Ulcerative Colitis
Conditions
Brief summary
This study was designed to evaluate if subjects who achieve complete remission after 8 weeks of acute therapy with MMX mesalamine/mesalazine 4.8g/day given QD have better long-term outcomes and remain in remission longer compared with subjects who demonstrate only partial remission after acute therapy with MMX mesalamine/mesalazine 4.8g/day given QD. Therefore, subjects who achieve either complete or partial remission will enter into a 12-month maintenance phase, during which they will receive MMX mesalamine/mesalazine 2.4g/day given QD. Remission status for the 2 groups will be evaluated and compared at the end of this 12-month maintenance period. The data obtained from this study will provide scientifically meaningful information to demonstrate that achieving complete remission (clinical and endoscopic remission) is important for a better long-term prognosis, or that the current paradigm of symptomatic treatment is appropriate.
Interventions
4.8g/day given QD (four 1.2g tablets) for 8 weeks, 2.4g/day given QD (two 1.2g tablets) for 12 months
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
1. Adults aged 18 or older 2. Male, or non-pregnant, non-lactating female who agrees to comply with any applicable contraceptive requirements of the protocol 3. Diagnosis of active mild to moderate UC (acute flare or newly diagnosed) 4. Stable maintenance therapy of 5-ASA less than or equal to 3.2 g/day (excluding MMX mesalamine/mesalazine), if 5-ASA is being taken at the onset of acute flare.
Exclusion criteria
1. Severe UC 2. Acute flare with onset greater than \>6 weeks prior to baseline while on maintenance therapy. There is no limit to the onset of flare prior to baseline if the flare is untreated. 3. Acute flare while on maintenance MMX mesalamine/mesalazine (Lialda, Mezavant, Mezavant XL, Mezavant LP) 4. Unsuccessfully treated current acute flare using steroids or 5-ASA doses \>3.2 g/day 5. Acute flare on a 5-ASA maintenance therapy of \>3.2 g/day 6. Systemic or rectal steroids use within the 4 weeks prior to screening or immunosuppressants within the last 6 weeks prior to screening 7. History of biologic (anti-TNF agent) use 8. Antibiotic use or repeated use (\>3 consecutive days of use at doses above the prescribed over-the-counter dose) of any anti-inflammatory drugs, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, COX-2 inhibitors or ibuprofen, within 7 days prior to screening. However, prophylactic use of a stable dose of aspirin up to 325mg/day for cardiac disease is permitted 9. Current or recurrent disease, other than UC, that could affect the colon, the action, absorption, or disposition of the IMP, or clinical or laboratory assessments
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Subjects in Complete Remission at Month 12 of Maintenance Phase | 12 months | Complete remission was defined as a modified Ulcerative Colitis Disease Activity Index (UC-DAI) \<=1 with a score of 0 for rectal bleeding and stool frequency and at least a 1-point reduction in endoscopy score from baseline. The modified UC-DAI score is the sum of the scores of 4 parameters (stool frequency, rectal bleeding, endoscopy score, and physician global assessment), each scoring between 0 and 3, making 12 the worst score. Endoscopy score (mucosal appearance) ranges from 0-3 (0 = normal, 1 = mild , 2 = moderate, 3 = severe). Rectal bleeding is assessed on a scale from 0-3 (0 = no rectal bleeding, 1 = streaks of blood, 2 = obvious blood, 3 = mostly blood). Stool frequency is assessed on a scale of 0-2 (0 = 0-1 more than normal per day, 1 = 2-3 more than normal per day, 2 = 4 or more than normal per day). |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Relapse in Ulcerative Colitis at Month 12 of Maintenance Phase | 12 months | Relapse was defined in the Maintenance Phase as the need for alternative treatment for UC (including surgery); subjects were classified as having a relapse if they had withdrawn from the study due to a lack of efficacy. |
| Percentage of Subjects With Mucosal Healing at 12 Months of Maintenance Phase | 12 months | Subjects with mucosal healing were defined as subjects who had an endoscopy score \<=1. Endoscopy score (mucosal appearance) ranges from 0-3 (0 = normal, 1 = mild , 2 = moderate, 3 = severe). |
| Improvement in Rectal Bleeding Score During the Acute Phase | 3 and 8 weeks | Improvement was defined as at least a 1-point reduction in the rectal bleeding score from baseline at each assessment point. Rectal bleeding is assessed on a scale from 0-3 (0 = no rectal bleeding, 1 = streaks of blood, 2 = obvious blood, 3 = mostly blood). |
