheumatoid synovitis must still be elucidated. However, current
knowledge concerning the main actors responsible for this synovitis enabled us to
identify key treatment targets (cytokines and/or cells), which have resulted in very
effective treatments. With the increasing number of treatment targets, there is now
hope that treatment can be individualized for each patient by assigning the “right”
molecule to the “right” patient (depending on the prevailing pathogenic mechanisms
in this patient) and at the “right” time.
1.2. The therapeutic management principles in 2009
1.2.1. Tight disease control is essential for articular prognosis: relevance of the
activity measurement using the disease activity score (DAS)
The patient’s prognosis, which is largely linked to the extent of bone and articular
destruction, depends on both the rapidity of diagnosis and effectiveness of
therapeutic management. This response capacity is therefore based on early
diagnosis and standardized measurement of the disease activity. In current practice,
this clinical activity is assessed using the DAS28 score, a clinical-biological
composite index taking into account both subjective and objective criteria: number of
tender and swollen joints, visual analog scale (VAS) of the disease activity according
to the patient, sedimentation rate at 1st hour, or C-reactive protein levels. Numerous
clinical trials exploring treatment strategies, such as the TICORA[9], CAMERA[10] or
BEST studies [11], have shown that the regular clinical assessment using this score
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and treatment adjustment in the event of persistent activity (DAS28 •3.2) do slow
down the radiographic progression (also called structural progression) in beginning
arthritis. The extent of these destructions is closely linked to the patient’s functional
impairment, which is assessed using the health assessment questionnaire (HAQ)
score, and disability. By contrast, inadequate management, even when administered
for just a few months, puts the patient at risk of long-term negative radiographic
progression, as proven in the COBRA study [12]. Control of disease activity
significantly improves patients’ quality of life, as well as their social and professional
life, especially in all forms of beginning RA, but probably also in active forms,
irrespective of the time of onset.
1.2.2. Tight control of disease activity limits extra-articular complications and
improves patients’ prognosis
Systemic RA complications are related to the disease activity, and their frequency
therefore increases with time since onset of RA. As a result, these complications are
more common in RA patients resistant to anti-TNF treatment, often evolving over 5 to
10 years, in comparison with new-onset RA patients. Overall, 20 to 30% of patients
therefore develop systemic complications, such as cardiovascular and pulmonary
damage, vasculitis, amylose and lymphoma. It has recently been demonstrated that
RA is a cardiovascular risk factor equivalent to Type II diabetes [12]. A decrease in
cardiovascular mortality has been observed with methotrexate [13] and anti-TNF
therapy [14]. Control of the disease activity therefore decreases the occurrence of
extra-articular complications, which could improve the follow-up of the most severe
RA forms.
1.2.3. The objectives of RA management in 2009
In 2009, the three objectives of RA management are:
- To reduce the disease activity by achieving as far as possible a low disease activity
level, or even remission
- To block radiographic progression
- To use corticosteroid therapy with the lowest possible dose levels.
Therefore, the ideal goal targeted by therapeutic management is to induce, as far as
possible, remission (DAS28 <2.6), which is probably easier to achieve in recentonset than older-onset RA. This can also be assessed by measuring the EULAR
response (Appendix 1). An effective background treatment must not only significantly
reduce the number of tender and swollen joints, as well as the biological
inflammatory syndrome, but also include a decrease in or discontinuation of oral
corticosteroid therapy and NSAIDs, as the morbidity (especially cardiovascular)
associated with these treatments is significant.
1.3. A therapeutic management that is only partially codified
The recommendations made by the scientific societies and health authorities from
different countries, such as the recent report of the French Haute Autorité de la Santé
(HAS), have modified and standardized the individual practices.
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1.3.1. First-line treatment
Methotrexate at 0.3mg/Kg/week (15 to 25mg/week) is considered the first-line
disease-modifying treatment, with leflunomide as a treatment alternative.
Methotrexate efficacy must be assessed 3 months after therapy initiation. In some
patients displaying, already at disease onset, very severe and devastating damage, a
treatment with anti-TNF-alpha can be immediately prescribed, in combination with
methotrexate.
1.3.2. Treatment in the event of methotrexate failure: the anti-TNF-alpha revolution
In the event of methotrexate failure, leflunomide therapy or triple combination therapy
with methotrexate, sulfasalazine, and plaquenil may be considered. However, a
recent controlled trial has demonstrated that a combination of these three diseasemodifying therapies was significantly less effective than anti-TNF initiation [15]. In
severe RA forms or in poor prognosis cases, a treatment with anti-TNF-alpha is
generally initiated, provided that there are no contraindications.
Four anti-TNF-alphas are commonly used, including three monoclonal antibodies
(infliximab, adalimumab, and certolizumab) and one soluble receptor (etanercept),
with another molecule of this latter family undergoing clinical evaluation (golimumab).
Depending on whether the anti-TNF used is a monoclonal antibody or soluble
receptor, the mechanisms of action and safety profile (infusion-related reactions to
the chimeric antibodies; lesser tuberculosis risk with soluble receptor) were shown to
differ. To date, no efficacy study has directly compared the efficacy of these different
anti-TNFs.
The development of anti-TNF therapy has represented a true therapeutic revolution
for both patients and physicians, as a means to induce remission, to inhibit osteoarticular destruction, to restore a normal quality of life, and to resume professional
activity. Their increasingly frequent use has been associated with practice
standardization and improved structuring of patient care, along with the widespread
use of the DAS28 score, implementation of patient registers in most countries, and
distribution of recommendation sheets concerning the anti-TNF use (practical sheets
of the Club Rhumatismes et Inflammation [CRI], for instance), particularly in certain
everyday life situations (pregnancy, surgery, vaccination, etc.).
Nevertheless, initial anti-TNF efficacy has been reported in only 2/3 of patients, with
efficacy loss observed in 10% of patients each year. Overall, about 30% of patients
have been reported to discontinue their first anti-TNF therapy in the year it was
initiated. As these drugs have been shown to be efficacious in recent-onset RA, HAS
recommendations have allowed anti-TNFs to be used as first-line treatment in certain
patients with poor prognosis factors. The use of anti-TNFs will therefore inevitably
become widespread and could soon concern around 40 to 50% of RA patients in
France. Due to the increasing frequency of patients with anti-TNF failure, this will
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lead to a serious problem of therapeutic decision-making, as the management of
patients with anti-TNF failure (primary failure or loss of response) is still uncodified.
1.4. After anti-TNF-alpha failure: what should we do in the absence of any
controlled trial?
Despite anti-TNF-alpha agents being used for over 10 years, no controlled study has
so far codified the management strategy for patients with anti-TNF treatment failure.
In practice, two strategies are being used: anti-TNF-alpha rotation or initiation of a
new biotherapy directed at another target. Regarding the anti-TNF-alpha rotation,
data is exclusively derived from open studies or registers. Concerning the new
biotherapies (abatacept, rituximab and tocilizumab), the use of each molecule in the
anti-TNF failure setting has only been studied in one randomized trial, using a
placebo-controlled design! For anakinra, only very few, small-sized, open-label
studies are available, with no proven efficacy. The absence of any “face-to-face”
comparison greatly impedes the identification of a relevant treatment strategy.
1.4.1. The anti-TNF-alpha rotation
- What is the rationale behind an anti-TNF rotation?
The four anti-TNFs are administered by different routes (intravenously or
subcutaneously), display differing pharmacokinetic properties, immunogenicities, and
action mechanisms (monoclonal antibody, soluble receptor), and target different
molecules (etanercept targets both TNF and lymphotoxin, another cytokine). These
four anti-TNFs exhibit different affinity for membrane and soluble TNF receptors. For
several years, on account of these differences, clinicians have tended to use a
2nd anti-TNF treatment following a first anti-TNF failure. The efficacy of this strategy,
however, has only been assessed by means of registers and cohort studies, rather
than controlled trials. Likewise, there is no study available assessing the structural
progression in RA patients who have received a 2nd anti-TNF treatment. In the
absence of data from randomized trials, and owing to a medical-economic analysis,
the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), the English health
authority, has recently recommanded not to switch to another anti-TNF agent
following a 1st anti-TNF treatment failure.
- Data derived from literature
Several non-randomized studies have suggested the effectiveness of an anti-TNF
rotation, with three French studies published to date. A trial conducted in Montpellier,
involving 38 patients, revealed the benefits of switching to a 2nd anti-TNF agent
(infliximab or etanercept) [16]. A study carried out in Nice reported the effectiveness
of the anti-TNF rotation strategy in 32 patients, especially after failure of a single antiTNF agent [17,18]. A further study conducted in Lille showed the effectiveness of
switching from a monoclonal antibody to a soluble receptor, and conversely, in
45% of patients, along with non-effectiveness of administering a 3rd anti-TNF when
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there was no response to a monoclonal antibody and to the soluble receptor [19].
Other similar open-label studies have been conducted in other countries, with
comparable results.
The most comprehensive data is currently derived from registers, although it is well
known that these registers are not primarily focused on efficacy analysis.
• The English register of the British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) evaluated
the symptomatic efficacy of an anti-TNF rotation in 503 patients. After a 15month follow-up, 74% of patients who had discontinued the first anti-TNF treatment
on account of inefficacy responded to the 2nd anti-TNF treatment [20].
• Data from the Stockolm register (STURE) has revealed the benefits of an antiTNF-alpha rotation [21;22]. The data from the Southern Sweden register revealed
an EULAR response to the 2nd anti-TNF at 3 months in 71% of patients [23].
• In the Spanish BIOBADASER register, the therapeutic maintenance level of
the 2nd anti-TNF agent was 79% at 1 year (versus 83% for the 1st anti-TNF
agent) [24].
• Given its large sample size, the REACT study was one of the major studies
designed to assess the rotation of anti-TNF treatments. This was an open-label
study evaluating the safety of adalimumab in 6,610 patients. Overall, 899 of these
patients had failed to respond or were intolerant to one (599 to infliximab; 188 to
etanercept) or two anti-TNF treatments (120 patients) [25]. The reason for
discontinuing the 1st anti-TNF treatment was known in 734 patients (544 for
inefficiency; 199 for intolerance). An EULAR response at 12 weeks was observed in
78% and 79% of patients previously treated with infliximab or etanercept, respectively
(26% and 21% of good EULAR responses, respectively), with an average decrease
in DAS28 score of 2.0 points in each group (remission observed in 14% and 13% of
patients, respectively). In patients who had primarily failed to respond to the 1st antiTNF treatment, an EULAR response was observed in only 73% and 75% of patients,
respectively. The rate of severe infections was 10.0/100 patients/year in patients
previously treated with anti-TNF agents versus 4.0/100 patients/year in those without
prior anti-TNF treatment.
• A study that has not yet been published suggests that golimumab, a new
molecule of the anti-TNF family, is effective in patients who initially failed to
respond to an anti-TNF treatment. This research therefore confirms the previous
positive results obtained with the new anti-TNF agents.
