A Phase 4, Open-label Study of KRYSTEXXA® (Pegloticase) Co-administered With Methotrexate (MTX) in Patients With Uncontrolled Gout (FORWARD OL)

NCT04762498 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE4 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 54

Last updated 2026-05-19

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Summary

This trial is to assess efficacy, safety, blood levels and bodily effects of up to 2 dose levels of intravenous (IV) pegloticase (KRYSTEXXA) infusions at every 4 week intervals (Q4 Weeks) for up to 6 months (Day 1 to 24 weeks with an optional 24 - 48 weeks treatment duration) when given in combination with weekly oral doses of methotrexate (MTX). The goal is to identify an appropriate dose to be administered every 4 weeks to be used for future clinical trials for patients with chronic gout that does not adequately respond to conventional therapy.

Conditions

  • Uncontrolled Gout
  • Chronic Gout

Interventions

BIOLOGICAL

Pegloticase

IV dose of pegloticase q4 weeks co-administered with weekly oral methotrexate

DRUG

Methotrexate (MTX)

15 mg oral dose methotrexate administered weekly

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • MD · Amgen

  • Supra Verma, MD · Horizon Therapeutics

Study Design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SEQUENTIAL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-01-26
Primary Completion
2023-05-18
Completion
2023-12-20
FDA Drug
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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