Dose Reduction of IL17 and IL23 Inhibitors in Psoriasis

Study Purpose

The main objective of this study is to investigate whether controlled dose reduction of IL17 or IL23 inhibiting biologics is not inferior compared to usual care in psoriasis patients. Therefore, a pragmatic, multicentre, randomized, controlled, non-inferiority study will be carried out.

Recruitment Criteria

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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No
Study Type

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Interventional
Eligible Ages 18 Years and Over
Gender All
More Inclusion & Exclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • - Plaque psoriasis (primarily) - Treatment for at least 6 months with IL23 or IL17 inhibitor in a normal dose (dose advised by the label) - PASI≤ 5 at inclusion and in previous 6 months (if no PASI scores are available, it should be clear from the patient record that psoriasis was clear/almost clear in previous 6 months).
  • - DLQI ≤ 5 at inclusion.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • - Another indication than plaque psoriasis as the main indication for biologic use (e.g. patient receives biologic for rheumatoid arthritis as the main indication).
  • - Concomitant use of systemic immunosuppressants other than methotrexate or acitretin (e.g. prednisone, cyclosporine etc).
  • - Severe comorbidities with short life-expectancy (e.g. metastasized tumor).
  • - Presumed inability to follow the study protocol.

Trial Details

Trial ID:

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NCT04340076
Phase

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Phase 4
Lead Sponsor

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Radboud University Medical Center
Principal Investigator

The person who is responsible for the scientific and technical direction of the entire clinical study.

Elke de Jong, MD, PhD
Principal Investigator Affiliation Radboud University Medical Center
Agency Class

Category of organization(s) involved as sponsor (and collaborator) supporting the trial.

Other
Overall Status Recruiting
Countries Belgium, Netherlands
Conditions

The disease, disorder, syndrome, illness, or injury that is being studied.

Psoriasis, Psoriasis Vulgaris
Additional Details

Rationale: Biologics are very effective treatments for psoriasis. Research indicated that the dose of TNFα-blocking biologics can be reduced in a proportion of patients. Safety profiles can improve and costs can be reduced if the reduction of the dose is successful. Recently, the newest generation of biologics entered the market: interleukin (IL) 17 and IL23 inhibitors. It is not yet known whether dose reduction of these agents is possible, and to what extent they can be reduced. The timely investigation of the possibilities for dose reduction of new biologics is therefore important. Objectives: The primary goal is to investigate whether controlled dose reduction of IL17 or IL23 inhibiting biologics is not inferior compared to usual care. This is measured by comparing the proportion of long-term disease flares between the two groups (dose reduction group versus usual care group). Secondary goals are: determining the proportion of patients with successful dose reduction, clinical effectiveness measured with the Psoriasis Area and Severity score (PASI) score, Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) scores, predictors for successful dose reduction, safety, and cost-effectiveness of dose reduction. Pharmacokinetic (PK) analysis will be performed for modeling. Study design: a multicenter, practice-oriented, pragmatic, randomized, controlled, non-inferiority study. Study population: Patients treated with the newest generation of biologics (IL17 or IL23 inhibitors), with long-term stable low disease activity at a normal dose. A total of 244 patients will be randomized (2:1) to dose reduction or continuation of usual care. Intervention: Dose reduction by interval prolongation in 2 steps to a maximum decrease of 50% of the original dose when disease activity (PASI) and quality of life index (DLQI) remain low.

Arms & Interventions

Arms

Experimental: Dose reduction

Dose reduction by interval prolongation in 2 steps to a maximum decrease of 50% of the original dose when disease activity (PASI) and quality of life index (DLQI) remain low.

Active Comparator: Normal dose

Patients will continue treatment with the normal/maintenance dose of the biologicals.

Interventions

Drug: - Secukinumab

Maintenance/normal dose is 300 mg/4 weeks. First dose reduction step: 300 mg/6 weeks. Second dose reduction step: 300 mg/8 weeks.

Drug: - Ixekizumab

Maintenance/normal dose is 80 mg/4 weeks. First dose reduction step: 80 mg/6 weeks. Second dose reduction step: 80 mg/8 weeks

Drug: - Brodalumab

Maintenance/normal dose is 210 mg/2 weeks. First dose reduction step: 210 mg/3 weeks. Second dose reduction step: 210 mg/4 weeks.

Drug: - Guselkumab

Maintenance/normal dose is 100 mg/8 weeks. First dose reduction step: 100 mg/12 weeks. Second dose reduction step: 100 mg/16 weeks.

