Table 2

AEs summary up to 16 weeks

AEs, n (%)PlaceboRisankizumab
(n=40)18 mg (n=40)90 mg (n=39)180 mg (n=40)
Any AE26 (65)28 (70)22 (56.4)26 (65)
 Infections and infestations13 (32.5)16 (40)11 (28.2)10 (25)
 Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorder14 (35)6 (15)5 (12.8)7 (17.5)
Severe AEs1 (2.5)1 (2.5)1 (2.6)0
Drug-related AEs7 (17.5)10 (25)9 (23.1)8 (20)
AEs leading to discontinuation3 (7.5)000
Serious infections0000
Serious AEs2 (5)02 (5.1)1 (2.5)
Common AEs*
 Nasopharyngitis3 (7.5)6 (15)4 (10.3)10 (25)
 Influenza1 (2.5)2 (5)2 (5.1)4 (10)
 Sinusitis1 (2.5)02 (5.1)1 (2.5)
 Arthralgia4 (10)02 (5.1)1 (2.5)
 Back pain2 (5)3 (7.5)1 (2.6)2 (5.0)
 Fatigue2 (5)2 (5)1 (2.6)4 (10)
 Diarrhoea02 (5)1 (2.6)3 (7.5)
 Headache3 (7.5)5 (12.5)3 (7.7)4 (10)
 Dizziness002 (5.1)1 (2.5)
 Increased blood CPK3 (7.5)1 (2.5)2 (5.1)1 (2.5)
 Eczema1 (2.5)02 (5.1)0
 Renal colic002 (5.1)0
  • AEs were coded using MedDRA V.19.0. The severity of AEs was graded according to RCTC V.2.0.

  • *Common AEs were reported in at least 5% of patients in any treatment group.

  • AE, adverse event; CPK, creatine phosphokinase; MedDRA, Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities; RCTC, Rheumatology Common Toxicity Criteria.