ISRCTN ISRCTN15955788
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN15955788
Secondary identifying numbers CE 10 139
Submission date
01/09/2016
Registration date
21/09/2016
Last edited
29/05/2020
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Signs and Symptoms
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Background and study aims
Lower back pain is a common problem, which affects most people at some point in their lives. Many people who experience LBP will recover quickly with no significant impact to their lives, but for some people the pain turns into a long term condition which can affect their ability to work. When a sufferer experiences episodes which last for at least three months, it is known as chronic lower back pain (CLBP). For some patients, their CLBP is caused by inflammation (swelling) in the vertebrae (small bones which make up the spite). Adalimumab is a medication used in patients with inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, as it works by reducing inflammation. The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of treating patients who have CLBP caused by inflammation with adalimumab.

Who can participate?
Adults with CLBP which is caused by inflammation.

What does the study involve?
All participants receive a subcutaneous injection (injection under the skin) of 40mg Adalimumab every other week for 12 weeks. During this time, and for two weeks after the end of treatment, participants are askedto keep a record of any pain medication they take, which is reviewed at the start of the study, each time they have an injection and two weeks after the end of treatment. At the start of the study and then after 12 weeks, participants complete a number of questionnaires to assess their pain levels and disability. In addition, participants also have an MRI scan at the start of the study and after 12 weeks to measure the swelling (inflammation) in their spine).

What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
Participants may benefit from a reduction in pain and disability. There is a small risk that participants may be more vulnerable to developing an infection while taking the study drug.

Where is the study run from?
1. University Hospital of Geneva (Switzerland)
2. HFR- Fribourg Cantonal Hospital (Switzerland)

When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
July 2010 to January 2015

Who is funding the study?
1. University Hospital of Geneva (Switzerland)
2. AbbVie (USA)

Who is the main contact?
Dr Stéphane Genevay
stephane.genevay@hcuge.ch

Contact information

Dr Stéphane Genevay
Scientific

Division of Rheumatology
University Hospitals of Geneva
Geneva
1211
Switzerland

ORCiD logoORCID ID 0000-0003-4752-3186
Phone +41 223 723 673
Email stephane.genevay@hcuge.ch

Study information

Study designPilot one-arm non-randomised study
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designNon randomised study
Study setting(s)Hospital
Study typeTreatment
Participant information sheet Not available in web format, please use the contact details below to request a patient information sheet
Scientific titleAnti-TNF treatment in patients with chronic low back pain associated with Modic I changes: An exploratory trial
Study objectivesAdalimumab could be a potentiel treatment for low back pain patient with Modic I endplate changes.
Ethics approval(s)1. Ethical committee of Geneva University Hospital, 09/11/2011, ref: 10-139
2. Swissmedic, 16/12/2011, ref: 2011DR2213
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedChronic low back pain patient with inflammatory pain pattern and Modic I endplate changes
InterventionAll patients receive a subcutaneous injection of Adalimumab 40mg every other week for 12 weeks.

Participants are asked to keep a pain medication diary from baseline until 2 weeks after the intervention, which is reviewed at baseline and then every 2 weeks until the final follow up 2 weeks after the intervention ends. Participants complete follow up questionnaires and undergo MRI scanning at 12 weeks.
Intervention typeDrug
Pharmaceutical study type(s)
PhasePhase IV
Drug / device / biological / vaccine name(s)Adalimumab (Humira)
Primary outcome measurePain is measured using a numerical rating scale (NRS) and the Roland Disability Questionnaire (RDQ) at baseline and 12 weeks.
Secondary outcome measures1. Morning stiffness is measured using a numerical rating scale (NRS) at baseline and 12 weeks
2. Quality of sleep is measured using a numerical rating scale (NRS) at baseline and 12 weeks
3. Patient Global Improvement is measured using a numerical rating scale (NRS) at baseline and 12 weeks
4. Function is measured using Bath Ankylosing Spondilitis disease activity index (BASDAI) at baseline and 12 weeks
5. Health related quality of life is measured using the EuroQol-5 dimensions (EQ-5D) at baseline and 12 weeks
6. Pain medication taken is measured using the Pain Medication Diary at baseline and then every 2 weeks until 2 weeks post-intervention
7. Duration of sick listing is measured by questionnaire at baseline and 2 weeks post-intervention
8. Size of bone oedema is measured using MRI (Modic I) at baseline and 12 weeks
Overall study start date07/07/2010
Completion date23/01/2015

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
Lower age limit18 Years
Upper age limit65 Years
SexBoth
Target number of participants25
Key inclusion criteria1. Age 18-65 years
2. Signed Informed Consent
3. Common low back pain
4. The presence of 2 out of 3 of the following points, indicating inflammatory back pain:
4.1. Insidious onset
4.2. Morning stiffness
4.3. Improvement with exercise
5. Continuous pain for more than 3 months
6. Failure of at least one full course of non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
7. Pain > 3/10 on a 0 to 10 numeric rating scale over the last 24 hours
8. At least one Modic I modification on lumbar MRI
Key exclusion criteria1. A diagnosis of spondylarthropathy following standard definition
2. Either : Presence of sacroiliitis on imaging
or At least 2 of the following
Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Arthritis, Enthesitis, Dactylitis, Uveitis, Psoriasis, Family history of spondylarthropathy, Elevated CRP or sedimentation rate
3. Radicular pain related to disc herniation
4. Neurogenic claudication related to lumbar stenosis
5. Comorbidities impairing with the evaluation of pain or function
6. Concomitant infection
6.1. In case of tuberculosis (positive TBspot) at least one month of antituberculosis treatment is required before considering inclusion
6.2. Active Hepatitis B infection (screening for active HBV infection will be performed)
7. Women of child-bearing age refusing to use contraceptive measure during the study, Pregnancy (pregnancy test will be performed before inclusion), breastfeeding
8. Heart failure (NYHA III and IV)
9. Current treatment with corticosteroids
10. Prior exposure to anti-TNF agents, including adalimumab
11. Inability to comply with the protocol requirements
12. Past history of cancer
13. Demyelinating diseases
14. Allergy to adalimumab or one of its components
15. Unable to read and understand the questionnaires (in French)
16. Poor motivation or other emotional or intellectual problems that are likely to limit the ability of the patient to comply with the protocol requirements
Date of first enrolment02/06/2013
Date of final enrolment24/10/2014

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • Switzerland

Study participating centres

University Hospital of Geneva
Division of Rheumatology
Geneva
1211
Switzerland
HFR- Fribourg Cantonal Hospital
Department of Rheumatology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Fribourg
1708
Switzerland

Sponsor information

University Hospital of Geneva
Hospital/treatment centre

Perret-Gentil 4
Geneva
1211
Switzerland

Website http://www.hug-ge.ch/
ROR logo "ROR" https://ror.org/01m1pv723

Funders

Funder type

Hospital/treatment centre

University Hospital of Geneva

No information available

AbbVie
Government organisation / For-profit companies (industry)
Alternative name(s)
AbbVie Inc., AbbVie U.S., AbbVie US, Allergan
Location
United States of America

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareYes
IPD sharing plan summaryAvailable on request
Publication and dissemination planResults will be presented in rheumatology and back pain congress. They will then be published in peer-reviewed journals.
IPD sharing plan

Editorial Notes

29/05/2020: No publications found.