A Study of Guselkumab in the Treatment of Participants With Moderate to Severe Plaque-Type Psoriasis (VOYAGE 1)
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02207231 |
Recruitment Status :
Completed
First Posted : August 4, 2014
Results First Posted : October 19, 2017
Last Update Posted : July 23, 2021
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Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment | Phase |
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Psoriasis | Drug: Guselkumab 100 mg Drug: Placebo for guselkumab Drug: Adalimumab Drug: Placebo for adalimumab | Phase 3 |
Study Type : | Interventional (Clinical Trial) |
Actual Enrollment : | 837 participants |
Allocation: | Randomized |
Intervention Model: | Parallel Assignment |
Masking: | Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor) |
Primary Purpose: | Treatment |
Official Title: | Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo and Active Comparator-controlled Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Guselkumab in the Treatment of Subjects With Moderate to Severe Plaque-type Psoriasis |
Actual Study Start Date : | November 26, 2014 |
Actual Primary Completion Date : | September 29, 2015 |
Actual Study Completion Date : | June 17, 2020 |
Arm | Intervention/treatment |
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Experimental: Group I
Participants received Guselkumab 100 milligram (mg) at Weeks 0, 4, and 12 and every 8 weeks (q8w) thereafter through Week 252, placebo for guselkumab at Week 16, and placebo for adalimumab (two 0.8 milliliter [mL] injections) at Week 0 followed by one 0.8 mL injection at Weeks 1, 3, and 5, and every 2 weeks (q2w) thereafter through Week 47.
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Drug: Guselkumab 100 mg
100 mg by subcutaneous injection at Weeks 0, 4 and q8w thereafter through Week 252 (Group 1). 100 mg by subcutaneous injection at Weeks 16, 20 and q8w thereafter through Week 252 (Group II). 100 mg by subcutaneous injection at Week 52 and q8w thereafter through Week 252 (Group III).
Other Name: CNTO 1959 Drug: Placebo for guselkumab Subcutaneous injections to maintain the blind. Drug: Placebo for adalimumab Subcutaneous injections to maintain the blind. |
Placebo Comparator: Group II
Participants received Placebo for guselkumab at Weeks 0, 4, and 12, and placebo for adalimumab (two 0.8 mL injections) at Week 0, followed by one 0.8 mL injection at Weeks 1, 3, and 5, and q2w through Week 15. At Week 16, placebo participants will cross over to receive guselkumab 100 mg at Weeks 16 and 20 and q8w thereafter through Week 252, as well as placebo for adalimumab at Weeks 17, 19, 21, and 23, and q2w thereafter through Week 47.
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Drug: Guselkumab 100 mg
100 mg by subcutaneous injection at Weeks 0, 4 and q8w thereafter through Week 252 (Group 1). 100 mg by subcutaneous injection at Weeks 16, 20 and q8w thereafter through Week 252 (Group II). 100 mg by subcutaneous injection at Week 52 and q8w thereafter through Week 252 (Group III).
Other Name: CNTO 1959 Drug: Placebo for guselkumab Subcutaneous injections to maintain the blind. Drug: Placebo for adalimumab Subcutaneous injections to maintain the blind. |
Active Comparator: Group III
Participants received Adalimumab 80 mg at Week 0 (two 40 mg [0.8 mL] injections) and 40 mg at Weeks 1, 3, 5, and q2w thereafter through Week 47, placebo for guselkumab at Weeks 0, 4, 12, 16, and 20, and q8w thereafter through Week 44 and guselkumab 100 mg at Weeks 52, 60, and q8w thereafter through Week 252.
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Drug: Guselkumab 100 mg
100 mg by subcutaneous injection at Weeks 0, 4 and q8w thereafter through Week 252 (Group 1). 100 mg by subcutaneous injection at Weeks 16, 20 and q8w thereafter through Week 252 (Group II). 100 mg by subcutaneous injection at Week 52 and q8w thereafter through Week 252 (Group III).
Other Name: CNTO 1959 Drug: Placebo for guselkumab Subcutaneous injections to maintain the blind. Drug: Adalimumab 80 mg by subcutaneous injection at Week 0, then 40 mg at Week 1 and every 2 weeks (q2w) thereafter through Week 47.
Other Name: HUMIRA® |
- Percentage of Participants Who Achieved an Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) Score of Cleared (0) or Minimal (1) in the Guselkumab Group Compared to the Placebo Group at Week 16 [ Time Frame: Week 16 ]The IGA documents the investigator's assessment of the participants' psoriasis at a given time point. Overall lesions are graded for induration, erythema, and scaling. The participants' psoriasis was assessed as cleared (0), minimal (1), mild (2), moderate (3), or severe (4).
- Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) 90 Response in the Guselkumab Group Compared to the Placebo Group at Week 16 [ Time Frame: Week 16 ]The PASI is a system used for assessing and grading the severity of psoriatic lesions. In the PASI system, the body is divided into 4 regions: the head, trunk, upper extremities, and lower extremities. Each of these areas were assessed separately for the percentage of the area involved, which translates to a numeric score that ranges from 0 to 6, and for erythema, induration, and scaling, which are each rated on a scale of 0 to 4. The PASI produces a numeric score that can range from 0 to 72. A higher score indicates more severe disease. A PASI 90 response represents participants who achieved at least a 90 percent improvement from baseline in the PASI score.
- Percentage of Participants Who Achieved an Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) Score of Cleared (0) in the Guselkumab Group Compared to the Adalimumab Group at Week 24 and 48 [ Time Frame: Week 24 and 48 ]The IGA documents the investigator's assessment of the participants' psoriasis at a given time point. Overall lesions are graded for induration, erythema, and scaling. The participants' psoriasis was assessed as cleared (0), minimal (1), mild (2), moderate (3), or severe (4).
- Percentage of Participants Who Achieved an Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) Score of Cleared (0) or Minimal (1) in the Guselkumab Group Compared to the Adalimumab Group at Week 24 and 48 [ Time Frame: Week 24 and 48 ]The IGA documents the investigator's assessment of the participants' psoriasis at a given time point. Overall lesions are graded for induration, erythema, and scaling. The participants' psoriasis was assessed as cleared (0), minimal (1), mild (2), moderate (3), or severe (4).
- Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) 90 Response in the Guselkumab Group Compared to the Adalimumab Group at Week 24 and 48 [ Time Frame: Week 24 and 48 ]The PASI is a system used for assessing and grading the severity of psoriatic lesions. In the PASI system, the body is divided into 4 regions: the head, trunk, upper extremities, and lower extremities. Each of these areas were assessed separately for the percentage of the area involved, which translates to a numeric score that ranges from 0 to 6, and for erythema, induration, and scaling, which are each rated on a scale of 0 to 4. The PASI produces a numeric score that can range from 0 to 72. A higher score indicates more severe disease. A PASI 90 response represents participants who achieved at least a 90 percent improvement from baseline in the PASI score.
- Change From Baseline in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) Score at Week 16 in the Guselkumab Group Compared to the Placebo Group [ Time Frame: Baseline, Week 16 ]The DLQI is a 10-item questionnaire that measures the impact of skin disease on participant's quality of life. Each question was evaluated on a 4-point scale ranging from 0 (not at all) to 3 (very much); where higher scores indicate more impact on quality of life. The DLQI total score ranges from 0 (not at all) to 30 (very much): 0-1 = no effect at all on the participant's life; 2-6 = small effect on the participant's life; 7-12 = moderate effect on the participant's life; 13-18 = very large effect on the participant's life; 19-30 = extremely large effect on the participant's life. Higher scores indicate more impact on quality of life of participants. This secondary outcome measure was planned to include only the placebo and guselkumab arms.
- Percentage of Participants Who Achieved an Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) Score of Cleared (0) or Minimal (1) in the Guselkumab Group Compared to the Adalimumab Group at Week 16 [ Time Frame: Week 16 ]The IGA documents the investigator's assessment of the participants' psoriasis at a given time point. Overall lesions are graded for induration, erythema, and scaling. The participants' psoriasis was assessed as cleared (0), minimal (1), mild (2), moderate (3), or severe (4).
- Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) 90 Response in the Guselkumab Group Compared to the Adalimumab Group at Week 16 [ Time Frame: Week 16 ]The PASI is a system used for assessing and grading the severity of psoriatic lesions. In the PASI system, the body is divided into 4 regions: the head, trunk, upper extremities, and lower extremities. Each of these areas were assessed separately for the percentage of the area involved, which translates to a numeric score that ranges from 0 to 6, and for erythema, induration, and scaling, which are each rated on a scale of 0 to 4. The PASI produces a numeric score that can range from 0 to 72. A higher score indicates more severe disease. A PASI 90 response represents participants who achieved at least a 90 percent improvement from baseline in the PASI score.
- Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) 75 Response in the Guselkumab Group Compared to the Adalimumab Group at Week 16 [ Time Frame: Week 16 ]The PASI is a system used for assessing and grading the severity of psoriatic lesions. In the PASI system, the body is divided into 4 regions: the head, trunk, upper extremities, and lower extremities. Each of these areas were assessed separately for the percentage of the area involved, which translates to a numeric score that ranges from 0 to 6, and for erythema, induration, and scaling, which are each rated on a scale of 0 to 4. The PASI produces a numeric score that can range from 0 to 72. A higher score indicates more severe disease. A PASI 75 response represents participants who achieved at least a 75 percent improvement from baseline in the PASI score.