| Percentage of Subjects in Clinical Remission at Month 12 of Maintenance Phase | 12 months | Clinical remission was defined as a score of 0 for rectal bleeding and stool frequency. Rectal bleeding is assessed on a scale from 0-3 (0 = no rectal bleeding, 1 = streaks of blood, 2 = obvious blood, 3 = mostly blood). Stool frequency is assessed on a scale of 0-2 (0 = 0-1 more than normal per day, 1 = 2-3 more than normal per day, 2 = 4 or more than normal per day). |
| Percentage of Subjects in Complete Remission at Week 8 of Acute Phase | 8 Weeks | Complete (clinical and endoscopic) remission was defined as a modified UC-DAI \<=1 with a score of 0 for rectal bleeding and stool frequency and at least a 1-point reduction in endoscopy score from baseline. The modified UC-DAI score is the sum of the scores of 4 parameters (stool frequency, rectal bleeding, endoscopy score, and physician global assessment), each scoring between 0 and 3, making 12 the worst score. Endoscopy score (mucosal appearance) ranges from 0-3 (0 = normal, 1 = mild , 2 = moderate, 3 = severe). Rectal bleeding is assessed on a scale from 0-3 (0 = no rectal bleeding, 1 = streaks of blood, 2 = obvious blood, 3 = mostly blood). Stool frequency is assessed on a scale of 0-2 (0 = 0-1 more than normal per day, 1 = 2-3 more than normal per day, 2 = 4 or more than normal per day). |
| Percentage of Subjects in Partial Remission at Week 8 of Acute Phase | 8 weeks | Partial remission was defined as a modified UC-DAI \<=3 with a combined stool frequency and rectal bleeding score of \<=1 and not in complete remission. The modified UC-DAI score is the sum of the scores of 4 parameters (stool frequency, rectal bleeding, endoscopy score, and physician global assessment), each scoring between 0 and 3, making 12 the worst score. Endoscopy score (mucosal appearance) ranges from 0-3 (0 = normal, 1 = mild , 2 = moderate, 3 = severe). Rectal bleeding is assessed on a scale from 0-3 (0 = no rectal bleeding, 1 = streaks of blood, 2 = obvious blood, 3 = mostly blood). Stool frequency is assessed on a scale of 0-2 (0 = 0-1 more than normal per day, 1 = 2-3 more than normal per day, 2 = 4 or more than normal per day). |
| Improvement in Stool Frequency Symptoms During the Acute Phase | 3 and 8 weeks | Improvement was defined as at least a 1-point reduction in the stool frequency score from baseline at each assessment point. Stool frequency is assessed on a scale of 0-2 (0 = 0-1 more than normal per day, 1 = 2-3 more than normal per day, 2 = 4 or more than normal per day). |
Countries
Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Czechia, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Ireland, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom, United States
Participant flow
Pre-assignment details
Although 639 subjects completed the Acute Phase, 167 were not eligible to enter the Maintenance Phase due to lack of efficacy and 2 others withdrew prior to entering the maintenance Phase and 1 was withdrawn per IVRS prior to entering the Mainenance Phase. Therefore, 469 subjects entered the Maintenance Phase.
Participants by arm
| Arm | Count |
|---|---|
| MMX Mesalamine/ Mesalazine 4.8g/day given QD for 8 weeks in the Acute Phase and 2.4g/day given QD for 12 months in the Maintenance Phase | 717 |
| Total | 717 |
Withdrawals & dropouts
| Period | Reason | FG000 |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Phase | Adverse Event | 21 |
| Acute Phase | Lack of Efficacy | 17 |
| Acute Phase | Lost to Follow-up | 2 |
| Acute Phase | Low hemoglobin | 1 |
| Acute Phase | Non-compliance | 1 |
| Acute Phase | Prolonged antibiotic therapy | 1 |
| Acute Phase | Protocol Violation | 14 |
| Acute Phase | Sponsor decision | 1 |
| Acute Phase | Sponsor request | 1 |
| Acute Phase | Travelling to another country | 1 |
| Acute Phase | UC symptoms not ameliorated | 1 |
| Acute Phase | Withdrawal by Subject | 22 |
| Maintenance Phase | Adverse Event | 24 |
| Maintenance Phase | Coordinator error | 1 |
| Maintenance Phase | Lack of Efficacy | 40 |
| Maintenance Phase | Lost to Follow-up | 15 |
| Maintenance Phase | Non-compliance | 1 |
| Maintenance Phase | Protocol Violation | 5 |
| Maintenance Phase | Withdrawal by Subject | 10 |
Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | MMX Mesalamine/ Mesalazine |
|---|---|
| Age, Continuous | 42.9 Years STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.97 |
| Age, Customized <=18 years | 10 Participants |
| Age, Customized >=65 years | 51 Participants |
