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Ability to Maintain or Achieve Clinical and Endoscopic Remission With MMX Mesalamine Once Daily in Adults With Ulcerative Colitis

A Phase 4, Open-label, Multicenter, Prospective Study to Evaluate the Effect of Remission Status on the Ability to Maintain or Achieve Clinical and Endoscopic Remission During a 12-Month, Long-term Maintenance Phase With 2.4g/Day MMX Mesalamine/Mesalazine Once Daily in Adult Subjects With Ulcerative Colitis

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01124149
Enrollment
759
Registered
2010-05-14
Start date
2010-06-29
Completion date
2012-12-07
Last updated
2021-06-09

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Conditions

Ulcerative Colitis

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

DRUGMMX mesalamine/ mesalazine

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

Shire
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

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

MeasureTime frameDescription
Percentage of Subjects in Complete Remission at Month 12 of Maintenance Phase12 monthsComplete 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

MeasureTime frameDescription
Relapse in Ulcerative Colitis at Month 12 of Maintenance Phase12 monthsRelapse 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 Phase12 monthsSubjects 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 Phase3 and 8 weeksImprovement 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 Phase12 monthsClinical 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 Phase8 WeeksComplete (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 Phase8 weeksPartial 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 Phase3 and 8 weeksImprovement 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

ArmCount
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
Total717

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000
Acute PhaseAdverse Event21
Acute PhaseLack of Efficacy17
Acute PhaseLost to Follow-up2
Acute PhaseLow hemoglobin1
Acute PhaseNon-compliance1
Acute PhaseProlonged antibiotic therapy1
Acute PhaseProtocol Violation14
Acute PhaseSponsor decision1
Acute PhaseSponsor request1
Acute PhaseTravelling to another country1
Acute PhaseUC symptoms not ameliorated1
Acute PhaseWithdrawal by Subject22
Maintenance PhaseAdverse Event24
Maintenance PhaseCoordinator error1
Maintenance PhaseLack of Efficacy40
Maintenance PhaseLost to Follow-up15
Maintenance PhaseNon-compliance1
Maintenance PhaseProtocol Violation5
Maintenance PhaseWithdrawal by Subject10

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicMMX Mesalamine/ Mesalazine
Age, Continuous42.9 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 typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
60 / 71765 / 461
serious
Total, serious adverse events
13 / 71714 / 461

Outcome results

Primary

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.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
MMX Mesalamine/ Mesalazine (Complete Remission Acute Phase)Percentage of Subjects in Complete Remission at Month 12 of Maintenance Phase47.8 percentage of subjects
MMX Mesalamine/ Mesalazine (Partial Remission Acute Phase)Percentage of Subjects in Complete Remission at Month 12 of Maintenance Phase26.0 percentage of subjects
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [1.76, 3.87]Regression, Logistic
Secondary

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.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
MMX Mesalamine/ Mesalazine (Complete Remission Acute Phase)Improvement in Rectal Bleeding Score During the Acute PhaseWeek 342.4 percentage of subjects
MMX Mesalamine/ Mesalazine (Complete Remission Acute Phase)Improvement in Rectal Bleeding Score During the Acute PhaseWeek 859.8 percentage of subjects
Secondary

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.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
MMX Mesalamine/ Mesalazine (Complete Remission Acute Phase)Improvement in Stool Frequency Symptoms During the Acute Phase3 Weeks38.5 percentage of subjects
MMX Mesalamine/ Mesalazine (Complete Remission Acute Phase)Improvement in Stool Frequency Symptoms During the Acute Phase8 Weeks58.9 percentage of subjects
Secondary

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.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
MMX Mesalamine/ Mesalazine (Complete Remission Acute Phase)Percentage of Subjects in Clinical Remission at Month 12 of Maintenance Phase58.8 percentage of subjects
MMX Mesalamine/ Mesalazine (Partial Remission Acute Phase)Percentage of Subjects in Clinical Remission at Month 12 of Maintenance Phase40.4 percentage of subjects
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [1.44, 3.07]Regression, Logistic
Secondary

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.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
MMX Mesalamine/ Mesalazine (Complete Remission Acute Phase)Percentage of Subjects in Complete Remission at Week 8 of Acute Phase25.9 percentage of subjects
Secondary

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.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
MMX Mesalamine/ Mesalazine (Complete Remission Acute Phase)Percentage of Subjects in Partial Remission at Week 8 of Acute Phase39.3 percentage of subjects
Secondary

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.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
MMX Mesalamine/ Mesalazine (Complete Remission Acute Phase)Percentage of Subjects With Mucosal Healing at 12 Months of Maintenance Phase76.4 percentage of subjects
MMX Mesalamine/ Mesalazine (Partial Remission Acute Phase)Percentage of Subjects With Mucosal Healing at 12 Months of Maintenance Phase63.5 percentage of subjects
Secondary

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.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
MMX Mesalamine/ Mesalazine (Complete Remission Acute Phase)Relapse in Ulcerative Colitis at Month 12 of Maintenance Phase6.0 percentage of subjects
MMX Mesalamine/ Mesalazine (Partial Remission Acute Phase)Relapse in Ulcerative Colitis at Month 12 of Maintenance Phase10.5 percentage of subjects

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 10, 2026