*Some people received ACTEMRA every week. Other people received ACTEMRA every other week.
The goal of the trial was to find out if ACTEMRA could control GCA in people while getting them off of steroids.
Remission means a decrease or disappearance in signs and symptoms.
People taking ACTEMRA + steroid taper took substantially fewer steroids over 1 year than people receiving a steroid taper alone.
*This was an open-label study and all patients received ACTEMRA IV.
When looking at clinical trial results, keep in mind that individual results may vary. Some people respond to ACTEMRA more quickly than others. Taking ACTEMRA in the way it is prescribed by your healthcare professional may help you get the most out of treatment.
A biologic is a type of medicine developed using processes that are similar to what happens in your body naturally. Biologics can be used to interact with certain parts of your body, like your immune system. They can also fight inflammation in certain diseases, like GCA.
An inflammation of the blood vessels. The cause is often unknown.
When a part of the body becomes swollen and painful.
A flare is a sudden worsening of your disease. It can happen after you haven’t experienced symptoms for a long time. It’s also known as a relapse.
A decrease or disappearance in signs and symptoms.
Under the skin.
A sample of cells taken from the body in order to examine them more closely. A healthcare professional will recommend a biopsy when a test suggests an area of tissue in the body isn’t normal.
A genetic predisposition means that a person may be more likely to develop a disease based on their genes. However, they may not see any symptoms unless something in the environment triggers the disease.
Steroids, including cortisone and prednisone, are a type of medicine used temporarily to reduce inflammation.
Biologics, a type of DMARD, are a class of arthritis treatments designed to target your immune system.
The immune system is a complex network of organs and cells that protects
the body from foreign substances such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
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