MedPath

Phase II Placebo-Controlled Study of 4-Aminosalicylic Acid for Ulcerative Colitis

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Ulcerative Colitis
Registration Number
NCT00004810
Lead Sponsor
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Brief Summary

OBJECTIVES:

I. Assess the safety and efficacy of 4-aminosalicylic acid in patients with mildly to moderately severe ulcerative colitis.

Detailed Description

PROTOCOL OUTLINE: This is a randomized study. Patients are stratified by extent of disease.

Patients are randomly assigned to oral 4-aminosalicylic acid (4-ASA) or placebo administered daily for 6 weeks. Optional 4-ASA is available to all patients for up to 1 year.

Concurrent therapy with low-dose sulfasalazine, prednisone, or equivalent is allowed.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
© Copyright 2025. All Rights Reserved by MedPath