Efficacy Study of Granulocytapheresis Plus Steroids vs Steroids Alone in Active Steroid Dependant Ulcerative Colitis

NCT ID: NCT00702611

Last Updated: 2015-09-07

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

TERMINATED

Clinical Phase

PHASE4

Total Enrollment

133 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2008-06-30

Study Completion Date

2013-07-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the addition of GMA apheresis to steroid conventional treatment for achieving and maintaining remission in Active steroid dependant Ulcerative Colitis patients

Detailed Description

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This is a multicenter randomized controlled trial which will compare the efficacy and safety of Adacolumn GMA apheresis plus oral steroids vs steroids alone in a strictly selected population of moderate to severe active steroid dependant Ulcerative Colitis patients.

Conditions

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Ulcerative Colitis

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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1

Seven apheresis treatments over seven consecutive weeks (1/week) in conjunction with a starting dose of 40mg of oral prednisone per day at Week 00 for two weeks which will be tapered down to zero 5 mg/week within nine weeks

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Granulocyte Monocyte Apheresis (GMA-Apheresis)

Intervention Type DEVICE

GMA Apheresis will be performed in a once per week during seven weeks only in experimental arm. Each apheresis will last 60 minutes at a blood flow rate of 30 ml/min.

2

Treatment with starting dose of 40mg of oral prednisone per day at Week 00 for two weeks and tapered down to zero 5 mg/week within nine weeks

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Granulocyte Monocyte Apheresis (GMA-Apheresis)

Intervention Type DEVICE

GMA Apheresis will be performed in a once per week during seven weeks only in experimental arm. Each apheresis will last 60 minutes at a blood flow rate of 30 ml/min.

Interventions

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Granulocyte Monocyte Apheresis (GMA-Apheresis)

GMA Apheresis will be performed in a once per week during seven weeks only in experimental arm. Each apheresis will last 60 minutes at a blood flow rate of 30 ml/min.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 18 - 75 years old
* Active ulcerative colitis with documented clinical symptoms and endoscopic findings
* Active disease defined as DAI (Mayo score) ≥ 4 and ≤10 with at least 1 point in flexible sigmoidoscopy
* Steroid dependency as defined by:

A. Inability to withdraw corticosteroids within three months of starting treatment, without recurrent active disease

B. appearance of relapse within 3 months after withdrawal of corticosteroids

* Colonic involvement with ulcerative colitis beyond 15cm of the anal verge
* Stable doses:A. Aminosalicylates for the last 4 weeks B. Prednisolone or equivalent dose ≤ 20 mg/day for the last 2 weeks C. Azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine at stable dose for the last 12 weeks
* Signed informed consent form
* Agree to participate in the required follow-up visits
* Able to complete the diary

Exclusion Criteria

* Febrile (\> 38ºC)
* Evidence of toxic megacolon
* Anticipated need for surgery within 24 weeks
* Known obstructive diseases of the gastrointestinal system
* Proctocolectomy, total colectomy, ileostomy, stoma or ileal pouch-anal anastomosis
* A history of allergic reaction to heparin or heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
* A history of hypersensitivity reaction associated with an apheresis procedure or intolerance of apheresis procedures
* Requires a central venous access catheter for the apheresis treatments
* Known infection with enteric pathogens, pathogenic ova or parasites, C. difficile toxin or CMV
* Hypotension (systolic blood pressure \<80 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure \<50 mmHg) at screening visit only
* Uncontrolled hypertension (systolic blood pressure \>180 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure \>120 mmHg) despite medical therapy
* A history of myocardial infarction or unstable angina within the past 6 months
* A history of coronary artery bypass grafting surgery or angioplasty within the past 6 months
* Prosthetic heart valve, pacemaker or other permanent implant
* Severe cardiovascular or peripheral vascular disease, severe renal disease
* Liver disease defined as levels of SGOT \[AST\], SGPT \[ALT\] or alkaline phosphatase \>2.5x the upper limit of the normal range for the laboratory performing test
* History of cirrhosis
* Known bleeding disorder (PT or PTT\>1.5x the upper limit of the normal range for the laboratory performing the test), or concomitant anticoagulant therapy for purposes other than apheresis treatment
* Prior history suggestive of a hypercoagulable disorder, including 1 or more episodes of pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis
* Known infection with Hepatitis B or C, or HIV
* Abnormal hematology parameters defined as severe anemia with hemoglobin \<8.5g/dL, white blood cell count of \<3,500/μl and a granulocyte count \< 2,000/μl
* Fibrinogen level \>700mg/dL
* Major surgery within the past 6 months
* Infection:Active infections less than 4 weeks from successful completion of antibiotic treatment for routine bacterial infectionFebrile viral infection within 4 weeks of entry into the clinical investigationLess than 12 weeks from conclusion of therapy for systemic fungal infections
* Malignancy within the past 2 years other than surgically cured skin carcinoma or cervical dysplasia (CIN I-II)
* History of dysplasia or carcinoma of the colon or lack of a complete colonoscopy in the last 12 months in patients with longstanding UC (\> 10 años)
* Current drug or alcohol abuse
* Pregnant, lactating or planning to become pregnant during the course of the clinical investigation
* Used within the last 30 days an investigational drug, biologic or device or 5 half-lifes, if known, for any investigational drug or biologic
* Received cyclosporine or tacrolimus within the last 8 weeks
* Received infliximab within the last 8 weeks
* Fulminant ulcerative colitis
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

