CompletedPhase 3

Study Evaluating Etanercept in 3 Subtypes of Childhood Arthritis

Australia, Belgium, Colombia127 participantsStarted 2009-09

Plain-language summary

This study will evaluate the effect of etanercept on the clinical benefit, safety, and physical functioning (ability to function in daily life) in children and adolescent subjects with 3 subtypes of childhood arthritis.

Who can participate

Age range

2 Years – 17 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female subjects with a diagnosis per International League of Associations for Rheumatology (ILAR) criteria of extended oligoarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) between the ages of 2 and 17 years; enthesitis-related arthritis (ERA) between the ages of 12 and 17 years; or psoriatic arthritis (PsA) between the ages of 12 and 17 years. * \>= 2 active joints and the following for the relevant JIA subtype: extended oligoarticular JIA or PsA with a history of intolerance or an unsatisfactory response to a disease modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD); or ERA with a history of intolerance or an unsatisfactory response to a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) or a DMARD. Exclusion Criteria: * Systemic JIA, persistent oligoarticular JIA, polyarticular JIA, or undifferentiated arthritis per ILAR criteria. * Other rheumatic diseases. * Active uveitis within 6 months of the baseline visit. * Any other significant health problem.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Percentage of Participants With an American College of Rheumatology Pediatric 30 (ACR Pedi 30) Response at Week 12

Timeframe: Week 12

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00962741

SponsorPfizer

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2011-06

Results submitted2012-06-14

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Who can participate

Age range

2 Years – 17 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.