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Stopping Aminosalicylate Therapy in Inactive Crohn's Disease

Phase 4
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Crohn Disease
Remission
Registration Number
NCT03261206
Lead Sponsor
Alimentiv Inc.
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess whether withdrawal of aminosalicylate (5-ASA) is non-inferior to continuation of 5-ASA therapy in Crohn's disease (CD) subjects in remission.

Detailed Description

Aminosalicylate (5-ASA) agents have proven effective for inducing and maintaining remission in mild to moderate ulcerative colitis (UC) and thus are commonly used as first-line agents for patients with Crohn's disease (CD) in remission. However, there is uncertainty regarding their effectiveness for CD.

In this open-label, randomized study, participants with CD in remission will be allocated to either continue their 5-ASA therapy or withdraw their 5-ASA. The purpose is to investigate if withdrawal of 5-ASA therapy is not unacceptably less effective than continuing on 5-ASA in maintaining CD remission over a 24 month period.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
334
Inclusion Criteria
  • Documented diagnosis of CD at least 3 months prior to enrollment
  • Taking any brand or dosage of an oral aminosalicylate for at least 6 months
  • Subject-confirmed compliance with current aminosalicylate therapy (taking at least 75% of prescribed doses)
  • CD currently in clinical remission
  • Able to participate fully in all aspects of the clinical trial
  • Written informed consent obtained and documented
Exclusion Criteria
  • A current diagnosis of UC, indeterminate colitis, microscopic colitis, or diverticular disease-associated colitis
  • A diagnosis of short-bowel syndrome
  • Active perianal disease
  • Active fistulizing disease
  • A flare of CD within 3 months prior to enrollment requiring initiation/escalation of medical therapy or surgery
  • Use of systemic corticosteroids for CD (2 continuous weeks or more) within 3 months prior to enrollment
  • Any major resective bowel surgery for CD (ileal resection, ileocecal resection, proctocolectomy, colectomy, enterectomy, ostomy formation and repair, anastomosis/reanastomosis) within 6 months prior to enrollment
  • Unwillingness to stop taking aminosalicylates for the duration of the trial
  • Untreated bile salt malabsorption that, in the opinion of the investigator, may interfere with accurate study HBI assessment
  • Serious underlying disease other than CD that, in the opinion of the investigator, may interfere with the subject's ability to participate fully in the study
  • History of active alcohol or drug abuse that, in the opinion of the investigator, may interfere with the subject's ability to comply with the study procedures
  • Currently participating in another interventional trial, or previous participation within the last 3 months

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
CD-related complications at 2 years24 months

CD-related complications include either a CD-related or CD treatment-related surgery, hospitalization, or other complication

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
CD-related or CD-treatment related surgeries at 1 year12 months
CD-related or CD-treatment related hospitalizations at 1 year12 months
Proportion of patients who require the use of systemic corticosteroids for treatment of CD flares at 1 year12 months
Time to first CD-related complicationup to 24 months

CD-related complications include either a CD-related or CD treatment-related surgery, hospitalization, or other complication

CD-related or CD-treatment related hospitalizations at 2 years24 months
Other CD-related or CD-treatment related complications at 1 year12 months

Other complication excludes surgeries or hospitalizations

Other CD-related or CD-treatment related complications at 2 years24 months

Other complication excludes surgeries or hospitalizations

Change in self-assessed quality of life at 2 yearsBase line and 24 months

Quality of life assessed with the Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis Questionnaire 32-item

Change in CD-related and total healthcare costs at 2 years12 months prior to enrollment and 24 months after enrollment

Estimated costs before and after enrollment

CD-related complications at 1 year12 months

CD-related complications include either a CD-related or CD treatment-related surgery, hospitalization, or other complication

Change in disease activity at 24 months24 months

Disease activity assessed by HBI score

CD-related or CD-treatment related surgeries at 2 years24 months
Proportion of patients who require the use of systemic corticosteroids for treatment of CD flares at 2 years24 months
Change in self-assessed quality of life at 1 yearBase line and 12 months

Quality of life assessed with the Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis Questionnaire 32-item

Change in C-reactive protein concentration at 1 yearBase line and 12 months
Change in CD-related drug treatment costs at 2 years12 months prior to enrollment and 24 months after enrollment

Estimated drug treatment costs before and after enrollment

Change in disease activity at 6 months6 months

Disease activity assessed by HBI score

Change in disease activity at 12 months12 months

Disease activity assessed by HBI score

Change in self-assessed quality of life at 6 monthsBase line and 6 months

Quality of life assessed with the Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis Questionnaire 32-item

Change in C-reactive protein concentration at 6 monthsBase line and 6 months
Change in C-reactive protein concentration at 2 yearsBase line and 24 months
Change in fecal calprotectin concentration at 2 yearsBase line and 24 months
Change in fecal calprotectin concentration at 1 yearBase line and 12 months

Trial Locations

Locations (46)

University of Calgary

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Dr. Jesse Siffledeen Professional Medical Corporation

🇨🇦

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

(G.I.R.I.) GI Research Institute

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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Discovery Clinical Services Ltd.

🇨🇦

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

University of Manitoba - Health Sciences Centre

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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

London Health Sciences Centre - University Hospital

🇨🇦

London, Ontario, Canada

Scott Shulman Medical Professional Corporation

🇨🇦

North Bay, Ontario, Canada

Taunton Surgical Center

🇨🇦

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Mount Sinai Hospital

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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University of Calgary
🇨🇦Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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