A Study of the Real-life Management of Psoriasis Patients Treated With Otezla® (Apremilast) in Belgium
OTELO
An Observational Study of the Real-life Management of Psoriasis Patients Treated With Otezla® (Apremilast) in Belgium
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Brief Summary
OTELO is a national (Belgium), multicentre, prospective, non-interventional, post-marketing study. The study will include a representative sample of approximately 250 patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis for whom the treating dermatologist has decided to begin apremilast treatment in accordance with the local label and reimbursement criteria. Patients may be enrolled into the study up to 4 weeks after commencing the study treatment. As this study is non-interventional, drug dosing and treatment duration will be at the sole discretion of the treating dermatologist, in accordance with the local label and daily clinical practice.
Trial Health
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participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for all trials
Started Apr 2017
22 active sites
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
March 24, 2017
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
March 31, 2017
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
April 6, 2017
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
December 20, 2018
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 20, 2018
CompletedApril 27, 2020
April 1, 2020
1.7 years
March 24, 2017
April 24, 2020
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Proportion of patients with Patient Benefit Index for skin diseases (standard version) (PBI-S) ≥ 1 at 6 months after apremilast initiation.
The PBI-S questionnaire for skin diseases is a validated instrument to assess treatment needs and benefits in patients with skin diseases. It comprises 23 items on patient-relevant therapy needs and benefits.
Up to 6 Months
Secondary Outcomes (15)
Characteristics of the patients treated with apremilast
Baseline
Proportion of patients with PBI-S = 4 at 6 months after apremilast initiation
Up to 6 Months
PBI-S outcome score after apremilast initiation
up to 18 months
Proportion of patients having clear/no psoriasis based on Patient Global Assessment (PtGA) at 6 months after apremilast initiation
up to 6 months
Change from baseline in the PtGA after apremilast initiation
up to 18 months
- +10 more secondary outcomes
Study Arms (1)
Use of Apremilast in patient with plaque psoriasis
Psoriasis patients treated with Otezla® (Apremilast) in Belgium
Interventions
Psoriasis patients treated with Otezla® (Apremilast) in Belgium
Eligibility Criteria
Adult patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis visiting dermatology practices in Belgium and eligible for treatment with apremilast according to the local label and reimbursement criteria. Patients may be enrolled into the study up to 4 weeks after commencing the treatment with apremilast. The decision to treat the patient with apremilast will be made prior to the decision to enter the patient into the study.
You may qualify if:
- \- Patients who meet ALL the following criteria can be enrolled:
- Male or female aged at least 18 years.
- With a diagnosis of moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis. As per Belgian National Institute for Health and Disability Insurance (NIHDI), moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in adult patients is defined by a Body Surface Area (BSA) \> 10% or aPsoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) \> 10.
- For whom the treating dermatologist has made the decision to commence apremilast treatment in accordance with the local label and reimbursement criteria
- Able to follow the instructions of the study.
- Having signed an Informed Consent Form (ICF)
You may not qualify if:
- Patients who have received apremilast \> 4 weeks prior to the enrolment visit.
- Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning on becoming pregnant.
- Non-menopausal women who are not using an adequate contraception method.
- Patients with hypersensitivity to apremilast or to one of its excipients.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Amgenlead
Study Sites (22)
AZ Sint Jan
Bruges, 8000, Belgium
CHU St Pierre
Brussels, 1000, Belgium
CHU Brugmann (Victor Horta)
Brussels, 1020, Belgium
Clin Univ de Bxl Hôpital Erasme
Brussels, 1070, Belgium
UZ Brussel
Brussels, 1090, Belgium
Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc
Brussels, 1200, Belgium
UZ Antwerpen
Edegem, 2650, Belgium
Private Practice Geel
Geel, 2440, Belgium
Private Practice Genk
Genk, 3600, Belgium
AZ Sint Lucas
Ghent, 9000, Belgium
UZ Gent
Ghent, 9000, Belgium
CHU UCL Mont-Godinne
Godinne, 5530, Belgium
Clinique André Renard d'Herstal
Herstal, 4040, Belgium
Private Practice Lede
Lede, 9340, Belgium
UZ Leuven Sint Rafael
Leuven, 3000, Belgium
CHU Sart-Tilman
Liège, 4000, Belgium
GHdC - site IMTR
Loverval, 6280, Belgium
Dermatologie Maldegem
Malgegem, 9990, Belgium
Private Practice Mons
Mons, 7000, Belgium
Private Practice Namur
Namur, 5000, Belgium
Ste Elisabeth - Namur
Namur, 5000, Belgium
CH Bois Abbaye-Hesbaye
Seraing, 4100, Belgium
Related Publications (1)
Ghislain PD, Lambert J, Lam Hoai XL, Hillary T, Roquet-Gravy PP, de la Brassinne M, Segaert S. Real-Life Effectiveness of Apremilast for the Treatment of Psoriasis in Belgium: Results From the Observational OTELO Study. Adv Ther. 2022 Feb;39(2):1068-1080. doi: 10.1007/s12325-021-01981-7. Epub 2022 Jan 3.
PMID: 34977985DERIVED
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MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- STUDY DIRECTOR
MD
Amgen
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- INDUSTRY
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
March 24, 2017
First Posted
March 31, 2017
Study Start
April 6, 2017
Primary Completion
December 20, 2018
Study Completion
December 20, 2018
Last Updated
April 27, 2020
Record last verified: 2020-04