Safety of Celecoxib in Patients With Crohn's Disease
Crohn's Disease
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Crohn's Disease
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Greater than 18 years of age or less than 70 years of age Confirmed diagnosis of Crohn's disease Inactive disease (CDAI scores at baseline <150) or active disease (CDAI scores at baseline <200). Exclusion Criteria: Pregnant, nursing mothers and women of childbearing potential who are not using reliable contraception (i.e.: oral contraceptive pill [OCP], intrauterine device [IUD], Norplant) Enrolled in any other study involving non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) medications NSAID use at time of study Baseline moderate to severe Crohn's disease activity (CDAI > 200) Current treatment of less than 6 months with mercaptopurine (6 MP) or immuran. Treatment with current Crohn's medication for a period of less than 3 months Surgery for Crohn's disease (within 1 month) Known sensitivity to celecoxib, NSAIDs, or sulfonamides History of gastritis, gastrointestinal bleeding, or peptic ulcer disease Advanced kidney disease Severe hepatic impairment Subjects currently taking angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, furosemide, fluconazole, lithium, corticosteroids, and warfarin
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Placebo Comparator
A Placebo or Celebrex
B Placebo or Celebrex
either placebo PO BID for the first eight weeks or Celebrex 200 mg PO BID for the first eight weeks
either placebo PO BID for the last eight weeks or Celebrex 200 mg PO BID for the last eight weeks