1.4.2. Abatacept
• Mechanism of action
Abatacept (Bristol Myers Squibb-BMS) is a fusion protein made of the extracellular
domain of the human cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA-4) linked to
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a modified fragment of the Fc-portion of human immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1), which is
therefore unable to bind to the complement. Abatacept selectively modulates a key
co-stimulatory signal required for the full activation of the T cells that express CD28.
The full activation of T cells requires two signals supplied by antigen-presenting cells:
recognition of a specific antigen by the T cell receptor, the TCR (1st signal), and a
second co-stimulatory signal. One of the main co-stimulatory pathways involves the
binding of the CD80 and CD86 molecules on the surface of antigen-presenting cells
to the CD28 receptor expressed on T cells (2nd signal). Abatacept selectively inhibits
this co-stimulatory pathway by specifically binding to CD80 and CD86 of the CPAs,
with higher affinity than CD28. As a consequence, abatacept mimics the
physiological action of CTLA-4, which, by binding to CD80/86, delivers negative costimulatory signals.
• AMM of abatacept (2007)
In France, abatacept was granted AMM approval for the indication of RA in
May 2007. It is indicated, in combination with methotrexate, for the treatment of
moderate to severe active RA in adult patients who have had an insufficient response
or intolerance to other disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs including at least one
anti-TNF agent.
• ATTEST study data in patients who failed to respond to methotrexate
This was the only study aimed to directly compare 2 biotherapies [26]. The trial
involved patients who had insufficiently responded to methotrexate, using a threearm
study
design,
with
patients
receiving
methotrexate + placebo,
methotrexate + infliximab (3mg/Kg), or methotrexate + abatacept. The study’s
conclusions were that both biotherapies were superior to placebo, and that
abatacept’s efficacy and safety was potentially better to that of infliximab. However, in
this study sponsored by the pharmaceutical industry (BMS), the sample size
calculations made did not allow for a direct comparison between infliximab and
abatacept.
• ATTAIN and ARRIVE study data in patients who failed to respond to the antiTNF agents
¾ The ATTAIN study [27] was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled
Phase III study conducted in 389 patients who had not respnded to at least one antiTNF agent. Patients received abatacept at a dose of 10mg/Kg or placebo, in
combination with methotrexate (MTX). At 6 months, the ACR20 response was 50% in
the abatacept + MTX group vs 10% in the placebo + MTX group; the ACR50
response was 20% vs 4%, respectively; and the ACR70 response was 10% vs 2%,
respectively. The proportion of patients with induced remission (DAS28 <2.6) was
10% with abatacept vs 0.8% with placebo.
¾ The ARRIVE study [28] was an open-label study conducted in 488 patients
previously treated with one anti-TNF agent. At 6 months, the average decrease in
DAS28 score was 2.1 points; the proportion of patients with low activity was 24.8%,
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and that of patients with remission 15.8%.
• Safety data
Data from open-label extensions of controlled trials were reassuring, particularly
concerning the risk of cancer among the 4,134 patients included in 7 clinical trials
(8,388 patient/year) [29, 30]. Currently, there is little data from registers available.
The ORA (“Orencia and Rheumatoid Arthritis”) register, sponsored by the Société
Française de Rhumatologie (French Society for Rheumatology), has included over
300 patients since its implementation in May 2008. The first results originating from
this register show that a significant proportion of patients (23%) is being treated with
abatacept as monotherapy.
1.4.3. Rituximab (RTX)
• Mechanism of action
Rituximab (Roche) is an anti-CD20 chimeric antibody inducing B cell depletion. CD20
is present on the surface of all B cells, except for certain precursors (pro-B cells) and
plasma cells. The binding of anti-CD20 to CD20 results in lymphocyte depletion via
apoptosis, antibody-depended cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC), and complementdependent cytotoxicity (CDC) [31]. The action of rituximab on B cells, which are
antigen-presenting that also secrete pro-inflammatory cytokines, also affects T cells,
leading to a decrease in CD40-ligand expression on the T cells’ surfaces [32].
• AMM for rituximab (2006)
In France, rituximab was granted AMM approval for the RA indication in July 2006.
The drug is indicated, in combination with methotrexate, for the treatment of severe
active RA in adult patients who have had insufficient response or intolerance to the
other disease-modifying agents including at least one anti-TNF agent.
• REFLEX, MIRROR and SUNRISE study data in patients who failed to respond
to anti-TNF treatments
Rituximab, like abatacept, has only been compared to placebo and not to another
biotherapy agent!
¾
In the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled REFLEX study [33],
which included patients who had displayed intolerance or insufficient response to
anti-TNF
treatments,
308
patients
received
a
combination
of
methotrexate + rituximab and 209 patients received methotrexate + placebo. Overall,
311 patients had previously been administered a single anti-TNF agent. At 6 months,
a EULAR response was observed in 65% of patients, 50% of whom exhibited a good
response. This study has also demonstrated a decrease in the structural radiographic
progression.
¾
Two new studies assessing diverse treatment dosages (2X500mg vs. 2X1g)
and the need of retreatment at 6 months were presented at the last American College
of Rheumatology (ACR) meeting in November 2008, but have not yet been
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published. In the MIRROR study, among the 65 patients given one prior biotherapy,
70% of patients treated with 2 cycles of 2X500mg (n=40), and 88% (n=25) of those
treated with 2 cycles of 2X1g of rituximab achieved a EULAR response. In the
SUNRISE study, the patients who had had insufficient response to an anti-TNF
treatment were randomized at 6 months in order to be retreated with either 2X1g of
rituximab (if DAS28 >2.6) or placebo. The proportion of patients responding to
treatment at 12 months was significantly higher in the patient group having received
2 cycles of rituximab.
• Efficacy data from registers
¾
In the AIR register of the Société Française de Rhumatologie, which has
already included 1,500 RA patients, 79% of patients were previously treated with
anti-TNF agents and 33% with RTX monotherapy. Among these patients,
54% achieved a EULAR response at 6±3 months following RTX treatment initiation
(abstract 1190, ACR meeting 2008).
¾
The Swiss register study [34] conducted in 116 patients treated either with
RTX (n=50) after failure of 1 or 2 anti-TNF treatments, or with a 2nd or 3rd anti-TNF
agent (n=66) revealed a better efficacy in the RTX group (mean decrease by
1.61 point in DAS28 in patients treated with RTX vs. 0.98 point in those treated with
anti-TNF agents).
¾
A study conducted using the STURE register from Stockholm showed the
efficacy of RTX in 42 patients to be similar to that of another anti-TNF agent in
445 patients after single anti-TNF agent failure. In addition, RTX also tended to be
superior in patients with prior insufficient responses to two anti-TNF agents (abstract
1995, ACR meeting 2008).
• Safety data
Safety data from the clinical trials’ extension phases appears reassuring, with a
follow-up concerning about 5,000 patient/year (abstract 361, ACR meeting 2008).
Depending on the number of treatment cycles, the number of severe infections
observed varied between 3.79 and 4.5. Data regarding the patients treated with more
than 4 RTX cycles is still limited, yet hypogammaglobulinemia, especially hypo-IgM
or more rarely hypo-IgG, may be observed following numerous retreatments. In
unselected patients, safety data from the AIR register revealed the number of severe
infections to be superior to that observed in the clinical trials (6.5/100 patients/year).
So far, there have been no increased rates of cancer or unexpected complications
observed.
1.4.4. Tocilizumab
• Mechanism of action
Tocilizumab (Roche) is a humanized anti-interleukin-6 receptor (IL-6) antibody that
specifically binds to soluble and membrane-bound IL-6 receptors (sIL-6R and mIL6R). Tocilizumab has been shown to inhibit signal transduction mediated by both sIL-
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6R and mIL-6R receptors. IL-6 is a pleiotropic pro-inflammatory cytokine produced by
numerous cell types, particularly T and B cells, monocytes, and fibroblasts. IL-6 has
been shown to be involved in diverse physiological processes, including T cell
activation, induction of immunoglobulin secretion, initiation of hepatic protein
synthesis in the acute inflammatory phase, and stimulation of hematopoiesis. IL-6
has also been proven to play a significant role in the pathogenesis of numerous
diseases, particularly inflammatory affections, osteoporosis, and neoplasia.
In the clinical trial evaluation of tocilizumab, a rapid decrease in CRP, sedimentation
rate, and serum amyloid A protein levels was observed. Concerning its effects on
acute inflammatory phase markers, tocilizumab treatment was associated with a
reduction in platelet counts, yet still within the normal range. The increases in
hemoglobin concentrations observed were accounted for by the fact that tocilizumab
inhibited the IL-6-induced effects on hepcidin production, thereby increasing iron
availability. In the tocilizumab–treated patients, normalization of CRP levels was
noticed, starting from the 2nd week onward and being maintained throughout the
treatment period.
• AMM for tocilizumab (2009)
In France, tocilizumab was granted AMM approval for the RA indication in
December 2009. Tocilizumab is indicated, in combination with methotrexate (MTX),
for the treatment of moderate to severe active RA patients who have had insufficient
response or intolerance to a previous treatment with one or several diseasemodifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) or anti-TNF agents. In these patients,
tocilizumab can be used as monotherapy in the event of MTX intolerance or when
MTX therapy continuation appears inadequate.
Controlled clinical trials have shown tocilizumab to be significantly more effective
than methotrexate treatment, even in patients with insufficient response to one or
several anti-TNF agents (RADIATE study). Tocilizumab was also shown to reduce
the progression of osteo-articular destructions in patients who failed to respond to
MTX.
Safety data derived from clinical trials does not reveal any significant increase in the
rates of infection, cancer, or short-term cardiovascular complications. In most cases,
the adverse events observed (leukopenia, increased transaminase levels, or lipid
profile abnormalities) were moderate, transient, and reversible - either spontaneously
or via reduction or discontinuation of tocilizumab and/or methotrexate. Lipid
abnormalities were responsive to lipid-lowering treatment, as necessary.
1.5. Why conduct a clinical trial evaluating the best strategy in anti-TNF
treatment failure cases?
• There has been no randomized clinical trial conducted in this setting, which
is yet very common. Register data is not meant to be used for efficacy analysis
purposes. The data derived from registers does not provide us with an answer to the
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above-mentioned question, and the numerous biases inherent to this type of
research make the interpretation of findings questionable. The same applies for
indirect comparisons.
• In the absence of any well-founded recommendation, the current choice of
therapeutic strategy is empirical and dependent on each clinician. The efficacy
of the selected treatment after one anti-TNF treatment failure has not been codified,
as illustrated by the following three real-life situations:
2nd anti-TNF agent 4 months (ineffective), abatacept 6 months (ineffective),
rituximab 6 months (ineffective), and tocilizumab (authorization for temporary use ATU) (effective)!
Rituximab 6 months (ineffective), abatacept 6 months (ineffective), tocilizumab
3 months (ineffective), and 2nd anti-TNF agent (effective)!