Drug: - Risankizumab

Maintenance/normal dose is 150 mg every 12 weeks. First dose reduction step: 150mg/18 weeks. Second dose reduction step: 150mg/24 weeks.

Drug: - Tildrakizumab

Maintenance/normal dose is 100 mg or 200 mg every 12 weeks. First dose reduction step: 100 mg or 200 mg/18 weeks. Second dose reduction step: 100 mg or 200 mg/24 weeks.

Drug: - Bimekizumab

Maintenance/normal dose is 320 mg/8 weeks. First dose reduction step: 320 mg/12 weeks. Second dose reduction step: 320 mg/16 weeks.

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International Sites

ULB Erasme, Brussels, Belgium

Status

Recruiting

Address

ULB Erasme

Brussels, ,

Site Contact

F. Willaert

juul.vandenreek@radboudumc.nl

0031243613724

Ghent University Hospital, Gent, Belgium

Status

Recruiting

Address

Ghent University Hospital

Gent, , 9000

Site Contact

Jo Lambert, MD, PhD

juul.vandenreek@radboudumc.nl

0031243613724

AZ Maria Middelares, Ghent, Belgium

Status

Recruiting

Address

AZ Maria Middelares

Ghent, ,

Site Contact

L. Temmerman

juul.vandenreek@radboudumc.nl

0031243613724

AZ St Lucas, Ghent, Belgium

Status

Recruiting

Address

AZ St Lucas

Ghent, ,

Site Contact

L. Dierckxsens

juul.vandenreek@radboudumc.nl

0031243613724

UZ Leuven, Leuven, Belgium

Status

Recruiting

Address

UZ Leuven

Leuven, ,

CHU Liege, Liège, Belgium

Status

Recruiting

Address

CHU Liege

Liège, ,

Site Contact

A.F. Nikkels

juul.vandenreek@radboudumc.nl

0031243613724

UCL Saint Luc, Louvain, Belgium

Status

Recruiting

Address

UCL Saint Luc

Louvain, ,

Site Contact

P-D Ghislain

juul.vandenreek@radboudumc.nl

0031243613724

Dermatologie Maldegem, Maldegem, Belgium

Status

Recruiting

Address

Dermatologie Maldegem

Maldegem, ,

Site Contact

S. Lanssens

juul.vandenreek@radboudumc.nl

0031243613724

Ziekenhuisgroep Twente, Almelo, Netherlands

Status

Recruiting

Address

Ziekenhuisgroep Twente

Almelo, ,

Site Contact

P.M. Ossenkoppele

juul.vandenreek@radboudumc.nl

0031243613724

Bravis hospital, Bergen Op Zoom, Netherlands

Status

Recruiting

Address

Bravis hospital

Bergen Op Zoom, ,

Site Contact

E. van der Voort

juul.vandenreek@radboudumc.nl

0031243613724

Amphia Hospital, Breda, Netherlands

Status

Recruiting

Address

Amphia Hospital

Breda, ,

Slingeland hospital, Doetinchem, Netherlands

Status

Recruiting

Address

Slingeland hospital

Doetinchem, ,

Catharina hospital, Eindhoven, Netherlands

Status

Recruiting

Address

Catharina hospital

Eindhoven, ,

Site Contact

S. Dodemont

juul.vandenreek@radboudumc.nl

0031243613724

UMC Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands

Status

Recruiting

Address

UMC Groningen

Groningen, ,

Site Contact

B. Horváth

juul.vandenreek@radboudumc.nl

0031243613724

Maastricht UMC, Maastricht, Netherlands

Status

Recruiting

Address

Maastricht UMC

Maastricht, ,

Site Contact

P.P.M. van Lümig

juul.vandenreek@radboudumc.nl

0031243613724

Radboudumc, Nijmegen, Netherlands

Status

Recruiting

Address

Radboudumc

Nijmegen, , 6500HB

Site Contact

Juul van den Reek, MD, PhD

juul.vandenreek@radboudumc.nl

0031243613724

Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, Netherlands

Status

Recruiting

Address

Erasmus MC

Rotterdam, ,

Site Contact

M. van Doorn

juul.vandenreek@radboudumc.nl

0031243613724

UMC Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands

Status

Recruiting

Address

UMC Utrecht

Utrecht, ,

Site Contact

M.S. de Bruin-Weller

juul.vandenreek@radboudumc.nl

0031243613724

Máxima Medisch Centrum, Veldhoven, Netherlands

Status

Recruiting

Address

Máxima Medisch Centrum

Veldhoven, ,

Site Contact

J. Bovenschen

juul.vandenreek@radboudumc.nl

0031243613724

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