A Study in Patients With Mild or Moderate Ulcerative Colitis Who Take a TNF Inhibitor. The Study Investigates Whether Bowel Inflammation Improves When Patients Take BI 655130 in Addition to Their Current Therapy

NCT ID: NCT03123120

Last Updated: 2025-10-16

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE2

Total Enrollment

22 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2017-06-07

Study Completion Date

2020-09-16

Brief Summary

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The objectives of this trial are safety and efficacy (proof-of-concept) of induction of mucosal healing by BI 655130 add-on therapy in patients with mild or moderate ulcerative colitis and persisting endoscopic activity despite pre-existing TNFi treatment.

This trial will explore safety and efficacy of a dose of BI 655130 that was modelled to achieve the similar exposures as the highest exposures tested and found safe and tolerable in preceding single and multiple dose studies in healthy subjects, as add-on to pre-existing TNFi (Tumor necrosis factor inhibitor) treatment. Secondary and further objectives include assessment of the pharmacokinetic (PK) profile of BI 655130 and early exploration of specific biomarkers with potential usefulness to predict clinical efficacy or safety outcome or help understand BI 655130's mode of action.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Colitis, Ulcerative

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Investigators

Study Groups

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Spesolimab

1200 milligrams (mg) of Spesolimab (BI 655130) were administered every 4 weeks (q4w) via intravenous infusion over 12 weeks of treatment (3 injections of Spesolimab 1200 mg in total during the 12 weeks: at Week 0, 4, and 8 respectively).

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Spesolimab

Intervention Type DRUG

12 weeks treatment

Placebo

Matching placebo was administered via intravenous infusion over 12 weeks of treatment.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type DRUG

12 weeks treatment

Interventions

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Spesolimab

12 weeks treatment

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo

12 weeks treatment

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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BI 655130

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 18 - 75 years at screening and randomisation
* Diagnosis of ulcerative colitis \>= 5 months prior to screening
* Receiving TNFi treatment with doses (i.e. dose and dosing interval) unchanged for \>= 4 months (Infliximab) or \>= 2 Monaten (Adalimumab or Golimumab) prior to randomisation
* Mild or moderate disease activity, defined as total Mayo Score (MCS) (\<= 10)

Exclusion Criteria

* Prior use of more than two different TNF inhibitors or vedolizumab
* Extensive colonic resection
* Evidence of infection with C. difficile or other intestinal pathogen \<28 days prior to screening
* Active or latent tuberculosis
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

75 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Boehringer Ingelheim

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Aalborg Sygehus Syd

Aalborg, , Denmark

Site Status

Sanos Clinic

Herlev, , Denmark

Site Status

Odense University Hospital

Odense, , Denmark

Site Status

Universitätsklinikum Erlangen

Erlangen, , Germany

Site Status

Universitätsklinikum Freiburg

Freiburg im Breisgau, , Germany

Site Status

Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

Hanover, , Germany

Site Status

Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel

Kiel, , Germany

Site Status

Universitätsklinikum Ulm

Ulm, , Germany

Site Status

Amsterdam UMC, Locatie AMC

Amsterdam, , Netherlands

Site Status

Akershus Universitetssykehus HF

Lørenskog, , Norway

Site Status

Hospital Puerta de Hierro

Majadahonda, , Spain

Site Status

Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla

Santander, , Spain

Site Status

Hospital Politècnic La Fe

Valencia, , Spain

Site Status

St James's University Hospital

Leeds, , United Kingdom

Site Status

Guy's Hospital

London, , United Kingdom

Site Status

Whiston Hospital

Prescot, , United Kingdom

Site Status

Countries

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Denmark Germany Netherlands Norway Spain United Kingdom

References

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Lebwohl MG, Thoma C, Haeufel T. Spesolimab use in generalised pustular psoriasis flares - Authors' reply. Lancet. 2024 Aug 31;404(10455):847-848. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)01557-5. No abstract available.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 39216969 (View on PubMed)

Provided Documents

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Document Type: Study Protocol

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Document Type: Statistical Analysis Plan

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Related Links

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Other Identifiers

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2016-004572-21

Identifier Type: EUDRACT_NUMBER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

1368-0010

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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