- Percentage of Participants Who Achieved a Scalp-specific Investigator's Global Assessment (Ss-IGA) Score of 0 or 1 and at Least a 2-Grade Improvement From Baseline at Week 16 in the Guselkumab Group Compared to the Placebo Group [ Time Frame: Week 16 ]The ss-IGA instrument is used to evaluate the disease severity of scalp psoriasis. The lesions were assessed in terms of the clinical signs of redness, thickness, and scaliness, which are scored on a 5-point scale ranging from 0 = absence of disease, 1 = very mild disease, 2 = mild disease, 3 = moderate disease, and 4 = severe disease. This secondary outcome measure was planned to include only the placebo and guselkumab arms.
- Change From Baseline in Psoriasis Symptom and Sign Diary (PSSD) Symptom Score at Week 16 in the Guselkumab Group Compared to the Placebo Group [ Time Frame: Baseline and Week 16 ]The PSSD (24-hour version) is a patient-reported outcome (PRO) questionnaire designed and validated to measure the severity of psoriasis symptoms and signs for the assessment of treatment benefit. It consisted of 11 items covering symptoms (itch, pain, stinging, burning, and skin tightness) and patient-observable signs (skin dryness, cracking, scaling, shedding or flaking, redness, and bleeding) using 0 (absent) to 10 (worst imaginable) numerical rating scales for severity. Items were averaged on the daily symptom score and sign score when at least 3 items (>=50 percentage of 5 items) on these scales are answered. The average value is converted into 0-100 scoring, such that Symptom [or Sign] score = average value*10, where, 0= least severe and 100= most severe and higher score indicates more severe disease. This secondary outcome measure was planned to include only the placebo and guselkumab arms.
- Percentage of Participants Who Achieved a Psoriasis Symptom and Sign Diary (PSSD) Symptom Score of 0 in the Guselkumab Group Compared to the Adalimumab Group at Week 24 [ Time Frame: Week 24 ]The PSSD (24-hour version) is a patient-reported outcome (PRO) questionnaire designed and validated to measure the severity of psoriasis symptoms and signs for the assessment of treatment benefit. It consisted of 11 items covering symptoms (itch, pain, stinging, burning, and skin tightness) and patient-observable signs (skin dryness, cracking, scaling, shedding or flaking, redness, and bleeding) using 0 (absent) to 10 (worst imaginable) numerical rating scales for severity. Items were averaged on the daily symptom score and sign score when at least 3 items (>=50 percentage of 5 items) on these scales are answered. The average value is converted into 0-100 scoring, such that Symptom [or Sign] score = average value*10, where, 0= least severe and 100= most severe and higher score indicates more severe disease.
- Percentage of Participants Who Achieved PASI 90 Response at Week 252 [ Time Frame: Week 252 ]The PASI is a system used for assessing and grading the severity of psoriatic lesions. In the PASI system, the body is divided into 4 regions: the head, trunk, upper extremities, and lower extremities. Each of these areas were assessed separately for the percentage of the area involved, which translates to a numeric score that ranges from 0 to 6, and for erythema, induration, and scaling, which are each rated on a scale of 0 to 4. The PASI produces a numeric score that can range from 0 to 72. A higher score indicates more severe disease. A PASI 90 response represents participants who achieved at least a 90 percent improvement from baseline in the PASI score. As per planned analysis, participants from the baseline guselkumab group and the placebo crossover group were combined into a single guselkumab group for assessment of this outcome measure.
- Percentage of Participants Who Achieved PASI 75 Response at Week 252 [ Time Frame: Week 252 ]The PASI is a system used for assessing and grading the severity of psoriatic lesions. In the PASI system, the body is divided into 4 regions: the head, trunk, upper extremities, and lower extremities. Each of these areas were assessed separately for the percentage of the area involved, which translates to a numeric score that ranges from 0 to 6, and for erythema, induration, and scaling, which are each rated on a scale of 0 to 4. The PASI produces a numeric score that can range from 0 to 72. A higher score indicates more severe disease. A PASI 75 response represents participants who achieved at least a 75 percent improvement from baseline in the PASI score. As per planned analysis, participants from the baseline guselkumab group and the placebo crossover group were combined into a single guselkumab group for assessment of this outcome measure.
- Percentage of Participants Who Achieved an IGA Score of Cleared (0) or Minimal (1) at Week 252 [ Time Frame: Week 252 ]The IGA documents the investigator's assessment of the participants' psoriasis at a given time point. Overall lesions are graded for induration, erythema, and scaling. The participants' psoriasis was assessed as cleared (0), minimal (1), mild (2), moderate (3), or severe (4). As per planned analysis, participants from the baseline guselkumab group and the placebo crossover group were combined into a single guselkumab group for assessment of this outcome measure.
