This study will determine the efficacy of etanercept in children with systemically active systemic onset juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (SOJRA).

Official Title

Phase 3 Safety and Efficacy Study of Etanercept (Enbrel®) In Children with Systemic Onset Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Conditions

Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Treatment, Placebo Control, Safety/Efficacy Study

Further Details

Study Start

Eligibility & Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study: 2 Years – 18 Years, Genders Eligible for Study: Both Criteria – Patients must have systemic features of SOJRA – Active joints – Abnormal labs; albumin, platelets, Hgb, CRP – Stable dose of Prednisone – Stable dose or Off Methotrexate for 4 weeks – Blinded, placebo controlled

Total Enrolment

Contact Details

For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, contact the Amgen Call Center at 1-866-57AMGEN (1-866-572-6436)

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