A Multicenter, 12 Week, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Biomarker Study of Secukinumab (AIN457) in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Followed by an Open Label Extension

This study aims to confirm if patients with a specific biomarker might have a better response to secukinumab treatment. To meet this purpose, exploratory biomarker studies will be done. The goals of these exploratory studies are to (1) find biomarkers that will identify persons with rheumatoid arthritis who will have the best possible response to secukinumab and (2) to identify persons who will have fewer side effects in order to maximize their benefit from secukinumab.