| Age, Customized Between 18 and 65 years | 656 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment BELGIUM | 22 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment CANADA | 39 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment COLOMBIA | 74 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment CZECH REPUBLIC | 130 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment FRANCE | 2 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment HUNGARY | 30 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment INDIA | 200 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment IRELAND | 9 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment POLAND | 52 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment ROMANIA | 41 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment SOUTH AFRICA | 21 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment SPAIN | 3 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment UNITED KINGDOM | 3 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment UNITED STATES | 96 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Female | 308 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Male | 409 Participants |
Adverse events
| Event type | EG000 affected / at risk | EG001 affected / at risk |
|---|---|---|
| deaths Total, all-cause mortality | — / — | — / — |
| other Total, other adverse events | 60 / 717 | 65 / 461 |
| serious Total, serious adverse events | 13 / 717 | 14 / 461 |
Outcome results
Percentage of Subjects in Complete Remission at Month 12 of Maintenance Phase
Complete remission was defined as a modified Ulcerative Colitis Disease Activity Index (UC-DAI) \<=1 with a score of 0 for rectal bleeding and stool frequency and at least a 1-point reduction in endoscopy score from baseline. The modified UC-DAI score is the sum of the scores of 4 parameters (stool frequency, rectal bleeding, endoscopy score, and physician global assessment), each scoring between 0 and 3, making 12 the worst score. Endoscopy score (mucosal appearance) ranges from 0-3 (0 = normal, 1 = mild , 2 = moderate, 3 = severe). Rectal bleeding is assessed on a scale from 0-3 (0 = no rectal bleeding, 1 = streaks of blood, 2 = obvious blood, 3 = mostly blood). Stool frequency is assessed on a scale of 0-2 (0 = 0-1 more than normal per day, 1 = 2-3 more than normal per day, 2 = 4 or more than normal per day).
Time frame: 12 months
Population: Maintenance Phase Efficacy Population included all subjects who, during the Maintenance Phase, took at least 1 dose of investigational product and had at least 1 post-dose efficacy assessment.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| MMX Mesalamine/ Mesalazine (Complete Remission Acute Phase) | Percentage of Subjects in Complete Remission at Month 12 of Maintenance Phase | 47.8 percentage of subjects |
| MMX Mesalamine/ Mesalazine (Partial Remission Acute Phase) | Percentage of Subjects in Complete Remission at Month 12 of Maintenance Phase | 26.0 percentage of subjects |
Improvement in Rectal Bleeding Score During the Acute Phase
Improvement was defined as at least a 1-point reduction in the rectal bleeding score from baseline at each assessment point. Rectal bleeding is assessed on a scale from 0-3 (0 = no rectal bleeding, 1 = streaks of blood, 2 = obvious blood, 3 = mostly blood).
Time frame: 3 and 8 weeks
Population: Acute Phase Safety Population included all subjects who, during the Acute Phase, took at least 1 dose of investigational product.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMX Mesalamine/ Mesalazine (Complete Remission Acute Phase) | Improvement in Rectal Bleeding Score During the Acute Phase | Week 3 | 42.4 percentage of subjects |
| MMX Mesalamine/ Mesalazine (Complete Remission Acute Phase) | Improvement in Rectal Bleeding Score During the Acute Phase | Week 8 | 59.8 percentage of subjects |
Improvement in Stool Frequency Symptoms During the Acute Phase
Improvement was defined as at least a 1-point reduction in the stool frequency score from baseline at each assessment point. Stool frequency is assessed on a scale of 0-2 (0 = 0-1 more than normal per day, 1 = 2-3 more than normal per day, 2 = 4 or more than normal per day).
Time frame: 3 and 8 weeks
Population: Acute Phase Safety Population included all subjects who, during the Acute Phase, took at least 1 dose of investigational product.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMX Mesalamine/ Mesalazine (Complete Remission Acute Phase) | Improvement in Stool Frequency Symptoms During the Acute Phase | 3 Weeks | 38.5 percentage of subjects |
| MMX Mesalamine/ Mesalazine (Complete Remission Acute Phase) | Improvement in Stool Frequency Symptoms During the Acute Phase | 8 Weeks | 58.9 percentage of subjects |
Percentage of Subjects in Clinical Remission at Month 12 of Maintenance Phase
Clinical remission was defined as a score of 0 for rectal bleeding and stool frequency. Rectal bleeding is assessed on a scale from 0-3 (0 = no rectal bleeding, 1 = streaks of blood, 2 = obvious blood, 3 = mostly blood). Stool frequency is assessed on a scale of 0-2 (0 = 0-1 more than normal per day, 1 = 2-3 more than normal per day, 2 = 4 or more than normal per day).