Abatacept 6 months (ineffective), tocilizumab 3 months (ineffective), 2nd antiTNF agent 3 months (ineffective), and rituximab (effective)!
In these three examples, the excessively long period (12 to 16 months) during which
the disease was not under control entailed the risk of a structural progression, along
with a prolonged use of corticosteroids. Clinical trial data, if available, would be
instrumental in better guiding the clinicians in their therapeutic choices and help them
target more rapidly the effective strategy. The use of biomarkers, which can only be
optimally analyzed in a direct comparison trial, could help identify this optimal
therapeutic strategy.
• There is no data available concerning the safety of successive biotherapies
with different targets. These biotherapies can decrease B cell numbers (at times
gammaglobulin levels), T cell activation, and certain cytokine levels as well. To be
able to immediately select an effective biotherapy in the event of 1st anti-TNF
treatment failure may prevent certain complications, yet still unknown, which may
result from administering successive biotherapies, in addition to reducing both direct
and indirect RA costs.
• The lack of sound scientific data leaves the way open for imperfect medicaleconomic models. The lack of clinical data bears the risk of administrative decisions
that could restrict the clinician's choice and negatively affect patients. The National
Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), in Great-Britain, has refrained
from recommandig anti-TNF rotation in the event of 1st anti-TNF treatment failure and
does not cover the costs of abatacept, this decision being based on arguable
medical-economic considerations.
• The question as to the optimal therapeutic strategy is a key issue, as antiTNFs have been successfully used for over 10 years, and will become more
widely used in the near future. Rituximab has been prescribed for 2.5 years,
abatacept for 1.5 years, and tocilizumab will soon been granted AMM approval.
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Notwithstanding this, certain ongoing strategy studies still evaluate the role of MTX
and other conventional background treatments in RA management! The relevance of
the question should therefore go widely beyond the 36-month incompressible period
required to perform this academic trial.
1.6. Lack of a controlled trial comparing the use of biotherapies in the event of
anti-TNF treatment failure: a deliberate choice of the pharmaceutical industry
• It is of note that 10 years after demonstrating the superiority of anti-TNFs
compared to MTX, the new biotherapies are still being compared to a
controlled group treated with MTX (to which patients insufficiently responded)
combined with a placebo instead of an anti-TNF agent. According to the
American registry clinicaltrials.gov, of the 75 randomized trials that are currently
conducted while using a biological agent in RA patients, only one trial does compare
two biological agents. The 74 other trials compare a biological agent to a placebo or
a conventional disease-modifying agent treatment (Estellat, Ravaud personal
communication).
As the methodologist Ioannidis suggested, the fact of not considering appropriate
comparator groups when new molecules have been discovered is based on a
deliberate choice. The months, and at times the year, during which patients are not
effectively treated in the MTX/placebo group also raise ethical issues.
• The industrial trials that are currently promoted primarily aim to extend the
biotherapy indications to recent-onset RA in patients who are considered MTXnaive or insufficient responders to MTX. No pharmaceutical industry has any
advantage in financing a clinical trial that evaluates its own compound in comparison
with an effective rival molecule, while aiming to identify biomarkers that are response
predictors to any molecule. This would only help segment the market… Only the
hospital clinical research program (PHRC) is therefore in the position to promote
such a strategy trial.
1.7. Research hypotheses
1.7.1. Relevance of the question
So far, there is no ongoing international clinical trial evaluating the therapeutic
strategy in the event of anti-TNF treatment failure (check of the main trial registration
websites). During the project’s preparatory phase, we have also consulted several
international experts who would have whished to initiate such a trial, but were not
able to do so due to lack of finances, such as Paul Emery, a RA specialist in GreatBritain. Our trial’s competition in relation to potential industrial trials is limited, as this
study concerns patients who have not responded to the anti-TNF agents, whereas
the industrial trials focus on patients who are MTX-naive and anti-TNF-naive.
The relevance of this issue, as well as the independent and unprecedented direct
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“face-to-face” comparison between different biotherapies, appear to motivate all our
rheumatologist and internist colleagues who are eager to “play along” and get
involved in this trial.
1.7.2. ROC, a representative study for French rheumatology clinical research
Over the last few years, several French multicenter collaborative projects have
bloomed, with unification and success.
• Cohort follow-up: ESPOIR (RA), DESIR (spondyloarthritis - SPA), ASSESS
(primary Sjögren’s syndrome, national PHRC), and TEARS (primary Sjögren’s
syndrome)
• Register and observational studies: CORPUS (active patients), AIR
(rituximab), ORA (abatacept), and RATIO (anti-TNF)
• Clinical strategy trials: GUEPARD (adalimumab + methotrexate vs.
methotrexate in recent-onset RA), infliximab in routine use versus on-demand
use in SPAs, and STRASS (discontinuation of anti-TNF agents in RA, national
PHRC)
• Controlled trials: TRIPPS (primary Sjögren’s syndrome) and JOQUER (primary
Sjögren’s syndrome)
This dynamic endeavour best underlines the motivation of the study investigators,
who also participate in the current project, while highlighting the efficacy of the
communication tools available (newsletters; websites), with the support of unifying
structures (Société Française de Rhumatologie [SFR], Société Française de
Médecine Interne [SFMI], and Club Rhumatismes et Inflammation [CRI]). As the trial
will be conducted under the lead of the CRI, these previous successes allow us to
reasonably hope that the current project will also be a success. This study must be a
representative study demonstrating our community’s motivation and its ability to
successfully complete a large-sized strategy trial.
1.7.3. Expected results
The trial’s expected results are as follows:
• Identify which biotherapy is the most appropriate in the event of anti-TNF
agent failure by evaluating the risk-benefit ratio of the different drugs that are
currently available
• Analyze the structural radiographic progression in patients who did not
respond to an anti-TNF agent, and this for the first time in a clinical trial setting
• Identify factors that are predictive of response to different biotherapies in the
event of first anti-TNF treatment failure
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In addition, this treatment strategy trial will likely exhibit a “structural” effect for the
entire rheumatology community by improving the quality of patient management.
1.7.4. Risk-benefit ratio
There are no direct benefits derived from participation in this study, as the expected
effects are similar to those derived from usual RA management (outside of clinical
trials).
However, the participation of the patients included will help identify the best treatment
strategy following a 1st anti-TNF treatment failure.
2. Study objectives
2.1. Primary objective
The primary objective is to compare the efficacy, at 24 weeks, of an anti-TNF rotation
to that of a change to another biotherapy in RA patients with prior insufficient
response to an anti-TNF agent.
2.2. Secondary objectives
1) To compare the structural efficacy of both treatment strategies
2) To compare the safety of both treatment strategies
3) To identify predictive factors for the treatment response
3. Methodological design of the study
3.1. Primary endpoint
The primary endpoint selected for this study is the EULAR response at 6 months.
Patients who received during the follow up another biologic agent different from the
treatment initially assigned will be considered non-responders.
• Justification supporting the choice of the EULAR response
DAS28 is an activity score used in everyday practice, in contrast with the ACR
response criteria. The EULAR response was assessed in several randomized studies
that have been published, evaluating the efficacy of biotherapy in RA patients with
insufficient response to anti-TNF agents.
In patients with longstanding and treatment-resistant RA, this objective seems more
realistic than remission induction.
• Justification supporting the 6-month period
The required time period to obtain a clinical response differs depending on the
molecule used (4 months for anti-TNFs; 6 months for abatacept, rituximab, and
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tocilizumab). Therefore, a 6-month period allows us to assess the clinical response,
regardless of the biotherapy used.
3.2. Secondary endpoints
Several secondary endpoints have been selected:
- Treatment safety (follow-up of serious adverse events)
- EULAR response at 3, 6, and 12 months
- Mean DAS28 evolution at 3, 6, and 12 months
- Remission rate (DAS28<2.6) or low activity rate (DAS28<3.2) at 3, 6, and 12
months
- Therapeutic maintenance at 6 and 12 months
- Mean oral corticosteroid use at 6 and 12 months
- Structural radiographic progression between inclusion and visit at 12 months
3.3. Experimental design
This is a randomized, controlled, pragmatic, open-label trial evaluating the efficacy of
two treatment strategies at 24 weeks: rotation of anti-TNFs versus change to another
biotherapy in RA patients with insufficient response to an anti-TNF agent.
• Justification supporting the open-label design of the study: it is a pragmatic study,
which must mimic, as much as possible, “real life” conditions. Efficacy will be openly
assessed by a clinician. Within the 2 weeks following the V0 visit (inclusion) and the
2 weeks preceding the V2 visit (6 months), patients will also be contacted by a
clinical research technician of the Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg in order to
assess treatment efficacy according to DAS28 (blind evaluation) and HAQ autoquestionnaires.
• Justification supporting the lack of biotherapy randomization in the “other strategy”
arm: to keep the trial pragmatic, the choice of the biotherapy in the “other biotherapy”
arm (abatacept, rituximab or, tocilizumab) will be left at the discretion of the clinician
who will select the treatment that appears the most appropriate for a given patient.
3.4. Study population
3.4.1. Inclusion criteria
¾ Inclusion criteria for patients
• Adult patient suffering from RA according to the ACR 1987 criteria (4 of the
7 criteria must be met) (Appendix 2)
• Presence of at least one erosion detected using conventional X-ray examination
and/or ultrasonography and/or MRI
• Patient responding insufficiently to 1 anti-TNF treatment (DAS28 •3.2), regardless
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•
•
•
•
of whether this was linked to primary failure or loss of efficacy (loss of response)
Stable corticosteroid dosage ”15mg/day of prednisone equivalent for at least
4 weeks prior to inclusion
Stable dosage of background treatment (methotrexate, leflunomide, sulfasalazine,
hydroxychloroquine, ciclosporin, or gold salts) for at least 4 weeks before inclusion
Written informed consent, dated and signed before initiating any trial-related
procedure
Subject insured under the French social security system
Subject having been informed of the prior medical consultation findings
¾ Inclusion criteria for control subjects
•
•
•
•
Healthy adult subject
Male or female
Subject insured under the French social security system
Subject having signed an informed consent form
3.4.2. Exclusion criteria
¾ Exclusion criteria for patients
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Major intolerance to the 1st anti-TNF
Prior treatment with 2 anti-TNFs
Prior treatment with abatacept, rituximab, or tocilizumab
Absolute contraindication to all the non-administered anti-TNFs and other
biological agents of other biotherapy families
No anti-tuberculosis prophylaxis (if necessary)
Patient who cannot be followed up during 12 months
Minors, adults under supervision or guardianship, or deprived of their liberty
Declared pregnancy
Breast-feeding
¾ Exclusion criteria for control subjects
-
Pregnancy
Breast-feeding
Adults under law protection
3.4.3. Study drop-out and premature treatment or follow-up discontinuation
Patients are considered as drop-outs if:
- They withdraw their consent
- The investigator deems it necessary, notably for safety reasons.
