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Predictive Efficacy of Fecal Calprotectin Assay by Magnetic Particle Chemiluminescence for Mucosal Healing in Moderate-to-Severe Ulcerative Colitis Patients Undergoing Initial Biologic Therapy(PRECAL) (PRECAL)

20 de julio de 2026 actualizado por: Tang-Du Hospital

Predictive Efficacy of Fecal Calprotectin Assay by Magnetic Particle Chemiluminescence for Mucosal Healing in Moderate-to-Severe Ulcerative Colitis Patients Undergoing Initial Biologic Therapy: A Prospective, Multicenter, Observational Clinical Study

This is a national prospective, multicenter, observational study. A total of 200 eligible patients will be enrolled from 10 hospitals across the country. Inclusion criteria are as follows: aged ≥ 18 years; diagnosed with moderate-to-severe active ulcerative colitis (UC); disease extent classified as E2 or E3; receiving biologic therapy for the first time; and having a confirmed UC diagnosis for more than 3 months. The follow-up period lasts 30-32 weeks. Six scheduled follow-up visits will be conducted at baseline, weeks 2-4, 6-8, 14-16, 22-24, and 30-32 after enrollment. The study endpoints are defined as: endoscopic mucosal healing (Mayo endoscopic score = 0 for UC), clinical judgment of inadequate response to current biologic therapy (i.e., continued treatment is unlikely to achieve mucosal healing and thus treatment switching or combined medication is required), or completion of the 30-32-week follow-up. The primary objective is to determine the cutoff value and predictive efficacy of the early (Weeks 2-4) reduction in fecal calprotectin (FC) measured by magnetic particle chemiluminescence assay for predicting mucosal healing in moderate-to-severe UC patients initiating biologic therapy.

Descripción general del estudio

Estado

Inscripción por invitación

Condiciones

Descripción detallada

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic non-specific inflammatory bowel disease that mainly affects the rectum and colon. It is characterized by frequent relapse and protracted course. Its incidence has been rising rapidly, imposing a substantial economic burden on both patients and society. Biologic agents serve as key therapeutic options for UC and are widely used in the management of patients with moderate-to-severe disease. Mucosal healing (MH) is a core therapeutic goal for UC. Endoscopy is the primary modality to assess endoscopic MH, yet it is an invasive examination.

Fecal calprotectin (FC) is a specific biomarker for intestinal inflammation, which can accurately reflect the inflammatory status of the gut and acts as an ideal non-invasive biomarker for patients with UC. A large number of existing studies have demonstrated that FC is strongly correlated with clinical disease activity, endoscopic findings and histological parameters, highlighting its great value in disease assessment.

Magnetic particle chemiluminescence assay features high sensitivity, rapid detection, wide linear range, excellent precision and accuracy, as well as high degree of automation. It enables full-course monitoring of FC levels across mild, moderate and severe inflammatory stages as well as disease remission, providing evidence for evaluating therapeutic efficacy and optimizing treatment regimens. Hence, it is an optimal method for detecting FC concentrations.

This is a national prospective, multicenter, observational study. Eligible participants are patients aged 18 years or older with moderate-to-severe active UC, disease extent classified as Montreal E2 or E3, newly initiated biologic therapy, and a confirmed UC diagnosis of more than 3 months. The total follow-up duration is 30 to 32 weeks. During follow-up, stool samples are collected for FC measurement, along with clinical data and endoscopic results of the enrolled patients.

The study endpoints are defined as endoscopic mucosal healing, clinically confirmed inadequate response to the current biologic therapy (where continued treatment is unlikely to achieve mucosal healing, necessitating treatment switching or combined medication), or completion of the 30-32-week follow-up.

The primary objective is to determine the cutoff value and predictive performance of the early (Weeks 2-4) reduction in FC measured by magnetic particle chemiluminescence assay for predicting mucosal healing in moderate-to-severe UC patients receiving initial biologic therapy.

