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

  • Fitzroy Victoria 3065, Australia
  • Liverpool NSW 2170, Australia
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