Corticosteroids+5-aminosalicylic Acid Compared to Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Moderate-severe Ulcerative Colitis

May 6, 2022 updated by: Dr. Ofir Harnoy MD, Sheba Medical Center

Combination Corticosteroids + 5-aminosalicylic Acids Compared to Corticosteroids Alone in the Treatment of Moderate-severe Active Ulcerative Colitis.

The role of steroids in the treatment of ulcerative Colitis (UC) is well established, and recommended by professional societies. However, there are no data investigating whether the addition and/or continuation of 5-aminosalicylic agents as combination therapy with systemic corticosteroids is superior to corticosteroids alone in patients with moderate-severe active UC. Thus, in practical terms, the decision regarding 5-aminosalicylic (to add or continue), on top of steroids treatment, is taken on an arbitrary basis. The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of steroids alone Vs combination of steroids + 5-aminosalicylic in the treatment of moderate-severe UC exacerbation.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Completed

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

he role of steroids in the treatment of ulcerative Colitis (UC) is well established, and recommended by professional societies. However, there are no data investigating whether the addition and/or continuation of 5-aminosalicylic agents as combination therapy with systemic corticosteroids is superior to corticosteroids alone in patients with moderate-severe active UC. Thus, in practical terms, the decision regarding 5-aminosalicylic (to add or continue), on top of steroids treatment, is taken on an arbitrary basis. The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of steroids alone Vs combination of steroids + 5-aminosalicylic in the treatment of moderate-severe UC exacerbation.

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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149

Phase

Phase

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  • Phase 4

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • China
      • Guangzhou, China
        • 6th affiliated hospital of Sun yat-sen university
      • Guangzhou, China
        • Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology,The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University
  • France
      • Saint-Etienne, France
        • Service de Gastrologie-Entérologie-Hépatologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint-Étienne
  • Greece
      • Heraklion, Greece
        • Department of Gastroenterology Venizeleio General Hospital, Leoforos Knosou
      • Ioánnina, Greece
        • Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital & Medical School of Ionnina
  • Israel
      • Be'er Sheva', Israel
        • Gastroenterology department, Soroka medical center
      • Tel HaShomer, Israel, 52621
        • Sheba medical center
  • Italy
      • Rome, Italy
        • Università di Roma Sapienza
  • Korea, Republic of
      • Seoul, Korea, Republic of
        • nstitute of Gastroenterology and Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine
  • Serbia
      • Belgrade, Serbia
        • Zvezdara University Clinical Center, Gastroenterology Department

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • UC known and diagnosed by established clinical-endoscopic and histological criteria or newly-diagnosed UC, based on clinical and endoscopic findings, and about to start treatment with corticosteroids.
  • current hospitalization with severe Ulcerative Colitis exacerbation as defined by a Lichtiger score of >10
  • age >18
  • if taking thiopurines, the dose must be stable for 2 months prior to admission

Exclusion Criteria:

  • pregnant women
  • allergy/unable to take study medications
  • active infection
  • severe renal/liver/cardiorespiratory condition
  • toxic megacolon or signs of imminent colectomy
  • treatment with an anti-tumor necrosis factor in 3 months prior to admission
  • prior treatment with cyclosporin or tacrolimus
  • alcohol dependancy
  • unwilling/ unable to give an informed consent
  • participation in clinical trials in the last 2 months prior to admission

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Active Comparator: present 5-ASA arm 1
oral 5-ASA+/-topical 5-ASA+IV corticosteroids / PO Methylprednisolone
Drug: oral 5-ASA+/-topical 5-ASA+IV corticosteroids / PO Methylprednisolone
maximal oral 5-ASA+/-topical 5-ASA+IV corticosteroids
Other Names:
  • methylprednisolone
  • hydrocortisone
  • solu-cortef
  • rafassal
  • pentasa
  • asacol
Active Comparator: 5-ASA naive arm 1
oral 5-ASA+/-topical 5-ASA+IV corticosteroids / PO Methylprednisolone
Drug: oral 5-ASA+/-topical 5-ASA+IV corticosteroids / PO Methylprednisolone
maximal oral 5-ASA+/-topical 5-ASA+IV corticosteroids
Other Names:
  • methylprednisolone
  • hydrocortisone
  • solu-cortef
  • rafassal
  • pentasa
  • asacol
Active Comparator: present 5-ASA arm 2
IV corticosteroids only / PO Methylprednisolone
Drug: corticosteroids only
IV corticosteroids only
Other Names:
  • methylprednisolone
  • hydrocortisone
  • solu-cortef
Active Comparator: 5-ASA naive arm 2
IV corticosteroids only / PO Methylprednisolone
Drug: corticosteroids only
IV corticosteroids only
Other Names:
  • methylprednisolone
  • hydrocortisone
  • solu-cortef

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Time Frame
percentage of patients who respond to the treatment
Time Frame: day 7
day 7

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, a planned outcome measure that is not as important as the primary outcome measure for evaluating the effect of an intervention but is still of interest. Most clinical studies have more than one secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Time Frame
the percentage of patients in need of a rescue medication
Time Frame: day 5, 7
day 5, 7
colectomy rate
Time Frame: 1 month, 3 months post randomization
1 month, 3 months post randomization

Other Outcome Measures

Other Outcome Measures

For clinical trials, a planned measurement described in the protocol that is used to determine the effect of an intervention/treatment on participants. For observational studies, a measurement or observation that is used to describe patterns of diseases or traits, or associations with exposures, risk factors, or treatment. Types of outcome measures include primary outcome measure and secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Time Frame
duration of hospitalization
Time Frame: 3-90
3-90

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Sheba Medical Center

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: Ofir Har-Noy, MD, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, ISRAEL 52621

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

Study Start

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September 1, 2013

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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April 1, 2021

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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April 1, 2021

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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August 30, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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September 9, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

First Posted

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September 13, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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May 9, 2022

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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May 6, 2022

Last Verified

Last Verified

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May 1, 2022

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • SHEBA-13-0401-OH-CTIL

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

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