CORE: A Study of OPC-6535 With Asacol® in Maintaining Ulcerative Colitis (UC) Remission

Last updated: June 19, 2007
Sponsor: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

3

Condition

Ulcerative Colitis

Crohn's Disease

Ulcers

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT00092508
197-02-220
  • Ages 18-80
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This dose comparison study, taking place at over 200 sites worldwide, will compare the dosing, safety and efficacy of an investigational medicine OPC-6535 to the dosing, safety and efficacy of Asacol ® in the maintenance of remission in subjects with ulcerative colitis.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male or female subjects, 18 to 80 years of age, inclusive.

  • Subjects with a prior diagnosis of ulcerative colitis, established by colonoscopy.

  • Subjects currently in remission.

  • Subjects who have undergone treatment for a flare of ulcerative colitis, withsymptomatic onset of remission occurring no more than 52 weeks from the ScreeningPeriod.

  • If subjects are taking sulfasalazine or 5-ASA products prior to entry, the dose mustbe stable for at least 6 weeks prior to the Screening Period. NOTE: During the study,use of these drugs will be discontinued.

  • Subjects having undergone colonoscopy with pan-colonic surveillance biopsies negativefor dysplasia within 1 year of the Screening Visit if at increased risk of colorectalcancer (≥ 8 year history of ulcerative colitis).

  • Female or male subjects who are surgically sterilized or who are prepared to and agreeto practice a double-barrier form of birth control from the Screening Period through 30 days (females) and 90 days (males), respectively, from the last dose of studymedication. Females who are more than 12 months post-menopausal are also eligible toparticipate in the study.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects who have active disease.

  • Subjects who have any other clinically significant disease(s) orcondition/procedure(s).

  • Subjects who have had major gastrointestinal surgery including, but not limited to, acolostomy, an ileostomy or previous colonic surgery other than appendectomy.

  • Subjects who have used corticosteroids or topical agents (corticosteroid or 5-ASAenemas, suppositories, foams) within 6 weeks of the Screening Period.

  • Female subjects who are pregnant or lactating.

  • Other exclusion criteria may apply.

Study Design

Total Participants: 1725
Study Start date:
May 01, 2004
Estimated Completion Date:
May 31, 2007

Study Description

Objective(s):

This study will compare the safety and efficacy of 25 mg per day (QD) and 50 mg QD of OPC-6535 to 800 mg twice a day (BID) of Asacol® in the maintenance of remission in subjects with ulcerative colitis.

Subject Population:

  • Subjects with ulcerative colitis currently in remission defined as rectal bleeding (RB) and flexible sigmoidoscopy (FS) scores of 0, on or off a stable dose of sulfasalazine or 5-ASA products for at least 6 weeks.

  • Subjects must have had the diagnosis of ulcerative colitis established by prior colonoscopy or undergo colonoscopy in lieu of flexible sigmoidoscopy during the Screening Period.

  • Subjects must have had treatment for a flare of ulcerative colitis, with symptomatic onset of remission occurring no more than 52 weeks from the Screening Period.

  • Subjects may not have used corticosteroids, topical agents (corticosteroid or 5-ASA enemas, suppositories, foams), azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine, or methotrexate within 6 weeks of the Screening Period. Upon entry, sulfasalazine and 5-ASA containing products will be discontinued.

Safety: Vital signs, ECGs, laboratory studies (including hematology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis), and adverse events.

Connect with a study center

  • Clinical Research Associates

    Huntsville, Alabama 35801
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • West Gastroenterology Medical Group

    Los Angeles, California 90045
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Mark Lamet

    Hollywood, Florida 33021
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Borland-Groover Clinic

    Jacksonville, Florida 32256
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Advanced Gastroenterology Associates

    Palm Harbor, Florida 34684
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Florida Medical Clinic

    Zephyrhills, Florida 33542
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Digestive Disorders Associates

    Annapolis, Maryland 21404
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Metropolitan Gastroenterology Group

    Chevy Cha, Maryland 20815
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Coastal Research Associates

    Braintree, Massachusetts 02184
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Clinical Research Institute of Michigan, LLC

    Chesterfield, Michigan 48047
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Digestive Health Specialists, PA

    Tupelo, Mississippi 38801
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Center for Digestive and Liver Diseases

    Mexico, Missouri 65265
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Atlantic Gastroenterology Associates, PA

    Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey 08234
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Long Island Clinical Research Associates

    Great Neck, New York 11021
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Asheville Gastroenterology Associates

    Asheville, North Carolina 28801
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology

    Charlotte, North Carolina 28207
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Bethany Medical Center

    High Point, North Carolina 27262
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Hanover Medical Specialists, PA

    Wilmington, North Carolina 28401
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • GI & Liver Consultants

    Dayton, Ohio 45440
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Sooner Clinical Research

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Healthcare Research Consultants

    Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Medical University of South Carolina

    Charleston, South Carolina 29425
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Gastroenterology Associates

    Kingsport, Tennessee 37660
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Gastroenterology Clinic of San Antonio

    San Antonio, Texas 78229
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Advanced Research Institute

    Ogden, Utah 84405
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • McGuire DVAMC

    Richmond, Virginia 23149
    United States

    Site Not Available

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