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NCT06972446 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

A Study to Evaluate Different Targeted Therapies for Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

A Phase 2 study of Rheumatoid Arthritis, sponsored by AbbVie.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
180
Enrollment target
20
Study locations

NCT06972446: Recruiting Phase 2 study of Rheumatoid Arthritis, sponsored by AbbVie.

NCT06972446 is a Phase 2 study of Rheumatoid Arthritis that is actively recruiting participants, run by AbbVie. The registered enrollment target is 180 participants, below the 4,690-participant average among 197 other Rheumatoid Arthritis trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). The trial reports 20 study locations across 7 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT06972446, a Phase 2 study of Rheumatoid Arthritis, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by AbbVie.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
180 participants
Enrollment target
20
Study locations

Study Summary

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease causing pain, stiffness, swelling and loss of joint function. This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of targeted therapies through a series of substudies for the treatment of moderately to severely active Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). This study currently includes 3 substudies evaluating different treatments in participants with RA. Substudy 1 will evaluate lutikizumab monotherapy (treatment given alone) compared to placebo (looks like the study treatment but contains no medicine). Substudy 2 will evaluate ravagalimab monotherapy compared to placebo and Substudy 3 will evaluate lutikizumab and ravagalimab combination therapy (treatments given together) compared to placebo. Approximately 180 participants who have failed 1 or 2 biologic/targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (tsDMARD) therapies will be enrolled in the study at approximately 65 sites worldwide. There may be higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care treatment without participating in this study. Participants will attend regular visits during the study at a hospital or clinic. The effect of the treatment will be checked by medical assessments, blood tests, checking for side effects and completing questionnaires.

Primary Outcome

Participants who met the following 3 conditions for improvement from Baseline were classified as meeting the ACR50 response criteria: 1. ≥ 50% improvement in 68-tender joint count; 2. ≥ 50% improvement in 66-swollen joint count; and 3. ≥ 50% improvement in at least 3 of the 5 following parameters: * Physician global assessment of disease activity * Patient global assessment of disease activity * Patient assessment of pain * Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG Lutikizumab
  • DRUG Ravagalimab

Study Locations (20)

Florida

  • Highlands Advanced Rheumatology And Arthritis Center - Avon Park /ID# 272298 - Avon Park
  • Clinical Research Of West Florida - Phase I Unit /ID# 272428 - Clearwater
  • Neoclinical Research - Hialeah /ID# 272070 - Hialeah
  • South Florida Rheumatology /ID# 278339 - Hollywood
  • Swati Shah, MD Rheumatology /ID# 273624 - Jacksonville
  • Life Clinical Trials /ID# 272589 - Margate
  • HMD Research LLC /ID# 272432 - Orlando
  • Clinical Research Of West Florida - Tampa - North Howard Avenue /ID# 272755 - Tampa

California

  • Private Practice - Dr. David S. Hallegua /ID# 277608 - Beverly Hills
  • Advanced Clinical Research Center, LLC dba TriWest Research Associates /ID# 277826 - Chula Vista
  • Newport Huntington Medical Group /ID# 272439 - Huntington Beach
  • Cohen Medical Centers /ID# 278341 - Thousand Oaks
  • The Lundquist Institute /ID# 272481 - Torrance
  • Inland Rheumatology & Osteoporosis Medical Group /ID# 272449 - Upland

Illinois

  • Deerbrook Medical Associates /ID# 273439 - Libertyville
  • Willow Rheumatology and Wellness, PLLC /ID# 272691 - Willowbrook

Arizona

  • Sun Valley Arthritis Center /ID# 278331 - Peoria

Colorado

  • Tekton Research - Fort Collins - East Harmony Road /ID# 272472 - Fort Collins

Louisiana

  • Accurate Clinical Research (SMO/Network/Consortium) /ID# 272650 - Lake Charles

Michigan

  • AA Medical Research Center - Grand Blanc /ID# 272496 - Grand Blanc

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 180 participants
Start Date 2025-06-20
Est. Completion 2027-11
Phase Phase 2
AbbVie

526 total trials

What NCT06972446 shows while recruiting

NCT06972446 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 180 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 4,690-participant average among 197 other Rheumatoid Arthritis trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower).

The record links to 1 condition, with Rheumatoid Arthritis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT06972446 names 20 study sites across 7 states, led by Florida, California, Illinois.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06972446 about?

NCT06972446 is a clinical study titled "A Study to Evaluate Different Targeted Therapies for Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis". Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease causing pain, stiffness, swelling and loss of joint function. This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of targeted therapies through a series of substudies for the treatment of moderately to severely active Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)...

What is the current status of trial NCT06972446?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 180 participants. The study started on 2025-06-20. Estimated completion is 2027-11.

What conditions does trial NCT06972446 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Rheumatoid Arthritis.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06972446?

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

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06972446?

This trial is sponsored by AbbVie, which has 526 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT06972446 being conducted?

This trial has 20 study locations across Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

Similar trials for Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Where NCT06972446's enrollment target sits among peer trials

180 91st of 197 higher than 107 of 197 other Rheumatoid Arthritis trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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

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