Patients exhibiting treatment failure or a serious adverse event will be followed up
until the end of the study (with or without treatment change/discontinuation).
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If patients withdraw their consent, they will be asked whether they desire to
definitively withdraw from the study (treatment discontinuation and end of data) or if
they accept that the investigator continues to collect data.
This information will be mentioned in the patient’s medical record.
3.5. Practical conduct of the trial
3.5.1. Study duration
Enrollment duration will be 36 months. This is a realistic estimate given the
significant number of patients to be enrolled.
Total duration of each patient’s participation in the study will be 12 months.
This duration is justified in this pragmatic trial by two main elements:
- The necessity for a sufficient time period to assess the therapeutic maintenance
level
- The necessity for a sufficient time period to assess radiographic RA
progression, as certain patients enrolled in this study will likely suffer from oldonset and advanced RA.
Moreover, this duration will allow us to assess, in the clinical trial setting, the
tolerance of several consecutive biotherapies in patients who have not responded to
the initial treatment and will have received another biotherapy after 6 months.
A patient enrolled in the study cannot participate in another biomedical research at
the same time, the exclusion period being at least 1 month (4 weeks) after the end of
his/her participation.
Total study duration will be 48 months.
3.5.2. Subject recruitment method
This study will be carried out in all the hospital centers that are willing to participate.
This willingness to give every center the possibility to participate in the study is linked
to the significant number of patients to be recruited, the simple and pragmatic nature
of the study, the lack of need to finance study drugs, the absence of excess
hospitalization costs, and the fact that most rheumatology units are familiar with
participating in clinical studies (registers or other clinical trials).
We have scheduled to involve approximately 40 French centers, with an average of
10 patients to be enrolled per center.
The quick recruitment of patients in this trial can be ensured for the following
reasons:
•
Cases with insufficient response to anti-TNF are quite common. For
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example, 1,000 patients in this situation (including over 500 insufficient responders to
1 anti-TNF) have been enrolled, in a 2-year time frame, in the AIR register by French
centers, a majority of which will participate in the current study. Moreover, the AIR
register involves only patients treated with rituximab. There are numerous other
patients meeting the trial’s inclusion criteria, who are treated with abatacept, as
shown by the significant number of patients enrolled into the ORA register (over
300 patients included in 6 months).
• It is an easy and pragmatic trial, in accordance with “large simple trials”
philosophy of Salim Yusuf
• The clinical relevance of this matter has been acknowledged by
rheumatologists. The French rheumatologic community agrees with the project, with
the support of the Société Française de Rhumatologie (SFR), the Club Rhumatismes
et Inflammations (CRI), and the main rheumatology units.
• The competition of the trials in the industry is scarce
• The methodologist, the principal investigator and the coordinator are experienced
in multicenter randomized clinical trials and have the potential to lead the project, to
unite the investigators around the trial and to quickly communicate their results.
Control group
The healthy voluntary subjects will be from the medical and paramedical staff of the
Strasbourg CHU rheumatology department, who will have been informed about the
study.
3.5.3. Informing patients and procedure for collecting consent
Patients
During a routine consultation, the investigator (rheumatologist) will offer RA patients
with insufficient response to 1 anti-TNF the opportunity to participate in the study,
providing full details about the study procedures. The rheumatologist will give the
patient:
• The information leaflet entitled “Information leaflet for adult patients – Main study”
• The informed consent form
• The consent form “Biological collection and examinations of genetic characteristics”.
The patient is free to accept or reject this offer. He/she will be given sufficient time to
think over his/her decision.
If the patient agrees to participate in the study, the investigator will collect both
consent forms, signed and dated, at the inclusion visit. The patient will be given a
copy of these documents.
The date as to when the patient accepted to participate in the study will be specified
in the patient medical record, as will the date of consent withdrawal, if applicable.
Control group
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•
•
The volunteers will be seen by one of the investigators of the Strasbourg CHU,
who will provide them with details about the protocol and its implications. At the
end of this interview, the volunteers will be handed over an information leaflet and
a consent form.
If the volunteer agrees to participate in the study, the investigator will collect the
signed and dated consent form. A copy of this document will be given to the
voluntary subjet.
3.5.4. Visits and examination schedule
Patient visits and examination schedule
In total, 4 visits are scheduled: inclusion visit (V0), follow-up visit at 12 weeks (V1),
follow-up visit at 24 weeks (V2), and follow-up visit at 52 weeks (V3).
This schedule has been established in line with the daily practice recommandations
for the follow-up of active RA treated with an anti-TNF or another biotherapy. Clinical
examinations, hand and feet X-rays, and biological check-ups will be carried out as
usual.
The only study-specific requirements are answering 6 or 7 questionnaires,
depending on the visit (assessment of symptoms and quality of life), and blood
sample taking (extra volume).
Each patient’s participation will be structured as follows:
Inclusion visit (V0):
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Checking of inclusion/exclusion criteria:
Confirmation of the ineffectiveness of the first anti-TNF treatment (which will
be discontinued)
Given the usual practices, it has been decided not to include any wash-up
period following the first anti-TNF
Treatment with NSAIDs, corticosteroids, and standard disease-modifying
agent may be continued at stable doses.
Collection of signed and dated consent forms
Blood sampling: 3 blood sample tubes (20mL, 7.5mL, and 2.5mL) for the trial
Blood sampling: 4 blood sample tubes of 5mL each for standard RA follow-up
(complete blood count, liver function tests, cholesterol, triglycerides, and plasma
protein electrophoresis)
Clinical examination to assess disease progression
Hand and feet X-rays
SF-36, RAPID, HAQ, RAID, WPAI, and Qualisex questionnaires on symptoms and
quality of life to be filled in
Follow-up visit at 12 weeks (V1):
•
•
•
Blood sampling: 4 blood sample tubes of 5mL each for standard RA follow-up
Clinical examination
SF-36, RAPID, HAQ, RAID, WPAI, and PASS questionnaires
Follow-up visit at 24 weeks (V2):
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•
•
•
•
Blood sampling: 2 blood sample tubes (20mL and 2.5mL) for the trial
Blood sampling: 4 blood sample tubes of 5mL each for standard RA follow-up
Clinical examination
SF-36, RAPID, HAQ, RAID, WPAI, PASS, and Qualisex questionnaires
Follow-up visit at 52 weeks (V3):
•
•
•
•
Blood sampling: 4 blood sample tubes of 5mL each for standard RA follow-up
Clinical examination
Hand and feet X-rays
SF-36, RAPID, HAQ, RAID, WPAI, and PASS questionnaires
Within the 2 weeks following inclusion visit V0 as well as 2 weeks prior to V2
(6 months), patients will receive a telephone call from a clinical research technician of
the Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg. These calls will seek to blindly assess
treatment efficacy (self-assessment DAS28 and HAQ). They will be aimed to identify
tender and swollen joints, estimate RA activity level, and answer the questionnaire
(HAQ) so as to collect information regarding the disease’s impact on daily activities.
An information leaflet and an illustration pattern (cf. Appendices 3 and 4) will help
patients in completing the auto-DAS 28.
Clinical evaluations:
• The frequency of clinical follow-up visits scheduled for this study has been
established according to the daily practice recommandations for the follow-up of
active, biotherapy-treated RA.
• Follow-up procedures (visits and day hospitalization) will depend, as in common
practice, on the biotherapy type chosen by the investigator. For instance, a patient
with insufficient response to etanercept and randomly assigned to the “antiTNF rotation” group may receive either adalimumab or infliximab depending on the
investigator’s choice, with follow-up visits (subcutaneous injections at home for
adalimumab) or day hospitalizations (intravenous infusion for infliximab), in
accordance with the usual practices for these treatments.
• In each center, the clinical evaluation will be performed in an open manner by a
clinician.
The
SF-36,
RAPID,
HAQ,
RAID,
WPAI,
PASS,
and
Qualisex questionnaires will be filled in by the patient in order to assess patient
symptoms and quality of life.
Standard biological analyses:
The samples that are recommended in common practice for the follow-up of RA
patients treated with biotherapy, often along with a disease-modifying treatment, will
be taken.
Radiographic evaluation:
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• As in daily practice, this evaluation comprises front and ¾ hand and feet X-rays.
Each center’s standard technique will be used. An assessment report will be required
at inclusion and at 12 months, as recommended in daily practice.
• Centralized reading will be carried out by two independent readers, according to
the Sharp/Van Der Heijde modified scoring method.
• No dispatching of duplicated documents has been planned, but digitized pictures
of hand and feet X-rays should be made available. This digital collection
methodology has already been validated in other clinical studies.
Summary table:
Allocation of randomization number
Informed consents
Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Clinical examination
Patient questionnaires
Biological examinations
X-rays (hand/foot)
Serious adverse event reporting
Inclusion
(V0)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
W12
(V1)
W24
(V2)
W52
(V3)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Control group visits and examination schedule
Only 1 visit has been scheduled for blood sampling of a 2.5mL tube for the trial.
3.5.5. Biological sample collection
Research-specific samples will be taken at V0 and V2.
Certain ancillary projects, which may be proposed by the investigators, will require
specific approval by the principal investigator and the study coordinator, yet will not
be funded by the PHRC.
Sample description:
• SERUM: 2 samples of 20mL blood taken at V0 and V2.
Serum will be centrifuged and aliquoted (500μL aliquots) in each investigator center.
These aliquots will be stored at -80°C in the inves tigator center until being sent on
dry ice, before the end of the trial, to the Centre de Ressources Biologiques (CRB) of
the Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg (HUS). They will be stored on site for the
duration of the research, then sent to the EA unit “Physiopathologie des Arthrites”, of
the Faculté de Pharmacie de l’Université de Strasbourg (UDS) for analysis.
The serum will be used for investigating RA activity markers:
- Immune markers (ȕ-2-microglobulin, TNF-Į, immunoglobulin free light chains,
BAFF, IL-6, soluble CTLA-4, and IL-17);
- Osteoarticular lesion markers.
• DNA: 1 sample of 8mL blood taken at V0.
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The tube will be stored at -80°C in the investigato r center until being sent on dry ice,
within 6 months, to the Centre de Ressources Biologiques (CRB) of the Hôpitaux
Universitaires de Strasbourg (HUS). After DNA extraction, the samples will be stored
at the HUS for the duration of the research, then sent to the EA unit
“Physiopathologie des Arthrites” of the Faculté de Pharmacie de l’Université de
Strasbourg (UDS) for analysis.
The DNA will be analyzed for:
- Distinct genetic features (polymorphisms) associated with an inceased risk of
developing RA (polymorphisms of HLA, PTPN22, and IRF5 genes and of other genes
whose role(s) may be identified during the study);
- Genetic polymorphisms that may alter the response to the treatments assessed in the
study (anti-TNF, abatacept, rituximab, and tocilizumab): polymorphisms of TNF-Į, FcȖ
receptors, CTLA-4, IL-6, and of other genes whose role(s) may be identified during
the study.
