A Phase 2 interventional study of Mesalamine and Probiotic in Diverticulitis, sponsored by Warner Chilcott. Completed at 36 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 35 Years to 85 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2013-04-22.
Sponsored by Warner Chilcott · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Asacol® 2.4 g/day (400 mg Mesalamine) is safe and effective in the treatment of diverticulitis.
This study is designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Asacol® 2.4 g/day in generally healthy, adult patients who have had an attack of acute diverticulitis. The study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of a 12 week treatment with Asacol® followed a 9 month non-treatment observation period in approximately 180 patients with acute diverticulitis.
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Days 1 thru Days 10 to 14 (Visit 2): daily antibiotic therapy, dietary advice, and 6 placebo tablets (matching mesalamine) once a day. Visit 2 thru Week 12 : 1 placebo capsule (matching probiotic) and 6 placebo tablets (matching mesalamine) daily.
Drug: Placebo · Other: Dietary Advice · Drug: Antibiotic for Diverticulitis
Days 1 thru 10-14 (Visit 2): daily antibiotic therapy, dietary advice and 6 - 400 mg mesalamine tablets once a day. Visit 2 thru Week 12: 1 placebo capsule (matching probiotic) and 6 - 400 mg mesalamine tablets daily.
Drug: Mesalamine · Other: Dietary Advice · Drug: Antibiotic for Diverticulitis
Days 1 thru 10-14 (Visit 2): daily antibiotic therapy, dietary advice and 6 - 400 mg mesalamine tablets once daily. Visit 2 thru Week 12: 1- Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 capsule and 6 - 400 mg mesalamine tablets daily
Drug: Probiotic · Other: Dietary Advice · Drug: Antibiotic for Diverticulitis
6 - 400 mg tablets once daily
Once capsule daily Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 added at Visit 2 (Day 10 + 4 days)
Also known as: Align
6 placebo tablets for first 10 (+4) days followed by once daily placebo tablets.
Dietary advice
Physician recommended antibiotic for Diverticulitis taken for 10-14 days. Antibiotic not specified for study.
Global Symptom Score (GSS) at Week 12, Primary Efficacy Population
GSS - Abdominal Pain \& Symptom Rating, scale 0-none (better) to 6-severe (worse) for each of the following categories: abdominal pain, abdominal tenderness, nausea/vomiting, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, mucus in stool, feeling urge to evacuate but no bowel movement, painful straining with bowel movement, pain/difficulty urinating. Total minimum score 0 (better), total maximum score 60 (worse).
Time frame: 12 Weeks
Percentage of Responders at Week 12 - ITT Population
Responder - patient whose GSS scores for all symptoms were either 0 or 1 GSS - Abdominal Pain \& Symptom Rating, scale 0-none (better) to 6-severe (worse) for each of the following categories: abdominal pain, abdominal tenderness, nausea/vomiting, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, mucus in stool, feeling urge to evacuate but no bowel movement, painful straining with bowel movement, pain/difficulty urinating. Total minimum score 0 (better), total maximum score 60 (worse).
Time frame: 12 Weeks
Percentage of Responders at Week 52 - ITT Population
Responder - patient whose GSS scores for all symptoms were either 0 or 1 GSS - Abdominal Pain \& Symptom Rating, scale 0-none (better) to 6-severe (worse) for each of the following categories: abdominal pain, abdominal tenderness, nausea/vomiting, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, mucus in stool, feeling urge to evacuate but no bowel movement, painful straining with bowel movement, pain/difficulty urinating. Total minimum score 0 (better), total maximum score 60 (worse).
Time frame: 52 Weeks
Change in GSS From Baseline to Week 12 - ITT Population
GSS - Abdominal Pain \& Symptom Rating, scale 0-none (better) to 6-severe (worse) for each of the following categories: abdominal pain, abdominal tenderness, nausea/vomiting, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, mucus in stool, feeling urge to evacuate but no bowel movement, painful straining with bowel movement, pain/difficulty urinating. Total minimum score 0 (better), total maximum score 60 (worse).
Time frame: Baseline to Week 12
Change in GSS From Baseline to Week 52 - ITT Population
GSS - Abdominal Pain \& Symptom Rating, scale 0-none (better) to 6-severe (worse) for each of the following categories: abdominal pain, abdominal tenderness, nausea/vomiting, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, mucus in stool, feeling urge to evacuate but no bowel movement, painful straining with bowel movement, pain/difficulty urinating. Total minimum score 0 (better), total maximum score 60 (worse).
