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Phase 3 N=421 Randomized Treatment

Compare Perceptions and Satisfaction for Two Different Delivery Mechanisms for Etanercept

Psoriasis

Enrolled (actual)
421
Serious AEs
2.6%
Results posted
Mar 2012
Primary outcome: Primary: Participant Satisfaction With Injection Device Evaluated at Week 12 for Modified Intent-to-treat (mITT) Population — 8.9; 7.6 units on a scale — p=<0.001

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Interventions
Enbrel (etanercept) (Device); Etanercept (Device)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Pfizer
Primary completion
Apr 2009

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Participant Satisfaction With Injection Device Evaluated at Week 12 for Modified Intent-to-treat (mITT) Population
8.9; 7.6 <0.001 sig
PRIMARY
Participant Satisfaction With Injection Device at Week 12 for Per-protocol (PP) Population
9.0; 7.5 <0.001 sig
SECONDARY
Percentage of Participants Satisfied With Injection Device
99.5; 92.5; 98.9; 90.0; 98.4; 88.8 0.008 sig
SECONDARY
Influence of Age on Participant Satisfaction With Injection Device
8.94; 7.18; 8.91; 7.41; 9.06; 7.93 0.045 sig
SECONDARY
Influence of Gender on Participant Satisfaction With Injection Device
9.07; 7.60; 8.70; 7.68 0.707
SECONDARY
Influence of Socio-educational Status on Participant Satisfaction With Injection Device
9.22; 7.96; 8.80; 7.55; 8.89; 7.24 0.195
SECONDARY
Influence of Psychological Status as Assessed by Hospital Anxiety Depression (HAD) Score on Participant Satisfaction With Injection Device
8.98; 7.83; 9.17; 7.49; 8.89; 7.42 0.493
SECONDARY
Influence of Willingness to Self Manage as Assessed by Patient Activation Measure (PAM) on Participant Satisfaction With Injection Device
8.73; 7.05; 9.41; 7.94; 8.28; 7.94 0.123
SECONDARY
Influence of Prior Self-injection Experience on Participant Satisfaction With Injection Device
8.89; 7.53; 8.96; 7.66 0.359
SECONDARY
Influence of Duration of Psoriasis on Participant Satisfaction With Injection Device
9.09; 7.90; 8.74; 7.17; 9.12; 7.72 0.693
SECONDARY
Influence of Physician Global Assessment (PGA) of Psoriasis on Participant Satisfaction With Injection Device
8.87; 7.51; 8.96; 7.79; 9.62; 7.83 0.170
SECONDARY
Influence of Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) on Participant Satisfaction With Injection Device
8.41; 7.45; 9.17; 7.81; 9.11; 7.67 0.211
SECONDARY
Influence of Participant's Assessment of General Health on Participant Satisfaction With Injection Device
8.54; 7.06; 9.15; 7.79; 8.70; 7.72 0.045 sig
SECONDARY
Influence of Participant's Global Assessment of Psoriasis on Participant Satisfaction With Injection Device
8.79; 7.96; 9.02; 7.51; 8.71; 7.70 0.913
SECONDARY
Influence of Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) on Participant Satisfaction With Injection Device
8.82; 7.82; 8.94; 7.71; 8.81; 7.37 0.968
SECONDARY
Influence of Co-morbidities on Participant Satisfaction With Injection Device
8.94; 7.40; 8.95; 7.76; 8.96; 8.06 0.531
SECONDARY
Influence of Prior Systemic Treatment or Topical Medication for Psoriasis on Participant Satisfaction With Injection Device
8.95; 7.61; NA; 9.00 0.759
SECONDARY
Influence of Prior Injection Experience on Participant Satisfaction With Injection Device
9.05; 7.70; 8.88; 7.56 0.713
SECONDARY
Ease of Use of Injection Device Based on Response to Question Concerning Overall Ease in Performing Injection With Device
134; 92; 50; 72; 15; 33 <0.001 sig
SECONDARY
Ease of Use of Injection Device Based on Response to Question Concerning Ease in Learning How to Use Device
154; 132; 39; 57; 7; 13 0.004 sig
SECONDARY
Ease of Use of Injection Device Based on Response to Question Concerning Ease in Disposing Off Device
158; 141; 25; 47; 12; 9 0.025 sig
SECONDARY
Ease of Use of Injection Device Based on Response to Question Concerning Ease in Knowing When Injection is Complete
140; 129; 44; 62; 13; 10 0.210
SECONDARY
Ease of Use of Injection Device Based on Response to Question Concerning Ease in Holding Device While Injecting
134; 100; 48; 72; 15; 24 <0.001 sig
SECONDARY
Ease of Use of Injection Device Based on Response to Question Concerning Hand Discomfort While Injecting
158; 131; 26; 44; 6; 20 <0.001 sig
SECONDARY
Ease of Use of Injection Device Based on Response to Question Concerning Time Taken to Perform Injection (Includes Preparation and Disposal)
132; 129; 43; 56; 12; 14 0.681
SECONDARY
