Effect of Anti-TNF (Alpha) Treatment on Vascular Stiffness in Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
Completed
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Phase 4
2010-10-01
1. To determine the effect of Golimumab treatment on the number and function of Endothelial
Progenitor Cells (EPCs) in Ankylosing Spondylitis(AS) patients as a possible mechanism
for the effect of this treatment on endothelial function.
2. To ascertain the effect of Golimumab treatment on , carotid intima-media thickness,
vascular stiffness in Ankylosing Spondylitis(AS) patients as measured by pulse wave
velocity (PWV) and Augmentation index (AIx).
3. To assess the clinical efficacy of Golimumab in Chinese Ankylosing Spondylitis(AS)
patients according to ASAS response criteria at month 3, 6 and 12.
4. To perform cost-effectiveness and cost-utility analyses of the Golimumab in Ankylosing
Spondylitis(AS) patients, using clinic-base data.
A Study to Investigate the Use of Golimumab (Simponi®) in Participants With Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis (P06554)
Completed
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
2010-04-01
This is a study to assess the use of golimumab (Simponi®) in participants with rheumatoid
arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. The study objective is to
evaluate the clinical safety of golimumab (Simponi®) under real-life, clinical practice
conditions as assessed by the incidence and type of (serious) adverse events and changes in
clinical status of participants as assessed by clinical parameters.
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