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A Study to Evaluate the Bioequivalence of Tocilizumab Following Subcutaneous Administration Via an Autoinjector (AI 1000-G2) Versus a Pre-Filled Syringe in Healthy Volunteers
NCT02678988 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The study consists of an eligibility screening period, two study periods involving single doses of tocilizumab (TCZ) according to an open-label, randomized, two-period crossover design with an interval of 6 weeks between periods, and a 6 week follow-up period. Healthy participants will receive a single subcutaneous (SC) injection of TCZ via a pre-filled syringe-needle safety device (PFS-NSD) and a single injection via an autoinjector (AI). The total duration of the study is up to 16 weeks from screening to follow-up. After screening, eligible participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two possible treatment sequences (Sequence 1: AI-1000 G2 followed by PFS-NSD or Sequence 2: PFS-NSD followed by AI-1000 G2) and assigned to one of three injection sites (1: abdomen, 2: thigh, or 3: upper arm). All participant groups will receive a total of two TCZ administrations each.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Tocilizumab
- DEVICE AI-1000 G2
- DEVICE PFS-NSD
Study Locations (3)
Kansas
- — Lenexa
New Jersey
- — Marlton
Utah
- — Salt Lake City
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 189 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-02 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-06 |
| Phase | Phase 1 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02678988
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02678988 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as Phase 1, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 189 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Hoffmann-La Roche, which has 758 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Healthy Volunteer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions — of which Tocilizumab is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT02678988 reports 3 study locations spanning 3 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Kansas, New Jersey, Utah. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02678988 about?
NCT02678988 is a clinical study titled "A Study to Evaluate the Bioequivalence of Tocilizumab Following Subcutaneous Administration Via an Autoinjector (AI 1000-G2) Versus a Pre-Filled Syringe in Healthy Volunteers". The study consists of an eligibility screening period, two study periods involving single doses of tocilizumab (TCZ) according to an open-label, randomized, two-period crossover design with an interval of 6 weeks between periods, and a 6 week follow-up period. Healthy participants will receive a sin...
What is the current status of trial NCT02678988?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 189 participants. The study started on 2016-02. Estimated completion is 2016-06.
What conditions does trial NCT02678988 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Healthy Volunteer. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02678988?
The interventions under investigation include: Tocilizumab (DRUG), AI-1000 G2 (DEVICE), PFS-NSD (DEVICE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02678988?
This trial is sponsored by Hoffmann-La Roche, which has 758 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT02678988 being conducted?
This trial has 3 study locations across Kansas, New Jersey, Utah. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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