Crohn DiseasePhase 2/3NCT03467620
Cannabidiol Usage as an Adjunct Therapy for Crohn's Disease
A Phase 2/3 study testing Cannabidiol in people with Crohn Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, run by University of Illinois Chicago.
Trial summary
To date, few studies have assessed the efficacy and safety of Cannabinoids, compounds derived from the Cannabis plant, in patients with Crohn's disease. Our study seeks to pilot a randomized, placebo-controlled trial assessing the efficacy and safety of oral cannabinoids as an adjunct therapy in patients with Crohn's… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Crohn Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Cannabis
- What is being tested?
- Cannabidiol
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 0 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Jul 2018to Jul 2019
- Phase
- Phase 2/3
- 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
- Age 18 or older
- English-speaking
- Ileal and/or ileocolonic involvement as demonstrated by most recent endoscopy
- Short CDAI score >150
- Have not received oral or intravenous steroids for >1 month, or with stable dose for >1 month if currently taking
- Stable dose of AZA for >1 month, if currently taking
- Stable dose of anti-TNF inhibitor for >1 month, if currently taking
Who cannot join
- Pregnant or intend to become pregnant in the next 6 months
- Major abdominal surgery within the past 3 months
About this study
Official title: Oral Cannabidiol Capsule Usage as an Adjunct Therapy for Crohn's Disease: a Randomized, Placebo-controlled Study
To date, few studies have assessed the efficacy and safety of Cannabinoids, compounds derived from the Cannabis plant, in patients with Crohn's disease. Our study seeks to pilot a randomized, placebo-controlled trial assessing the efficacy and safety of oral cannabinoids as an adjunct therapy in patients with Crohn's disease.
Read the detailed description
Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory disease which can affect any portion of the gastrointestinal tract, from the mouth to the perianal area. Symptoms depend on location of the disease, however, many patients experience some aspect of recurrent abdominal pain, nausea, emesis, and unintentional weight loss. A common and challenging dilemma is how to manage patients who continue to have some degree of symptoms despite a common treatment regimen typically consisting of corticosteroids, thiopurines, methotrexate, or anti-TNF alpha therapies. With the recent wave of medicinal cannabis legalization in many states, many patients have begun using cannabis or commercially available cannabidiol-containing compounds as an adjunct therapy for their symptoms related to chronic inflammation and pain.
- Conditions
- Crohn Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Cannabis
- Being tested
- Cannabidiol, Placebo oral capsule
- Medical subject headings
- Crohn Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Marijuana Abuse
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
CannabidiolDrug
Also called Cannabinoid
Administration of one oral 25-mg capsule of Cannabidiol daily for a duration of 12 weeks
Placebo oral capsuleDrug
Also called Placebo
Administration of one oral placebo capsule daily for a duration of 12 weeks
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Cannabidiol oral capsule | Experimental | 25-mg capsule of Cannabidiol (CBD) per day taken daily for a duration of 12 weeks. Receives: Drug: Cannabidiol |
| Placebo oral capsule | Placebo comparator | One placebo capsule per day for a duration of 12 weeks Receives: Drug: Placebo oral capsule |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
CDAI (Clinical Disease Activity Index) score
A statistically significant decrease in CDAI score. The short CDAI score will be utilized for this study. This validated score consists of three subjective, patient-derived measures: (1) number of liquid or soft stools each day for 7 days (2) the sum of seven daily abdominal pain ratings (3) the sum of seven general well-being ratings. The calculation of CDAI score will be as follows: Short CDAI = 44 + (2 × the number of liquid or soft stools each day for 7 days) + [5 × the sum of seven daily abdominal pain ratings (0 = none, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, 3 = severe)] + [7 × the sum of seven general well-being ratings (0 = generally well, 1 = slightly under par, 2 = poor, 3 = very poor, 4 = terrible). Outcome measures considered to be consistent with benefit from intervention includes either (1) disease remission (CDAI less than 150) or (2) CDAI score reduction of 60 points.
