Apremilast and Adalimumab in Psoriatic Arthritis Patients

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-70
SponsorTanta University

About this trial

The aim of this work is to compare the efficacy of Apremilast combined with Methotrexate versus Adalimumab combined with Methotrexate

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

This study will include 60 adult Psoriatic arthritis patients >18 years old, fulfilling the (CASPAR) classification criteria of Psoriatic arthritis and have an inadequate response to methotrexate therapy for at least 3 months.

Psoriatic arthritis patients with peripheral musculoskeletal domains (peripheral arthritis, dactylitis and enthesitis) as well as skin and nail domains

Disqualifiers

Patients who received previous biologic agents or Janus kinase inhibitors.

Patients with axial and ocular involvement.

Current or recent serious infection including tuberculosis or hepatitis B/C .

Current or past history of malignancy (within five year).

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Adalimumab
  • Apremilast

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators