Status:

COMPLETED

Pilot Study of Fundamental Modification of the Gut Microbiota in the Treatment of Refractory Crohn's Disease

Lead Sponsor:

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Collaborating Sponsors:

University of Pennsylvania

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Conditions:

Crohn Disease

Eligibility:

All Genders

6+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of a novel gut microbiota-targeted therapeutic regimen (bowel lavage and antibiotics with or without an antifungal) in the management of active Cro...

Detailed Description

Investigators will evaluate the efficacy of a novel treatment regimen, employing non-immunosuppressive medications, in the management of refractory CD or IBDU. Refractory patients include those patien...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Group 1
  • Males or females 6-18 years of age
  • Current weight \>10 kg (or 22 lb)
  • Ability to swallow pills
  • Normal kidney function
  • Normal Aspartate transaminase (AST), Alanine transaminase (ALT), and alkaline phosphatase
  • Active CD or IBDU defined as PCDAI ≥ 30
  • C-Reactive Protein (CRP) ≥ 15mg/L (or 1.5mg/dL) or fecal calprotectin (FCP)\>350mcg/g (within one month of enrollment)
  • Have been treated with one of the following therapies for at least 8 weeks with primary nonresponse or an initial response, followed by loss of response \[LOR\] (self-reported worsening of symptoms for ≥ 7 days): azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine, methotrexate, adalimumab, certolizumab, golimumab, infliximab, natalizumab, vedolizumab, or ustekinumab \*\*These medications must have been administered at standard, therapeutic dosages.

Exclusion

  • Known allergy or intolerance to aminoglycosides or any of the medications used in this study
  • Current use of one or more of the following medications: 5-fluorouracil, digoxin, anticoagulants, theophylline, phenytoin, probenecid, duloxetine, clozapine, sildenafil, hydrochlorothiazide, cyclosporine, hypoglycemics, terfenadine, tacrolimus, rifabutin, midazolam, and voriconazole
  • Known diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
  • Known or suspected structuring disease producing obstructive symptoms
  • Active Clostridium difficile infection
  • Prolonged QTc interval as seen on enrollment EKG
  • Current use of antibiotics
  • Starting or increasing the dose of an IBD related medication within 4 weeks of screening
  • Group 2
  • Inclusion Criteria
  • Males or females 10 years of age and older.
  • Patients undergoing a clinical GI endoscopy due to suspicion for active intestinal inflammation determined by physician global assessment (PGA).
  • Undergoing a bowel preparation as part of clinical care.
  • Parental/guardian permission (informed consent) and if appropriate, child assent.
  • Exclusion Criteria
  • Antibiotic use within the past 30 days.
  • Current presence of an ostomy bag.
  • Patients undergoing a non- polyethylene glycol 3350 cleanout.
  • Unwillingness to provide informed consent.
  • Parents/guardians or subjects who, in the opinion of the Investigator, may be non-compliant with study schedules or procedures.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 12 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 31 2020

Estimated Enrollment :

10 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03476317

Start Date

July 12 2018

End Date

December 31 2020

Last Update

February 9 2022

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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19146