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ArticleBMC rheumatology2025

Real-world evidence of biological treatments in rheumatoid arthritis and spondyloarthritis in Morocco: results of the RBSMR registry.

Najlae El Ouardi, Ihsane Hmamouchi, Redouane Abouqal, Fadoua Allali, Rachid Bahiri, Imane El Bouchti, Imad Ghozlani, Hasna Hassikou, Linda Ichchou, Saadia Janani and 4 more

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Article in BMC rheumatology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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14 authors.

Najlae El Ouardi *Department of Rheumatology, Military Hospital Mohammed V, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Rabat, Morocco. doc.najlae89@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1228-391X
Ihsane Hmamouchi *Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences Research Center (CReSS), International University of Rabat (UIR), Rabat, Morocco.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4402-5034
Redouane AbouqalLaboratory of Biostatistical, Clinical and Epidemiological Research, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Fadoua AllaliDepartment of Rheumatology B, El Ayachi Hospital, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Salé, Morocco.
Rachid BahiriDepartment of Rheumatology A, El Ayachi Hospital, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Salé, Morocco.
Imane El BouchtiDepartment of Rheumatology, Arrazi University Hospital, Marrakech, Morocco.
Imad GhozlaniDepartment of Rheumatology, Oued Eddahab Military Hospital, University Ibn Zohr, Agadir, Morocco.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7966-4173
Hasna HassikouDepartment of Rheumatology, Military Hospital Moulay Ismail, Hassan II University Hospital, Meknes, Morocco.
Linda IchchouDepartment of Rheumatology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Mohammed I University, Oujda, Morocco.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2733-5594
Saadia JananiDepartment of Rheumatology, Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.
Taoufik HarzyDepartment of Rheumatology, Hassan II University Hospital, Fes, Morocco.
Radouane NiamaneDepartment of Rheumatology, Military Hospital Avicenne, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Marrakech, Morocco.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0472-2532
Ahmed BezzaDepartment of Rheumatology, Military Hospital Mohammed V, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3788-7146
Abdellah El MaghraouiMohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0668-5680

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundRegional variability in the effectiveness and safety of biologic therapies for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and spondyloarthritis (SpA) underscores the need for comprehensive assessment. The aim of this study was to provide real-world evidence of the effectiveness and the safety of biologic for RA, SpA including psoriatic arthritis, in the daily clinical practice. MATERIALS AND

methodsRBSMR registry was a multicenter, cohort study conducted in 10 university departments of rheumatology. The study included RA and SpA patients receiving biotherapy, either as an initiation or ongoing treatment, and investigated for 3 years. The statistical analysis was performed using JAMOVI software (T student test, Mann-Whitney U test, Chi-squared test, Fisher's exact test, Paired T test and Wilcoxon test).

results223 RA and 194 SpA were eligible. After 3 years of follow-up, DAS28 CRP (3.6 ± 1.4 versus 5.8 ± 1.0 at baseline) and ASDAS CRP (1.8[1-2.4] versus 3.5[2.5-4.4] at baseline) significantly improved; 13.8% of RA patients achieved remission based on DAS28 CRP and 20.1% of SpA patients achieved remission based on ASDAS CRP. Overall, 163 and 126 adverse events were reported in RA and SpA patients respectively. Infections were the most frequently reported events with an incidence of 11.8 and 13.4/100 patients-year in RA and SpA respectively. Total incidence rate of tuberculosis was 0.80 patient/100 patients-year.

conclusionsThe RBSMR registry provides real-world insights into the effectiveness of biologics in the practice of rheumatology for RA and SpA patients in Morocco. It underscores the critical need for continued vigilance in monitoring and addressing adverse events, with a particular focus on tuberculosis infection.

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Biologic therapyReal world evidenceRegistryRheumatoid arthritisSpondyloarthritis

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