75 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Grupo Espanol de Trabajo en Enfermedad de Crohn y Colitis Ulcerosa

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Julian Panes, Ph D

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Hospital Clinic i Provincial Barcelona

Joaquín Hinojosa, Ph D

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Geteccu President

Daniel Ginard, MD

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Hospital Son Dureta Palma de Mallorca

Eugeni Domenech, Ph D

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital

Raul Lafuente, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Otsuka Pharmaceutical S.A.

Fernando Magro, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Hospital San Joao, Oporto

Vito Annesse, Ph D

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Casa Sollievo de la Sofferenza, Italy

Locations

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Medical University of Vienna

Vienna, , Austria

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Katolische Kliniken Ruhrhalbinsel

Essen, , Germany

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Markus-Krankenhaus

Frankfurt, , Germany

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Policlinico di Bari

Bari, , Italy

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Ospedale di Belluno

Belluno, , Italy

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Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Careggi

Florence, , Italy

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L'Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale di Forlì

Forlì, , Italy

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Istituto Policlinico S. Donato

Milan, , Italy

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Policlinico di Padova

Padua, , Italy

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Policlinico Universitario Tor Vergata

Roma, , Italy

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Istituto Clinico Humanitas

Rozzano, , Italy

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Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, Opera di San Pio da Pietrelcina

San Giovanni Rotondo, , Italy

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Hospital da Universidade de Coimbra

Coimbra, , Portugal

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Hospital Santa Maria

Lisbon, , Portugal

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Instituto Portuges Oncologia Lisboa Francisco Gentil

Lisbon, , Portugal

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Hospital Geral Santo Antonio

Porto, , Portugal

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Hospital de Sao Joao

Porto, , Portugal

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Hospital de Sao Bernardo

Setúbal, , Portugal

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Hospital Sao Teotonio

Viseu, , Portugal

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Complejo Hspitalario Universitario Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain

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Complejo Universitario de Albacete

Albacete, Albacete, Spain

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Hospital General Universitario de Alicante

Alicante, Alicante, Spain

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Hospital General de Elche

Elche, Alicante, Spain

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Complejo Hospitalario Reina Sofía

Córdoba, Andalusia, Spain

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Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol

Badalona, Barcelona, Spain

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Hospital Clinic i Provincial

Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

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Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau

Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

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Hospital del Mar

Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

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Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge

L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain

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Hospital Mutua de Terrassa

Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain

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Hospital de Galdakano

Galdakao, Bilbao, Spain

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Hospital Son Dureta

Palma de Mallorca, Comunidad Balear, Spain

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Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Juan Canalejo

A Coruña, Galicia, Spain

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Hospital Josep Trueta

Girona, Girona, Spain

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Hospital de Donostia

Donostia / San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Spain

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Hospital de Leon

León, Leon, Spain

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Clínica Puerta de Hierro

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

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Hospital Fundación de Alcorcón

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

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Hospital Universitario Clínico de San Carlos

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

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Hospital de Navarra

Pamplona, Navarre, Spain

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Hospital Central de Asturias

Oviedo, Principality of Asturias, Spain

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Hospital Puerto de Sagunto

Sagunto, Valencia, Spain

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Hospital de Manises

Valencia, Valencia, Spain

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Hospital Insular de Las Palmas

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, , Spain

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Hospital Costa del Sol

Málaga, , Spain

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Hospital Virgen de la Arrixaca

Murcia, , Spain

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Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío

Seville, , Spain

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Hospital do Meixoeiro

Vigo, , Spain

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Countries

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Austria Germany Italy Portugal Spain

Related Links

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http://www.geteccu.org/

Official web page of the GETECCU group

Other Identifiers

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Ada-UC-07-102

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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