The aim of this study is to prospectively assess the efficacy of LDN as induction therapy in CD.
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Verkorte titel
Aandoening
Crohn's disease (CD)
Ondersteuning
Onderzoeksproduct en/of interventie
Uitkomstmaten
Primaire uitkomstmaten
Endoscopic remission at week 12 defined as SES-CD ≤4 and ulcerated surface subscore ≤1 in all five segments
Achtergrond van het onderzoek
The aim of this study is to prospectively assess the efficacy of LDN as induction therapy in CD. In this multicentre, prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study, patients with mild to moderate active CD will be randomized 1:1 to receive treatment with either LDN 4.5 mg or placebo for 12 weeks. After week 12 patients will be invited to participate in an open label exploratory extension study with visits at week 24, 36 and 52.
Doel van het onderzoek
The aim of this study is to prospectively assess the efficacy of LDN as induction therapy in CD.
Onderzoeksopzet
Week 0, 2, 4, 8, 12, 24, 36, 52.
Onderzoeksproduct en/of interventie
LDN induction therapy 4.5 mg once daily or placebo orally for 12 weeks followed by open label maintenance therapy of 4.5 mg LDN once daily during one year.
Publiek
Wetenschappelijk
Belangrijkste voorwaarden om deel te mogen nemen (Inclusiecriteria)
- Age 18 or older; must have the ability to understand and sign a written ICF, which must be obtained prior to initiation of study procedures.
- Diagnosis of Crohn’s disease ≥3 months before screening.
- Objective evidence of inflammation at baseline as defined by endoscopy with mucosal ulcers in the ileum or colon or both, and a SES-CD score of 3-15.
- Concurrent therapies with stable doses of azathioprine, mercaptopurine, MTX or steroids (prednisolone ≤30 mg/dl or budesonide ≤9 mg per day) are permitted. Tapering of corticosteroids is mandatory.
Belangrijkste redenen om niet deel te kunnen nemen (Exclusiecriteria)
- Current use of i.v. corticosteroids.
- Imminent need for in-hospital treatment.
- Pregnancy or lactation.
- Previous or current treatment with investigational drug; current or past treatment within 6 months prior to randomization with a biological agent.
- Stool sample positive for Clostridium difficile (C. diff) toxin, pathogenic Escherichia coli (E. coli), Salmonella species (spp), Shigella spp, Campylobacter spp, or Yersinia spp.
- Other significant illnesses that may interfere with the study, stricture causing obstructive symptoms, or fistulising disease complicated by infection,
- Opiates use or drugs and/or alcohol abuse.
- Concomitant use of TNA alpha antagonist, Integrin antagonist, Interleukin antagonist, Cyclosporine, thalidomide, tacrolimus and any JAK inhibitors. Wash out period mandatory.
Opzet
Deelname
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Toelichting
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In overige registers
Register | ID |
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NTR-new | NL9259 |
Ander register | METC Erasmus MC : MEC-2019-0602/NL69149.078.19 |