Musculoskeletal Diseases

All Conditions

Symptoms and General Pathology

Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Immune System Diseases

Arthritis

Necrosis

Arthritis, Rheumatoid

Joint Diseases

Rheumatic Diseases

Collagen Diseases

Connective Tissue Diseases

Autoimmune Diseases

Antineoplastic Agents

Antirheumatic Agents

All Drugs and Chemicals

Rituximab

Antineoplastic Agents, Immunological

Immunologic Factors

Participants who had an inadequate response or intolerance to one anti- tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) agent received rituximab (Mabthera) at a dose determined by the investigator, guided by the recommendation in the Summary of Product Characteristics.

Rituximab at a dose determined by the investigator, guided by the recommendation in the Summary of Product Characteristics.

Clinical Trials

This observational, prospective, multicenter study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of MabThera/Rituxan in participants with active rheumatoid arthritis and an inadequate response or intolerance to one anti-TNF therapy. Participants who receive MabThera/Rituxan according to the current standard and in line with the summary of product characteristics at a dose of 1000 milligram (mg) intravenously on Days 1 and 15 will be followed for 20 weeks.

An Observational Study of MabThera/Rituxan (Rituximab) in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis and an Inadequate Response or Intolerance to One Anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor (Anti-TNF) Agent

Non-interventional, Prospective, Multicenter Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of MabtheRA (Rituximab) in Patients With Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Who Have Had an Inadequate Response or Intolerance to One Anti-TNF Agent - FAST 2 SWITCH Program

The DAS28 score is a measure of the participant's disease activity. It is based on the tender joint count (28 joints), swollen joint count (28 joints), patient's global assessment of disease activity \[visual analog scale: 0=no disease activity to 100=maximum disease activity\], and ESR. DAS28 total scores range from 0 to 10. DAS28 \<=3.2 indicates low disease activity, DAS28 \>3.2 to 5.1 indicates moderate to high disease activity. A negative change from Baseline indicates improvement. The DAS28-based EULAR response criteria were used to measure individual response as none, good, and moderate, depending on the extent of change from baseline (CFB) and the level of disease activity reached. Good response: DAS28 \<=3.2 and a CFB \>1.2. Moderate response: DAS28 \<=3.2 and CFB \>0.6 to \<=1.2, DAS28 \>3.2 to \<=5.1 and CFB \>1.2 or \>0.6 to \<=1.2, DAS28 \>5.1 and CFB \>1.2. No response: DAS28 \<=3.2 and CFB \>=0.6, DAS28 \>3.2 to \<=5.1 and CFB \<=0.6, DAS28 \>5.1 and CFB \>0.6 to \<=1.2 or \<=0.6.

DAS28 was calculated from SJC and TJC using an assessment of 28 joints, the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) (milliliter per hour \[ml/hr\]), and Patient's Global Assessment (PGH) of disease activity \[measured on a 0 to 100 millimeter (mm) Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) where 0=no disease activity and 100=worst disease activity\]. DAS28 was calculated using the following formula: DAS28 = 0.56\*square root (sqrt) (TJC28) + 0.28\*sqrt(SJC28) + 0.70\*natural logarithm (ln) (ESR) + 0.014\*PGH of disease activity. Total score range: 0-10, with a higher score indicated more disease activity. DAS28 \<=3.2 implied low disease activity, DAS \>3.2 to 5.1 implied moderate disease activity and DAS \>5.1 implied high disease activity, and DAS28 \<2.6 = clinical remission.

DAS28 was calculated from SJC and TJC using an assessment of 28 joints, the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) (milliliter per hour \[ml/hr\]), and Patient's Global Assessment (PGH) of disease activity (measured on a 0 to 100 mm Visual Analogue Scale \[VAS\] where 0=no disease activity and 100=worst disease activity). DAS28 was calculated using the following formula: DAS28 = 0.56\*square root (sqrt) (TJC28) + 0.28\*sqrt(SJC28) + 0.70\*natural logarithm (ln) (ESR) + 0.014\*PGH of disease activity. Total score range: 0-10, with a higher score indicated more disease activity. DAS28 \<=3.2 implied low disease activity, DAS \>3.2 to 5.1 implied moderate disease activity and DAS \>5.1 implied high disease activity, and DAS28 \<2.6 = clinical remission.

The DAS28 score is a measure of the participant's disease activity. It is based on the tender joint count (28 joints), swollen joint count (28 joints), patient's global assessment of disease activity \[visual analog scale: 0=no disease activity to 100=maximum disease activity\], and ESR. DAS28 total scores range from 0 to 10. DAS28 \<=3.2 indicates low disease activity, DAS28 \>3.2 to 5.1 indicates moderate to high disease activity. A negative CFB indicates improvement. The DAS28-based EULAR response criteria were used to measure individual response as none, good, and moderate, depending on the extent of CFB and the level of disease activity reached. Good response: DAS28 \<=3.2 and a CFB \>1.2. Moderate response: DAS28 \<=3.2 and CFB \>0.6 to \<=1.2, DAS28 \>3.2 to \<=5.1 and CFB \>1.2 or \>0.6 to \<=1.2, DAS28 \>5.1 and CFB \>1.2. No response: DAS28 \<=3.2 and CFB \>=0.6, DAS28 \>3.2 to \<=5.1 and CFB \<=0.6, DAS28 \>5.1 and CFB \>0.6 to \<=1.2 or \<=0.6.

