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Phase 3 Completed N=147 Randomized Double-blind Treatment

A Study of Ixekizumab (LY2439821) in Chinese Participants With Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04285229 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
147
Serious AEs
3.3%
Results posted
Jun 2022
Primary outcomePrimary: Percentage of Participants Achieving an Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society 40 (ASAS40) Response in Biological Disease-modifying Antirheumatic Drug (bDMARD)-naïve Participants — 7.8; 40.9 Percentage of Participants — p=<0.001
◆ Published Evidence
Emerging
5citations · ~3 / year
Ixekizumab for Active Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis in Chinese Patients: 16- and 52-Week Results from a Phase III, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study.
BioDrugs : clinical immunotherapeutics, biopharmaceuticals and gene therapy · 2024 · Likely link

Summary

The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ixekizumab in Chinese participants with radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (r-axSpA).

Linked Publications (5)

  • Ixekizumab for Active Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis in Chinese Patients: 16- and 52-Week Results from a Phase III, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study.
    BioDrugs : clinical immunotherapeutics, biopharmaceuticals and gene therapy · 2024 · 5 citations · Likely link
  • Efficacy of Ixekizumab in Chinese Patients with Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis by Baseline C-Reactive Protein Level.
    Rheumatology and therapy · 2025 · 2 citations · Open access · Likely link
  • Rapid and Sustained Effect of Ixekizumab on Patient Global, Spinal Pain, Stiffness, and Fatigue in Chinese Patients with Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis.
    Rheumatology and therapy · 2024 · 2 citations · Open access · Likely link
  • Efficacy of Ixekizumab in Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis by Baseline C-Reactive Protein Level: A Pooled Analysis of Phase III Trials.
    Rheumatology and therapy · 2026 · 0 citations · Open access · Likely link
  • Efficacy of Ixekizumab in Chinese Patients with Radiographic-Axial Spondyloarthritis by Baseline Inflammation Status on Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
    Rheumatology and therapy · 2026 · 0 citations · Open access · Likely link

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Percentage of Participants Achieving an Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society 40 (ASAS40) Response in Biological Disease-modifying Antirheumatic Drug (bDMARD)-naïve Participants
7.8; 40.9 <0.001 sig
SECONDARY
Percentage of Participants Achieving an ASAS40 Response
8.2; 37.8 <0.001 sig
SECONDARY
Percentage of Participants Achieving an ASAS20 Response
35.6; 59.5 0.006 sig
SECONDARY
Change From Baseline in Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score (ASDAS)
-0.19; -1.33 <0.001 sig
SECONDARY
Change From Baseline in Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) Response
-0.90; -2.39 <0.001 sig
SECONDARY
Change From Baseline in Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI)
-0.49; -1.36 0.002 sig
SECONDARY
Change From Baseline in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Spine (Spondyloarthritis Research Consortium of Canada [SPARCC] Score)
-0.93; -8.65 <0.001 sig
SECONDARY
Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component Summary (PCS) Score
1.23; 3.85 0.001 sig
SECONDARY
Change From Baseline in 36-Item SF-36 Mental Component Summary (MCS) Score
-0.06; 0.45 0.660
SECONDARY
Change From Baseline in the Measure of High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
2.65; -10.10 <0.001 sig
SECONDARY
Change From Baseline in Mobility on the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index (BASMI)
0.06; -0.30 <0.001 sig
SECONDARY
Change From Baseline in Maastricht Ankylosing Spondylitis Enthesitis Score (MASES)
-1.06; -1.77 0.086
SECONDARY
Change From Baseline in MRI Sacroiliac Joint(s) (SIJ) Spondyloarthritis Research Consortium of Canada (SPARCC) Score
-1.31; -6.98 <0.001 sig
SECONDARY
Number of Participants With Anterior Uveitis
0; 0
SECONDARY
Change From Baseline in ASAS-Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) Score
-30.71; -26.13
SECONDARY
Percentage of Participants With Anti-Ixekizumab Antibodies
4.1; 13.5
SECONDARY
Pharmacokinetics (PK): Trough Ixekizumab Concentration at Steady State (Ctrough ss)
3.89

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Have an established diagnosis of radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (r-xSpA) with sacroiliitis defined radiographically according to the modified New York criteria.
  • Participants have a history of back pain ≥3 months with age at onset <45 years.
  • Biologic naïve or have had prior treatment with 1 tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor.
  • Must have had an inadequate response to 2 or more NSAIDs at the therapeutic dose range for a total duration of at least 4 weeks OR have a history of intolerance to NSAIDs.
  • Have a history of prior therapy for axSpa for at least 12 weeks prior to screening.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Have total ankylosis of the spine.
  • Have recently received a live vaccine within 12 weeks or have had a vaccination with Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) within the past year.
  • Have an ongoing or serious infection within the last 12 weeks.
  • Have a compromised immune system.
  • Have any other serious and/or uncontrolled diseases.
  • Have either a current diagnosis or a recent history of malignant disease.
  • Have had major surgery within 8 weeks of baseline, or will require surgery during the study.
  • Are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04285229) and the linked publication. 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. Informational only — not medical advice.

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