Convenience of Injection Device Based on Response to Question Concerning Extent of Interference of Injecting Drug With Ability to Enjoy Social or Leisure Activity
116; 134; 34; 37; 30; 20 0.072
SECONDARY
Convenience of Injection Device Based on Response to Question Concerning Interference of Injecting Drug With Usual Daily Activity
134; 137; 45; 45; 14; 16 0.837
SECONDARY
Convenience of Injection Device Based on Response to Question Concerning Interference of Injecting Drug With Traveling
105; 98; 48; 55; 34; 32 0.356
SECONDARY
Confidence in Injection Device Based on Response to Question Concerning Overall Confidence in Management of Injections
6; 11; 13; 20; 30; 31 0.065
SECONDARY
Confidence in Injection Device Based on Response to Question Concerning Confidence That Participant Injects Right Amount of Drug Every Time
5; 2; 4; 7; 19; 15 0.098
SECONDARY
Confidence in Injection Device Based on Response to Question Concerning Confidence That Participant Can Inject Properly With Device
4; 2; 3; 7; 12; 27 0.494
SECONDARY
Confidence in Injection Device Based on Response to Question Concerning Confidence Regarding Control Over Injection Process
4; 2; 2; 10; 11; 21 0.628
SECONDARY
Confidence in Injection Device Based on Response to Question Concerning Confidence Regarding Successful Injection
3; 1; 2; 8; 16; 22 0.914
SECONDARY
Assessment of Fear of Device Based on Response to Question Concerning Nervousness About Injections
92; 80; 59; 54; 29; 39 0.090
SECONDARY
Assessment of Fear of Device Based on Response to Question Concerning Nervousness About Inserting Needle Into Skin
102; 82; 44; 49; 32; 38 0.022 sig
SECONDARY
Assessment of Fear of Device Based on Response to Question Concerning Dislike Towards Injecting With Device
129; 103; 43; 40; 22; 29 <0.001 sig
SECONDARY
Assessment of Fear of Device Based on Response to Question Concerning Emotional Distress or Anxiety About Injection
124; 105; 45; 57; 28; 26 0.057
SECONDARY
Device Characteristics Based on Response to Question Concerning Look of Device
4; 18; 10; 21; 62; 90 <0.001 sig
SECONDARY
Device Characteristics Based on Response to Question Concerning Feel of Device
1; 9; 9; 24; 69; 92 <0.001 sig
SECONDARY
Device Characteristics Based on Response to Question Regarding Comfort to Use Device Based on Looks
7; 32; 11; 26; 68; 76 <0.001 sig
SECONDARY
Side Effects Related to Administration Based on Response to Question Concerning Experience of Pain During or Immediately After Injection
98; 109; 65; 54; 24; 31 0.470
SECONDARY
Short Form State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (SF STAI) Global Score
11.0; 11.2; 9.9; 10.0; 10.1; 10.1 0.515
SECONDARY
Influence of Age on Participant Perception
47.9; 49.1; 42.8; 43.9; 42.7; 42.5 0.030 sig
SECONDARY
Influence of Gender on Participant Perception
77; 67; 42; 25; 37; 45 0.984
SECONDARY
Influence of Socio-educational Status on Participant Perception
41; 32; 56; 43; 22; 17 0.158
SECONDARY
Influence of Psychological Status Assessed by Hospital Anxiety Depression (HAD) Score on Participant Perception
7.0; 6.0; 5.0; 4.0; 7.0; 7.0 0.029 sig
SECONDARY
Influence of Willingness to Self Manage Assessed by Patient Activation Measure (PAM) on Participant Perception
58.0; 60.5; 53.0; 57.5; 60.0; 52.4 0.039 sig
SECONDARY
Influence of Prior Injection Experience on Participant Perception
47; 43; 72; 49; 20; 28 0.752
SECONDARY
Influence of Prior Self-injection Experience on Participant Perception
23; 33; 96; 59; 13; 16 0.697
SECONDARY
Influence of Duration of Psoriasis on Participant Perception
23.3; 22.9; 17.8; 20.6; 16.1; 17.1 0.004 sig
SECONDARY
Influence of Physician Global Assessment (PGA) of Psoriasis on Participant Perception
3.0; 3.0; 3.0; 3.0; 3.0; 3.0 0.652
SECONDARY
Influence of Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) on Participant Perception
17.2; 17.9; 18.6; 17.5; 17.1; 15.9 0.560
SECONDARY
Influence of Participant's Assessment of General Health on Participant Perception
64.9; 63.8; 59.3; 70.7; 48.8; 60.5 0.023 sig
SECONDARY
Influence of Participant's Global Assessment of Psoriasis on Participant Perception
73.5; 73.4; 69.9; 73.3; 72.6; 70.8 0.494
SECONDARY
Influence of Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) on Participant Perception
13.4; 13.1; 12.4; 12.8; 14.6; 13.1 0.444
SECONDARY
Influence of Co-morbidities on Participant Perception
49; 31; 70; 61; 59; 38 0.787
SECONDARY
Influence of Prior Systemic Treatment or Topical Medication for Psoriasis on Participant Perception
119; 92; 0; 0; 56; 64 0.535

