Eosinophilic Esophagitis Intervention Trial-1 Food vs. 4 Food Elimination Diet Followed by Swallowed Glucocorticoids

Phase 2

Completed

Conditions: Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders (EGIDs)
Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Interventions: Drug: Fluticasone Propionate, 800 mcg twice daily (post 4FED failure)
Other: 1 Food Elimination Diet
Other: 4 Food Elimination Diet (post 1FED failure)
Other: 4 Food Elimination Diet

Registration Number: NCT02610816

Lead Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

Brief Summary: The purpose of this interventional study is to test and compare the effectiveness of two elimination diets-the 1-food elimination diet (1FED, milk only) and the 4-food elimination diet (4FED, milk, egg, wheat, and soy) for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). The study will also test the effectiveness of swallowed glucocorticoid therapy in some of the study participants for whom diet therapy was not effective.

Detailed Description: This study will consist of two phases, plus a screening period. During the screening period, subject eligibility for the study will be determined. During Phase 1, qualified participants will be randomly assigned to one of two elimination diet therapies--the 1FED or the 4FED. Participants will remain on the assigned dietary therapy for 12 weeks. At the end of 12 weeks of therapy, esophageal biopsies from participant's standard of care (i.e. normal, routine care) endoscopy will be evaluated to determine disease status. Participants whose EoE is in remission (i.e. \<15 eos/hpf) will be done with the study.

Participants whose EoE is still active (i.e. ≥15 eos/hpf) will continue into Phase 2 of the study. During Phase 2, participants who were on 1FED in Phase 1 will receive 4FED therapy for 12 weeks, and participants who were on 4FED during Phase 1 will receive swallowed glucocorticoid therapy for 12 weeks. At the end of 12 weeks of therapy, esophageal biopsies from participant's standard of care (i.e. normal, routine care) endoscopy will be evaluated to determine disease status.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: COMPLETED

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 67

Inclusion Criteria

Have diagnosis of EoE (based on consensus criteria)
Are aged 6 to 17 years
Have histologically confirmed active disease >15 eosinophils/hpf in either distal or proximal esophagus within 12 weeks of screening visit
Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) confirmation
Symptomatic (have experienced symptoms within the last month prior to enrollment)
Has a negative urine pregnancy test at screening if of childbearing potential. Females of childbearing potential must have a negative urine pregnancy test (β-hCG) prior to enrollment into the study (i.e., at screening). Subsequently, these participants must agree to use adequate birth control measures (e.g., condom, oral/injectable/subcutaneous contraceptives, intrauterine device, or sexual abstinence) during the study and for at least one month after the last dose of study drug which will be documented in the source documents.

Exclusion Criteria

Have been treated with topical swallowed steroids within the last 2 months or systemic steroids within the past 3 months
Have eosinophilia in segments of the GI tract other than the esophagus
Have been diagnosed with a GI malabsorption disorder (i.e., Inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease) or Celiac disease
Are currently on dietary therapy avoiding milk
Have concurrent H pylori gastritis or parasitic infection
Are unable to obtain esophagogastroduodenoscopy with esophageal biopsies at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) or other participating institution within 4 weeks of study completion
Have previously failed (in a clinical trial setting) dietary therapy with one of these regimens or topical steroid treatment with fluticasone at a total dose of 1760 mcg per day.
Have definitely responded (in a clinical trial setting) to either dietary therapy avoiding these antigens or to swallowed fluticasone at a total dose of 1760 mcg per day
Are concurrently receiving any of the prohibited medications listed in Table 2
On immunotherapy for pollen (if not on maintenance therapy) or immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated food allergy.

Study & Design

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Study Design: CROSSOVER

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
4FED Non-Responders (SGC)	Fluticasone Propionate, 800 mcg twice daily (post 4FED failure)	Participants that fail to respond to 4FED in Phase 1 administer swallowed glucocorticosteroids (Flovent HFA) 800 mcg twice daily in Phase 2
1FED	1 Food Elimination Diet	1-food elimination diet: Participants eliminate milk from the diet in Phase 1
1FED Non-Responders (4FED)	4 Food Elimination Diet (post 1FED failure)	Participants that fail to respond to 1FED in Phase 1 eliminate milk, egg, wheat, soy from the diet in Phase 2
4FED	4 Food Elimination Diet	4-food elimination diet: Participants eliminate milk, egg, wheat, soy from the diet in Phase 1