• RNA: 2 samples of 2.5mL blood taken at V0 and V2.
The PAXgene tubes (for RNA extraction) will be stored at -80°C in the investigator
center until being sent on dry ice, within 6 months, to the Centre de Ressources
Biologiques (CRB) of the Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg (HUS). They will be
stored on site for the duration of the research, then sent to the EA unit
“Physiopathologie des Arthrites” of the Faculté de Pharmacie de l’Université de
Strasbourg (UDS) for analysis.
RNA analysis will seek to determine the specific expression (increase/decrease) of
certain RNA features that are associated with response to the treatments assessed in
the study (anti-TNF, abatacept, rituximab, and tocilizumab). The evaluation of a
predictive factor associated with response to biotherapies will be carried out by means
of quantitative real-time PCR techniques and transcriptome investigation.
DNA and RNA analyses will be based on molecular biology techniques, which may
take several years, given the development of this technology and of our
understanding of RA.
Control group
In total, 10 healthy volunteers must be enrolled, for which one blood sample of 2.5mL will
be drawned. These control samples will be compared to the patient samples so as to analyze
the predictive factors of treatment responses, based on certain messenger RNA expression.
These control samples will also enable us to refine the quantitative real-time PCR analyses.
These 2.5mL samples will first be stored at the Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, for
a maximum of 3 years. They will then be transferred to the EA unit “Physiopathologie des
Arthrites”, Faculté de Pharmacie de l’Université de Strasbourg (UDS) for analysis.
These samples will be stored for 30 years and used solely for RA research.
In accordance with applicable laws regarding biomedical research, the samples will
be rendered anonymous within the medical units of the participating centers, using a
code as well as the first three letters of the first and last name of the patients. Only
the coordinating investigator, Professor Jacques-Eric Gottenberg, will have the list
associating the patient identity and the code used for anonymization. This list will
allow for the destruction of the samples.
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3.5.6. Ancillary study “Qualisex” conducted by Prof. Aleth Perdriger
This study consists of a self-assessment quality of life questionnaire distributed at the
inclusion (VO) and 6-month (V2) visits, which will allow us to assess the effects of RA
and associated treatments on the patients’ sex life.
The Qualisex questionnaire has been amended following the pre-validation phase
conducted on 50 RA patients.
The ancillary study involving 150 patients treated with biotherapy aims to assess the
sensitivity of this amended questionnaire.
The Qualisex questionnaire will be completed by the patient at the V0 and V2 visits.
The questionnaires will be rendered anonymous and treated as strictly confidential.
Completion of the questionnaire will not be compulsory; patients may choose not to
participate in this ancillary study.
Appendices 5 and 6 detail the project of Prof. Perdriger, as well as the questionnaire.
3.5.7. Randomization
The Unité de Recherche Clinique Paris Nord (clinical research unit), under direction of
Professor Ravaud, will establish a unique randomization list, with stratification by
center and variable block sizes.
Randomization will be centralized. For each participating patient, the investigator will
be provided the randomization result (anti-TNF rotation or other biotherapy) via a webbased randomization system.
3.6. Investigational therapeutic strategies
3.6.1. Therapeutic strategy: anti-TNF rotation
Depending on the prior anti-TNF, the investigator will select another anti-TNF among
the anti-TNF agents that have been granted AMM approval. The drugs will be
administered at the recommended doses as follows:
* Adalimumab (HUMIRA, 40mg subcutaneous injection every other week);
* Etanercept (ENBREL, 50mg subcutaneous injection once a week);
* Infliximab (REMICADE, 2-hour intravenous injection with a 3mg/Kg dosage at
W0, W2, W6, and every 2 months thereafter);
The infliximab dosage may be increased to 5mg/Kg. The other anti-TNF and
biotherapy doses are unchangeable;
* Certolizumab (CIMZIA®): 400mg at W0, W2, and W4, then 200mg
subcutaneously every other week).
• Conditions of administration will be in accordance with the summary of product
characteristics.
3.6.2. Therapeutic strategy: other biotherapy
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The investigator will select another biological agent among those that have been
granted AMM approval. The drugs will be administered at the recommended doses
as follows:
* Abatacept (ORENCIA, 30-minute intravenous injection of 500mg for patients
weighing ”60Kg, 750mg for those weighing between 60 and 100Kg, and 1,000mg
for those weighing >100Kg. Infusions will be administered at W0, W2, W4, and
then every month thereafter);
* Rituximab (MABTHERA, 4-hour intravenous injection for the first infusion, at
500mg or 1g at W0 and W2; in case of relapse, injections will be repeated at
6 months or later);
* Tocilizumab (RoActemra, 1-hour intravenous injection of 500mg
every 4 weeks).
• Conditions of administration will be in accordance with the summary of product
characteristics.
• Biotherapy doses will be administered at fixed dosages.
3.6.3. Other treatments and medications that are authorized and non-authorized
during the course of the study.
• The investigational biotherapies can be administered as monotherapy, as in
common practice, but can also be combined with a conventional background
treatment (the dosage of which must have been stable for at least 4 weeks prior
to study inclusion): (methotrexate, leflunomide, sulfasalazine, hydroxychloroquine,
ciclosporin, or gold salts).
Given the pragmatic trial design, all concomitant treatments are permitted
(conventional background treatment or monotherapy, which was the case for 20% of
the AIR and ORA register patients, along with oral corticosteroids without threshold
dosage).
It is preferable that the background treatment dosage remain stable during the
study, especially in the first 6 months; the investigator may however adjust the
dose if necessary. Any dose modification should be recorded in the case report form.
• Concomitant medications will not be codified (whether combined with DMARDS or
not), except for corticosteroid therapy that must be kept stable for the first 6 months.
• An oral corticosteroid therapy that has been given at stable dosage for at
least 4 weeks before inclusion can be continued during the study. As in daily
practice, if the patient’s clinical condition permits, the corticosteroid therapy dosage
should be decreased during follow-up and eventually discontinued. In accordance
with real-life circumstances, no decreasing schedule will be provided. A secondary
objective of this study is to assess the total cumulative dose of corticosteroids used
during the study. Patients with an oral corticosteroid therapy dose >10mg/day at
6 months will be considered non-responsive.
• Parenteral or injectable (intra-articular) corticosteroid therapy is permitted but
must be recorded in the case report form.
• Any other routine care treatment is permitted but must be recorded in the case
report form.
• Anakinra (Kinéret) has been granted AMM approval for the RA indication, but this
medication has not been specifically assessed in anti-TNF failure cases. Given the
modest benefit-risk ratio compared to anti-TNFs, this drug is rarely prescribed for
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patients not responding to anti-TNF agents. This treatment has not been accepted as
alternative biotherapy within this study.
3.6.4. Treatment failure and end of trial
Given the pragmatic design of this study, no recommendation has been made
regarding the selection of a new biotherapy if the biotherapy administered during the
study is not well tolerated or ineffective. The choice will be left to the discretion of the
clinician. The physician will choose the treatment that appears the most appropriate
for a given patient.
At the end of the primary endpoint evaluation period, at W24, or earlier, if required by
the patient’s clinical condition, the investigator is free to change biotherapy or any
other medication as needed.
At the end of the study period, at W52, the patients will be seen again by their
physicians for their usual follow-up.
4. Safety evaluation – management of adverse events
Biotherapies are commonly used in rheumatologic practice for the management of
RA. Based on current knowledge, rare occurrences of severe adverse events have
been reported.
4.1. Definitions
4.1.1. Adverse event
Any untoward and harmful event occurring in a person participating in a biomedical
study, regardless of the cause of this event.
4.1.2. Adverse effect
Any untoward and harmful reaction to a study drug, regardless of the dose
administered.
4.1.3. Serious adverse event:
Is considered to be serious:
- Any event resulting in death
- Any event that is life-threatening
- Any event requiring hospitalization or prolongation of hospitalization
- Any event resulting in persistent or significant incapacity/disability
- Any event resulting in a congenital abnormality/birth defect
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Other events that do not correspond to the above-mentioned criteria may also be
considered “potentially serious”, notably certain biological abnormalities. It will be left
to the investigator’s discretion to decide whether or not to report these events.
4.1.4. New event
A new event is an event that may jeopardize the study participants’ safety. The
following scenarios may be considered new events:
- Intermediate analysis results when relevant to the participants’ safety (notably
insufficient efficacy);
- Increased serious adverse event rates in a treated patient group;
- Animal study results that provide new safety data about the product;
- Generally speaking, any new information that may lead to an unfavourable reevaluation of the benefit-risk ratio of the study.
4.1.5. Unexpected serious adverse effect
Any adverse effect of which the nature, severity, or progression is not in accordance
with the information contained in the summary of product characteristics.
4.1.6. Expected serious adverse effet
The serious adverse effects expected within the protocol are only linked to the
administered treatment and are described in the relevant SPCs.
•
The risks related to anti-TNFs (adalimumab, etanercept, or infliximab), which
have been commercialized in France since 2000, primarily consist of an increased
risk of infections, which may be severe at times (i.e., tuberculosis). The other known
risks related to anti-TNFs include: intolerance reactions at the injection site, heart
failure, or rarely observed immune reactions. There is no known risk of cancer with
the exception of a possible increased risk of skin cancer.
•
Rituximab, which has been commercialized in France since 1997, has also
been associated with a risk of (at times severe) infection but not including
tuberculosis. The other rituximab-related risks are intolerance reactions at the
injection site, and, more rarely, a decrease in white blood cells or cardiovascular
defects. There is no known risk of cancer or immune reactions.
•
Abatacept, which has been commercialized in France 2007, is also associated
with a risk of (at times severe) infection but not including tuberculosis. The other risks
include intolerance reactions at the injection site and, very rarely, cutaneous psoriasis
plaque. There is no known risk of cancer or immune reactions.
•
Tocilizumab, which has been commercialized in 2009, is also associated with
a risk of (at times severe) infection. Although there is no documented risk of
tuberculosis, the same detection and prevention measures against latent TB as for
the other anti-TNFs apply and will be handled by the investigator. The other risks
include intolerance reactions at the injection site, a decrease in white blood cells,
cholesterol level abnormalities (no known risk of heart attack) and, more rarely,
abnormal liver function test results (no known risk of severe hepatitis).
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4.2. Procedures
The occurrence of a serious adverse event must be assessed by the investigator at
each follow-up visit.
When a serious adverse event is detected, it must be followed up to complete
resolution or until deemed permanent.
All adverse events (regardless of relation to study drug) must be documented in the
patient’s medical file. Expected serious adverse events must be described in the
patient’s medical file and recorded in the patient’s case report form. The following
information is required:
9
9
9
9
Severity (mild, moderate, or severe)
Relationship to investigational product (suspected or not suspected)
Duration of the event (start and end dates or ongoing)
Seriousness
Any change in severity, relationship to the investigational product, interventions
required to treat the event or progression must also be followed up and documented.