Time frame: Baseline to Week 52
Withdrawal Due to Surgery for Diverticulitis, Percentage, ITT Population, Week 12
Time frame: 12 Weeks
Recurrent Diverticulitis, Percentage, ITT Population, Week 12
At least one report of recurrent diverticulitis since the last visit (prior to the Week 12 visit).
Time frame: 12 Weeks
Recurrent Diverticulitis, Percentage, ITT Population, Week 52
At least one report of recurrent diverticulitis since the last visit (prior to the Week 52 visit).
Time frame: 52 Weeks
First patient screened 6 Dec 2007
| Milestone | Placebo | Mesalamine | Mesalamine & Probiotic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started | 41 | 40 | 36 |
| Completed | 29 | 32 | 27 |
| Not completed | 12 | 8 | 9 |
| Withdrew: Adverse event | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Withdrew: Physician decision | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Withdrew: Lost to follow-up | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Withdrew: Recurrent diverticulitis,surgery require | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Withdrew: Protocol violation | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Milestone | Placebo | Mesalamine | Mesalamine & Probiotic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started | 29 | 32 | 27 |
| Completed | 22 | 27 | 24 |
| Not completed | 7 | 5 | 3 |
| Withdrew: Lost to follow-up | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Withdrew: Relapse | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject | 4 | 2 | 2 |
GSS - Abdominal Pain \& Symptom Rating, scale 0-none (better) to 6-severe (worse) for each of the following categories: abdominal pain, abdominal tenderness, nausea/vomiting, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, mucus in stool, feeling urge to evacuate but no bowel movement, painful straining with bowel movement, pain/difficulty urinating. Total minimum score 0 (better), total maximum score 60 (worse).
| Scores on a Scale | Placebo | Mesalamine | Mesalamine & Probiotic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Symptom Score (GSS) at Week 12, Primary Efficacy Population | 7.3 ± 1.30 | 4.4 ± 1.07 | 5.9 ± 1.16 |
Responder - patient whose GSS scores for all symptoms were either 0 or 1 GSS - Abdominal Pain \& Symptom Rating, scale 0-none (better) to 6-severe (worse) for each of the following categories: abdominal pain, abdominal tenderness, nausea/vomiting, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, mucus in stool, feeling urge to evacuate but no bowel movement, painful straining with bowel movement, pain/difficulty urinating. Total minimum score 0 (better), total maximum score 60 (worse).
| Percentage of Participants | Placebo | Mesalamine | Mesalamine & Probiotic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Responders at Week 12 - ITT Population | 41.4 | 62.5 | 48.1 |
Responder - patient whose GSS scores for all symptoms were either 0 or 1 GSS - Abdominal Pain \& Symptom Rating, scale 0-none (better) to 6-severe (worse) for each of the following categories: abdominal pain, abdominal tenderness, nausea/vomiting, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, mucus in stool, feeling urge to evacuate but no bowel movement, painful straining with bowel movement, pain/difficulty urinating. Total minimum score 0 (better), total maximum score 60 (worse).
| Percentage of Participants | Placebo | Mesalamine | Mesalamine & Probiotic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Responders at Week 52 - ITT Population | 50.0 | 66.7 | 29.2 |
GSS - Abdominal Pain \& Symptom Rating, scale 0-none (better) to 6-severe (worse) for each of the following categories: abdominal pain, abdominal tenderness, nausea/vomiting, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, mucus in stool, feeling urge to evacuate but no bowel movement, painful straining with bowel movement, pain/difficulty urinating. Total minimum score 0 (better), total maximum score 60 (worse).
| Scores on a Scale | Placebo | Mesalamine | Mesalamine & Probiotic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in GSS From Baseline to Week 12 - ITT Population | -16.14 ± 2.082 | -17.63 ± 1.825 | -16.11 ± 2.110 |
GSS - Abdominal Pain \& Symptom Rating, scale 0-none (better) to 6-severe (worse) for each of the following categories: abdominal pain, abdominal tenderness, nausea/vomiting, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, mucus in stool, feeling urge to evacuate but no bowel movement, painful straining with bowel movement, pain/difficulty urinating. Total minimum score 0 (better), total maximum score 60 (worse).
