Tulisokibart for Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis

A Clinical Study of Tulisokibart (MK-7240) to Treat Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis (MK-7240-013)

Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional Study
Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 80
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
315 (estimated)
Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC · Industry
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people with a type of arthritis called radiographic axial spondyloarthritis. Participants will take a medication called tulisokibart to see if it helps improve their symptoms compared to a placebo, which looks like the medication but doesn’t contain any active ingredients.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis.
  • I have had back pain for at least 3 months.
  • My back pain started before I turned 45.
  • I have active disease.
  • I have not responded well to NSAIDs.
  • I have not used biologic drugs before.
  • I have tried up to 2 classes of biologic drugs without success.

You may not be able to join if

  • I was diagnosed with any arthritis before age 17.
  • I have another kind of inflammatory joint disease.
  • I have had cancer in the last 5 years.
  • I have an active infection.
  • I am allergic to tulisokibart or its ingredients.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
Researchers are looking for new ways to treat radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (r-axSpA). R-axSpA is a type of arthritis that causes pain, stiffness, and inflammation (swelling) in the spine and joints in the pelvis (hip bone). Radiographic means the damage it causes can be seen on X-rays. This study will help find out if a study medicine called tulisokibart can treat symptoms of r-axSpA. Res…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: The main inclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following: * Has a clinical diagnosis of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and meets the Assessment of SpondyloArthritis international Society (ASAS) classification criteria for axSpA including ≥3 months of back pain …
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