Notification of unexpected serious adverse events to the AFSSAPS and to the
independent Ethics Committee will be carried out in accordance with current
regulations.
The investigator must notify the sponsor of any serious adverse events and new
events (irrespective of the relationship to the study drug) within 24 working hours. A
specific form must be completed by the investigator and sent to the Direction de la
Recherche Clinique et de l’Innovation by fax at +33 (0)3.88.11.52.40.
4.3. Establishment of an independent oversight committee
Given that the medications are used within AMM indications, an independent serious
adverse events management committee has not been established for this study.
5. Statistics
5.1. Calculation of the required number of subjects
• The main analysis will focus on comparing the EULAR response at 6 months
between the two groups. With a Type 1 risk of 5%, enrolling 150 patients in
each group will enable us to demonstrate an absolute decrease of 0.16 (i.e.,
OR of 0.515), with an 80% power.
• It is always extremely difficult to carry out sample size calculations if only a few
studies are available, possibly rendering the initial hypotheses for sample size
calculations incorrect (Problems in sample size calculation reporting in
randomized controlled trials. Pierre Charles M.D. 1, Bruno Giraudeau PH.D.2,
Agnes Dechartres, M.D.1, Gabriel Baron, PH.D 1, Philippe Ravaud, M.D/PH.D.1
BMJ 2009 in press). If our calculation hypotheses prove incorrect, an
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approach with benefit-risk curves will be applied, as suggested by
Shakespeare TP [36].
5.2. Statistical analyses
• The qualitative variables will be expressed by number, percentage, and missing
data per response type, and the quantitative variables by number and
mean±standard deviation. Asymmetrical variables will be expressed by median and
interquartile range (25th percentile – 75th percentile). These analyses will be carried
out based on the ITT sample. For each group (anti-TNF rotation and other
biotherapy) and each assessment date, the qualitative variables will be expressed by
number, percentage, and missing data per response type, and the quantitative
variables by number and mean±standard deviation.
• The primary endpoint is the comparison of the 6-month EULAR response. The
statistical analysis of the primary endpoint will be carried out based on the ITT
sample (i.e., all randomized patients will be analyzed according to their initial group).
The ITT analysis allows us to minimize bias and preserve the initial comparability
after randomization. Therefore, a primary endpoint value at 24 weeks is required for
every randomized patient. In the event that this 24-week value is missing and in order
to carry out an ITT analysis, the missing value will be replaced using the LOCF
approach, which uses the last available data. The sensitivity analysis will be carried
out using the maximum bias approach, i.e., “positive treatment responder = yes” in a
first analysis, and “negative treatment responder = no” in a second analysis. The
consistency of analysis outcomes will be assessed.
•
Secondary analyses:
1) Comparison of both groups using a Chi-squared analysis of patient proportions:
- EULAR responders at 3, 6, and 12 months;
- ACR20, ACR50, ACR70 and ACRn responders at 3, 6 and 12 months;
- Patients in remission (DAS28 <2.6) or low activity (DAS28 <3.2) at 3, 6, and 12
months.
2) Comparison between each biotherapy of the « other biotherapy » group of ACR20,
ACR50, ACR70 and ACRn responders3) Analysis of therapeutic maintenance levels
with each biotherapy at 6 and 12 months (survival curves).
4) Variance analysis for repeated measures in order to analyze corticosteroid
treatment, radiological score, and DAS28 at 3 and 12 months in each group.
• A sensitivity analysis will be performed taking into account several initial
parameters that may impact clinical progression, notably the patient and investigator
preferences of biotherapy.
• For all statistical analyses, the superiority tests will be bilateral, with Type 1 risk
set at 5%.
The statistical analyses will be conducted by Gabriel Baron at the Epidemiology,
Biostatistics and Clinical Research unit of the Hôpital Bichat (Paris, 18th
arrondissement) under the responsibility of Professor Philippe Ravaud. The software
used for the analysis will be SAS Version 9.2.
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6. Right to access data and source documents
In accordance with the applicable laws and regulations, the investigator grants direct
access to data and source documents to personnel in charge of quality control of the
study duly as authorized by the sponsor and to all staff involved in the trial. These
personnel will need to take all necessary precautions to ensure the confidentiality of
data concerning investigational products, trials, participants, particularly regarding
their identity and outcomes. The data collected by these individuals during quality
controls or audits will be rendered anonymous.
The investigators agree to comply with the requirements of the sponsor and
regulatory authorities with respect to audit or study inspection.
The audit may be applicable to any stage of the study, from drafting of the protocol to
the publication of the results, as well as to classification of data used or generated
during the study.
.
7. Quality assurance and control
7.1. Data collection
A case report form will be used for data input. The CRF pages will be duplicated.
In this case report form, the investigator will record, for each patient and each visit,
the efficacy and safety data (DAS28), dose of concomitant medications (oral
corticosteroid therapy, and conventional background treatment), and data related to
the patient questionnaires.
Study-related data will be transferred by the investigator (or someone designated by
the investigator) from the source document (medical record, laboratory results, etc.)
to the case report form, for every subject enrolled in the study.
All data required by the study protocol must be recorded in the case report form, and
the investigator must justify all missing data.
The data must be transferred into the case report forms as they are collected for both
clinical and para-clinical data. The data will be copied clearly and legibly in black ink
in order to facilitate duplication and computerization.
False data detected in the CRF will be clearly crossed out, and the correct data will
be recorded in the CRF, provided with the date and initials of the team member who
affected the change.
Subject anonymity will be ensured on all study documents using a code and the first
three letters of the first and last name of the participating individual, or eradication of
nominative data on the duplicated source documents intended for research
documentation.
Computerized data on file will be reported to the CNIL in accordance with the
applicable procedures.
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7.2. Research monitoring
A clinical research associate (CRA), delegated by the sponsor, will visit each study
center during study implementation and one or several times during the trial,
depending on the enrollment rate, as well as at the end of the trial.
The CRAs will visit the investigator centers according to the patient follow-up
schedule specified in the protocol, the enrollment rate in the centers, and the
corresponding risk level assigned to the study.
Site initiation visit in each center: This visit must take place prior to enrollment of the
first patient and is aimed at establishing the protocol and meeting the biomedical
study personnel.
During the first monitoring visit in each center, the CRA will verify the first case report
(at least) 100% (per investigator, if there are several investigators per center).
During the next visits, the CRA will verify case report forms as the study progresses.
The principal investigator of each centre and the other participating investigators
agree to monitoring visits at regular intervals.
These visits aim at:
9 Confirming that the study is being conducted in compliance with the protocol;
9 Verifying informed consent form signatures;
9 Verifying reporting of serious adverse events and adverse event-related data;
9 Monitoring traceability of the investigational drugs;
9 Ensuring quality control: comparison of CRF data with source documents,
verification of data accuracy, missing data, and data consistency in accordance
with protocol procedures.
Final visit: collection of CRFs, biomedical study documents, and archiving.
7.3. Archiving
The following essential trial-related documents will be retained by the investigator for
at least 15 years after the last follow-up visit of the last subject:
9 Investigator site file;
9 CRFs, completed and signed by the investigator;
9 Study-specific source documents required for the research.
This indexed archiving includes:
- Copies of the written approval of the Institutional Ethics Committee;
- Successive protocol versions (identified by a version number and version date);
- Correspondence with the sponsor;
- Subject signed consent forms, in sealed envelopes, with the corresponding
inclusion list or register;
- Study-specific appendices;
- Final trial report based on statistical and quality control analyses (duplicate sent to
the sponsor);
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Audit certificates that may have been issued during the study.
The database used for the statistical analyses will be archived by the individual in
charge of the analyses (paper-based or digital).
8. Ethical and regulatory considerations
The research will be performed in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of
Helsinki and Good Clinical Practice. To this end, a copy of the scientific
committments dated and signed by the investigator of each participating center
will be delivered to the sponsor’s representative.
8.1. Independent Ethics Committee and Competent Authority
In accordance with current regulations, the sponsor will submit the protocol to the
Independent Ethics Committee (IEC) EST IV for review and approval, and a Clinical
Trial Authorization to the AFSSAPS, Competent Authority (CA).
Any major amendment made to the protocol must also be submitted to the
Independent Ethics Committee ICE EST IV and the AFSSAPS, Competent Authority
(CA) for approval.
No enrollment or pre-enrollment can occur before CA and ICE approvals, and
sponsor initiation of the study.
8.2. Subject information and consent
Before enrollment in the trial, each eligible subject (or his/her legal representative)
will be fully informed of the study. The information provided to the subjects is
summarized in a written document provided to the subject, whose consent is
required. Once this information has been delivered and the investigator has
confirmed the subject (or his/her legal representative) understands the implications of
his/her participation in the trial, the subject (or his/her legal representative) will be
required to give his/her written consent. The subject remains free to choose not to
participate in the study and can withdraw consent at any time, regardless of reason,
without prejudice or other negative consequences.
A duplicate of the consent form signed by both the participating subject and
investigator will be delivered to the subject (or his/her legal representative).
8.3. Protection of personal data
Personal data processing will be carried out in accordance with the terms specified
by French law n° 78-17 of January 6, 1978, on infor mation technology, files, and civil
liberties, as amended by the French law n°2004-801 of August 6, 2004 and the
implementing regulations.
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An automatic data processing authorization request as part of the medical research
will be submitted to the CNIL (Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des
Libertés).
8.4. Insurance
The Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, sponsor of this study, have provided
insurance covering their own civil liability and those of any stakeholder involved in the
conduct of the clinical trial for the whole duration of the study, regardless of the
relation between the stakeholders and the sponsor.
9. Confidentiality and publication policy
In accordance with Article R.5121-31 of the French Public Health Code, the
investigators and every person involved in the trial are bound by the obligation of
professional confidentiality, especially regarding the nature of the products used, the
trial, the participants, and the outcomes. The PI or the coordinator, for a multicenter
study, must ensure patient anonymity and retain a confidential patient identification
list.
Any report, oral or written communication as part of this study must be transmitted to
the sponsor and published in accordance with the publication policy of the Hôpitaux
Universitaires de Strasbourg.
The Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg are owners of the data, and no use or
disclosure to third parties can take place without their prior consent.
The Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg must be stated as the sponsor of the
biomedical research and source of financial support, when appropriate. The terms
“Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg” must appear in the author’s address.
The final study report will be written by the PI, coordinator, and study methodologist.
This report will be submitted to each investigator for review. After obtaining
consensus, the final version must be validated by investigator signature and sent to
the sponsor soon after the termination of the study. A report written according to the
reference report of the Competent Authority will be sent to the Competent Authority
and to the IEC within 1 year after termination of the study, defined as the last followup visit of the last enrolled subject. This deadline is set at 90 days in the event of
early study termination.
The PI and coordinator will be the first and last signatories, respectively, of the study
publication. The investigators of the centers with high patient enrollments will be cited
as co-authors.
