interaction, adalimumab, azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine, 6-thioguanine, thiopurines, 6-TGN, 6-MMPR
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Adult patients, aged between 18 – 70 years; 2. Diagnosis of CD for at least 6 months (histological and endoscopically confirmed); 3. AZA, 6-MP or 6-TG use for at least 3 months; 4. Steady state AZA, 6-MP or 6-TG use, with an unchanged thiopurine regime for at least 6 weeks (in combination with Infliximab); 5. Normal liver and kidney function (ALAT / AP / creatinin 60ml/min.); 6. 5-ASA use for at least 8 weeks, and an unchanged dose regime for at least 6 weeks.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Bone marrow suppression (platelets / leucocytes 1 x upper normal limit); 3. Anemia (hemoglobine < 6 mmoll); 4. Symptomatic stenosis of the ileum; 5. Small bowel surgery interfering significantly with resorptive area; 6. Known intolerance to Humira compounds; 7. Moderate-severe congestive failure (NYHA III/IV); 8. Current use of Humira; 9. Current use of methotrexate; 10. Start or dose regime change of 5-ASA compounds within the last 45 days; 11. Concomitant use of allopurinol, 5-ASA, mycofenolate, furosemide within the past 6 weeks; 12. Pregnancy, expected pregnancy or lactation within 6 months.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The influence of adalimumab therapy on the red blood cell levels of the active thiopurine metabolites (6-TGN and 6-MMPR) in Crohn's disease patients treated with stable azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine or 6-thioguanine monotherapy. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. The efficacy of concurrent treatment with the thiopurines azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurein or 6-thioguanine and adalimumab in Crohn's disease patients; 2. The safety during concurrent use of the thiopurines azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine or 6-thioguanine and adalimumab in Crohn's disease patients. | — |
Contacts
Orbis Medical Centre Dr. H. van der Hoffplein 1