Inflammatory Bowel Disease 11Phase 4NCT01981889
Steroid-induced Mood Changes in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
A Phase 4 study testing Prednisone in people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease 11, run by University of British Columbia at 1 site in Canada.
Trial summary
Steroid is commonly used to treat autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis). However, its use is associated with numerous systemic side-effects, including diabetes, osteoporosis, and potentially significant mood changes. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 19 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease 11
- What is being tested?
- Prednisone
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 53 participants
- Where
- 1 siteCanada
- Study dates
- Oct 2013to Aug 2016
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 19 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Outpatients with active Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease being initiated on oral prednisone for treatment of their IBD.
- Age 19 or greater
- Must be able to read and understand English
- Must be capable of providing informed written consent
Who cannot join
- Hospitalization within 2 weeks of study entry
- Liver cirrhosis with or without evidence of synthetic liver dysfunction
- Medications that interfere with corticosteroid metabolism (Clarithromycin, cyclosporine, imatinib, ketoconazole, and nefazodone)
- Psychiatric medication changes within 1 month of study entry
- Recreational drug use (due to their potential to alter mood) and/or alcohol abuse.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Canada1 site
Pacific Gastroenterology Associates
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 2K5
About this study
Steroid is commonly used to treat autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis). However, its use is associated with numerous systemic side-effects, including diabetes, osteoporosis, and potentially significant mood changes. The investigators wish to determine how common patients with inflammatory bowel disease experience mood changes when they take steroid for their disease.
Read the detailed description
Patients who are eligible to participate in the study are invited. Before starting prednisone therapy, the following data are collected: basic demographic data (age, gender), education history, past medical history (particularly IBD history such as age of diagnosis and previous treatments/surgery), current medications/non-prescription drugs will be collected. IBD activity is measured by Harvey-Bradshaw Index for Crohn's Disease and Simple Clinical Colitis Activity Index (SCCAI) for all subjects with Ulcerative Colitis. Subjects are asked to complete self-administered surveys --- Internal State Scale (ISS) for patients to self-report mood states including depressive, manic, or mixed states and Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II) for screening depression
Two weeks after starting Prednisone 40 mg/day and at the end of steroid taper, IBD activity will be measured by Harvey-Bradshaw Index for Crohn's Disease and Simple Clinical Colitis Activity Index (SCCAI) for all subjects with Ulcerative Colitis. Self-administered surveys --- Internal State Scale (ISS) and Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II) are completed.
It is possible that a new diagnosis of an underlying psychiatric disorder may be discovered as a result of participating in this study. In the event that an underlying psychiatric disorder is suspected based on the results of the questionnaires on the first visit (BDI-II ≥21 moderate depression or ISS Activation scale ≥ 155), the patient would be offered the option for an expedited formal psychiatric referral. This will not exclude them from the study unless therapy is deemed necessary by the consulting psychiatrist.
Should patients develop significant mood changes impairing daily/social functioning during the study as a result of steroid therapy, they will be assessed urgently by attending gastroenterologist and if necessary, in consultation with a psychiatrist to determine the best course of action, which may include cessation of steroid therapy or addition of psychiatric therapy. Otherwise, less significant mood changes will be monitored closely as these may be expected to resolve upon discontinuation of steroid therapy.
- Conditions
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease 11
- Being tested
- Prednisone
- Keywords
- steroid, inflammatory bowel diseases
- Medical subject headings
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease 11, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
PrednisoneDrug
Also called Prednisone 40 mg
Participants will be started on oral prednisone 40mg/day for two weeks as per standard of practice in IBD management, before starting a tapering course.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | Other | Participants who are started on Prednisone 40 mg per day for 2 weeks and then tapered. Receives: Drug: Prednisone |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Determination of steroid-induced mood changes.
Incidence rate of steroid-induced mood changes (as defined by BDI-II score increase by 10 points, or manic/hypomanic symptoms with ISS activation score increase by 50 points) will be determined. The score from validated scales will be analyzed using t-test to determine if there is any statistically significant change from baseline after institution of steroid treatment. Total scores as well as modified scale scores (after removing gastrointestinal symptoms that may be influenced by IBD activities) will be compared. Descriptive analyses will also be performed.
