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To identify new candidate genes and proteins that are differentially expressed in responders' vs non-responders to anti-TNF alpha therapy at the several time points the investigators will use the transcriptomic and proteomic analyses. Demonstrate a link between gene expression and protein markers regarding prediction to anti-TNF alpha therapy efficacy.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adalimumab | Experimental | Adalimumab will be provided to trial participants as 0.8 ml single dose pre-filled syringes containing 40mg adalimumab each. A kit will be dispensed to he subject every two weeks, each kit containing one syringe. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adalimumab | Drug |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical response biomarkers (Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society (ASAS) 20 and Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score (ASDAS) | To identify anti-TNF alpha clinical response biomarkers by microarrays and proteomics technology. | 14 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| QoL evaluation | To evaluate quality of life using ASQOL and SF-36 questionnaires | 14 weeks |
| MRI progression | Rachis evaluation according to acute and structural lesions |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Fernando M. Pimentel-Santos, MD, PhD | NOVA Medical School/Faculdade de Ciências Médicas | Study Chair |
| Jaime C. Branco, MD, PhD | NOVA Medical School/Faculdade de Ciências Médicas | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Universidade Nova de Lisboa | Lisbon | Portugal |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D013167 | Spondylitis, Ankylosing |
| D025241 | Spondylarthritis |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000089183 | Axial Spondyloarthritis |
| D025242 | Spondylarthropathies |
| D013166 | Spondylitis |
| D013122 | Spinal Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000068879 | Adalimumab |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D061067 | Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized |
| D000911 | Antibodies, Monoclonal |
| D000906 | Antibodies |
| D007136 | Immunoglobulins |
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| 14 weeks |
| D001847 |
| Bone Diseases |
| D009140 | Musculoskeletal Diseases |
| D000844 | Ankylosis |
| D007592 | Joint Diseases |
| D001168 | Arthritis |
| D007162 |
| Immunoproteins |
| D001798 | Blood Proteins |
| D011506 | Proteins |
| D000602 | Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins |
| D012712 | Serum Globulins |
| D005916 | Globulins |