The secondary objectives are as follows:

  1. To identify the cutoff value and predictive performance of the early (Weeks 2-4) FC reduction detected via magnetic particle chemiluminescence assay for predicting sustained clinical response in moderate-to-severe UC patients on initial biologic therapy;
  2. To explore the cutoff value and predictive performance of the early (Weeks 2-4) FC reduction for predicting sustained endoscopic remission in the above patient population;
  3. To analyze the dynamic correlation between FC levels measured by magnetic particle chemiluminescence assay and clinical disease activity;
  4. To assess the correlation between FC levels and endoscopic disease activity;
  5. To establish a predictive model for mucosal healing at Weeks 30-32 in UC patients by combining symptom scores, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP), FC levels and their reduction ranges.

Tipo de estudio

De observación

Inscripción (Estimado)

200

Contactos y Ubicaciones

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Ubicaciones de estudio

      • Dalian, Porcelana, 116023
        • The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University
    • Beijing Municipality
      • Beijing, Beijing Municipality, Porcelana, 100044
        • Peking University People's Hospital
    • Chongqing Municipality
      • Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, Porcelana, 401121
        • Chongqing General Hospital
    • Guangdong
      • Shenzhen, Guangdong, Porcelana, 518101
        • Shenzhen Hospital, Southern Medical University
    • Hubei
      • Wuhan, Hubei, Porcelana, 430022
        • Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
    • Jiangsu
      • Nanjing, Jiangsu, Porcelana, 210009
        • Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University
    • Liaoning
      • Shengyang, Liaoning, Porcelana, 110004
        • Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University,
    • Shandong
      • Qingdao, Shandong, Porcelana, 266035
        • Qilu Hospital (Qingdao), Shandong University
    • Shanxi
      • Xi’an, Shanxi, Porcelana, 710038
        • Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University
      • Xi’an, Shanxi, Porcelana, 710077
        • The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Medical University

Criterios de participación

Los investigadores buscan personas que se ajusten a una determinada descripción, denominada criterio de elegibilidad. Algunos ejemplos de estos criterios son el estado de salud general de una persona o tratamientos previos.

Criterio de elegibilidad

Edades elegibles para estudiar

  • Adulto
  • Adulto Mayor

Acepta Voluntarios Saludables

No

Método de muestreo

Muestra no probabilística

Población de estudio

Patients with ulcerative colitis who are aged ≥ 18 years, have moderate-to-severe disease activity, present with disease extent E2 or E3, receive biologic therapy for the first time, and have a confirmed diagnosis of ulcerative colitis for more than 3 months

Descripción

Inclusion Criteria

  • Aged ≥ 18 years;
  • Patients with ulcerative colitis receiving initial biologic therapy;
  • Confirmed diagnosis of ulcerative colitis for more than 3 months;
  • Moderate-to-severe disease activity;
  • Disease extent classified as E2 or E3;
  • Voluntarily signed the informed consent form and agreed to participate in this study.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Aged under 18 years;
  • Patients who have previously received biologic therapy;
  • Patients with ulcerative colitis of disease extent E1;
  • Pregnant or lactating women;
  • Patients with contraindications to biologic agents;
  • Patients deemed unsuitable for this clinical study by clinical judgment.

Plan de estudios

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¿Cómo está diseñado el estudio?

Detalles de diseño

Cohortes e Intervenciones

Grupo / Cohorte
Intervención / Tratamiento
moderate-to-severe UC patients
Patients with ulcerative colitis who are aged ≥ 18 years, have moderate-to-severe disease activity, present with disease extent E2 or E3, receive biologic therapy for the first time, and have a confirmed diagnosis of ulcerative colitis for more than 3 months
Fecal calprotectin detection by magnetic particle chemiluminescence assay

¿Qué mide el estudio?

