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Protocol Number: 07-I-0205

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Title:
An Observational Study of the Immunopathogenesis of and Response to Step-Up Inflammatory Bowel Disease Therapy for Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome-Associated Colitis
Number:
07-I-0205
Summary:
This study will determine if medical treatment of colitis (inflammation of the colon resulting in loose bowel movements, rectal bleeding, and belly pain) that is used for other colitis conditions, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, is safe and effective for treating colitis in patients with Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome (HPS). HPS is a hereditary disorder that causes albinism, visual impairment, and abnormal bleeding. Some patients also develop colitis, pulmonary fibrosis, and kidney disease.

Patients with HPS and colitis who are 18 years of age or older may be eligible for this study. Participants receive treatment for their colitis symptoms with one or more of several study drugs, which include mesalamine (5-ASA), corticosteroids, infliximab and 6-mercaptopurine, adalimumab and tacrolimus. The drugs are added to the treatment plan one at a time to find the combination that works best for the individual patient. Patients who respond to one or more of the medications may continue treatment with that same combination for up to 6 months.

Regular clinic visits are scheduled for blood tests, symptoms ratings questionnaires and periodic physical examinations and colonoscopies to measure the response to treatment and evaluate any side effects.

Sponsoring Institute:
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Recruitment Detail
Type: Participants currently recruited/enrolled
Gender: Male & Female
Referral Letter Required: No
Population Exclusion(s): Children

Eligibility Criteria:
INCLUSION CRITERIA:

A subject is eligible for the study if all of the following criteria are met:

-Has given written informed consent prior to screening.

-Age 18 years old or greater.

-Has confirmed diagnosis of HPS prior to screening.

-Has confirmed diagnosis of IBD prior to screening.

-The presence of active disease as defined by a SCCAI score greater than or equal to 5.

-Negative results on stool examination for culture of enteric pathogens (Salmonella, Shigella, Yersinia, Campylobacter, Vibrio, E. coli O157/H7), Clostridium difficile toxin assay, enteric parasites and their ova (including Giardia and Cryptosporidia).

-If currently receiving medication for their IBD, patients may be on a stable regimen of one or a combination of the following drug doses and durations:

Corticosteroids (less than or equal to 25 milligrams Prednisone or Prednisone equivalent per day) - greater than or equal to 4 weeks.

5-ASA Sulfasalazine - greater than or equal to 4 weeks.

Azathioprine/6-MP/thioguanine with stable dose for eight weeks - greater than or equal to 12 weeks. (NOTE: Patients receiving azathioprine/6-MP/thioguanine must have been on a stable dose of this medication for greater than or equal to 8 weeks)

Probiotics (live bacterial dietary supplements) - greater than or equal to 4 weeks.

Prebiotics (dietary supplements to produce biologically active substances) - greater than or equal to 4 weeks.

Infliximab (5 to 10 mg/kg IV) - greater than 8 weeks or no response within 4 weeks of an induction dose of 3 infusions.

Adalimumab (40 to 80 mg subq) - greater than or equal to 4 weeks or no response within 2 weeks after induction dose of 2 injections.

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

A subject is excluded from the study if any of the following criteria are met:

GENERAL CRITERIA:

-Has any clinically significant disease (e.g., renal, hepatic, neurological, cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrinology, psychiatric, hematological, urologic, or other acute or chronic illness) that in the opinion of the investigator would make the subject an unsuitable candidate for this trial.

-Inability to meet any of the above inclusion criteria.

-Is a woman who has a positive serum pregnancy test or who is breast-feeding.

-Has any of the following clinical chemistry values:

a. AST greater than 2.5 times the upper limit of normal (ULN).

b. ALT greater than 2.5 times the ULN.

c. Serum bilirubin greater than 1.5 times the ULN.

d. Serum creatinine greater than 1.5 times the ULN.

e. Alkaline phosphatase greater than 2.5 times the ULN.

-Has a hemoglobin level less than 8.0 g/dL or hematocrit less than 26 percent.

-Has a PT INR greater than 1.3 or a PTT greater than 3 seconds compared to control value.

-Has the following cell counts:

a. Platelet count less than 80,000 or greater than 950,000.

b. White blood cell count less than 1200.

c. Neutrophil count less than 700.

-Has a current infection requiring intravenous antibiotics, a serious local infection (e.g., cellulitis, abscess) or systemic infection (e.g., pneumonia, septicemia).

-Has a history of cancer within the past 5 years, with the exception of excised basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, or cervical carcinoma in situ.

-Had a dependency for any illicit drug, chemical or alcohol within the past 5 years.

-Has a history of active tuberculosis (TB) (or a positive PPD skin test or chest x-ray with findings suggestive of old TB infection including calcified nodular lesions, apical fibrosis, or pleural scarring), acute or chronic hepatitis B, hepatitis C, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

-History of central nervous system demyelinating disease, or systemic lupus erythematosus.

-Unable to keep to the scheduled appointments and other test to watch for changes in symptoms and side effects of treatment.

GASTROINTESTINAL CRITERIA:

-History of colectomy, partial colectomy, current ostomy, pouchitis, or small bowel resection within the past 6 months, or short gut syndrome.

-Presence of current active bowel obstruction, intestinal perforation, known presence of high grade stricture, history of toxic megacolon, history of colonic epithelium high-grade dysplasia or a dysplasia-associated lesion or mass that does not resemble an adenoma (that is a mass lesion, stricture, or broad-based tumor with dysplasia).

Special Instructions:
Currently Not Provided
Keywords:
Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome
Colitis
Medical Therapy
Immunopathogenesis
Cytokine
Recruitment Keyword(s):
Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome
Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome Associated Colitis
HPS
Colitis
Condition(s):
Hermanski-Pudlak Syndrome
Colitis
Cytokines
Lymphocytes
Drug Evaluation
Investigational Drug(s):
None
Investigational Device(s):
None
Intervention(s):
Drug: Mesalamine
Drug: Infliximab
Drug: Corticosteroids
Drug: 6-Mercaptopurine
Drug: Tacrolimus
Drug: Adalimumab
Supporting Site:
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Contact(s):
Patient Recruitment and Public Liaison Office
Building 61
10 Cloister Court
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-4754
Toll Free: 1-800-411-1222
TTY: 301-594-9774 (local),1-866-411-1010 (toll free)
Fax: 301-480-9793

Electronic Mail:prpl@mail.cc.nih.gov

Citation(s):
Bergman R, Parkes M.Systematic review: the use of mesalazine in inflammatory bowel disease. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2006 Apr 1;23(7):841-55. Review.

Cappell MS. Gastrointestinal endoscopy in high-risk patients. Dig Dis. 1996 Jul-Aug;14(4):228-44. Review.

D'Haens G, Daperno M. Advances in biologic therapy for lcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2006 Dec;8(6):506-12. Review.

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