The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of etanercept and sulphasalazine in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis.
Official Title
A Randomized, Double-Blind Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Etanercept and Sulphasalazine in Subjects With Ankylosing Spondylitis
Conditions
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Treatment, Randomized, Double-Blind, Active Control, Parallel Assignment, Efficacy Study
Further Details
Primary Outcome Measures:
- To compare the efficacy of etanercept with sulphasalazine in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis.
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- To compare the effect of etanercept with sulphasalazine on the quality of life. To evaluate the safety of etanercept.
Study Start
December 2005
Eligibility & Criteria
- Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years and above
- Genders Eligible for Study: Both
Inclusion Criteria:
- Clinical diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis
- Active ankylosing spondylitis
Exclusion Criteria:
- Complete ankylosis of spine
- Previous treatment with etanercept
Total Enrolment
525
Contact Details
- Heidelberg West, Victoria, 3081, Australia; Recruiting
- Shenton Park, Western Australia, 6000, Australia; Recruiting
Email Trial managers:
- clintrialparticipation@wyeth.com
- medinfo@wyeth.com
Please refer to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00247962
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