| Scores on a Scale | Placebo | Mesalamine | Mesalamine & Probiotic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in GSS From Baseline to Week 52 - ITT Population | -16.82 ± 2.527 | -17.30 ± 2.040 | -16.00 ± 1.931 |
| Percentage of Participants | Placebo | Mesalamine | Mesalamine & Probiotic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Withdrawal Due to Surgery for Diverticulitis, Percentage, ITT Population, Week 12 | 2.4 | 5.0 | 0.0 |
At least one report of recurrent diverticulitis since the last visit (prior to the Week 12 visit).
| Percentage of Participants | Placebo | Mesalamine | Mesalamine & Probiotic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recurrent Diverticulitis, Percentage, ITT Population, Week 12 | 20.0 | 12.5 | 11.8 |
At least one report of recurrent diverticulitis since the last visit (prior to the Week 52 visit).
| Percentage of Participants | Placebo | Mesalamine | Mesalamine & Probiotic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recurrent Diverticulitis, Percentage, ITT Population, Week 52 | 31.0 | 28.1 | 37.0 |
Collected over 6 Dec 2007 thru 1 Mar 2010. Non-serious events are listed at a 2% frequency threshold.
| Group | Deaths | Serious | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placebo | — | 6/41 (14.6%) | 32/41 (78%) |
| Mesalamine | — | 5/40 (12.5%) | 37/40 (92.5%) |
| Mesalamine & Probiotic | — | 0/36 (0%) | 26/36 (72.2%) |
| Event | Placebo | Mesalamine | Mesalamine & Probiotic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DiverticulitisInfections and infestations | 2/41 | 0/40 | 0/36 |
| Atrioventricular BlockCardiac disorders | 1/29 | 0/32 | 0/27 |
| Benign Ovarian TumourNeoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps) | 1/29 | 0/32 | 0/27 |
| Colon OperationSurgical and medical procedures | 1/29 | 0/32 | 0/27 |
| GastritisGastrointestinal disorders | 1/29 | 0/32 | 0/27 |
| SyncopeNervous system disorders | 1/29 | 0/32 | 0/27 |
| Arterial Thrombosis LimbVascular disorders | 0/29 | 1/32 | 0/27 |
| BronchopneumoniaInfections and infestations | 0/29 | 1/32 | 0/27 |
| Tendon RuptureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications | 0/29 | 1/32 | 0/27 |
| Vascular PseudoaneurysmInjury, poisoning and procedural complications | 0/29 | 1/32 | 0/27 |
| Event | Placebo | Mesalamine | Mesalamine & Probiotic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdominal PainGastrointestinal disorders | 1/41 | 12/40 | 4/36 |
| ConstipationGastrointestinal disorders | 5/41 | 3/40 | 3/36 |
| PyrexiaGeneral disorders | 3/29 | 1/32 | 2/27 |
| DiarrhoeaGastrointestinal disorders | 2/41 | 4/40 | 3/36 |
| NauseaGastrointestinal disorders | 4/41 | 1/40 | 1/36 |
| PainGeneral disorders | 0/41 | 0/40 | 3/36 |
| HaematocheziaGastrointestinal disorders | 0/41 | 3/40 | 0/36 |
| Upper Respiratory Tract InfectionInfections and infestations | 1/29 | 1/32 | 2/27 |
| Abdominal Pain LowerGastrointestinal disorders | 3/41 | 0/40 | 2/36 |
| Back PainMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | 2/41 | 1/40 | 2/36 |
| Age, Customized(Participants) | Placebo | Mesalamine | Mesalamine & Probiotic | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| < 65 years | 31 | 28 | 25 | 84 |
| >= 65 years | 10 | 12 | 11 | 33 |
| Sex: Female, Male(Participants) | Placebo | Mesalamine | Mesalamine & Probiotic | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 19 | 23 | 19 | 61 |
| Male | 22 | 17 | 17 | 56 |
| Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants) | Placebo | Mesalamine | Mesalamine & Probiotic | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 38 | 32 | 107 |
| Unknown or Not Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Race/Ethnicity, Customized(Participants) | Placebo | Mesalamine | Mesalamine & Probiotic | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caucasian | 39 | 39 | 33 | 111 |
| Black | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Asian (Oriental) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Multi-racial | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Region of Enrollment(participants) | Placebo | Mesalamine | Mesalamine & Probiotic | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 41 | 40 | 36 | 117 |
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