A Safety, Efficacy And Pharmacokinetics Study Of Tofacitinib In Pediatric Patients With sJIA (NCT03000439) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
A Safety, Efficacy And Pharmacokinetics Study Of Tofacitinib In Pediatric Patients With sJIA
United States, Argentina, Belgium100 participantsStarted 2018-05-10
Plain-language summary
A randomized withdrawal study in which responders to open-label treatment with tofacitinib will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to tofacitinib or placebo in a double-blind phase. In the double-blind phase "time to sJIA flare" will be evaluated as primary endpoint and subjects will be discontinued once they experience sJIA flare. An interim analysis for efficacy and futility will be conducted when at least 20 flares have been observed. If either criterion is met, the study will be stopped. If neither criterion is met, the study will continue until the requisite number of flares are observed as determined by the number of flares included in the interim analysis and a statistical penalty for conducting the interim analysis.
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.
Inclusion Criteria:
* active sJIA disease according to ILAR criteria before screening and at baseline (Day 1);
* Treatment with stable doses of methotrexate (MTX) ≤25 mg/week or ≤20 mg/m2/week, whichever is lower, is permitted;
* Treatment with a stable dose of oral prednisone ≤1 mg/kg/day up to a maximum of 30 mg/day, or equivalent, for at least 1 week before the first study drug dose is permitted.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) treatment with tofacitinib.
* Current symptoms or findings of myocarditis, endocarditis or more than minimal pericardial effusion associated with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA). Current symptoms or findings of more than minimal pleuritis with sJIA.
* Current infection or serious infection within 3 months of study enrollment.
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
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Time to Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (sJIA) Disease Flare: Double-Blind Phase