Summary

Primary objective of this study is to compare patient satisfaction with the prefilled syringe (PFS) and the auto-injector (AI), two different delivery devices for etanercept after 12 weeks of use, using a 10 point scale form totally dissatisfied to totally satisfied.Secondary evaluation focus on the identification of patient and device attributes associated with patient satisfaction.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Treatment of adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who failed to respond to, or who have a contraindication to, or are intolerant to other systemic therapy including cyclosporine, methotrexate or PUVA
  • Eligible for treatment with etanercept according to Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC), and applicable local guidelines.
  • Aged 18 years or more
  • Willing and able to self-inject etanercept.
  • Able to store test drug at 2-8oC.
  • Negative serum ß-human chorionic gonadotropin (ß-HCG) pregnancy test at baseline (week 0) for all women of childbearing potential. Sexually active women of childbearing potential must use a medically acceptable form of contraception. Medically acceptable forms of contraception include oral contraceptives, injectable or implantable methods, intrauterine devices, or properly used barrier contraception. Sexually active men must agree to use a reliable form of contraception during the study.
  • Capable of understanding and willing to provide signed and dated written voluntary informed consent before any protocol-specific procedures are performed.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Prior experience of biologics and anti-TNF treatment for their Psoriasis including etanercept.
  • Sepsis or risk of sepsis.
  • Current or recent infections, including chronic or localized.
  • Latex sensitivity.
  • Vaccination with live vaccine in last 4 weeks, or expected to require such vaccination during the course of the study.
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00482170). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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