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11. Appendices
Annexe 1: Définition de la réponse EULAR et des critères ACR
Critères EULAR
DAS28
(valeur à
l’évaluation
finale)
Amélioration du DAS28 par rapport à la
valeur de base :
> 1,2
≤ 3,2
> 3,2 et ≤
5,1
> 5,1
> 0,6 et <
1,2
< 0,6
Bon
répondeur
Répondeur
modéré
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Nonréponde
ur
Annexe 2: Critères ACR 1987 de PR
1. Raideur matinale (articulaire ou périarticulaire) d’au moins une heure.
2. Arthrite d’au moins trois articulations (atteinte simultanée constatée par
un médecin et due à une tuméfaction des tissus mous ou à un
épanchement articulaire. Les 14 régions concernées sont les IPP, MCP,
poignets, coudes, genoux et chevilles).
3. Arthrite des articulations de la main (au moins une région tuméfiée au
niveau des IPP, MCP ou poignets).
4. Arthrite symétrique (atteinte simultanée et bilatérale des articulations ou
groupes d’articulations définis en 2. L’atteinte simultanée des IPP, MCP,
et MTP est acceptable même en l’absence de symétrie parfaite).
5. Nodules rhumatoïdes (nodosités sous-cutanées constatées par un
médecin sur des crêtes osseuses ou des surfaces d’extension ou en
situation périarticulaire).
6. présence du facteur rhumatoïde
7. Lésions radiologiques typiques sur les clichés des mains et des
poignets (déminéralisation en bande évidente ou érosions
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Annexe 3: Note d’information concernant les appels téléphoniques
Madame, Monsieur,
Vous avez accepté de participer à l’étude « ROC » évaluant différents
traitements de la polyarthrite rhumatoïde.
Conformément à la notice d’information qui vous a été remise, vous trouverez
dans ce document plus de détails concernant le déroulement de 2 appels
téléphoniques qui seront effectués par Monsieur Hecketsweiler, technicien de
recherche clinique de l’Hôpital de Strasbourg.
Le but de ces appels sera de connaître votre évaluation concernant votre
gêne et l’activité de la polyarthrite.
Un premier appel téléphonique sera effectué dans les deux semaines suivant le
début de l’étude, et un second appel 6 mois après.
Ces entretiens nécessiteront environ 20 à 30 minutes de votre temps.
Nous vous demandons de ne pas indiquer au technicien votre traitement, qu’il
ne doit pas connaître.
Chaque appel ce déroulera en trois étapes :
1) On vous demandera d’évaluer sur une échelle de 0 à 100 l’activité globale de
votre polyarthrite (douleur-gonflement-gêne) durant les deux derniers jours. La note
0 signifiant que la polyarthrite « va le mieux possible » et 100 qu’elle «va le plus
mal que vous puissiez imaginer », par rapport à l’activité que vous avez connu.
2) Dans un deuxième temps, quelques questions sur votre gêne dans la vie de tous
les jours vous seront posées (facilité à vous habiller, manger, bouger par exemple).
3) Enfin, il vous sera demandé de compter :
-
Le nombre de vos articulations douloureuses
-
Le nombre de vos articulations qui sont gonflées
Pour cela nous vous demanderons de vous aider de la feuille de schémas qui
vous a été remise.
Grâce à ces schémas, vous pourrez repérer les articulations à évaluer,
comme le fait votre médecin lorsqu’il vous examine.
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Pour les poignets, épaules, coudes et genoux, faire le test en
mobilisant, c’est à dire en bougeant ces articulations.
Pour les mains :
- faire le test une première fois en usant de votre autre main (main
droite pour examiner votre main gauche et vice-versa) ,en appuyant avec le
pouce sur le dos de l’articulation et l’index sur la paume de la même
articulation, avec la même force pour chaque articulation pour compter le
nombre d’articulations douloureuses à la pression.
- faire le test une deuxième fois, en utilisant la même position de l’index
et du pouce pour chercher une sensation de mouvement liquidien et appréciez
votre impression visuelle (y a-t-il un gonflement apparent de part et d’autre de
l’articulation) pour compter le nombre d’articulations gonflées.
Ne tester que les articulations représentées sur les dessins.
Lorsque le technicien vous téléphonera, il vous demandera de faire ces
tests. Si vous le voulez, il pourra vous rappeler quelques minutes plus tard
pour vous laisser le temps de l’évaluation. Afin de vous aider, vous pourrez
cocher dans chaque tableau situé sous les schémas, vos articulations
douloureuses, puis gonflées. Vous pourrez ensuite transmettre plus facilement
vos réponses au technicien.
Nous vous remercions par avance du temps que vous nous consacrerez qui nous
sera très utile pour interpréter les résultats de cette étude évaluant différents
traitements de la PR.
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PHRC national 2009
HUS n°4507
Annexe 4: Schéma des articulations
Merci de compter :
- Dans un premier temps, le nombre d’articulations douloureuses
- Dans un second temps, pour le nombre d’articulations gonflées
Faire le test en
bougeant les
articulations pour
les épaules coudes,
poignets et genoux
Pour vous aider vous pouvez cocher dans les cases les articulations douloureuses
puis les gonflées :
Lettres : Articulations :
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Douleurs (cochez)
Poignet gauche
Coude gauche
Epaule Gauche
Epaule droite
Coude droit
Poignet droit
Genoux droit
Genoux gauche
Gonflements (cochez)
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PHRC national 2009
HUS n°4507
Faire le test en
palpant les
articulations de
chaque main :
une première fois
pour les douleurs
et une seconde
fois pour les
gonflements
Pour vous aider vous pouvez cocher dans les
cases les articulations douloureuses puis les
gonflées de chaque main:
Chiffres :
Couleurs :
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Orange
Jaune
Bleu ciel
Noir
Gris
Vert clair
Violet
Bleu foncé
Vert foncé
Rouge
Douleurs
(cochez)
Gonflements
(cochez)
Lettres :
Couleurs :
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
Gris
Noir
Bleu ciel
Jaune
Orange
Rouge
Vert foncé
Bleu foncé
Violet
Vert clair
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Douleurs
(cochez)
Gonflements
(cochez)
PHRC national 2009
HUS n°4507
Annexe 5: Elaboration et validation d’un questionnaire portant sur la sexualité
des personnes atteintes de polyarthrite rhumatoïde
Coordinatrice principale : Pr Aleth Perdriger, CHU Rennes
Méthodologiste : Dr Laure Gossec, CHU Cochin, Paris
Médecin sexologue : Mme le Docteur Catherine Solano, Paris
Version octobre 2009
Plan
1. Contexte
2. Objectif
3. Type d’étude
4. Elaboration du questionnaire
4.1 FOCUS GROUP
Participants
Organisation
4.2 FORMULATION DU QUESTIONNAIRE
4.3. TEST DE FAISABILITE ET DE COMPREHENSION DU QUESTIONNAIRE
4.4.FINALISATION DU QUESTIONNAIRE.
5. Validation préliminaire du questionnaire
5..1 VALIDITE DE CONTENU, DE CONSTRUIT ET DE CORRELATION
5.2 REPRODUCTIBILITE
5.3 FAISABILITE
6. Sensibilité au changement
7.Bénéfices attendus
8.Aspects pratiques.
8.1 ETHIQUE.
8.2 ANONYMAT ET QUALITE DU RESPECT DE L’ETHIQUE
8.3FINANCEMENT
8.4COORDINATION
8.5DIFFUSION DES RESULTATS
8.6 PLANNING DE DATES
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1. Contexte
Il est établi que les patients qui souffrent d’une PR peuvent également se plaindre
de troubles de la sexualité. Ces troubles de la sexualité sont évalués comme
important pour les personnes atteintes de PR puisqu’ils le sélectionnent comme
domaine reflétant l’impact de la maladie (ref Gossec ARD dec 08 online first). Un
certain nombre de patients évoquent une responsabilité de la PR dans la survenue
de ces difficultés sexuelles.
Cependant, à ce jour il est difficile de mesurer les troubles de la sexualité dans la PR
et les relations de la PR avec ces troubles de la sexualité, du fait de l’absence d’un
questionnaire ayant de bonnes propriétés métrologiques (ref Boers Omeract filter
1992 J Rheum).
Les biothérapies améliorent divers aspects des symptômes de la polyarthrite
rhumatoïde, y compris la qualité de vie (refs à ajouter). Cependant, l’effet éventuel
des biothérapies sur la sexualité dans la PR n’est pas évalué, du fait de l’absence de
questionnaire.
2. Objectif
L’objectif de ce travail est l’élaboration et la validation d’un questionnaire permettant
d’évaluer le retentissement de la maladie et de ses traitements sur la sexualité des
patients souffrant de PR. L’intérêt de ce travail est l’utilisation de ce questionnaire
pour quantifier la responsabilité de la maladie sur d’éventuels troubles sexuels des
malades et , donc comme instrument de mesure d’efficacité thérapeutique.
3. Type d’étude
Il s’agit d’une étude descriptive, observationnelle, (ave un suivi ?), qui se
déroulera en trois étapes :
- Elaboration du questionnaire : étude bicentrique (Paris, Rennes) prenant en compte
les données de la littérature, l’avis d’un groupe d’experts comprenant un médecin
sexologues, et l’opinion de patients, par une technique focus group et DELPHI
modifiée. L’élaboration du questionnaire se fera selon un processus défini cidessous.
- Validation du questionnaire : validation « pilote ». La validation du questionnaire
respectera les règles établies par le groupe de méthodologistes de l’OMERACT
(Outcoem Measures in Rheumatology). Il s’agira d’une validation préliminaire du
questionnaire obtenu : validité de construit, faisabilité, reproductibilité et sensibilité au
changement.
La cible est : tous les patients souffrant de polyarthrite rhumatoïde.
4. Elaboration du questionnaire
4.0 Réunion préparatoire :
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Organisation cet été d’une réunion pour définir les objectifs de ce travail et
l’organisation du focus group. Avis du sexologue sur la façon de parler de la
sexualité avec les malades, choix des thèmes permettant de construire le
questionnaire (fatigue, douleur, libido, sécheresse, regard, plaisir etc.)
L’objectif est d’aborder la sexualité sous un aspect qualitatif, et de rechercher les
paramètres pouvant être considérés comme pertinents pour l’analyse des relations
entr PR et sexualité.
4.1 Focus group
Participants
Sexologue (Paris), 6-7 personnes atteintes de PR dont au moins un patient
expérimenté dans les groupes de parole, 2 rhumatologues dont un modérateur de
séance.
Organisation
Une réunion d’une journée à Paris est organisée en septembre 2009, de type focus
group pour faire ressortir par une discussion, les aspects essentiels des troubles de
la sexualité dans la PR. Est ce qu’on mesure la même chose que par la qualité de
vie ? Est-ce un aspect à part ?
4.2 Formulation du questionnaire
Participants : sexologue et les 2 rhumatologues
Objectif : une liste de 2 à 10 questions permettant d’évaluer la sexualité. Etablir une
cotation des réponses.