Medidas de resultado primarias

Medida de resultado
Medida Descripción
Periodo de tiempo
Cut-off value and predictive efficacy of the early decline in fecal calprotectin for mucosal healing
Periodo de tiempo: From enrollment to at the end of 30-32 weeks
Mucosal healing was defined as an endoscopic subscore of 0 according to the modified Mayo score system for assessing ulcerative colitis disease activity
From enrollment to at the end of 30-32 weeks

Medidas de resultado secundarias

Medida de resultado
Medida Descripción
Periodo de tiempo
Cutoff value and predictive performance of fecal calprotectin reduction for predicting sustained clinical response
Periodo de tiempo: From enrollment to at the end of 30-32 weeks follow-up
clinical symptom remission is defined as a score of 0 for both Stool Frequency (SF) and Rectal Bleeding(RB) in the Mayo score; or a score of 0 for RB, plus an SF score of ≤1 with a reduction of at least 1 point from baseline
From enrollment to at the end of 30-32 weeks follow-up
Cutoff value and predictive performance of fecal calprotectin reduction for predicting sustained endoscopic remission
Periodo de tiempo: From enrollment to at the end of 30-32 weeks follow-up
Endoscopic remission is defined as an endoscopic subscore of 0 or 1 in the Mayo score (excluding the finding of mucosal friability)
From enrollment to at the end of 30-32 weeks follow-up
Dynamic correlation between fecal calprotectin levels and clinical disease activity
Periodo de tiempo: From enrollment to at the end of 30-32 weeks follow-up
Fecal calprotectin and Mayo score data will be collected at each follow-up time point to analyze their dynamic correlation
From enrollment to at the end of 30-32 weeks follow-up
Correlation between fecal calprotectin levels and endoscopic disease activity.
Periodo de tiempo: From enrollment to at the end of 30-32 weeks follow-up
Fecal calprotectin and Mayo endoscopic subscore data will be collected at each follow-up time point to assess their correlation.
From enrollment to at the end of 30-32 weeks follow-up

Otras medidas de resultado

Medida de resultado
Medida Descripción
Periodo de tiempo
Predictive model for mucosal healing at Weeks 30-32 in UC patients by combining symptom scores, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP), fecal calprotectin levels and their decreasing ranges
Periodo de tiempo: From enrollment to at the end of 30-32 weeks follow-up
Multivariate regression analysis will be performed using patients' demographic data, disease characteristics, medication information, Mayo scores, ESR, CRP and fecal calprotectin levels, so as to develop a predictive model for mucosal healing at Weeks 30-32 among moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis patients treated with biologic agents.
From enrollment to at the end of 30-32 weeks follow-up

Colaboradores e Investigadores

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Patrocinador

Fechas de registro del estudio

Estas fechas rastrean el progreso del registro del estudio y los envíos de resultados resumidos a ClinicalTrials.gov. Los registros del estudio y los resultados informados son revisados ​​por la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina (NLM) para asegurarse de que cumplan con los estándares de control de calidad específicos antes de publicarlos en el sitio web público.

Fechas importantes del estudio

Inicio del estudio (Actual)

18 de junio de 2026

Finalización primaria (Estimado)

30 de junio de 2027

Finalización del estudio (Estimado)

30 de octubre de 2027

Fechas de registro del estudio

Enviado por primera vez

28 de junio de 2026

Primero enviado que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad

20 de julio de 2026

Publicado por primera vez (Actual)

23 de julio de 2026

Actualizaciones de registros de estudio

Última actualización publicada (Actual)

23 de julio de 2026

Última actualización enviada que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad

20 de julio de 2026

Última verificación

1 de julio de 2026

Más información

Términos relacionados con este estudio

Plan de datos de participantes individuales (IPD)

¿Planea compartir datos de participantes individuales (IPD)?

NO

Información sobre medicamentos y dispositivos, documentos del estudio

Estudia un producto farmacéutico regulado por la FDA de EE. UU.

No

Estudia un producto de dispositivo regulado por la FDA de EE. UU.

No

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