Active inflammatory bowel disease, i.e. either left-sided ulcerative colitis or Crohn´s Disease (Colon) with signs of inflammation within 40 cm ab ano. MedDRA version: 8.1 Level: LLT Classification code 10021972 Term: Inflammatory bowel disease
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Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Signed informed conssent. - 18-70 years of age. - Active left-sided UC or CD with inflammation within 40 cm ab ano. - Clinical and histological confirmed diagnosis. - Mild to moderate disease activity: UC: CAI >= 5 and = 220 and = 0.6x10 to the 10th germs/ml mucus Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Secondary serious illness, - Positive stool test for disease causing germs, - Therapy with mesalazine within 4 weeks and/or antibiotisc within 12 weeks prior baseline - Serum creatinine > 1.5 mg/dl and creatinine clearance 2x ULN.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main Objective: To investigate the influence of mesalazine or placebo on the gut flora in IBD patients.;Secondary Objective: To assess the correlation of changes in the gut flora with the clinical efficacy of mesalazine and placebo enema. To assess patients´quality of life To assess drug safety;Primary end point(s): Percentage decrease in the number of germs/ml mucus at week 4 (LOCF) | — |
Countries
Germany