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Mesalazine Oral Suspension in Active Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Primary Purpose

Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
Switzerland
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Mesalamine Oral Product
Sponsored by
Dr. Falk Pharma GmbH
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Eosinophilic Esophagitis focused on measuring Esophageal dysfunction, esophageal inflammation

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 75 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Signed informed consent
  • Male or female patients, 18 to 75 years of age
  • Confirmed clinico-pathological diagnosis of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) according to established diagnostic criteria
  • Negative pregnancy test in females of childbearing potential

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Other causes for esophageal eosinophilia
  • Clinical and endoscopic signs of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • Any concomitant esophageal disease and relevant gastro-intestinal disease (celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, oropharyngeal or esophageal bacterial, viral, or fungal infection [candida esophagitis])
  • Any known or suspicion for relevant infectious diseases associated with clinical signs,
  • Known intolerance/hypersensitivity/resistance to the IMP or excipients or drugs of similar chemical structure or pharmacological profile
  • Existing or intended pregnancy or breast-feeding

Sites / Locations

  • Universitätsspital Zürich

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

Mesalamine treatment

Arm Description

Treatment of patient with mesalamine oral suspension

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Proportion of patients with histological remission
Assessment of remission of histological signs of EoE

Secondary Outcome Measures

Proportion of patients with histological response
Assessment of improvement of histological signs of EoE
Proportion of patients with improvement of symptoms
Clinical symptoms will be assessed via patient reported outcome measures.

Full Information

First Posted
August 3, 2022
Last Updated
September 6, 2023
Sponsor
Dr. Falk Pharma GmbH
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05488405
Brief Title
Mesalazine Oral Suspension in Active Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Official Title
Open-label, Monocentric Phase IIa Pilot Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Tolerability of a 4-week Treatment With Mesalazine Oral Suspension in Patients With Active Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
September 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
February 9, 2023 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
June 30, 2023 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
July 20, 2023 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Dr. Falk Pharma GmbH

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
Pilot study to assess a mesalazine oral suspension in active eosinophilic esophagitis
Detailed Description
This is an open-label, monocentric exploratory phase IIa pilot study, which serves to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of treatment with mesalazine oral suspension for the treatment of active eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE).

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Keywords
Esophageal dysfunction, esophageal inflammation

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
5 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Mesalamine treatment
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Treatment of patient with mesalamine oral suspension
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Mesalamine Oral Product
Other Intervention Name(s)
5-ASA
Intervention Description
Mesalamine oral suspension for oral use
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Proportion of patients with histological remission
Description
Assessment of remission of histological signs of EoE
Time Frame
4 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Proportion of patients with histological response
Description
Assessment of improvement of histological signs of EoE
Time Frame
4 weeks
Title
Proportion of patients with improvement of symptoms
Description
Clinical symptoms will be assessed via patient reported outcome measures.
Time Frame
4 weeks

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Gender Based
Yes
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
75 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Signed informed consent Male or female patients, 18 to 75 years of age Confirmed clinico-pathological diagnosis of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) according to established diagnostic criteria Negative pregnancy test in females of childbearing potential Exclusion Criteria: Other causes for esophageal eosinophilia Clinical and endoscopic signs of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Any concomitant esophageal disease and relevant gastro-intestinal disease (celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, oropharyngeal or esophageal bacterial, viral, or fungal infection [candida esophagitis]) Any known or suspicion for relevant infectious diseases associated with clinical signs, Known intolerance/hypersensitivity/resistance to the IMP or excipients or drugs of similar chemical structure or pharmacological profile Existing or intended pregnancy or breast-feeding
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Luc Biedermann, PD Dr. med.
Organizational Affiliation
UniversitätsSpital Zürich Klinik für Gastroenterologie und Hepatologie
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Universitätsspital Zürich
City
Zürich
ZIP/Postal Code
8091
Country
Switzerland

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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