Colitis, Ulcerative
Conditions
Brief summary
Evaluate the percentage of subjects in remission at the end of an 8-week treatment period for three dose groups (SPD476 1.2 g/day, 2.4 g/day or 4.8 g/day, administered once daily).
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* male & female subjects greater than or equal to 18 years of age with newly diagnosed or relapsing mild to moderate ulcerative colitis * general medical assessment satisfactory and no clinically significant and relevant abnormalities
Exclusion criteria
* severe ulcerative colitis * subject in relapse for \> 6 weeks * use of systemic or rectal steroids within last 4 weeks prior to baseline * subjects with proctitis, previous colonic surgery, Crohn's disease, bleeding disorders, active ulcer disease * subjects hypersensitive to salicylates/aspirin * subjects with moderate or severe renal impairment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| % of subjects in remission (UC-DAI score) | Week 8 |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in UC-DAI score by dose and by diagnosis, change in symptoms, change in sigmoidoscopic (mucosal) appearance, change in histology | 8 weeks |
| Plasma levels & mucosal levels of 5-ASA and Ac-5-ASA | 8 weeks |
| Safety and tolerability | 8 weeks |
Countries
Belgium