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Guselkumab vs Golimumab in PsA TNF Inadequate Responder Patients
NCT05669833 · University of Pennsylvania
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Official title
Guselkumab vs Golimumab in PsA TNF Inadequate Responder Patients: a Pragmatic Trial (EVOLUTION)
About this study
The primary aim of the trial will be to determine, among psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients with an inadequate response (IR) to a tumor necrosis factor inhibitor (TNFi), whether switching to a new mechanism of action (MOA), specifically guselkumab (GUS), a selective interleukin 23 inhibitor (IL23i) targeting the p19 subunit, is more effective than switching to another TNFi. The primary hypothesis of this study is that switching to a new MOA may be more effective than switching to a second TNFi. This will be the first trial to test such a switch in PsA patients. Additionally, the proposed study will address the effectiveness of a new therapy, GUS, in a clinical practice setting among patients who are TNF IR.
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Psoriatic arthritis meeting CASPAR criteria;
2. Active psoriatic arthritis defined by at least 1 swollen joint;
3. cDAPSA score ≥ 10; See also Exclusion #4 - cDAPSA must be \> 14 in patients without psoriasis.
4. Using a TNFi or previously used a single TNFi historically and either never responded or lost response (TNF IR) and planning to switch to a new biologic therapy;
5. If using an oral small molecule/csDMARD (i.e., methotrexate, leflunomide, hydroxychloroquine, sulfasalazine, or apremilast), must be on a stable dose for 4 weeks and remain on a stable dose during the study; Use of up to two OSM/csDMARDs is allowed.
6. If using NSAIDs, glucocorticoids (\<10 mg daily) or topical medications for psoriasis, must be on a stable dose for 4 weeks prior to Screening/Baseline 1 and remain on a stable dose during the study;
7. Age 18-80 (patients older than 80 may be more likely to have concomitant osteoarthritis which may make it difficult to assess whether symptoms are related to PsA vs OA).
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Prior exposure to golimumab or another non-TNFi biologic (IL12/23i, JAKi, an IL17i, or an IL23i); prior exposure to a TYK2i is acceptable, but cannot be used during course of the study;
2. An adverse event that precludes use of another TNFi (development of drug-induced SLE, allergic reaction, serious infection, heart failure symptoms, demyelination at any point during use of therapy) or any other contraindication or substantial intolerance to a TNFi;
3. Use of moderate to high dose glucocorticoids (\>10 mg);
4. Already meets the primary endpoint at Baseline; \[cDAPSA low disease activity ≤ 14; IGA of psoriasis 0/1\] In patients with psoriasis, cDAPSA can be 10-14 IF the Investigator Global Assessment of Psoriasis ≥ 2.
In patients without psoriasis, cDAPSA must be \> 14 to meet eligibility requirements.
5. Currently pregnant or actively trying to conceive.
Study design
Enrollment target: 63 participants
Allocation: randomized
Masking: none
Age groups: adult, older_adult
Timeline
Starts: 2023-07-14
Estimated completion: 2026-10
Last updated: 2025-10-09
Interventions
Drug: GuselkumabDrug: Golimumab
Primary outcomes
- • Achievement of cDAPSA low disease activity (12 Months)
- • Investigator Global Assessment of Psoriasis of Clear or Almost Clear (12 Months)
Sponsor
University of Pennsylvania · other
With: Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
Contacts & investigators
ContactSarah Gillespie · contact · sarah.hopkins@pennmedicine.upenn.edu · (215) 614-1840
ContactStudy Coordinator · contact · SpAProgram@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
InvestigatorAlexis Ogdie-Beatty, MD, MSCE · principal_investigator, University of Pennsylvania
All locations (14)
Family Arthritis CenterRecruiting
Loxahatchee Groves, Florida, United States
Healing RheumatologyRecruiting
Plant City, Florida, United States
Southwest Florida RheumatologyRecruiting
Riverview, Florida, United States
Parris and AssociatesRecruiting
Lilburn, Georgia, United States
University of Massachusetts Chan Medical SchoolRecruiting
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
University of Nebraska Medical CenterRecruiting
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
New York UniversityRecruiting
New York, New York, United States
Cincy ArthritisRecruiting
Blue Ash, Ohio, United States
Southern Ohio RheumatologyRecruiting
Wheelersburg, Ohio, United States
Hospital at the University of PennsylvaniaRecruiting
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Cumberland RheumatologyRecruiting
Crossville, Tennessee, United States
Heritage Rheumatology and Arthritis CareRecruiting
Colleyville, Texas, United States
Texas Arthritis CenterRecruiting
El Paso, Texas, United States
University of UtahRecruiting
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States