Abstract
Objective To assess the efficacy and safety of anifrolumab, a type I interferon (IFN) receptor antagonist, in a phase IIb, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of adults with moderate-to-severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Methods Patients (n = 305) were randomized to receive intravenous anifrolumab (300 mg or 1,000 mg) or placebo, in addition to standard therapy, every 4 weeks for 48 weeks. Randomization was stratified by SLE Disease Activity Index 2000 score (
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 376-386 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Arthritis and Rheumatology |
Volume | 69 |
Issue number | 2 |
Early online date | 28 Jan 2017 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2017 |