A significantly greater proportion of patients achieved Scalp Physician’s Global Assessment (ScPGA) response at week 16 with OTEZLA compared with placebo
SUMMIT, NJ, USA I October 08, 2018 I Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ:CELG) today announced results from the phase 3 STYLE study, which showed that OTEZLA® (apremilast) 30 mg twice daily achieved a highly statistically significant improvement in the primary endpoint of the Scalp Physician’s Global Assessment (ScPGA) response [defined as ScPGA score of clear (0) or almost clear (1) with at least a 2-point reduction from baseline] at week 16 compared with placebo.
In addition to achieving the primary endpoint, statistical significance was also met for the secondary endpoint of the whole body itch numeric rating scale (NRS) [defined as at least a 4-point reduction from baseline] at week 16 with OTEZLA versus placebo.
The safety profile was generally consistent with the known safety profile of OTEZLA, and no new safety signals were identified in the trial. Treatment-emergent adverse events that occurred in at least 5 percent of patients in either treatment group were diarrhea (30.5 percent for OTEZLA and 10.8 percent for placebo), nausea (21.5 percent and 5.9 percent, respectively), headache (11.5 percent and 4.9 percent) and vomiting (5.5 percent and 2.0 percent).
“The scalp is the most commonly affected area in moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, impacting up to 80 percent of patients,” said Terrie Curran, President, Celgene Inflammation and Immunology. “The area is difficult to treat with topical therapies, and clinical data from systemic therapies are limited. We are encouraged by the significant improvements in this trial and look forward to sharing these data to further enhance the OTEZLA label.”
About STYLE
STYLE is a phase 3, multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study evaluating the efficacy and safety of OTEZLA in subjects with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis of the scalp. The study enrolled 303 people who were randomized 2:1 to receive OTEZLA 30 mg twice daily or placebo for the first 16 weeks.
About Plaque Psoriasis
Psoriasis affects 125 million people worldwide, including around 14 million people in Europe and 7.5 million people in the United States. It is a chronic and systemic inflammatory disorder, and is immune-mediated, meaning it is caused by an immune reaction in the body.
Psoriasis lesions can often be found on areas close to the joints such as the elbows and knees but can also appear on the scalp. Nail psoriasis affects up to 50 percent of people with psoriasis. Up to 84 percent of people with psoriasis experience itching, and over a third of patients cite itch as the most important factor contributing to their disease.
Around 75 percent of people living with psoriasis believe it has a negative impact on their quality of life, and 83 percent of patients with psoriasis actively conceal the visible signs of their disease.
About OTEZLA® (apremilast)
OTEZLA® (apremilast) 30 mg tablets is an oral small-molecule inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) specific for cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP). PDE4 inhibition results in increased intracellular cAMP levels, which is thought to indirectly modulate the production of inflammatory mediators. The specific mechanism(s) by which OTEZLA exerts its therapeutic action in patients is not well defined.
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INDICATION
OTEZLA® (apremilast) is indicated for the treatment of patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy.
About Celgene
Celgene Corporation, headquartered in Summit, New Jersey, is an integrated global pharmaceutical company engaged primarily in the discovery, development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases through next‐generation solutions in protein homeostasis, immuno‐oncology, epigenetics, immunology and neuro‐inflammation. For more information, please visit www.celgene.com. Follow Celgene on Social Media: @Celgene, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.
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A significantly greater proportion of patients achieved Scalp Physician’s Global Assessment (ScPGA) response at week 16 with OTEZLA compared with placebo
SUMMIT, NJ, USA I October 08, 2018 I Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ:CELG) today announced results from the phase 3 STYLE study, which showed that OTEZLA® (apremilast) 30 mg twice daily achieved a highly statistically significant improvement in the primary endpoint of the Scalp Physician’s Global Assessment (ScPGA) response [defined as ScPGA score of clear (0) or almost clear (1) with at least a 2-point reduction from baseline] at week 16 compared with placebo.
In addition to achieving the primary endpoint, statistical significance was also met for the secondary endpoint of the whole body itch numeric rating scale (NRS) [defined as at least a 4-point reduction from baseline] at week 16 with OTEZLA versus placebo.
The safety profile was generally consistent with the known safety profile of OTEZLA, and no new safety signals were identified in the trial. Treatment-emergent adverse events that occurred in at least 5 percent of patients in either treatment group were diarrhea (30.5 percent for OTEZLA and 10.8 percent for placebo), nausea (21.5 percent and 5.9 percent, respectively), headache (11.5 percent and 4.9 percent) and vomiting (5.5 percent and 2.0 percent).
“The scalp is the most commonly affected area in moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, impacting up to 80 percent of patients,” said Terrie Curran, President, Celgene Inflammation and Immunology. “The area is difficult to treat with topical therapies, and clinical data from systemic therapies are limited. We are encouraged by the significant improvements in this trial and look forward to sharing these data to further enhance the OTEZLA label.”
About STYLE
STYLE is a phase 3, multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study evaluating the efficacy and safety of OTEZLA in subjects with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis of the scalp. The study enrolled 303 people who were randomized 2:1 to receive OTEZLA 30 mg twice daily or placebo for the first 16 weeks.
About Plaque Psoriasis
Psoriasis affects 125 million people worldwide, including around 14 million people in Europe and 7.5 million people in the United States. It is a chronic and systemic inflammatory disorder, and is immune-mediated, meaning it is caused by an immune reaction in the body.
Psoriasis lesions can often be found on areas close to the joints such as the elbows and knees but can also appear on the scalp. Nail psoriasis affects up to 50 percent of people with psoriasis. Up to 84 percent of people with psoriasis experience itching, and over a third of patients cite itch as the most important factor contributing to their disease.
Around 75 percent of people living with psoriasis believe it has a negative impact on their quality of life, and 83 percent of patients with psoriasis actively conceal the visible signs of their disease.
About OTEZLA® (apremilast)
OTEZLA® (apremilast) 30 mg tablets is an oral small-molecule inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) specific for cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP). PDE4 inhibition results in increased intracellular cAMP levels, which is thought to indirectly modulate the production of inflammatory mediators. The specific mechanism(s) by which OTEZLA exerts its therapeutic action in patients is not well defined.
U.S. PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
INDICATION
OTEZLA® (apremilast) is indicated for the treatment of patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy.
About Celgene
Celgene Corporation, headquartered in Summit, New Jersey, is an integrated global pharmaceutical company engaged primarily in the discovery, development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases through next‐generation solutions in protein homeostasis, immuno‐oncology, epigenetics, immunology and neuro‐inflammation. For more information, please visit www.celgene.com. Follow Celgene on Social Media: @Celgene, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.
SOURCE: Celgene
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