To assess the efficacy of two different treatment regimens of etanercept in psoriasis subjects with psoriatic arthritis with respect to both the skin and joint manifestations.
Official Title
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Two-Period Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Etanercept on Skin and Joint Disease in Psoriasis Subjects With Psoriatic Arthritis.
Conditions
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Treatment, Randomized, Double-Blind, Active Control, Parallel Assignment, Efficacy Study
Further Details
Currently Recruiting
Study Start
December 2005
Eligibility & Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years and above
Genders Eligible for Study: Both
Inclusion Criteria:
18 years of age or older at time of consent
Active Psoriatic Arthritis
Clinically stable, plaque psoriasis involving more than 10% of the body surface area
Exclusion Criteria:
Evidence of skin conditions other than psoriasis that would interfere with skin examinations.
Systemic anti-psoriasis therapy or DMARD within 28 days of study drug initiation
Prior exposure to any TNF-inhibitor, including etanercept.
Total Enrolment
800
Contact Details
Trial Manager: clintrialparticipation@wyeth.com
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