Open Label Extension Study to Protocol C2/13/DR-6MP-02 (OLE)
Crohn's Disease
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Crohn's Disease focused on measuring Crohn's Disease
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male and (non-pregnant) female subjects, who completed Protocol C2/13/DR-6MP-02, aged 18-75 years (inclusive)with no serious adverse events or complications and with the consent of the PI
Study entry screening laboratory tests must meet the following criteria:
WBC greater than or equal to 3000mm3 ALT, AST less than 2 x upper limit of normal Total and direct bilirubin less than 2 x upper limit of normal Note: induction study Protocol C2/13/DR6MP-02 Week 12 termination labs can serve as screening labs for the extension study provided that the subject enters the extension study within 2 weeks of completing the induction study. If the interval is longer, however, repeat screening labs must be conducted.
- Subjects must agree not to be taking any treatment for Crohn's disease other than stable dose of 5-ASA, chronic antibiotics or low-dose oral steroids (prednisolone up to 15 mg daily; budesonide up to 6 mg daily) at extension study entry and throughout the study.
- Subjects willing and able to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Subjects with a body weight at extension study entry below 42.5 kg
- Women who are pregnant or nursing at the time of extension study entry or who intend to be during the study period
- Women of childbearing potential who do not practice an acceptable method of birth control [acceptable methods of birth control are: surgical sterilization, intrauterine devices, oral contraceptive, contraceptive patch, long-acting injectable contraceptive, partner's vasectomy, a double-protection method (condom or diaphragm with spermicide) or abstinence]
- Subjects with planned elective surgery or hospitalization during the course of the study (that may interfere with study compliance or outcome)
- Subjects who will be unavailable for the duration of the trial, are unable to comply with the planned schedule of study visits, are likely to be noncompliant with the protocol, or who are felt to be unsuitable by the investigator for any other reason.
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Experimental
Purinethol
Test Drug
Subjects who previously received 12 weeks of Purinethol (at 1-1.5 mg/kg)in the original study will now receive 80 mg DR-6MP (2 x 40 mg tablets) once dailyh, in the evening, for an additional 12 weeks
Subjects who previously received test drug (80 mg DR-6MP) for 12 weeks in the original study, will continue to receive 80 mg DR-6MP (2 x 40 mg tablets) once daily, in the evening, for an additional 12 weeks