Time frame: 12 months
Population: Maintenance Phase Efficacy Population included all subjects who, during the Maintenance Phase, took at least 1 dose of investigational product and had at least 1 post-dose efficacy assessment.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| MMX Mesalamine/ Mesalazine (Complete Remission Acute Phase) | Percentage of Subjects in Clinical Remission at Month 12 of Maintenance Phase | 58.8 percentage of subjects |
| MMX Mesalamine/ Mesalazine (Partial Remission Acute Phase) | Percentage of Subjects in Clinical Remission at Month 12 of Maintenance Phase | 40.4 percentage of subjects |
Percentage of Subjects in Complete Remission at Week 8 of Acute Phase
Complete (clinical and endoscopic) remission was defined as a modified UC-DAI \<=1 with a score of 0 for rectal bleeding and stool frequency and at least a 1-point reduction in endoscopy score from baseline. The modified UC-DAI score is the sum of the scores of 4 parameters (stool frequency, rectal bleeding, endoscopy score, and physician global assessment), each scoring between 0 and 3, making 12 the worst score. Endoscopy score (mucosal appearance) ranges from 0-3 (0 = normal, 1 = mild , 2 = moderate, 3 = severe). Rectal bleeding is assessed on a scale from 0-3 (0 = no rectal bleeding, 1 = streaks of blood, 2 = obvious blood, 3 = mostly blood). Stool frequency is assessed on a scale of 0-2 (0 = 0-1 more than normal per day, 1 = 2-3 more than normal per day, 2 = 4 or more than normal per day).
Time frame: 8 Weeks
Population: Acute Phase Safety Population included all subjects who, during the Acute Phase, took at least 1 dose of investigational product.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| MMX Mesalamine/ Mesalazine (Complete Remission Acute Phase) | Percentage of Subjects in Complete Remission at Week 8 of Acute Phase | 25.9 percentage of subjects |
Percentage of Subjects in Partial Remission at Week 8 of Acute Phase
Partial remission was defined as a modified UC-DAI \<=3 with a combined stool frequency and rectal bleeding score of \<=1 and not in complete remission. The modified UC-DAI score is the sum of the scores of 4 parameters (stool frequency, rectal bleeding, endoscopy score, and physician global assessment), each scoring between 0 and 3, making 12 the worst score. Endoscopy score (mucosal appearance) ranges from 0-3 (0 = normal, 1 = mild , 2 = moderate, 3 = severe). Rectal bleeding is assessed on a scale from 0-3 (0 = no rectal bleeding, 1 = streaks of blood, 2 = obvious blood, 3 = mostly blood). Stool frequency is assessed on a scale of 0-2 (0 = 0-1 more than normal per day, 1 = 2-3 more than normal per day, 2 = 4 or more than normal per day).
Time frame: 8 weeks
Population: Acute Phase Safety Population included all subjects who, during the Acute Phase, took at least 1 dose of investigational product.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| MMX Mesalamine/ Mesalazine (Complete Remission Acute Phase) | Percentage of Subjects in Partial Remission at Week 8 of Acute Phase | 39.3 percentage of subjects |
Percentage of Subjects With Mucosal Healing at 12 Months of Maintenance Phase
Subjects with mucosal healing were defined as subjects who had an endoscopy score \<=1. Endoscopy score (mucosal appearance) ranges from 0-3 (0 = normal, 1 = mild , 2 = moderate, 3 = severe).
Time frame: 12 months
Population: Maintenance Phase Efficacy Population included all subjects who, during the Maintenance Phase, took at least 1 dose of investigational product and had at least 1 post-dose efficacy assessment.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| MMX Mesalamine/ Mesalazine (Complete Remission Acute Phase) | Percentage of Subjects With Mucosal Healing at 12 Months of Maintenance Phase | 76.4 percentage of subjects |
| MMX Mesalamine/ Mesalazine (Partial Remission Acute Phase) | Percentage of Subjects With Mucosal Healing at 12 Months of Maintenance Phase | 63.5 percentage of subjects |
Relapse in Ulcerative Colitis at Month 12 of Maintenance Phase
Relapse was defined in the Maintenance Phase as the need for alternative treatment for UC (including surgery); subjects were classified as having a relapse if they had withdrawn from the study due to a lack of efficacy.
Time frame: 12 months
Population: Maintenance Phase Efficacy Population included all subjects who, during the Maintenance Phase, took at least 1 dose of investigational product and had at least 1 post-dose efficacy assessment.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| MMX Mesalamine/ Mesalazine (Complete Remission Acute Phase) | Relapse in Ulcerative Colitis at Month 12 of Maintenance Phase | 6.0 percentage of subjects |
| MMX Mesalamine/ Mesalazine (Partial Remission Acute Phase) | Relapse in Ulcerative Colitis at Month 12 of Maintenance Phase | 10.5 percentage of subjects |