Blood test for humira levels could personalize arthritis care
NCT ID NCT01382160
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 69 adults with rheumatoid arthritis who were taking the drug adalimumab (Humira). Researchers measured drug levels in the blood over 6 months to see if they could predict who would respond well to treatment. The goal was to find a way to adjust doses early, improving results and reducing side effects.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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69 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Jan 2011
- Finished
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Jul 2013
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * RA according to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 1987 criteria * Treatment with Adalimumab has been chosen by the physician / patient * Treatment given in accordance to the SPC * Stable Disease modifying anti rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and glucocorticoids 4 weeks before enrollment and during the study period. * Signed consent Exclusion Criteria: * more than one previous treatment with anti TNF-alpha * Past history of malignancy, AIDS * Pregnancy * Change in DMARDS or glucocorticoid dose 4 weeks before entering the study * Active or latent tuberculosis, other active infections * Surgery scheduled during the study period
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHR d'Orléans
Orléans, France
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CHR du Mans
Le Mans, France
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CHRU de Brest
Brest, France
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CHRU de Nantes
Nantes, France
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CHRU de Poitiers
Poitiers, France
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CHRU de Rennes
Rennes, France
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CHRU de Tours
Tours, France
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