- Percentage of Participants With a DLQI Score of 0 or 1 at Week 252 [ Time Frame: Week 252 ]The DLQI is a 10-item questionnaire that measures the impact of skin disease on participant's quality of life. Each question was evaluated on a 4-point scale ranging from 0 (not at all) to 3 (very much); where higher scores indicate more impact on quality of life. The DLQI total score ranges from 0 (not at all) to 30 (very much): 0-1 = no effect at all on the participant's life; 2-6 = small effect on the participant's life; 7-12 = moderate effect on the participant's life; 13-18 = very large effect on the participant's life; 19-30 = extremely large effect on the participant's life. Higher scores indicate more impact on quality of life of participants. As per planned analysis, participants from the baseline guselkumab group and the placebo crossover group were combined into a single guselkumab group for assessment of this outcome measure.
- Percentage of Participants Who Achieved a PSSD Symptom Score of 0 at Week 252 [ Time Frame: Week 252 ]The PSSD (24-hour version) is a PRO questionnaire designed and validated to measure the severity of psoriasis symptoms and signs for the assessment of treatment benefit. It consisted of 11 items covering symptoms (itch, pain, stinging, burning, and skin tightness) and patient-observable signs (skin dryness, cracking, scaling, shedding or flaking, redness, and bleeding) using 0 (absent) to 10 (worst imaginable) numerical rating scales for severity. Items were averaged on the daily symptom score and sign score when at least 3 items (>=50 percentage of 5 items) on these scales are answered. The average value is converted into 0-100 scoring, such that Symptom score = average value*10, where, 0= least severe and 100= most severe and higher score indicates more severe disease. As per planned analysis, participants from the baseline guselkumab group and the placebo crossover group were combined into a single guselkumab group for assessment of this outcome measure.
- Percentage of Participants Who Achieved a PSSD Sign Score of 0 at Week 252 [ Time Frame: Week 252 ]The PSSD (24-hour version) is a PRO questionnaire designed and validated to measure the severity of psoriasis symptoms and signs for the assessment of treatment benefit. It consisted of 11 items covering symptoms (itch, pain, stinging, burning, and skin tightness) and patient-observable signs (skin dryness, cracking, scaling, shedding or flaking, redness, and bleeding) using 0 (absent) to 10 (worst imaginable) numerical rating scales for severity. Items were averaged on the daily symptom score and sign score when at least 3 items (>=50 percentage of 5 items) on these scales are answered. The average value is converted into 0-100 scoring, such that Sign score = average value*10, where, 0= least severe and 100= most severe and higher score indicates more severe disease. As per planned analysis, participants from the baseline guselkumab group and the placebo crossover group were combined into a single guselkumab group for assessment of this outcome measure.

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Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 99 Years (Adult, Older Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Have a diagnosis of plaque-type psoriasis (with or without psoriatic arthritis) at least 6 months before the first administration of study agent
- Have a Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) greater than or equal to (>=) 12 at Screening and at Baseline
- Have an Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) score >=3 at Screening and at Baseline
- Have an involved body surface area (BSA) >=10 percent (%) at Screening and at Baseline
- Must be a candidate for either systemic therapy or phototherapy for psoriasis
Exclusion Criteria:
- Participants with nonplaque forms of psoriasis (for example, erythrodermic, guttate, or pustular) or with current drug-induced psoriasis (for example, a new onset of psoriasis or an exacerbation of psoriasis from beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, or lithium)
- Participants who have ever received guselkumab or adalimumab
- History or current signs or symptoms of severe, progressive, or uncontrolled renal, hepatic, cardiac, vascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, endocrine, neurologic, hematologic, rheumatologic, psychiatric, or metabolic disturbances
- Has any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would make participation not be in the best interest (for example, compromise the well-being) of the participant or that could prevent, limit, or confound the protocol-specified assessments
- Is pregnant, nursing, or planning a pregnancy (both men and women) within 5 months following the last administration of study drug

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT02207231

Study Director: | Janssen Research & Development, LLC Clinical Trial | Janssen Research & Development, LLC |
Responsible Party: | Janssen Research & Development, LLC |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT02207231 |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
CR105047 CNTO1959PSO3001 ( Other Identifier: Janssen Research & Development, LLC ) 2014-000719-15 ( EudraCT Number ) |
First Posted: | August 4, 2014 Key Record Dates |
Results First Posted: | October 19, 2017 |
Last Update Posted: | July 23, 2021 |
Last Verified: | July 2021 |
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: | Yes |
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: | No |
Psoriasis Plaque-type psoriasis Guselkumab |
Adalimumab CNTO 1959 Monoclonal antibody |
Psoriasis Skin Diseases, Papulosquamous Skin Diseases Adalimumab Antibodies, Monoclonal |
Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitors Anti-Inflammatory Agents Antirheumatic Agents Immunologic Factors Physiological Effects of Drugs |