New hope for chinese patients with spinal arthritis: drug shows promise in Late-Stage trial

NCT ID NCT04732117

First seen Jan 31, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study tested a drug called secukinumab in 137 Chinese adults with a form of spinal arthritis that doesn't show on X-rays (non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis). The goal was to see if the drug reduces pain, stiffness, and improves function compared to a placebo after 16 weeks. Participants received injections of the drug or a dummy shot, and the study tracked safety and effectiveness for up to a year.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Hefei, Anhui, 230601, China

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100044, China

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Xiamen, Fujian, 361001, China

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510030, China

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Shantou, Guangdong, 515000, China

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518020, China

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150000, China

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Baotou, Inner Mongolia, 014010, China

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210008, China

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, China

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225001, China

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Pingxiang, Jiangxi, 337000, China

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Changchun, Jilin, 130021, China

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Linyi, Shandong, 276000, China

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Ürümqi, Xinjiang, 830001, China

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Kunming, Yunnan, 650000, China

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315016, China

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Beijing, 100000, China

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Beijing, 100050, China

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Bengbu, 233004, China

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Shanghai, 200040, China

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Shanghai, 200050, China

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Tianjin, 300052, China

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