The DAS28 score is a measure of the participant's disease activity. It is based on the tender joint count (28 joints), swollen joint count (28 joints), patient's global assessment of disease activity \[visual analog scale: 0=no disease activity to 100=maximum disease activity\], and ESR. DAS28 total scores range from 0 to 10. DAS28 \<=3.2 indicates low disease activity, DAS28 \>3.2 to 5.1 indicates moderate to high disease activity. A negative change from Baseline (CFB) indicates improvement. The DAS28-based EULAR response criteria were used to measure individual response as none, good, and moderate, depending on the extent of CFB and the level of disease activity reached. Good response: DAS28 \<=3.2 and a CFB \>1.2. Moderate response: DAS28 \<=3.2 and CFB \>0.6 to \<=1.2, DAS28 \>3.2 to \<=5.1 and CFB \>1.2 or \>0.6 to \<=1.2, DAS28 \>5.1 and CFB \>1.2. No response: DAS28 \<=3.2 and CFB \>=0.6, DAS28 \>3.2 to \<=5.1 and CFB \<=0.6, DAS28 \>5.1 and CFB \>0.6 to \<=1.2 or \<=0.6.

An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product.

HAQ is a self-completed patient questionnaire specific for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It consists of 20 questions referring to 8 domains: dressing/grooming, arising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip; common daily activities. Each domain has at least 2 component questions. There are 4 possible responses for each component 0=without any difficulty 1=with some difficulty 2=with much difficulty 3=unable to do. Calculate HAQ the patient must have a domain score for at least 6 of 8 domains. The HAQ is the sum of the scores, divided by the number of domains that have a score (in range 6-8) for a total possible score minimum/maximum 0 (best) to 3 (worst). A negative change from baseline indicated improvement.

Hoffmann-La Roche

Age, Continuous

Sex: Female, Male

Full analysis population included all participants who has fulfilled the eligibility criteria, and signed the informed consent form, participated at the screening examination.

Medical Communications

Present <=3.2; CFB >1.2

Present <=3.2; CFB >0.6 to <=1.2

Present >3.2 to <=5.1; CFB >1.2

Present >3.2 to <=5.1; CFB >0.6 to <=1.2

Present >5.1; CFB >1.2

Full analysis population included all participants who has fulfilled the eligibility criteria, and signed the informed consent form, participated at the screening examination. Here, number of participants analyzed is the participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure.

Percentage of Participant With Good or Moderate Response According to European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Response Criteria

Change From Baseline in DAS28-ESR at Week 20

Mean DAS28-ESR Score at Visit 4 (Week 20)

Percentage of Participants With Change in DAS28-ESR of Greater Than or Equal (>=) 1.2 After First Course of Treatment

Present <=3.2; CFB>1.2

Present <=3.2; CFB>0.6 to <=1.2

Present <=3.2; CFB <=0.6

Present >3.2 to <=5.1; CFB >0.6 and <=1.2

Present >3.2 to <=5.1; CFB <=0.6

Present >5.1; CFB >0.6 to <=1.2

Present >5.1; CFB <=0.6

No improvement

Percentage of Participants With EULAR Response

No treatment; DAS 28 >3.2 to <=5.1

No treatment; DAS 28 >5.1

Actemra; DAS 28 >3.2 to <=5.1

Actemra; DAS 28 >5.1

Certolizumab; DAS 28 >3.2 to <=5.1

Certolizumab; DAS 28 >5.1

Golimumab; DAS 28 >3.2 to <=5.1

Golimumab; DAS 28 >5.1

Rituximab; DAS 28 >3.2 to <=5.1

Rituximab; DAS 28 >5.1

Tocilizumab; DAS 28 >3.2 to <=5.1

Tocilizumab; DAS 28 >5.1

Percentage of Participants With EULAR Response in Subgroup of Participants Who Had Been Treated With Anti-TNF Previously

Remission (DAS28 <2.6)

Low Disease Activity

Percentage of Participants With Remission (DAS28 <2.6) and Low Disease Activity Following Each Treatment Course

Adalimumab

Etanercept

Infliximab

Number of Participants With Remission (DAS28 <2.6) and Low Disease Activity Following Each Treatment Course for Subgroup of Participants Who Had Been Treated With Etanercept or Adalimumab or Infliximab Before Rituximab

Safety population included all participants who received at least one dose of study treatment.

Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AE)

Baseline

Week 20

Intent to treat population included all participants who has fulfilled the eligibility criteria, and signed the informed consent form, participated to the screening exam, and have completed the baseline visit and at least one further assessment. Here, number of participant analysed is the participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure.

Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) Score at Week 20

Overall Study

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