#$%^&*AU2019240551A120191017.pdf#####Abstract The present disclosure relates to methods for treating non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) patients and inhibiting the progression of structural damage in these patients, using IL-17 antagonists, e.g., secukinumab. Also disclosed herein are uses of IL-17 antagonists, e.g., IL-17 antibodies, such as secukinumab, for treating nr-axSpA patients and inhibiting the progression of structural damage in these patients, as well as medicaments, dosing regimens, pharmaceutical formulations, dosage forms, and kits for use in the disclosed uses and methods.