Recruiting PHASE2 Ulcerative Colitis (UC)

New treatment option for Ulcerative Colitis (UC)

Official title Selenium Supplementation in Moderate-Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis Patients Treated With Advanced Therapies

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07427017

What this study is testing

What is Selenium supplementation?

Selenium supplementation is an investigational medicine, given as an once-daily, being studied as a potential treatment for ulcerative colitis (uc).

Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.

What it's testing
Micronutrient deficiencies are common in ulcerative colitis (UC). Selenium deficiency is associated with worse disease outcomes including disease flares and need for surgery.
  • Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
  • You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug.

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 18 to 85

You may be able to join if

  • Known or newly diagnosed moderate to severe UC (as defined by the modified Mayo score of 5-9; confirmed by clinical, endoscopic, and/or...
  • The acceptable list of advanced therapies is (anti-TNF, anti-IL23, anti-integrin). For example, anti-tumor necrosis factor - infliximab, adalimumab...
  • Mayo endoscopic sub-score ≥2 (moderate to severe)
  • Mayo rectal bleeding sub-score ≥1 (moderate to severe)
  • Mayo stool frequency sub-score ≥2 (moderate to severe)

You likely can't join if

  • Pediatric patients defined by being younger than 18 years of age
  • Patients who are currently pregnant, expecting to participate in getting pregnant during the study period through natural or assisted techniques...
  • Women with childbearing potential will be required to use highly effective birth control if not surgically sterile or postmenopausal for ≥ 2 years...
  • The criteria for being considered postmenopausal would be the following: twelve months of spontaneous amenorrhea or; six months of spontaneous...
  • Male people are considered of reproductive potential unless surgically sterile (e.g., vasectomy) and should not participate in activities of...
  • If participants become pregnant during the intervention period, they will be withdrawn to avoid risks to the fetus. If participants become pregnant...
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Known or newly diagnosed moderate to severe UC (as defined by the modified Mayo score of 5-9; confirmed by clinical, endoscopic, and/or histopathological evidence prior to screening as per standard of care) who are...
  • The acceptable list of advanced therapies is (anti-TNF, anti-IL23, anti-integrin). For example, anti-tumor necrosis factor - infliximab, adalimumab, golimumab, certolizumab; anti-IL12/23 - ustekinumab, mirikizumab...
  • Mayo endoscopic sub-score ≥2 (moderate to severe)
  • Mayo rectal bleeding sub-score ≥1 (moderate to severe)
  • Mayo stool frequency sub-score ≥2 (moderate to severe)
  • Age 18-85 and able to fully participate in all aspects of the trial
What rules you out
  • Pediatric patients defined by being younger than 18 years of age
  • Patients who are currently pregnant, expecting to participate in getting pregnant during the study period through natural or assisted techniques (in-vitro fertilization, intra-uterine insemination, intracytoplasmic...
  • Women with childbearing potential will be required to use highly effective birth control if not surgically sterile or postmenopausal for ≥ 2 years for the duration of the active intervention period. Highly effective...
  • The criteria for being considered postmenopausal would be the following: twelve months of spontaneous amenorrhea or; six months of spontaneous amenorrhea with serum FSH levels 40 mIU/mL or; six weeks post-surgical...
  • Male people are considered of reproductive potential unless surgically sterile (e.g., vasectomy) and should not participate in activities of reproductive potential other than heterosexual intercourse (e.g., they should...
  • If participants become pregnant during the intervention period, they will be withdrawn to avoid risks to the fetus. If participants become pregnant during the follow-up observational period, they will be permitted to...
  • Medical conditions that may predispose to toxicity including a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, acute or chronic kidney disease, history of kidney transplant, history of infertility.
  • Abnormal baseline labs for renal function, thyroid function, or hepatic function: Renal function panel including creatinine (results should fall within normal lab reference ranges below 1.3 mg/dL for males and 1.1 mg/dL...
  • Any patient taking blood thinners, cholesterol-lowering drugs, antioxidants, warfarin, or any other immune system-dependent medications that may interact with selenium. Specifically, they should not be taking any of the...
  • Allergies to components/compounds used to formulate selenium or placebo supplements.
  • Known or suspected diagnosis of Crohn's colitis, indeterminate colitis, ischemic colitis, radiation colitis, diverticular disease associated with colitis, microscopic colitis or infectious colitis (Clostridium...
  • Concern for impending need for hospitalization or urgent colectomy as determined by the treating provider(s) and/or investigator performing screening/evaluation for enrollment.
  • Unwillingness or inability to be compliant with selenium supplementation, adjustments in diet if necessary, or complete study-related visits/biospecimen collection.

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Chicago, Illinois, United States

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.

How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 85 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Chicago, Illinois, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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