Clinical trial • Phase II • Immunology|Gastroenterology

AZD7798 for Crohn's disease|Active ileal Crohn's disease with ileostomy

Phase II trial of AZD7798 for Crohn's disease|Active ileal Crohn's disease with ileostomy.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Immunology|Gastroenterology
Trial Disease
Crohn's disease|Active ileal Crohn's disease with ileostomy
Trial Stage
Phase II
Drug Modality
Peptide/protein/enzyme

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
24-07-2024
First CTIS Authorization Date
04-11-2024

Trial design

Randomised, open-label, placebo (azd7798 placebo: 0.9% saline solution for injection, commercially available). no dose or schedule for placebo specified.-controlled Phase II trial across 14 sites in Sweden, Italy, Poland and others.

Randomised
Yes
Open Label
Yes
Comparator
Placebo (AZD7798 Placebo: 0.9% saline solution for injection, commercially available). No dose or schedule for placebo specified.
Target Sample Size
27
Trial Duration For Participant
364

Eligibility

Recruits 27 Vulnerable population selected (CTIS flag). Trial enrols adults only (inclusion 18 to 80 years). Informed consent documents (Subject information and informed consent forms, L1_SIS and ICF) are listed for adults and for pregnant participants; consent is obtained from the participant. No assent process for minors is indicated..

Vulnerable Population
Vulnerable population selected (CTIS flag). Trial enrols adults only (inclusion 18 to 80 years). Informed consent documents (Subject information and informed consent forms, L1_SIS and ICF) are listed for adults and for pregnant participants; consent is obtained from the participant. No assent process for minors is indicated.

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- 18 to 80 years of age inclusive, at the time of signing the ICF."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Diagnosis of Crohn’s disease established with clinical, imaging, endoscopic, and/or histopathologic evidence."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Ileostomy for at least 3 months."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Prior to screening endoscopy, clinical suspicion of active ileal inflammation based on at least one of the following: previous endoscopy, imaging (CT, MRI, IUS), or FCP above upper reference limit."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Active ileal Crohn’s disease as determined by active intestinal mucosal inflammation, as demonstrated on video recorded ileoscopy performed during the screening period and scored by a blinded central reader with agreement on the SES CD ≥ 4 of the ileal segment proximal to the stoma. Participants with inflammation in additional intestinal segments are not excluded."}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Concomitant additional gastrointestinal luminal inflammatory diseases including, but not limited to, infectious enteritis, ischaemic bowel, inflammation, and strictures caused by previousradiation therapy."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Strictures/stenoses preventing passage of endoscope throughout the specified segment (up to 25 cm of ileum)"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Short bowel syndrome."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Within 3 months prior to screening: -Diagnosis of peritonitis or need treatment of peritonitis -Bowel perforation or evidence of obstruction"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- All intrabdominal, cutaneous and perianal/perirectal abscessesand fistulae are excluded with exception of: cutaneous and perianal/perirectal abscesses which are adequately drained 4 weeks prior to randomisation, and intraabdominal fistulae between bowel segments only without complications"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Ongoing or expected nutritional dependency on total enteral or parenteral nutrition during study (partial nutrition acceptable)."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- In patients with any remaining colon and/or rectum, evidence of an increased risk of colorectal cancer, including: (a) Adenomatous colonic/rectal polyps that have not been removed (b) Intestinal dysplasia (c) Not undertaking appropriate surveillance, if indicated, for colorectal dysplasia/malignancy"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Reversal of ileostomy or formation of J-pouch planned prior to end of study period."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- High-output stoma (eg, > 2000 mL/24 hours) associated with volume depletion and/or electrolyte disturbance to the extent that,in the opinion of the Investigator, it may put the patient at undue risk because of participation in the study, or impact their ability to participate in the study or interfere with the interpretation of study data."}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Safety and tolerability evaluations using AEs, clinical laboratory assessments, vital sign measures, and 12 lead ECGs.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Defined/measured using adverse events (AEs), clinical laboratory assessments, vital sign measures and 12-lead ECG recordings."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Safety and tolerability evaluations using AEs, clinical laboratory assessments, vital sign measures, and 12 lead ECGs since week12 to week 52.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Safety and tolerability assessed by AEs, clinical laboratory assessments, vital signs and 12-lead ECGs from week 12 to week 52."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- a) Change from baseline in endoscopic score (SES CD using endoscopic assessment) at Week 12. b) Change from baseline in endoscopic score (MM SES-CD) at Week 12. c) Endoscopic response (≥ 50% decrease from baseline in SES-CD total score) at Week 12. d) Endoscopic remission (SES-CD total score < 4 and at least 2‑point reduction from baseline with no subscore > 1 in any individual variable) at Week 12.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Endoscopic outcomes measured by SES-CD (Simple Endoscopic Score for Crohn's Disease) and MM SES-CD with central blinded reader scoring; definitions include ≥50% decrease for response and SES-CD total score <4 plus ≥2-point reduction with no subscore >1 for remission at Week 12."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- a) Serum AZD7798 concentration. b) Incidence and titre of ADA response","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Pharmacokinetics measured as serum AZD7798 concentration; immunogenicity assessed by incidence and titre of anti-drug antibody (ADA) responses."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
27
Recruitment Window Months
26
Consent Approach
Informed consent is obtained using Subject Information and Informed Consent Forms (L1_SIS and ICF documents listed). Consent is from the adult participant (age inclusion 18 to 80). Country/language-specific ICFs and lay synopses are available (documents indicate versions in English, Dutch, Polish, Swedish, Italian, French and German among others). A pregnant participant ICF is also listed.

