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A combined treatment with GM-CSF, fosfomycin and metronidazole for pouchitis in ulcerative colitis patients after restorative ileal pouch anal anastomosis surgery. A clinical safety and proof-of-concept study
EU CTIS ID: 2024-517764-38-00
What this study is testing
We aim to investigate whether GM-CSF in combination with metronidazole and fosfomycin, applied topically in the pouch, can be used in patients with pouchitis. As pouchitis seems to mimic Crohn’s disease, and responds to therapy used in Crohn’s disease, we suspect that this combination therapy can target the bacterial dysbiosis and inadequate immune response in pouchitis.
- Phase I and Phase II (Integrated)- Other
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Who can take part
You may be able to join if
- • Of any gender • Over 18 years of age • Have a previous diagnosis of ulcerative colitis • Have had IPAA surgery, and • Have been diagnosed with pouchitis • Be able to understand and complete study procedures as determined by the investigator • Be able to speak either Danish or English • Be able to comply with study procedures for the length of the study • Use a highly effective contraception method for the duration of the trial (until day 30 in Phase I and until day 37 in Phase II), such as implants, injectables, oral contraceptives, IUD (intrauterine device), sexual abstinence or vasectomized partner.
You likely can't join if
- • Patients with a previous allergic reaction to GM-CSF, metronidazole or fosfomycin • Patients who are currently under antibiotic treatment or have received antibiotic treatment within the past 30 days • Patients currently pregnant or breastfeeding • Patients with ASA IV classification (American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification) • Patients with severe pulmonary disease • Patients with autoimmune thrombocytopenia • Patients with severe renal impairment (eGFR < 40 ml/min) • Patients with alcohol use disorder or history of drug abuse • Patients currently in treatment for any malignant or hematological disease • Patients with a previous history of cancer will be excluded from the study (except for patients with well-treated and stabile cancer after a control period of more than two years). • Patients with anticipated compliance problems as determined by the investigator
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This study is enrolling all sexes, 65+ years, 18-64 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
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