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DFV890 for Knee Osteoarthritis

Phase 2
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up week 2, 4, 8 and 12
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing a new drug for people with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis to see if it is effective, safe, and tolerable.

Who is the study for?
Adults aged 50-80 with knee osteoarthritis, pain in the target knee for most days over the past 3 months, and certain levels of inflammation as shown by blood tests and MRI. They must weigh at least 50 kg with a BMI of 18-35 kg/m2. Excluded are those with other arthritis types, severe malalignment in their knee, certain blood disorders or infections, or using prohibited medications.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing DFV890's effectiveness compared to a placebo in reducing symptoms of knee osteoarthritis. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either DFV890 or a placebo without knowing which one they're getting (double-blinded). The study spans up to 21 weeks including screening, treatment, and follow-up periods.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects for DFV890 aren't listed here, common side effects for treatments like this may include gastrointestinal issues such as nausea or diarrhea; allergic reactions; headaches; dizziness; and potential liver enzyme elevations.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~week 2, 4, 8 and 12
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and week 2, 4, 8 and 12 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change from baseline in Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) pain sub-scale at week 12
Secondary outcome measures
Change from baseline in KOOS sub-scales (other symptoms, function in daily living, function in sport and recreation, knee-related quality of life) at weeks 2, 4, 8 and 12
Change from baseline in serum high sensitivity C-reactive protein level and absolute neutrophil counts at week 2,4,8 and 12
Change from baseline in synovitis activity level measured from Ktrans by DCE-MRI at week 12
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: DFV890Active Control1 Intervention
DFV890
Group II: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Placebo

Research Highlights

Information in this section is not a recommendation. We encourage patients to speak with their healthcare team when evaluating any treatment decision.
Mechanism Of Action
Side Effect Profile
Prior Approvals
Other Research
Common treatments for knee osteoarthritis primarily aim to reduce inflammation and alleviate pain. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) inhibit cyclooxygenase enzymes (COX-1 and COX-2), reducing the production of pro-inflammatory prostaglandins, which helps decrease pain and swelling. Corticosteroids, administered intra-articularly, suppress multiple inflammatory pathways, providing short-term pain relief. Newer investigational treatments, such as anti-nerve growth factor (anti-NGF) antibodies, block NGF to reduce pain signaling, while matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors aim to prevent cartilage degradation by inhibiting enzymes that break down extracellular matrix components. These mechanisms are crucial for knee OA patients as they target the underlying inflammation and pain, improving joint function and quality of life.
Recommendations of the French Society of Rheumatology on pharmacological treatment of knee osteoarthritis.A systematic review of randomized controlled trials of pharmacological therapy in osteoarthritis of the knee, with an emphasis on trial methodology.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Novartis PharmaceuticalsLead Sponsor
2,868 Previous Clinical Trials
4,199,768 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

DFV890 (Other) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04886258 — Phase 2
Knee Osteoarthritis Research Study Groups: DFV890, Placebo
Knee Osteoarthritis Clinical Trial 2023: DFV890 Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04886258 — Phase 2
DFV890 (Other) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04886258 — Phase 2
Knee Osteoarthritis Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT04886258 — Phase 2
~23 spots leftby Mar 2025