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
14
Total Number Of Participants
27

Sweden

Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
24-01-2025
Number Of Sites
3
Number Of Participants
6

Sites

Site Name
Sahlgrenska University Hospital-Vaestra Goetalandsregionen
Department Name
Sahlgrenska University Hospital-Vaestra Goetalandsregionen, Bla Straket 5, 413 46 Goteborg
Principal Investigator Name
Jonas Varkey
Principal Investigator Email
jonas.varkey@vgregion.se
Contact Person Name
Jonas Varkey
Contact Person Email
jonas.varkey@vgregion.se
Site Name
Region Oestergoetland (Universitetssjukhuset I Linkoping)
Department Name
Universitetssjukhuset i Linköping, Linköping
Principal Investigator Name
Pär Myrelid
Principal Investigator Email
par.myrelid@liu.se
Contact Person Name
Pär Myrelid
Contact Person Email
par.myrelid@liu.se
Site Name
Karolinska University Hospital
Department Name
IBD Mag- och tarmmottagning
Principal Investigator Name
Charlotte Hedin
Principal Investigator Email
charlotte.hedin@ki.se
Contact Person Name
Charlotte Hedin
Contact Person Email
charlotte.hedin@ki.se

Italy

Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
24-01-2025
Number Of Sites
3
Number Of Participants
4

Sites

Site Name
Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova
Department Name
Department of Surgery and gastroenterology
Principal Investigator Name
Edoardo Vincenzo Savarino
Principal Investigator Email
edoardo.savarino@unipd.it
Contact Person Name
Edoardo Vincenzo Savarino
Contact Person Email
edoardo.savarino@unipd.it
Site Name
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Department Name
gastroenterology department
Principal Investigator Name
Antonio Gasbarrini
Principal Investigator Email
antonio.gasbarrini@unicatt.it
Contact Person Name
Antonio Gasbarrini
Contact Person Email
antonio.gasbarrini@unicatt.it
Site Name
Humanitas Mirasole S.p.A.
Department Name
IBD center
Principal Investigator Name
Cristina Bezzio
Principal Investigator Email
cristina.bezzio@hunimed.eu
Contact Person Name
Cristina Bezzio
Contact Person Email
cristina.bezzio@hunimed.eu

Poland

Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
31-03-2026
Number Of Sites
5
Number Of Participants
10

Sites

Site Name
Planetmed Sp. z o.o.
Department Name
PLANETMED GASTROENTEROLOGIA
Principal Investigator Name
Barbara Wozniak-Stolarska
Principal Investigator Email
basiastolarska@interia.pl
Contact Person Name
Barbara Wozniak-Stolarska
Contact Person Email
basiastolarska@interia.pl
Site Name
Amicare Sp. z o.o. S.K.
Department Name
Amicare Centrum Medyczne
Principal Investigator Name
Rafal Drozda
Principal Investigator Email
r.drozda@amicare.pl
Contact Person Name
Rafal Drozda
Contact Person Email
r.drozda@amicare.pl
Site Name
Solumed Sp. z o.o. sp.k.
Department Name
Solumed Centrum Medyczne
Principal Investigator Name
Marek Karczewski
Principal Investigator Email
profmarekkarczewski@gmail.com
Contact Person Name
Marek Karczewski
Contact Person Email
profmarekkarczewski@gmail.com
Site Name
Medical Network Sp. z o.o.
Department Name
WIP Warsaw IBD Point Profesor Kierkuś
Principal Investigator Name
Jaroslaw Kierkus
Principal Investigator Email
j.kierkus@med-net.pl
Contact Person Name
Jaroslaw Kierkus
Contact Person Email
j.kierkus@med-net.pl
Site Name
Twoja Przychodnia Poznanskie Centrum Medyczne Sp. z o.o.
Department Name
Twoja Przychodnia PCM
Principal Investigator Name
Ewa Furmanowska-Ladorska
Principal Investigator Email
furmanowska@twojaprzychodnia.com
Contact Person Name
Ewa Furmanowska-Ladorska

Belgium

Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
20-03-2026
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
3

Sites

Site Name
UZ Leuven
Department Name
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Principal Investigator Name
Bram Verstockt
Principal Investigator Email
bram.verstockt@uzleuven.be
Contact Person Name
Bram Verstockt
Contact Person Email
bram.verstockt@uzleuven.be

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
AstraZeneca AB
Organisation Type
Pharmaceutical company
Country Of Registered Address
Sweden

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
AZD7798
Active Substance
AZD7798
Modality
Peptide/protein/enzyme
Routes Of Administration
Subcutaneous
Route
Subcutaneous
Authorisation Status
EU product record PRD10410704 (prodAuthStatus 1)
Investigational Product Name
AZD7798 Placebo: 0.9% saline solution for injection, commercially available.
Modality
Other
Authorisation Status
Commercially available placebo (0.9% saline solution)

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