Measured: Participants will be followed up until they taper their steroid dose, average of 6 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Nov 2013 (estimated)
- Study startOct 2013
- Primary completionMay 2016
- Study completionAug 2016
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (14)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Inflammatory Bowel Disease 11Studies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of British ColumbiaThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 53 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of British Columbia
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Greg Rosenfeld, MD, Principal investigator, University of British Columbia
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01981889
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- H13-02183
- Status last verified
- Oct 2016
- First submitted
- 22 Oct 2013
- Last updated
- 2 Nov 2016
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Acute adverse reactions to prednisone in relation to dosage. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 1972 Sep-Oct;13(5):694-8. doi: 10.1002/cpt1972135part1694. No abstract available.
PubMed 5053810Olsen EA, Carson SC, Turney EA. Systemic steroids with or without 2% topical minoxidil in the treatment of alopecia areata. Arch Dermatol. 1992 Nov;128(11):1467-73.
PubMed 1444500Kornbluth A, Sachar DB; Practice Parameters Committee of the American College of Gastroenterology. Ulcerative colitis practice guidelines in adults: American College Of Gastroenterology, Practice Parameters Committee. Am J Gastroenterol. 2010 Mar;105(3):501-23; quiz 524. doi: 10.1038/ajg.2009.727. Epub 2010 Jan 12.
PubMed 20068560Lewis DA, Smith RE. Steroid-induced psychiatric syndromes. A report of 14 cases and a review of the literature. J Affect Disord. 1983 Nov;5(4):319-32. doi: 10.1016/0165-0327(83)90022-8.
PubMed 6319464Fardet L, Flahault A, Kettaneh A, Tiev KP, Genereau T, Toledano C, Lebbe C, Cabane J. Corticosteroid-induced clinical adverse events: frequency, risk factors and patient's opinion. Br J Dermatol. 2007 Jul;157(1):142-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2007.07950.x. Epub 2007 May 14.
PubMed 17501951Naber D, Sand P, Heigl B. Psychopathological and neuropsychological effects of 8-days' corticosteroid treatment. A prospective study. Psychoneuroendocrinology. 1996 Jan;21(1):25-31. doi: 10.1016/0306-4530(95)00031-3.
PubMed 8778901Brown ES, Suppes T, Khan DA, Carmody TJ 3rd. Mood changes during prednisone bursts in outpatients with asthma. J Clin Psychopharmacol. 2002 Feb;22(1):55-61. doi: 10.1097/00004714-200202000-00009.
PubMed 11799343Bolanos SH, Khan DA, Hanczyc M, Bauer MS, Dhanani N, Brown ES. Assessment of mood states in patients receiving long-term corticosteroid therapy and in controls with patient-rated and clinician-rated scales. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2004 May;92(5):500-5. doi: 10.1016/S1081-1206(10)61756-5.
PubMed 15191017Beck AT, Steer RA, Ball R, Ranieri W. Comparison of Beck Depression Inventories -IA and -II in psychiatric outpatients. J Pers Assess. 1996 Dec;67(3):588-97. doi: 10.1207/s15327752jpa6703_13.
PubMed 8991972Bauer MS, Vojta C, Kinosian B, Altshuler L, Glick H. The Internal State Scale: replication of its discriminating abilities in a multisite, public sector sample. Bipolar Disord. 2000 Dec;2(4):340-6. doi: 10.1034/j.1399-5618.2000.020409.x.
PubMed 11252648Harvey RF, Bradshaw JM. A simple index of Crohn's-disease activity. Lancet. 1980 Mar 8;1(8167):514. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(80)92767-1. No abstract available.
PubMed 6102236Walmsley RS, Ayres RC, Pounder RE, Allan RN. A simple clinical colitis activity index. Gut. 1998 Jul;43(1):29-32. doi: 10.1136/gut.43.1.29.
