A Study of Curcumin (Soloways ™) in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Homozygous for the IL-10 Variant

A Pilot Study of Curcumin (Soloways ™) in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Homozygous for the IL-10 Variant

This pilot, genotype-stratified clinical trial aims to evaluate the safety and preliminary efficacy of liposomal curcumin in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who are homozygous for a specific "unfavorable" IL-10 gene variant (e.g., rs1800896). The study will compare clinical and inflammatory markers in two cohorts: (1) homozygous carriers of the IL-10 variant and (2) non- carriers. The hypothesis is that curcumin supplementation will lead to more pronounced improvement in clinical activity scores and inflammatory biomarkers among homozygous carriers due to their inherently reduced anti-inflammatory capacity.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Inflamatory Bowel Disease
• Intervention / Treatment: Dietary supplement: liposomal curcumin; Dietary supplement: Liposomal Curcumin

Detailed Description

Inflammatory bowel diseases (including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) are characterized by chronic intestinal inflammation driven by a complex interplay of genetic, immune, and environmental factors. IL-10 plays a crucial role in anti-inflammatory pathways; certain genetic variants can reduce IL-10 production and predispose patients to more severe disease phenotypes.

Curcumin, a polyphenol derived from turmeric, has shown anti-inflammatory effects via multiple molecular targets, including NF-κB. However, curcumin's bioavailability is limited; liposomal formulations may enhance its absorption and therapeutic impact. This pilot trial examines whether liposomal curcumin provides a more significant clinical benefit specifically in patients with the homozygous IL-10 variant, as this subgroup may be particularly responsive to additional anti- inflammatory support.

• Study Type: Interventional
• Enrollment (Actual): 40
• Phase: Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• Russian Federation
  • Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
    • Center for New Medical Technologies

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: Adult; Older Adult
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

- Adults aged 18-70 years with a confirmed diagnosis of ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.

Stable background IBD treatment regimen (5-ASA, immunomodulators, or low-dose corticosteroids) for at least 4 weeks prior to enrollment.

• Willingness to undergo genotyping for the IL-10 variant and to comply with the study protocol.
• For the IL-10 Homozygous Variant Cohort: confirmed homozygous "unfavorable" variant (e.g., rs1800896) prior to enrollment. 5. For the Non-Variant Cohort: confirmed absence of the "unfavorable" allele (wild-type).

Exclusion Criteria:

• Use of high-dose corticosteroids or biologics (e.g., TNF inhibitors) initiated within 4 weeks prior to enrollment.
• Known allergy or hypersensitivity to curcumin or related compounds. Severe concomitant illness (significant liver or renal dysfunction, uncontrolled diabetes, etc.) that could interfere with interpretation of results or patient safety.
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Inability to provide informed consent or comply with study procedures.

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Primary Purpose: Treatment
• Allocation: N/A
• Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
• Masking: None (Open Label)

Number of Arms

2

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm	Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: Non-Variant (Control) Cohort	Dietary supplement: Liposomal Curcumin; Liposomal Curcumin, 400-600 mg/day taken orally for 12 weeks, plus standard of care.
Experimental: IL-10 Homozygous Variant Cohort	Dietary supplement: liposomal curcumin; Liposomal Curcumin, 400-600 mg/day taken orally for 12 weeks, plus standard of care.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Change in Clinical Disease Activity Index	Change in the Mayo Clinic Score from baseline to 12 weeks will be assessed for patients with ulcerative colitis. The Mayo Clinic Score is a composite index with four components (stool frequency, rectal bleeding, endoscopic findings, and physician's global assessment), each rated 0 to 3, resulting in a total score ranging from 0 to 12. Higher scores indicate worse disease activity.	12 weeks
For Crohn's disease: Crohn's Disease Activity Index	Change in the Crohn's Disease Activity Index (CDAI) from baseline to 12 weeks will be assessed for patients with Crohn's disease. The CDAI is calculated from multiple clinical variables and typically ranges from 0 to approximately 600, with higher scores indicating more active disease.	12 Weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Adverse Events		12 weeks
Change in High-sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) Concentration	Change in serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) concentration (measured in mg/L) from baseline to 12 weeks. The outcome will be reported as the mean change in hs-CRP concentration.	12 weeks
Change in Fecal Calprotectin Concentration	Change in fecal calprotectin concentration (measured in µg/g) from baseline to 12 weeks will be assessed. The outcome will be reported as the mean change in fecal calprotectin concentration.	12 weeks
Change in Additional Cytokines TNF-α		12 weeks
Change in Additional Cytokines IL-1β		12 weeks
Change in Patient-Reported Quality of Life as Measured by the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire (IBDQ)	Description: Patient-reported quality of life will be assessed using the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire (IBDQ). The IBDQ total score ranges from 32 to 224, where higher scores indicate a better quality of life. The outcome will be reported as the mean change in IBDQ total score from baseline to 12 weeks.	12 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: S.LAB (SOLOWAYS)

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): May 5, 2024
• Primary Completion (Actual): September 20, 2024
• Study Completion (Actual): February 2, 2025

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: February 20, 2025
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: March 4, 2025
• First Posted (Actual): March 10, 2025

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): April 11, 2025
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: April 10, 2025
• Last Verified: March 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: inflammation; supplements; Interleukins; curcumin; IL-10; inflamatory bowel
• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Digestive System Diseases; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Gastroenteritis; Intestinal Diseases; Inflammatory Bowel Diseases; Antineoplastic Agents; Physiological Effects of Drugs; Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Peripheral Nervous System Agents; Enzyme Inhibitors; Antirheumatic Agents; Sensory System Agents; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Analgesics; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Curcumin
• Other Study ID Numbers: SW019

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: NO

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No
• product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.: No