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Crohn DiseaseHELP-AIDNCT02634060

Home basEd faecaL calProtectin Measurements Predicting Adalimumab Induction Destiny

A study testing Home Based Fecal Calprotectin in people with Crohn Disease and Colitis, Ulcerative, run by Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven at 1 site in Belgium.

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Trial summary

Recently a smartphone application IBDoc® was developed to enable patients to measure faecal calprotectin at home in an easy way. In this HELP-AID trial we want to evaluate the value of these home based IBDoc® faecal calprotectin measurements in predicting short- and mid-term outcome to ADA induction therapy in… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Crohn Disease, Colitis, Ulcerative
What is being tested?
Home Based Fecal Calprotectin
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
140 participants
Where
1 siteBelgium
Study dates
31 Mar 2016to 5 Sep 2022
Phase
Interventional
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 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • At least 18 years of age;
  • Established diagnosis of UC or CD for at least 3 months, with histopathological confirmation available in the record of the patient;
  • Patients having failed steroids or immunomodulatory therapy for at least 3 months, or being intolerant to this therapy;
  • Patients should have moderate-to-severe disease at baseline, defined as For CD: an Harvey-Bradshaw-Index above 7 and a C-reactive protein of at least 5 mg/L; For UC: a total Mayo score of at least 6 and an endoscopic sub-score of at least 2;
  • Latent tuberculosis excluded within 3 months prior to ADA therapy using Chest X-ray and IFNγ release assay or tuberculin skin test; or adequate treatment for latent tuberculosis initiated for at least four weeks in case of positive screening;
  • The patients should have a smartphone and be able to use a new smartphone application;
  • Written informed consent must be obtained and documented;

Who cannot join

  • Diagnosis of IBD type unclassified (IBDU);
  • Previous (procto)colectomy for UC;
  • Patients with an ostomy;
  • Previous therapy with ADA;
  • Patients with CD with a baseline CRP < 5mg/L at baseline;
  • Patients with CD and absence of luminal disease;
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  • Patient with UC lacking faecal blood loss (Mayo bleeding score 0);
  • Patients with UC with an ileal pouch-anal or ileo-rectal anastomosis
  • Patients with acute severe IV steroid refractory colitis;
  • Patients with any condition that would prevent completion of the study including history of drug or alcohol abuse, history of mental illness, or history of noncompliance with treatments or visits;
  • Patients with absolute or relative contraindications for anti-TNF therapy, including intra-abdominal collections, symptomatic strictures, demyelinating disease, heart failure, …;

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Belgium1 site
  • UZ Leuven

    Leuven, B3000

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About this study

Recently a smartphone application IBDoc® was developed to enable patients to measure faecal calprotectin at home in an easy way. In this HELP-AID trial we want to evaluate the value of these home based IBDoc® faecal calprotectin measurements in predicting short- and mid-term outcome to ADA induction therapy in patients with moderate-to-severe IBD.

Patients known with moderate-to-severe CD and ulcerative colitis starting ADA therapy will be asked to participate in this study. They will be asked to collect a stool sample at 3 different time points (week 0, 4 and 8). This faecal sample needs to be loaded on a test cassette with an extraction device. In a second step, the patient can turn his smartphone into an easy to use test cassette reader by taking a picture and using the CalApp® which is based on an immunochromatographic test. Finally, the CalApp® will transmit the test results securely to the health care professional.

In this study we want to evaluate the predictive value of absolute and relative faecal calprotectin values measured by IBDoc® on clinical, biological and endoscopic outcome at week 12. Furthermore, we want to evaluate the correlation between IBDoc® and classical ELISA measurements of faecal calprotectin, and the convenience of this system to the patient and the health care professional.

Read the detailed description

Adalimumab (Humira®), a fully human monoclonal antibody to TNF, has been given an important position in the treatment of patients with an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, not all patients respond adequately to this relatively expensive and potentially toxic therapy. Adapting the standard treatment regimen to the individual needs of the patient may favor the short and long term outcome of this therapy.

Following daily clinical practice, patients will receive standard induction therapy with 160 mg adalimumab at week 0, followed by 80 mg adalimumab at week 2. Starting at week 4 patients will receive a maintenance therapy with 40 mg adalimumab every other week. If a patient shows an insufficient response, the dose can be increased to 40 mg adalimumab every week.