PubMed 9771402Bhangle SD, Kramer N, Rosenstein ED. Corticosteroid-induced neuropsychiatric disorders: review and contrast with neuropsychiatric lupus. Rheumatol Int. 2013 Aug;33(8):1923-32. doi: 10.1007/s00296-013-2750-z. Epub 2013 Apr 16.
PubMed 23588411Brown ES, Chamberlain W, Dhanani N, Paranjpe P, Carmody TJ, Sargeant M. An open-label trial of olanzapine for corticosteroid-induced mood symptoms. J Affect Disord. 2004 Dec;83(2-3):277-81. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2004.07.001.
PubMed 15555725
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Nov 2016. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Steroid-induced Mood Changes in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01981889
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- H13-02183
- Conditions
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease 11
- Keywords
- steroid, inflammatory bowel diseases
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 53 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of British ColumbiaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Oct 2013
- Primary completion
- May 2016 (actual)
- Study completion
- Aug 2016 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 Nov 2013 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Steroid is commonly used to treat autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis). However, its use is associated with numerous systemic side-effects, including diabetes, osteoporosis, and potentially significant mood changes. The investigators wish to determine how common patients with inflammatory bowel disease experience mood changes when they take steroid for their disease.
Detailed description
Patients who are eligible to participate in the study are invited. Before starting prednisone therapy, the following data are collected: basic demographic data (age, gender), education history, past medical history (particularly IBD history such as age of diagnosis and previous treatments/surgery), current medications/non-prescription drugs will be collected. IBD activity is measured by Harvey-Bradshaw Index for Crohn's Disease and Simple Clinical Colitis Activity Index (SCCAI) for all subjects with Ulcerative Colitis. Subjects are asked to complete self-administered surveys --- Internal State Scale (ISS) for patients to self-report mood states including depressive, manic, or mixed states and Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II) for screening depression
Two weeks after starting Prednisone 40 mg/day and at the end of steroid taper, IBD activity will be measured by Harvey-Bradshaw Index for Crohn's Disease and Simple Clinical Colitis Activity Index (SCCAI) for all subjects with Ulcerative Colitis. Self-administered surveys --- Internal State Scale (ISS) and Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II) are completed.
It is possible that a new diagnosis of an underlying psychiatric disorder may be discovered as a result of participating in this study. In the event that an underlying psychiatric disorder is suspected based on the results of the questionnaires on the first visit (BDI-II ≥21 moderate depression or ISS Activation scale ≥ 155), the patient would be offered the option for an expedited formal psychiatric referral. This will not exclude them from the study unless therapy is deemed necessary by the consulting psychiatrist.
Should patients develop significant mood changes impairing daily/social functioning during the study as a result of steroid therapy, they will be assessed urgently by attending gastroenterologist and if necessary, in consultation with a psychiatrist to determine the best course of action, which may include cessation of steroid therapy or addition of psychiatric therapy. Otherwise, less significant mood changes will be monitored closely as these may be expected to resolve upon discontinuation of steroid therapy.
Study design
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | Other | Drug: PrednisoneParticipants who are started on Prednisone 40 mg per day for 2 weeks and then tapered. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 19 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Outpatients with active Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease being initiated on oral prednisone for treatment of their IBD.
- Age 19 or greater
- Must be able to read and understand English
- Must be capable of providing informed written consent
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Hospitalization within 2 weeks of study entry
- Liver cirrhosis with or without evidence of synthetic liver dysfunction
- Medications that interfere with corticosteroid metabolism (Clarithromycin, cyclosporine, imatinib, ketoconazole, and nefazodone)
- Psychiatric medication changes within 1 month of study entry
- Recreational drug use (due to their potential to alter mood) and/or alcohol abuse.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| PrednisoneAlso: Prednisone 40 mgParticipants will be started on oral prednisone 40mg/day for two weeks as per standard of practice in IBD management, before starting a tapering course. | Drug | Prednisone |
Primary outcome
Determination of steroid-induced mood changes.
