Abstract Number: 0432 • ACR Convergence 2020
The Effect on Renal Function of the Complement C5a Receptor Inhibitor Avacopan in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
Background/Purpose: Avacopan, a novel, orally-administered selective antagonist of C5aR, was recently evaluated in a pivotal Phase 3 randomized clinical trial where its use in patients…Abstract Number: 0849 • ACR Convergence 2020
Herpes Zoster Events with Anifrolumab in Patients with Active SLE: An Integrated Analysis of Phase 2 and Phase 3 Trials
Background/Purpose: In the phase 2 MUSE and phase 3 TULIP-1 and TULIP-2 trials, treatment with anifrolumab, a monoclonal antibody to the type I interferon receptor,…Abstract Number: 0989 • ACR Convergence 2020
Withdrawal of MMF Is Safe in Quiescent Renal and Non-Renal SLE: Results from a Multi-Center Randomized Trial
Background/Purpose: Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) is standard of care therapy for long term treatment of lupus nephritis and other manifestations of SLE. However, it is associated…Abstract Number: 1368 • ACR Convergence 2020
Proportions of Patients Achieving a Minimal Disease Activity State upon Treatment with Tildrakizumab in a Psoriatic Arthritis Phase 2b Study
Background/Purpose: Tildrakizumab (TIL) is a high-affinity anti–interleukin-23p19 monoclonal antibody approved in the US, EU, and Australia to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.1 A randomized,…Abstract Number: 1829 • ACR Convergence 2020
Lupus Disease Activity After Cessation of Anifrolumab Treatment During the Phase 2b MUSE Trial Follow-up Period
Background/Purpose: In the randomized, double-blind, phase 2b MUSE trial, anifrolumab reduced disease activity vs placebo across multiple endpoints in patients with moderately to severely active…Abstract Number: 0199 • ACR Convergence 2020
A Phase 1, Randomized, Open-label, Parallel Group, Single-dose Study to Compare the Pharmacokinetics and Safety of the Auto-injector and Pre-filled Syringe of CT-P17, a Proposed, Higher Concentration Biosimilar (100 mg/mL) Adalimumab, in Healthy Subjects
Background/Purpose: CT-P17 is a recombinant human monoclonal antibody that was developed as the first biosimilar adalimumab with high concentration (100 mg/mL) and citrate-free formulation. The…Abstract Number: 0235 • ACR Convergence 2020
Safety and Biological Activity of Rozibafusp Alfa in Subjects with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Final Results of a Phase 1b Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multiple Ascending Dose Study
Background/Purpose: B-cell activating factor (BAFF) and inducible costimulator ligand (ICOSL) are implicated in autoimmune disease pathogenesis, and clinical findings support their utility as drug targets…Abstract Number: 0504 • ACR Convergence 2020
Efficacy and Safety of Upadacitinib in Patients with Active Psoriatic Arthritis and Inadequate Response to Biologic Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs: A Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Phase 3 Trial
Background/Purpose: Upadacitinib (UPA) is an oral, reversible, JAK inhibitor approved for treatment of moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and currently under evaluation for treatment…Abstract Number: 0855 • ACR Convergence 2020
Treatment of SLE with or Without Nephritis with the Immunoproteasome Inhibitor KZR-616: Updated Results of the MISSION Study
Background/Purpose: Immunoproteasome inhibition has demonstrated meaningful therapeutic potential in preclinical models of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and lupus nephritis (LN). KZR-616 is a first-in-class selective…Abstract Number: 1039 • ACR Convergence 2020
Tofacitinib as a Steroid-sparing Therapy in Pulmonary Sarcoidosis: Two Prospective Cases and Molecular Analysis
Background/Purpose: Patients with pulmonary sarcoidosis often require prolonged corticosteroids to treat their disease. There are currently no FDA approved steroid-sparing therapies for sarcoidosis. We report…Abstract Number: 1369 • ACR Convergence 2020
Efficacy of Tildrakizumab in PsA: DAPSA Remission and Low Disease Activity in PASDAS Through Week 52
Background/Purpose: Tildrakizumab (TIL), an anti–interleukin-23p19 monoclonal antibody, is approved in the US, EU, and Australia for treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. A randomized,…Abstract Number: 1842 • ACR Convergence 2020
Repository Corticotropin Injection (Acthar® Gel) for Persistently Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Post Hoc Analyses of Patient-Reported Outcomes from a Phase 4, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Background/Purpose: Repository corticotropin injection (RCI, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals) is a naturally sourced complex mixture of adrenocorticotropic hormone analogs and other pituitary peptides approved for the treatment…Abstract Number: 0201 • ACR Convergence 2020
A Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blind Phase 2 Study of SHR0302 versus Placebo in Chinese Subjects with Moderate to Severe Active Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Background/Purpose: Proinflammatory cytokine activation of JAK/STAT signal pathway is critical in the pathogenesis and progression of RA. SHR0302, a potent and selective inhibitor of JAK1,…Abstract Number: 0236 • ACR Convergence 2020
Safety and Usability of Infliximab Administration by Auto-injector (AI) and Pre-filled Syringe (PFS) in Patients with Active Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Patient-reported Experience from a Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Pivotal Trial
Background/Purpose: The subcutaneous (SC) formulation of CT-P13 received marketing authorization for RA from the EMA by demonstrating non-inferiority compared to CT-P13 intravenous for efficacy in…Abstract Number: 0515 • ACR Convergence 2020
A Proof of Concept Study to Assess the Efficacy of Tocilizumab in Combination with Ultra-Short Glucocorticoid Administration to Treat Newly Diagnosed Giant Cell Arteritis – a 24 Week Analysis
Background/Purpose: Two randomized controlled trials [Villiger et al. Lancet 2016; Stone et al. NEJM 2017] demonstrated a glucocorticoid (GC)-sparing effect of tocilizumab (TCZ) of at…
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