Defining predictors of response to ADA has become a major objective in scientific research. One of the predictors of response may be an early decrease in faecal calprotectin. Faecal calprotectin is a protein which presence in the stool of a patient correlates with endoscopic disease activity. A persistently elevated faecal calprotectin after start up with adalimumab treatment may suggest that this patient needs a higher dose.

Recently a smartphone application IBDoc® was developed to enable patients to measure faecal calprotectin at home in an easy way. In this HELP-AID trial we want to evaluate the value of these home based IBDoc® faecal calprotectin measurements in predicting short- and mid-term outcome to ADA induction therapy in patients with moderate-to-severe IBD.

Patients known with moderate-to-severe CD and ulcerative colitis starting ADA therapy will be asked to participate in this study. They will be asked to collect a stool sample at 3 different time points (week 0, 4 and 8). This faecal sample needs to be loaded on a test cassette with an extraction device. In a second step, the patient can turn his smartphone into an easy to use test cassette reader by taking a picture and using the CalApp® which is based on an immunochromatographic test. Finally, the CalApp® will transmit the test results securely to the health care professional.

In this study we want to evaluate the predictive value of absolute and relative faecal calprotectin values measured by IBDoc® on clinical, biological and endoscopic outcome at week 12. Furthermore, we want to evaluate the correlation between IBDoc® and classical ELISA measurements of faecal calprotectin, and the convenience of this system to the patient and the health care professional.

Being tested
Home Based Fecal Calprotectin
Keywords
adalimumab, fecal calprotectin, home based
Medical subject headings
Crohn Disease, Colitis, Ulcerative

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Home Based Fecal CalprotectinDevice

    Also called IBDoc

    Home Based Fecal Calprotectin measurement at weeks 0, 4 and 8

Study groups in NCT02634060
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Home Based Fecal CalprotectinExperimentalIBDoc® at week 0, 4 and 8 using smartphone. All material will be provided by the third party The same stool sample of the home base faecal calprotectin will be brought to the hospital and used for ELISA faecal calprotectin measurement at week 0, 4 and 8 for UC patients and week 0 and 4 for CD patients. IBDoc® results will be forwarded to the patient and the health care professional.
Receives: Device: Home Based Fecal Calprotectin

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. In UC: Steroid-free mucosal healing (Mayo 0 or 1) at week 8 without prior need for ADA dose optimization, taking into account all kind of topical and systemic steroids.

    The predictive value of an early faecal calprotectin amelioration (EFCA) measured by IBDoc between baseline and week 4, in predicting steroid-free mucosal healing (Mayo 0 or 1) at week 8 without prior need for ADA dose optimization, taking into account all kind of topical and systemic steroids. EFCA is defined as a decrease in faecal calprotectin measured by IBDoc between baseline and week 4 with at least 80% or a faecal calprotectin less than 50 μg/g at week 4.

    Measured: Week 8

  2. In CD: Steroid-free clinical remission at week 12, defined as an Harvey-Bradshaw-Index <5 and a C-reactive protein <5 mg/L, without prior need for ADA dose optimization and taking into account all kind of topical and systemic steroids

    The predictive value of EFCA measured by IBDoc® between baseline and week 4, in predicting steroid-free clinical remission at week 12 , defined as an Harvey-Bradshaw-Index <5 and a C-reactive protein <5 mg/L, without prior need for ADA dose optimization and taking into account all kind of topical and systemic steroids. EFCA is defined as a decrease in faecal calprotectin measured by IBDoc® between baseline and week 4 with at least 80% or a faecal calprotectin less than 50 μg/g at week 4.

    Measured: Week 12

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. In UC: The predictive value of an absolute and relative faecal calprotectin measured by IBDoc® between baseline and week 4

    The predictive value of an absolute and relative faecal calprotectin measured by IBDoc® between baseline and week 4 in predicting:

    • steroid-free complete mucosal healing (Mayo 0) at week 8, and week 26, without prior need for ADA dose optimization;
    • steroid-free mucosal healing (Mayo 0 or 1) at week 26, without prior need for ADA dose optimization;
    • steroid-free clinical response (decrease from baseline in the total Mayo score ≥3 and ≥30% with a decrease in the rectal bleeding sub-score of ≥1 point or an absolute rectal bleeding sub-score 0 or 1) at week 8, week 12, and week 26, without prior need for ADA dose optimization;
    • steroid-free clinical remission (Mayo ≤2, no individual sub-score >1) at week 8, week 12, and week 26, without prior need for ADA dose optimization;
    • ADA treatment optimization;
    • ADA treatment discontinuation;