Measured: 12 weeks
Fecal calprotectin
A statistically significant decrease in fecal calprotectin
Measured: 12 weeks
Secondary outcomes (1)
Morbidity
Rates of hospitalization and adverse events
Measured: 12 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted16 Mar 2018
- Study startJul 2018 (estimated)
- Primary completionJul 2019 (estimated)
- Study completionJul 2019 (estimated)
Why it stopped: Inadequate funding
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Crohn DiseaseStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of Illinois ChicagoThe 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 2/3
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Investigator
- Enrolment
- 0 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Kyle M Geary, MD, University of Illinois Chicago
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03467620
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2018-0529 Adm Withdrawn
- Status last verified
- Mar 2020
- First submitted
- 5 Mar 2018
- Last updated
- 25 Mar 2020
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 25 Mar 2020. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Oral Cannabidiol Capsule Usage as an Adjunct Therapy for Crohn's Disease: a Randomized, Placebo-controlled Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03467620
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2018-0529 Adm Withdrawn
- Conditions
- Crohn Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Cannabis
- Phase
- Phase 2/3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- WithdrawnReason stopped: Inadequate funding
- Enrolment
- 0 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Illinois ChicagoUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jul 2018 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Jul 2019 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Jul 2019 (estimated)
- First posted
- 16 Mar 2018 (actual)
- 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.
To date, few studies have assessed the efficacy and safety of Cannabinoids, compounds derived from the Cannabis plant, in patients with Crohn's disease. Our study seeks to pilot a randomized, placebo-controlled trial assessing the efficacy and safety of oral cannabinoids as an adjunct therapy in patients with Crohn's disease.
Detailed description
Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory disease which can affect any portion of the gastrointestinal tract, from the mouth to the perianal area. Symptoms depend on location of the disease, however, many patients experience some aspect of recurrent abdominal pain, nausea, emesis, and unintentional weight loss. A common and challenging dilemma is how to manage patients who continue to have some degree of symptoms despite a common treatment regimen typically consisting of corticosteroids, thiopurines, methotrexate, or anti-TNF alpha therapies. With the recent wave of medicinal cannabis legalization in many states, many patients have begun using cannabis or commercially available cannabidiol-containing compounds as an adjunct therapy for their symptoms related to chronic inflammation and pain.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, investigator)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Cannabidiol oral capsule | Experimental | Drug: Cannabidiol25-mg capsule of Cannabidiol (CBD) per day taken daily for a duration of 12 weeks. |
| Placebo oral capsule | Placebo comparator | Drug: Placebo oral capsuleOne placebo capsule per day for a duration of 12 weeks |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Age 18 or older
- English-speaking
- Ileal and/or ileocolonic involvement as demonstrated by most recent endoscopy
- Short CDAI score >150
- Have not received oral or intravenous steroids for >1 month, or with stable dose for >1 month if currently taking
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Pregnant or intend to become pregnant in the next 6 months
- Major abdominal surgery within the past 3 months
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CannabidiolAlso: CannabinoidAdministration of one oral 25-mg capsule of Cannabidiol daily for a duration of 12 weeks | Drug | Cannabidiol oral capsule |
| Placebo oral capsuleAlso: PlaceboAdministration of one oral placebo capsule daily for a duration of 12 weeks | Drug | Placebo oral capsule |
Primary outcome
CDAI (Clinical Disease Activity Index) score
Time frame: 12 weeks
A statistically significant decrease in CDAI score. The short CDAI score will be utilized for this study. This validated score consists of three subjective, patient-derived measures: (1) number of liquid or soft stools each day for 7 days (2) the sum of seven daily abdominal pain ratings (3) the sum of seven general well-being ratings. The calculation of CDAI score will be as follows: Short CDAI = 44 + (2 × the number of liquid or soft stools each day for 7 days) + [5 × the sum of seven daily abdominal pain ratings (0 = none, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, 3 = severe)] + [7 × the sum of seven general well-being ratings (0 = generally well, 1 = slightly under par, 2 = poor, 3 = very poor, 4 = terrible). Outcome measures considered to be consistent with benefit from intervention includes either (1) disease remission (CDAI less than 150) or (2) CDAI score reduction of 60 points.
Fecal calprotectin
Time frame: 12 weeks
A statistically significant decrease in fecal calprotectin
1 secondary outcome
Morbidity
Time frame: 12 weeks
Results and safety
The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 25 Mar 2020.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 2/3 study testing Cannabidiol in people with Crohn Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, run by University of Illinois Chicago.
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 2 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: withdrawn, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Mar 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this combined phase mean?
Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.
Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.
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 was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.
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?
CDAI (Clinical Disease Activity Index) score (time frame: 12 weeks). 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 25 Mar 2020.