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Within-group Comparisons (Baseline v. Week 12) of PEESS V2.0 Scores	Baseline and 12 weeks	The PEESS V2.0 questionnaire captures EoE-specific symptoms. The range for PEESS v2.0 scores is 0 to 100, with a higher score being indicative of more frequent and/or severe symptoms. Baseline vs Week 12 scores are compared within each treatment group (1FED and 4FED).
Change From Baseline in Pediatric EoE Symptom Score Version 2.0 (PEESS V2.0) at 12 Weeks	Baseline and 12 weeks	The PEESS V2.0 questionnaire captures EoE-specific symptoms (dysphagia, gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), nausea/vomiting, and pain) as reported by children with EoE (8-18 years of age) and their parents (for children 2-18 years of age). The range for PEESS v2.0 scores is 0 to 100, with a higher score being indicative of more frequent and/or severe symptoms. Scores were obtained at baseline and 12 weeks. Change in score is defined as total score at 12 weeks minus total score at baseline. The parent-proxy PEESS total score change from pre-treatment to post-treatment is the primary efficacy endpoint. 1FED vs 4FED changes are compared. A reduction in score (negative change) is indicative of a reduction in symptoms.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Percent of Participants on Swallowed Glucocorticoids (SGC) in Histologic Remission (<15 Eos/Hpf) at 12 Weeks in Phase 2	12 weeks	Percent of 4FED non-responders on SGC in Phase 2 in histologic remission. Remission is defined as esophageal peak eosinophil count \< 15 eosinophils per high power field (eos/hpf). Complete remission is defined as ≤ 1 peak eos/hpf and partial remission as 2 - 14 peak eos/hpf.
Percent of 1FED Non-responders on 4FED in Histologic Remission (<15 Eos/Hpf) at 12 Weeks in Phase 2	12 weeks	Percent of 1FED non-responders on 4FED in histologic remission in phase 2. Remission is defined as esophageal peak eosinophil count \< 15 eosinophils per high powered field. Complete remission is defined as ≤ 1 peak eos/hpf and partial remission as 2 - 14 peak eos/hpf.
Change From Baseline in Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory Version 3.0 EoE Module (PedsQL 3.0 EoE) at 12 Weeks	Baseline and 12 weeks	The PedsQL 3.0 EoE measures symptoms and problems related to treatment, worry, communication, food/eating, and feelings. The range for PedsQL 3.0 EoE scores is 0 to 100, with a higher score indicating better quality of life. Scores were obtained at baseline and 12 weeks. Change in score is defined as the PedsQL 3.0 EoE total score at 12 weeks minus total score at baseline. 1FED vs 4FED changes are compared. An increase in score (positive change) is indicative of improved quality of life.
Change From Baseline in Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory Version 4.0 (PedsQL 4.0) Generic Core Scales at 12 Weeks	Baseline and 12 weeks	The PedsQL 4.0 measures physical and psychosocial function. The range for PedsQL 4.0 scores is 0 to 100, with a higher score indicating better quality of life. Scores were obtained at baseline and 12 weeks. Change in score is defined as the PedsQL 4.0 total score at 12 weeks minus total score at baseline. 1FED vs 4FED changes are compared. An increase in score (positive change) is indicative of improved quality of life.
Percent of Participants in Histologic Remission (<15 Eosinophils Per High Power Field) at 12 Weeks	12 weeks	Percent of participants in remission in 1FED and 4FED groups. Remission is defined as clinical esophageal peak eosinophil count \< 15 eosinophils per high power field (eos/hpf). Complete remission is defined as ≤ 1 peak eos/hpf and partial remission as 2 - 14 peak eos/hpf.
Percent of Participants With Positive and Negative Milk Skin Prick Tests Responding to 1FED	Baseline and 12 weeks	Reactions to skin prick test (SPT) to milk is positive if the wheal size of the milk test is at least 3 mm larger than the wheal size of the negative control. Treatment response is defined as clinical histologic remission (\<15 eos/hpf).
Change From Baseline in Endoscopic Reference Score at 12 Weeks	Baseline and 12 weeks	The EoE Endoscopic Reference Score (EREFS) measures features of EoE including esophageal edema, rings, exudate, furrows, and strictures. The instrument grades edema and furrows as absent (0) or present (1); rings as absent (0), mild (1, subtle circumferential ridges), moderate (2, distinct rings) and severe (3, rings that impair passage of a standard adult diagnostic endoscope); exudates as absent (0), mild (1, less than 10% of the esophageal surface area) or severe (2, greater or equal to 10% of the esophageal surface area); and strictures as absent (0) or present (1) with an estimation of the minimal luminal diameter. Higher scores indicate more severe disease (range 0 - 9). Scores were obtained at baseline and 12 weeks. Change in score is defined as the EREFS total score at 12 weeks minus total score at baseline. 1FED vs 4FED changes are compared. A reduction in score (negative change) is indicative of a reduction in esophageal abnormalities.