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Nipocalimab, an anti-FcRn monoclonal antibody, in participants with moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis and inadequate response or intolerance to anti-TNF therapy: results from the phase 2a IRIS-RA study

Taylor PC, Schett G, Huizinga TW, Wang Q, Ibrahim F, Zhou B, Liva SG, Shaik JSB, Xiong Y, Leu JH, Panchakshari RA, Loza MJ, Ma K, Dhatt H, Rojo Cella R, Karyekar CS, Cuff CA, Gao S, Fei K (2024)

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Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2024

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Book Volume: 10

Journal Issue: 2

DOI: 10.1136/rmdopen-2024-004278

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the efficacy, safety, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of nipocalimab in participants with moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and inadequate response or intolerance to ≥1 antitumour necrosis factor agent. METHODS: In this phase 2a study, participants with RA seropositive for anticitrullinated protein antibodies (ACPA) or rheumatoid factors were randomised 3:2 to nipocalimab (15 mg/kg intravenously every 2 weeks) or placebo from Weeks 0 to 10. Efficacy endpoints (primary endpoint: change from baseline in Disease Activity Score 28 using C reactive protein (DAS28-CRP) at Week 12) and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) were assessed through Week 12. Safety, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics were assessed through Week 18. RESULTS: 53 participants were enrolled (nipocalimab/placebo, n=33/20). Although the primary endpoint did not reach statistical significance for nipocalimab versus placebo, a numerically higher change from baseline in DAS28-CRP at Week 12 was observed (least squares mean (95% CI): -1.03 (-1.66 to -0.40) vs -0.58 (-1.24 to 0.07)), with numerically higher improvements in all secondary efficacy outcomes and PROs. Serious adverse events were reported in three participants (burn infection, infusion-related reaction and deep vein thrombosis). Nipocalimab significantly and reversibly reduced serum immunoglobulin G, ACPA and circulating immune complex levels but not serum inflammatory markers, including CRP. ACPA reduction was associated with DAS28-CRP remission and 50% response rate in American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria; participants with a higher baseline ACPA had greater clinical improvement. CONCLUSIONS: Despite not achieving statistical significance in the primary endpoint, nipocalimab showed consistent, numerical efficacy benefits in participants with moderate to severe active RA, with greater benefit observed for participants with a higher baseline ACPA. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: NCT04991753.

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APA:

Taylor, P.C., Schett, G., Huizinga, T.W., Wang, Q., Ibrahim, F., Zhou, B.,... Fei, K. (2024). Nipocalimab, an anti-FcRn monoclonal antibody, in participants with moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis and inadequate response or intolerance to anti-TNF therapy: results from the phase 2a IRIS-RA study. RMD Open, 10(2). https://doi.org/10.1136/rmdopen-2024-004278

MLA:

Taylor, Peter C., et al. "Nipocalimab, an anti-FcRn monoclonal antibody, in participants with moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis and inadequate response or intolerance to anti-TNF therapy: results from the phase 2a IRIS-RA study." RMD Open 10.2 (2024).

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