Abstract Number: 0208 • ACR Convergence 2020
Efficacy and Safety of Filgotinib for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis with Inadequate Response to Methotrexate: 52-Week Results
Background/Purpose: Filgotinib (FIL) is an oral, potent, selective Janus kinase 1 (JAK1) inhibitor. FINCH 1 (NCT02889796) assessed FIL efficacy and safety in patients (pts) with…Abstract Number: 0280 • ACR Convergence 2020
Compliance and Validation of Patient Reported Outcome Information Collected from Lupus Patients Using a Mobile Application
Background/Purpose: Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs) can provide critical data in measuring the impact of a disease on an individual as well as the quality of…Abstract Number: 0599 • ACR Convergence 2020
Evaluation of Telephone Consultations in Germany as an Additional Tool in Outpatient Rheumatology Clinics During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Background/Purpose: The Covid-19 pandemic holds multiple challenges for the healthcare system. Quick adoptions and adjustments are the mainstays during these times. Hygiene management and plans…Abstract Number: 0874 • ACR Convergence 2020
A Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Dose-ranging Study Evaluating Efficacy and Safety of SHR-1314 in Subjects with Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis
Background/Purpose: SHR-1314 is a humanized monoclonal immunoglobulin (IgG1/κ isotype) targeting human interleukin-17A (IL-17A). Preliminary data from phase I study has shown that single dose of…Abstract Number: 1208 • ACR Convergence 2020
Utility of Measuring the Immunogenicity to CT-P13 for Subcutaneous Use in Patients with Active Rheumatoid Arthritis: 1-Year Results from a Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Pivotal Trial
Background/Purpose: Novel subcutaneous infliximab (CT-P13 SC) was developed to augment the flexibility in the therapeutic use of infliximab and non-inferiority (NI) of CT-P13 SC versus…Abstract Number: 1557 • ACR Convergence 2020
Lymphatics as a Biomarker of Joint Physiology: Near-Infrared Imaging of Indocyanine Green Identifies Novel Routes of Lymphatic Drainage from Metacarpophalangeal Joints in Healthy Human Hands
Background/Purpose: In our previous work, we discovered that patients with active hand RA have reduced lymphatic drainage of indocyanine green (ICG) from the web spaces…Abstract Number: 1990 • ACR Convergence 2020
Janus Kinase (JAK) Inhibition with Baricitinib in Refractory Juvenile Dermatomyositis
Background/Purpose: Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is a systemic autoimmune disease with a prominent interferon (IFN) signature. Treatment often requires prolonged high-dose steroids and other immunosuppressive medications.…Abstract Number: 0209 • ACR Convergence 2020
Upadacitinib as Monotherapy in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Prior Inadequate Response to Methotrexate: Results at 84 Weeks
Background/Purpose: In the SELECT-MONOTHERAPY trial, upadacitinib (UPA), an oral JAK inhibitor, demonstrated significantly greater efficacy compared to continuing methotrexate (MTX) when used as monotherapy over…Abstract Number: 0347 • ACR Convergence 2020
In Two Phase-3 Trials, Guselkumab Reduced Fatigue over 52 Weeks in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis and Demonstrated Independent Treatment Effects on Fatigue After Adjustment for Clinical Response (ACR20)
Background/Purpose: DISCOVER 1 & 2 are phase-3 trials of guselkumab (GUS, an IL-23 inhibitor) in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). In both trials, treatment with…Abstract Number: 0649 • ACR Convergence 2020
A Multicenter, Open-Label, Efficacy and Safety Study of Pegloticase in Patients with Uncontrolled Gout Who Have Undergone Kidney Transplantation: Early Data Report
Background/Purpose: Gout’s high prevalence in kidney transplant (KT) recipients has been associated with heavy residual urate burden, decreased urate excretion related to reduced renal function,…Abstract Number: 0875 • ACR Convergence 2020
Secukinumab Provides Sustained Improvements in Subgroup Analyses of Joint Tenderness and Swelling in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis: 5‑Year Results from the Phase 3 FUTURE 2 Study
Background/Purpose: Secukinumab, a fully human monoclonal antibody that neutralizes interleukin‑17A, has shown long-term efficacy and tolerability in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in FUTURE 2.…Abstract Number: 1211 • ACR Convergence 2020
Relationship Between Changes in Lipid Levels and Improvement in Disease Activity Outcomes in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Receiving Upadacitinib Treatment: Pooled Analysis of Data from Two Phase 3 Studies
Background/Purpose: Upadacitinib (UPA) is an oral Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor engineered to have greater selectivity for JAK1 vs JAK2, JAK3, and tyrosine kinase 2, and…Abstract Number: 1630 • ACR Convergence 2020
Long-term Safety of Tildrakizumab in Patients with Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis: Incidence of Confirmed Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events Through 3 Years (148 Weeks) from Two Phase 3 Trials
Background/Purpose: Tildrakizumab (TIL) is a high-affinity anti–interleukin-23p19 monoclonal antibody that is approved for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. The objective of this…Abstract Number: 1995 • ACR Convergence 2020
Non-invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation Improves Signs and Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Results of a Pilot Study
Background/Purpose: Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) has been shown to improve rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease severity in patients with refractory disease (1,2). A multi-center pilot study…Abstract Number: 0210 • ACR Convergence 2020
Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Sarilumab over 5 Years in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Refractory to Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitors
Background/Purpose: Sarilumab is a human IL-6 receptor (IL-6R) inhibitor approved for the treatment of adults with moderate to severely active RA. In the TARGET study…
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