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Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseNCT02790281

A Study to Investigate Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and IL-6/Soluble IL-6 Receptor (sIL-6R) Complex Levels in Subjects With Active Inflammatory Bowel Disease

An observational study of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, run by Ferring Pharmaceuticals at 2 sites in 2 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to measure IL-6 and IL-6/sIL-6R complex levels in subjects with active moderate to severe ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
What is being tested?
Blood sampling
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
How many people
33 participants
Where
2 sitesin 2 countries
Study dates
Dec 2014to Aug 2015
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

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
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Men and women seeking medical support due to present, active moderate to severe ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease (newly diagnosed or during disease relapse).

Who may be able to join

  • Subjects diagnosed with active moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (*partial Mayo ≥ 5) or Crohn's disease (Harvey \& Bradshaw ≥ 8) *partial Mayo: 9-point scale that excludes the endoscopic components of the Mayo score

Who cannot join

  • Presence of another inflammatory disease, except for mild cutaneous psoriasis
  • Concomitant gastrointestinal infection or otherwise serious infection including Crohn's disease infectious complication
  • Treatment with Infliximab, Adalimumab, Certolizumab Pegol or other immune-modulating biologics within 8 weeks prior to the visit
  • Having a known or suspected gastrointestinal or otherwise serious infection within 8 weeks prior to the visit
  • Concomitant diagnosed or suspected malignant disease

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 2 countries.

2 sites in 2 countries

Denmark1 site
  • Herlev hospital (there may be other sites in this country)

    Herlev

Other trials in Denmark

Sweden1 site
  • Skane University Hospital (there may be other sites in this country)

    Lund

Other trials in Sweden

About this study

The purpose of this study is to measure IL-6 and IL-6/sIL-6R complex levels in subjects with active moderate to severe ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.

Being tested
Blood sampling
Medical subject headings
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

What participants receive

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

  • Blood samplingProcedure or surgery

    Blood sample collected at a single visit

What is being measured

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

  1. Exploratory: Levels of IL-6/sIL-6R Complex

    Blood sample was taken for analysis of levels of IL-6/sIL6-R complex.

    Measured: At Day 1

  2. Exploratory: Levels of IL-6

    Blood sample was taken for analysis of levels of IL-6.

    Measured: At Day 1

  3. Exploratory: Levels of C-reactive Protein (CRP)

    Blood sample was taken for analysis of levels of CRP.

    Measured: At Day 1

Timeline

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

  1. First posted3 Jun 2016 (estimated)
  2. Study startDec 2014
  3. Primary completionAug 2015
  4. Study completionAug 2015

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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
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
33 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02790281
Sponsor's protocol ID
07031-01
Status last verified
Jan 2017
First submitted
18 May 2016
Last updated
6 Mar 2017

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, run by Ferring Pharmaceuticals at 2 sites in 2 countries.

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 1 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 6 Mar 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in Denmark, Sweden. 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?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 6 Mar 2017). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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?

Exploratory: Levels of IL-6/sIL-6R Complex (time frame: At Day 1). The study lists 3 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 6 Mar 2017.

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