Colitis, Ulcerative
Conditions
Keywords
Enema, Ulcerative Colitis
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate a novel thermosensitive topical gel formulation for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), specifically ulcerative colitis.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Voluntarily sign written informed consent. * Male or non-pregnant and non-lactating females at least 8 years of age. * Confirmed diagnosis of active, mild to moderate ulcerative proctitis or proctosigmoiditis extending no further than 40cm from the anal verge. Typically, baseline Mayo Disease Activity Index (MMDAI) score between 5 and 10 (indicating mild to moderate disease).
Exclusion criteria
* Known infection with Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) and/or other enteric pathogens * 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) intolerance * Current or recent (3 weeks) oral or rectal steroids * History of thiopurine or Anti-tumor necrosis factor (Anti-TNF) alpha treatment for colitis * Abnormal creatinine * Previous small bowel or colonic resection, * Anal sphincter incompetence, * Current smokers. * History or current diagnosis of Crohn's disease or indeterminate colitis. * History of diverticulitis, collagenous colitis, celiac disease, recurrent pancreatic or known gallbladder disease. * Unstable significant cardiovascular, endocrine, neurologic or pulmonary disease. * Hemoglobin levels \< 7.5 g/dL. * History of sclerosing cholangitis, cirrhosis, or hepatic impairment * Pregnant or at risk of pregnancy. * Some medications to treat UC are prohibited during participation in the study, including laxatives and anti-diarrhea medications; oral 5-ASA agents and daily fiber supplements are allowed.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Safety and efficacy of a new formulation in patients with mild-to-moderately-active Ulcerative Colitis using the Mayo Disease Activity Index (MMDAI) | Between 4-6 weeks post-administration | Using Modified Mayo Score |
Countries
United States