AIN457 in patients with moderate to severe ankylosing spondylitis
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Randomized, placebo controlled double blind, multi-center phase II proof-of-concept study to assess the efficacy of AIN457 in patients with moderate to severe ankylosing spondylitis
IRAS ID
7226
Sponsor organisation
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Eudract number
2008-002631-33
ISRCTN Number
N/A
Research summary
The study is designed to show the Effectiveness of AIN457, after 6 weeks of use, in patients with moderate to severe ankylosing spondylitis. patients and physicians work together to complete various questionnaires assessing the pain, stiffness and flexibility of the patient.
REC name
West Midlands - Edgbaston Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
08/H1208/47
Date of REC Opinion
14 Jan 2009
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion