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NCT02059291 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3

Study of Efficacy and Safety of Canakinumab in Patients With Hereditary Periodic Fevers

A Phase 3 study, sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
203
Enrollment target

NCT02059291: Completed Phase 3 study, sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

NCT02059291 is a Phase 3 study that has completed, run by Novartis Pharmaceuticals. The registered enrollment target is 203 participants, below the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target (74% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT02059291, a Phase 3 study, has completed, sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
203 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

This study is to determine whether canakinumab is able to induce and maintain a clinically meaningful reduction of disease activity in participants with Hereditary Periodic Fevers (HPF) compared to placebo.

Primary Outcome

Resolution of the initial disease flare is defined as: Physician's Global Assessment of Disease activity (PGA) \<2 and C-reactive protein (CRP) within normal range (\<= 10 mg/L) or reduction by at least 70% from baseline. The PGA was evaluated by the investigator based on a 5-point scale: 0 = None (no) disease associated with clinical signs and symptoms; 1 = minimal disease associated signs and symptoms; 2 = mild disease associated signs and symptoms; 3 = moderate disease associated signs and sy

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG Canakinumab

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 203 participants
Start Date 2014-06-27
Est. Completion 2017-07-04
Phase Phase 3
Novartis Pharmaceuticals

1,375 total trials

What the finished NCT02059291 record still lists

NCT02059291 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 203 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target (74% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT02059291 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02059291 about?

NCT02059291 is a clinical study titled "Study of Efficacy and Safety of Canakinumab in Patients With Hereditary Periodic Fevers". This study is to determine whether canakinumab is able to induce and maintain a clinically meaningful reduction of disease activity in participants with Hereditary Periodic Fevers (HPF) compared to placebo.

What is the current status of trial NCT02059291?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 203 participants. The study started on 2014-06-27. Estimated completion is 2017-07-04.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02059291?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Canakinumab (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02059291?

This trial is sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals, which has 1,375 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT02059291's enrollment target sits among peer trials

203 1352nd of 2000 higher than 648 of 2,000 other Phase 3 trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02059291, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT02059291 (mid enrollment · none site footprint · completed) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.