    Measured: 4 weeks

  2. In UC: The predictive value of an absolute and relative faecal calprotectin measured by IBDoc® between baseline and week 8

    The predictive value of an absolute and relative faecal calprotectin measured by IBDoc® between baseline and week 8 in predicting:

    • steroid-free complete mucosal healing (Mayo 0) at week 26, without prior need for ADA dose optimization;
    • steroid-free mucosal healing (Mayo 0 or 1) at week 26, without prior need for ADA dose optimization;
    • steroid-free clinical response (decrease from baseline in the total Mayo score ≥3 and ≥30% with a decrease in the rectal bleeding sub-score of ≥1 point or an absolute rectal bleeding sub-score 0 or 1) at week 12, and week 26, without prior need for ADA dose optimization;
    • steroid-free clinical remission (Mayo ≤2, no individual sub-score >1) at week 12, and week 26, without prior need for ADA dose optimization;
    • ADA treatment optimization;
    • ADA treatment discontinuation;

    Measured: 8 weeks

  3. In CD: The predictive value of an absolute and relative faecal calprotectin measured by IBDoc® between baseline and week 4

    The predictive value of an absolute and relative faecal calprotectin measured by IBDoc® between baseline and week 4 in predicting:

    • steroid-free clinical-remission at week 26, without prior need for ADA dose optimization;
    • steroid-free clinical response (HBI <5 or drop in HBI with ≥3) at week 12, and week 26, without prior need for ADA dose optimization;
    • steroid-free biological remission (CRP <5 mg/L) at week 12, and week 26, without prior need for ADA dose optimization;
    • steroid-free biological response (CRP <5 mg/L or drop with ≥50%) at week 12, and week 26;
    • ADA treatment optimization;
    • ADA treatment discontinuation;

    Measured: 4 weeks

  4. In CD: The predictive value of an absolute and relative faecal calprotectin measured by IBDoc® between baseline and week 8

    The predictive value of an absolute and relative faecal calprotectin measured by IBDoc® between baseline and week 8 in predicting:

    • steroid-free clinical remission at week 26, without prior need for ADA dose optimization;
    • steroid-free clinical response (HBI <5 or drop in HBI with ≥3) at week 12, and week 26, without prior need for ADA dose optimization;
    • steroid-free biological remission (CRP <5 mg/L) at week 12, and week 26, without prior need for ADA dose optimization;
    • steroid-free biological response (CRP <5 mg/L or drop with ≥50%) at week 12, and week 26, without prior need for ADA dose optimization;
    • ADA treatment optimization;
    • ADA treatment discontinuation;

    Measured: 8 weeks

  5. In UC and CD: correlations with IBDoc® measurements of faecal calprotectin and ELISA measurements of faecal calprotectin, different components of the Mayo score, C reactive protein and serum albumin

    The correlation between IBDoc® measurements of faecal calprotectin, ELISA measurements of faecal calprotectin, different components of the Mayo score, C reactive protein and serum albumin, at weeks 0, 4, 8, 12 and 26;

    Measured: 26 weeks

  6. In UC and CD: The convenience of the IBDoc® system to the patient and the health care professional

    The convenience of the IBDoc® system for patients, and health care professionals

    Measured: 26 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted17 Dec 2015 (estimated)
  2. Study start31 Mar 2016
  3. Primary completion1 Jun 2018
  4. Study completion5 Sep 2022

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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 N/A
Primary purpose
Diagnosis
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
140 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02634060
Sponsor's protocol ID
S58392
Acronym
HELP-AID
Status last verified
Oct 2017
First submitted
14 Dec 2015
Last updated
27 Jun 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Home Based Fecal Calprotectin in people with Crohn Disease and Colitis, Ulcerative, run by Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven at 1 site in Belgium.

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 7 inclusion and 11 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 27 Jun 2024. 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 Belgium. 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.

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?

In UC: Steroid-free mucosal healing (Mayo 0 or 1) at week 8 without prior need for ADA dose optimization, taking into account all kind of topical and systemic steroids. (time frame: Week 8). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 27 Jun 2024.

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