Time frame: Participants will be followed up until they taper their steroid dose, average of 6 weeks
Incidence rate of steroid-induced mood changes (as defined by BDI-II score increase by 10 points, or manic/hypomanic symptoms with ISS activation score increase by 50 points) will be determined. The score from validated scales will be analyzed using t-test to determine if there is any statistically significant change from baseline after institution of steroid treatment. Total scores as well as modified scale scores (after removing gastrointestinal symptoms that may be influenced by IBD activities) will be compared. Descriptive analyses will also be performed.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 Nov 2016.
- Background: PubMed 5053810Acute adverse reactions to prednisone in relation to dosage. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 1972 Sep-Oct;13(5):694-8. doi: 10.1002/cpt1972135part1694. No abstract available.
- Background: PubMed 1444500Olsen EA, Carson SC, Turney EA. Systemic steroids with or without 2% topical minoxidil in the treatment of alopecia areata. Arch Dermatol. 1992 Nov;128(11):1467-73.
- Background: PubMed 20068560Kornbluth A, Sachar DB; Practice Parameters Committee of the American College of Gastroenterology. Ulcerative colitis practice guidelines in adults: American College Of Gastroenterology, Practice Parameters Committee. Am J Gastroenterol. 2010 Mar;105(3):501-23; quiz 524. doi: 10.1038/ajg.2009.727. Epub 2010 Jan 12.
- Background: PubMed 6319464Lewis DA, Smith RE. Steroid-induced psychiatric syndromes. A report of 14 cases and a review of the literature. J Affect Disord. 1983 Nov;5(4):319-32. doi: 10.1016/0165-0327(83)90022-8.
- Background: PubMed 17501951Fardet L, Flahault A, Kettaneh A, Tiev KP, Genereau T, Toledano C, Lebbe C, Cabane J. Corticosteroid-induced clinical adverse events: frequency, risk factors and patient's opinion. Br J Dermatol. 2007 Jul;157(1):142-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2007.07950.x. Epub 2007 May 14.
- Background: PubMed 8778901Naber D, Sand P, Heigl B. Psychopathological and neuropsychological effects of 8-days' corticosteroid treatment. A prospective study. Psychoneuroendocrinology. 1996 Jan;21(1):25-31. doi: 10.1016/0306-4530(95)00031-3.
- Background: PubMed 11799343Brown ES, Suppes T, Khan DA, Carmody TJ 3rd. Mood changes during prednisone bursts in outpatients with asthma. J Clin Psychopharmacol. 2002 Feb;22(1):55-61. doi: 10.1097/00004714-200202000-00009.
- Background: PubMed 15191017Bolanos SH, Khan DA, Hanczyc M, Bauer MS, Dhanani N, Brown ES. Assessment of mood states in patients receiving long-term corticosteroid therapy and in controls with patient-rated and clinician-rated scales. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2004 May;92(5):500-5. doi: 10.1016/S1081-1206(10)61756-5.
- Background: PubMed 8991972Beck AT, Steer RA, Ball R, Ranieri W. Comparison of Beck Depression Inventories -IA and -II in psychiatric outpatients. J Pers Assess. 1996 Dec;67(3):588-97. doi: 10.1207/s15327752jpa6703_13.
- Background: PubMed 11252648Bauer MS, Vojta C, Kinosian B, Altshuler L, Glick H. The Internal State Scale: replication of its discriminating abilities in a multisite, public sector sample. Bipolar Disord. 2000 Dec;2(4):340-6. doi: 10.1034/j.1399-5618.2000.020409.x.
- Background: PubMed 6102236Harvey RF, Bradshaw JM. A simple index of Crohn's-disease activity. Lancet. 1980 Mar 8;1(8167):514. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(80)92767-1. No abstract available.
- Background: PubMed 9771402Walmsley RS, Ayres RC, Pounder RE, Allan RN. A simple clinical colitis activity index. Gut. 1998 Jul;43(1):29-32. doi: 10.1136/gut.43.1.29.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 4 study testing Prednisone in people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease 11, run by University of British Columbia at 1 site in Canada.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Nov 2016. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Canada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Determination of steroid-induced mood changes. (time frame: Participants will be followed up until they taper their steroid dose, average of 6 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01981889, which also lists 14 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Nov 2016.