In addition, the key secondary endpoints, which included the difference in patient mortality at week four, were not met; however, Time to hospital discharge in patients treated with Actemra and placebo is 20 days and 28 days (median), respectively. COVACTA study did not identify any new safety signals for Actemra. Further analysis of the study results is needed to fully understand the data. The results will be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
'COVID-19 is causing an unprecedented global crisis. it's the primary endpoint was not achieved, however, we believe that this study has provided useful data on the efficacy and safety of Actemra's inhibition of IL-6 signaling in patients with severe COVID-19 associated pneumonia. We will analyze the data in detail to obtain new insights for future development programs.' said Chugai's President and COO, Dr.
The COVACTA study evaluated the safety and efficacy of intravenous Actemra added to standard-of-care treatment compared to treatment with placebo plus standard of care. The primary endpoint of clinical status in hospitalized adult patients with severe COVID-19 associated pneumonia was measured by a 7-category ordinal scale, which tracked patients' clinical status based on the need for intensive care and/or ventilator use, as well as supplemental oxygen requirements. The COVACTA study is the first global randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase III study to investigate Actemra in adult patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19 associated pneumonia, with study locations in the US,
About the COVACTA study
COVACTA is a global, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase III study (COVACTA, NCT04320615) evaluating the safety and efficacy of intravenous Actemra added to standard of care in adult patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19 associated pneumonia compared to placebo plus standard of care. The primary and secondary endpoints include clinical status, mortality, mechanical ventilation and intensive care unit (ICU) variables at week four. Patients will be followed for 60 days post randomization.
About Actemra
Actemra is the first therapeutic antibody created in
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