Could a once-every-few-weeks IV infusion tame rheumatoid arthritis?

NCT ID NCT07704580

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First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether giving sarilumab (Kevzara) through an IV with longer intervals between doses is safe and works well for adults with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis. Participants receive the drug intravenously, with or without other standard arthritis medications. Researchers measure drug levels in the blood and monitor for side effects over about six months of treatment.

What this could mean

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Active substance
an experimental intravenous form of the drug sarilumab (also known as Kevzara)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer people with rheumatoid arthritis a more convenient dosing option with fewer injections.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase study with a small number of participants, so results may not apply broadly. The longer dosing intervals might not control symptoms as effectively as the standard regimen.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 1/2

Runs two stages together: safety and dose first, then whether the treatment works.

Participants

About 140 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2026

Expected to finish

Oct 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participant must be 18 years old or the legal age of consent in the jurisdiction in which the study is taking place or older, at the time of signing the informed consent. * Diagnosis of RA, according to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) 2010 RA Classification Criteria with ≥3 months disease duration. * ACR Class I to III functional status, based on the 1991 revised criteria * Moderate-to-severely active RA, defined as: DAS28-ESR\>3.2. * Inability to continue treatment with a RA DMARD approved for first line use because of intolerance or inadequate response. * Contraceptive use by men and women should be consistent with local regulations regarding the methods of contraception for those participating in clinical studies. Exclusion Criteria: * Any prior (within the defined periods below) or concurrent use of immunosuppressive: * Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor (eg, tofacitinib) within 4 weeks of baseline. * Cell-depletion agents (eg, anti CD20) without evidence of recovery of B cells to baseline level. * Anakinra within 1 week of baseline. * Abatacept within 8 weeks of baseline. * Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors within 2 to 8 weeks. * Alkylating agents including cyclophosphamide (CYC) within 6 months of baseline. * Cyclosporine (CsA), azathioprine (AZA) or mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) or leflunomide within 4 weeks of baseline. * Therapeutic failure, including inadequate response or intolerance, or contraindication, to biological IL-6 antagonist (prior IL-6 antagonist treatment that was terminated for reasons unrelated to therapeutic failure at least 3 months before baseline is not exclusionary). * Unstable methotrexate (MTX) dose (if participant is on concomitant MTX). * Concurrent use of systemic corticosteroids (CS) of more than 10 mg/day. * Pregnant or breastfeeding woman. * Exclusion related to tuberculosis (TB): active TB or a history of incompletely treated TB regardless of screening Quantiferon® result. * History of invasive opportunistic infections, including but not limited to histoplasmosis, listeriosis, coccidioidomycosis, candidiasis, pneumocystis jirovecii, aspergillosis despite resolution or John Cunningham virus (progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy). * Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. * History of prior articular or prosthetic joint infection. * Prior or current history of malignancy, including lymphoproliferative diseases, other than adequately-treated carcinoma in-situ of the cervix, non-metastatic squamous cell or basal cell carcinoma of the skin, within 5 years prior to the baseline visit. * History of inflammatory bowel disease or severe diverticulitis or previous gastrointestinal perforation. * History of juvenile idiopathic arthritis or arthritis onset prior to age 16. * Severe systemic RA, including but not limited to vasculitis, pulmonary fibrosis, and/or Felty's syndrome. The above information is not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a participant's potential participation in a clinical trial.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Altoona Center for Clinical Research - Duncansville- Site Number : 8400007

    RECRUITING

    Duncansville, Pennsylvania, 16635, United States

  • ClinRx Research - Plano- Site Number : 8400015

    RECRUITING

    Plano, Texas, 75023, United States

  • Encore Medical Research - Hollywood- Site Number : 8400010

    RECRUITING

    Hollywood, Florida, 33024, United States

  • Encore Medical Research - Weston- Site Number : 8400011

    RECRUITING

    Weston, Florida, 33331, United States

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