Méthodes : le nombre de questions reflètent l’importance du domaine pour les
patients du focus group.
Prévoir une gestion des données manquantes.
4.3. Test de faisabilité et de compréhension du questionnaire
Test auprès de 10 patients du questionnaire sexualité seul pour vérifier la
compréhension, l’acceptabilité, la compréhension des questions, les difficultés.
(rester à coté pendant le remplissage et discuter du phrasing, des difficultés ou
incompréhensions etc...en fait ce n'est pas le résultat qui compte mais le
remplissage).
Pour les études qualitatives (entretiens pour générer des idées, analyse de
compréhension…), l’important est d’être le plus exhaustif possible et donc de
n’oublier personne (même ceux qui ne représentent que peu de personnes).
Des hommes, des femmes, âges différents, qui travaillent ou non, zones
géographiques différentes (au moins Paris/province ; ou rural/urbain)
Bien noter les commentaires qui peuvent mener (si répétés) à modifier le
questionnaire légèrement.
Diffusion du test auprès de quelques soignants : je propose de le montrer à B
Fautrel et C Beauvais, ainsi que 2 soignants : une infirmière de Cochin, et une de
Rennes, pour vérifier l’acceptabilité.
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Montrer aussi le questionnaire à des associations de patients .
4.4.Finalisation du questionnaire.
Confrontation des résultats de l’étape précédente et éventuelle adaptation du
questionnaire.
Date prévue : avant le 4 novembre.
5. Validation préliminaire du questionnaire
5..1 Validité de contenu, de construit et de corrélation
Il s’agit de mesurer ce que l’on souhaite mesurer, c'est-à-dire la sexualité. Il n’existe
pas de gold standard à ce sujet.
Design : transversal
Patients : PR certaine, patients sélectionnés pour être représentatifs de la variabilité
des patients, on visera 20-30% d’hommes et une répartition en termes d’âge et
d’ancienneté de maladie, ainsi que d’ancienneté de biothérapie.
Nombre de sujets : 50 patients (25 à Cochin, 25 à Rennes).
Évaluation : remplissage d’un questionnaire patient comprenant le questionnaire
sexualité et des questions générales ainsi que des questionnaires qualité de vie,
fatigue, activité du rhumatisme, dépression.
Analyse : en l’absence de gold standard, on regardera la corrélation avec
- Autres questionnaires de sexualité
- corrélation avec les mesures de self efficacy, de qualité de vie et de fatigue et
dépression.
Il faut donc préparer un CRF avec
-note d'information
-des données sur la PR : ancienneté, symptômes actuels (douleur fatigue RAID),
HAQ (afin de comparer les données sexualité à ces données), SF36, un
questionnaire de dépression (HADS ?) et coping (RAI ?)
- et intégrer dedans le nouveau questionnaire sexualité quand il sera finalisé
- plus d’éventuels autres questionnaires de sexualité.
- Partie médecin : le DAS28, le traitement par biothérapie oui/non.
5.2 Reproductibilité
Design : étude longitudinale sur 48h-7 jours.
Patients : ceux de la phase précédente qui acceptent de remplir 2 fois le
questionnaire
Nombre de sujets : 30.
Évaluation : remplissage du questionnaire sexualité à 2 reprises à 48h-7j
d’intervalle.
Analyse : accord par kappa et ICC.
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5.3 Faisabilité
Evaluation de la satisfaction/acceptabilité, pourcentage de données manquantes.
6. Sensibilité au changement
Il s’agit d’évaluer l’effet de biothérapies sur la sexualité.
Objectifs : valider la sensibilité du questionnaire aux variations de l’activité de la PR
Design : étude longitudinale sur 6 mois.
Patients : patients ayant une PR, traités par biothérapie (PHRC ROC ?)
Nombre de sujets : à préciser, a définir en fonction de l’objectif principal et des
critères de quantification du questionnaire qui auront été élaborés.
Voir avec le CRI pour l’inclusion.
Évaluation : remplissage du questionnaire avant et après la biothérapie.
Utilisation du questionnaire pour évaluer l’influence d’un traitement sur l’évolution de
la sexualité des patients. Intérêt : analyser si un questionnaire sur la sexualité peut
réellement être un instrument de mesure du caractère actif ou sévère de la PR
Analyse : effet de la biothérapie sur la sexualité par standardised response means.
Analyser les corrélations entre les variations obtenues avec le questionnaire sur la
sexualité et les variations de l’activité patients (DAS, HAQ, EMIR…) sous
traitement.
7. Bénéfices attendus
Le travail de type focus group permettra d’obtenir une meilleure compréhension sur
la sexualité dans la PR.
Le questionnaire sur la sexualité pourra servir d’outil d’évaluation d’efficacité
thérapeutique ainsi que pour des enquêtes. (cf objectifs).
8. Aspects pratiques.
8.1 Ethique.
Le projet sera mené en accord avec les règles de la bonne pratique médicale, les
accord d’Helsinki, après accord d’un comité d’éthique pour la validation de la
sensibilité au changement et après consentement oral de chaque patient participant
à l’élaboration.
8.2 Anonymat et qualité du respect de l’éthique
Les données seront remplies anonymement et transmises au centre coordinateur. La
saisie sera réalisée anonymement (simple saisie). Les questionnaires et la base de
données ne seront pas transmis à d’autres études.
8.3 Financement
Aucun pour l’élaboration.
PHRC et éventuelle place d’une aide pharmaceutique pour la validation : à préciser.
8.4
Coordination
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La coordinatrice principale est le Pr A Perdriger.
La méthodologiste est le Dr Laure Gossec.
8.5
Diffusion des résultats
Les résultats de l’étude seront diffusés via des congrès tel le congrès de la SFR 2010
et via une publication.
Les co auteurs seront les personnes ayant participé activement au projet.
8.6 Planning de dates
Il est prévu les dates suivantes
- Elaboration du questionnaire : focus group septembre 09
- Questionnaire finalisé avant mi novembre 2009
- Validation préliminaire en 2009
- Sensibilité au changement : 2010 (appel d’offre PHRC novembre 09)
- Présentation au Congrès de la SFR décembre 2010 de l’élaboration
- Rédaction d’un article avant le 31/12/2010
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Elaboration d’un questionnaire sur la sexualité dans la polyarthrite rhumatoïde
Madame, Mademoiselle, Monsieur,
Nous vous proposons de participer à un projet de Recherche concernant l’influence de
votre maladie sur la sexualité. Le but de cette lettre d’information est de vous expliquer
ce projet. N’hésitez pas à solliciter votre rhumatologue si quelque chose ne vous semble
pas clair ou si vous avez d’autres questions.
Objectif
Votre médecin vous propose de participer à un projet intitulé « élaboration d’un
questionnaire sur la sexualité dans la polyarthrite rhumatoïde ». Cette étude est
réalisée en même temps que l’étude ROC que vous avez accepté, mais il s’agit d’une
étude distincte, sans aucune obligation de votre part. Le but est d’élaborer et de
valider un questionnaire pour évaluer la sexualité dans la polyarthrite.
Description
Il est prévu qu’au moins 150 patients remplissent, comme vous, ce questionnaire dans
toute la France, avant le changement de traitement qui vous est proposé, puis 6 mois
plus tard. Cette étude ne durera pour chaque patient inclus que la durée nécessaire
pour remplir ce questionnaire. Le questionnaire comprend des questions portant sur
l’influence de votre polyarthrite sur votre vie sexuelle, Le questionnaire fait 3 pages et
est rempli en 5 minutes environ.
Il n’y aura pas d’évaluation spécifique par le médecin, et pas d’autres examens à
réaliser.
Renseignements confidentiels
Tous les renseignements fournis pour cette étude sont absolument confidentiels et
soumis au secret médical. Les questionnaires seront traités dans la plus stricte
confidentialité. Les données enregistrées à l’occasion de cette étude pourront faire
l’objet d’un traitement informatisé par les médecins coordonnateurs de l’étude mais
uniquement de façon anonyme, en utilisant un numéro et non pas vos noms et
prénoms.
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Questionnaire sexualité et polyarthrite : validation du questionnaire
Ce questionnaire contient des informations importantes sur votre qualité de vie
actuellement. Veuillez répondre aux questions suivantes, même si vous pensez qu’elles
ne vous concernent pas en ce moment, il n’y a pas de bonne ni de mauvaise réponse.
Pour chaque question, veuillez cocher la réponse qui correspond le mieux à ce que vous
ressentez ou pensez. Ce questionnaire sera analysé de façon tout à fait anonyme. Merci.
Date de ce jour : jour /__/__/ mois /__/__/ 2010
1) Questionnaire sexualité
Ces questions concernent les conséquences de votre polyarthrite rhumatoïde sur votre
vie sexuelle. Merci d’entourer le chiffre qui correspond le mieux à votre état, au cours
des 3 derniers mois.
1. Au cours des 3 derniers mois : votre état de santé a-t-il été responsable d’une
perturbation de votre vie sexuelle ?
Pas du
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Je ne suis pas concerné(e) ˆ
2. Au cours des 3 derniers mois : les traitements que vous prenez pour votre polyarthrite
ont-ils été responsables d’une perturbation de votre vie sexuelle ?
Pas du
tout
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9
10
extrêmement
Je ne suis pas concerné(e) ˆ
3. Au cours des 3 derniers mois : votre état de santé a-t-il été responsable d’une
diminution de votre désir sexuel ?
Pas du
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0
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extrêmement
Je ne suis pas concerné(e) ˆ
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4. Au cours des 3 derniers mois : votre état de santé a-t-il été responsable d’une
diminution de vos performances sexuelles ?
Pas du
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0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
extrêmement
Je ne suis pas concerné(e) ˆ
5. Au cours des 3 derniers mois : votre état de santé a-t-il été responsable d’une
perturbation de votre entente avec votre partenaire ?
Pas du
tout
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extrêmement
Je ne suis pas concerné(e) ˆ
6. Au cours des 3 derniers mois : vous êtes-vous senti(e) dévalorisé(e) vis à vis de votre
partenaire ?
Pas du
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extrêmement
Je ne suis pas concerné(e) ˆ
7. Au cours des 3 derniers mois : votre état de santé a-t-il été responsable d’une
diminution de votre pouvoir de séduction ?
Pas du
tout
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10
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Je ne suis pas concerné(e) ˆ
8. Au cours des 3 derniers mois : les douleurs de la polyarthrite ont-elles été
responsables d’une perturbation de votre vie sexuelle ?
Pas du
tout
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9
Je ne suis pas concerné(e) ˆ
9. Au cours des 3 derniers mois : votre fatigue a-t-elle été responsable d’une
perturbation de votre vie sexuelle ?
Pas du
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Je ne suis pas concerné(e) ˆ
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10. Au cours des 3 derniers mois : avez-vous eu une vie sexuelle globalement
satisfaisante ?
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Je ne suis pas concerné(e) ˆ
Commentaires éventuels sur le questionnaire Sexualité :
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