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Guselkumab vs Golimumab in PsA TNF Inadequate Responder Patients
RecruitingPhase 3
Guselkumab vs Golimumab in PsA TNF Inadequate Responder Patients: a Pragmatic Trial (EVOLUTION)
Who can join
Ages 18 to 80 · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Psoriatic arthritis meeting CASPAR criteria; 2. Active psoriatic arthritis defined by at least 1 swollen joint; 3. cDAPSA score ≥ 10; See also Exclusion #4 - cDAPSA must be \> 14 in patients without psoriasis. 4. Using a TNFi or previously used a single TNFi historically and either never responded or lost response (TNF IR) and planning to switch to a new biologic therapy; 5. If using an oral small molecule/csDMARD (i.e., methotrexate, leflunomide, hydroxychloroquine, sulfasalazine, or apremilast), must be on a stable dose for 4 weeks and remain on a stable dose during the study; Use of up to two OSM/csDMARDs is allowed. 6. If using NSAIDs, glucocorticoids (\<10 mg daily) or topical medications for psoriasis, must be on a stable dose for 4 weeks prior to Screening/Baseline 1 and remain on a stable dose during the study; 7. Age 18-80 (patients older than 80 may be more likely to have concomitant osteoarthritis which may make it difficult to assess whether symptoms are related to PsA vs OA). Exclusion Criteria: 1. Prior exposure to golimumab or another non-TNFi biologic (IL12/23i, JAKi, an IL17i, or an IL23i); prior exposure to a TYK2i is acceptable, but cannot be used during course of the study; 2. An adverse event that precludes use of another TNFi (development of drug-induced SLE, allergic reaction, serious infection, heart failure symptoms, demyelination at any point during use of therapy) or any other contraindication or substantial intolerance to a TNFi; 3. Use of moderate to high dose glucocorticoids (\>10 mg); 4. Already meets the primary endpoint at Baseline; \[cDAPSA low disease activity ≤ 14; IGA of psoriasis 0/1\] In patients with psoriasis, cDAPSA can be 10-14 IF the Investigator Global Assessment of Psoriasis ≥ 2. In patients without psoriasis, cDAPSA must be \> 14 to meet eligibility requirements. 5. Currently pregnant or actively trying to conceive.
About the study
The trial is an open-label randomized study that will examine whether switching to a selective IL23 inhibitor (guselkumab) is more effective than switching to a second TNFi (golimumab) among patients with PsA who have an inadequate response to a TNFi.
What is being tested
- Guselkumab (drug)
- Golimumab (drug)
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania · Participants: 63 · Started: Jul 14, 2023
Contact the study team
- Sarah Gillespie · Phone: (215) 614-1840
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT05669833
Locations in the U.S.
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.