Clinical trial • Phase IV • Oncology|Rare Disease

Mesalazine for Lynch syndrome

Phase IV trial of Mesalazine for Lynch syndrome.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Oncology|Rare Disease
Trial Disease
Lynch syndrome
Trial Stage
Phase IV
Drug Modality
Small molecule

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
12-11-2024
First CTIS Authorization Date
27-11-2024

Trial design

Active: Pentasa Sachet 2 g depotgranulat (mesalazine) — product listing shows max daily dose amount 2 g; Placebo: Pentasa PLACEBO Sachet 2g in the granule formulation specifically designed to resemble the active drug product. Schedule/frequency not specified in the available data.-controlled Phase IV trial across 8 sites in Denmark, Sweden.

Comparator
Active: Pentasa Sachet 2 g depotgranulat (mesalazine) — product listing shows max daily dose amount 2 g; Placebo: Pentasa PLACEBO Sachet 2g in the granule formulation specifically designed to resemble the active drug product. Schedule/frequency not specified in the available data.
Target Sample Size
75
Trial Duration For Participant
810

Eligibility

Recruits 75 Vulnerable population selected. Signed written informed consent prior to inclusion in the study is required. Participants considered unable to give informed consent are excluded..

Pregnancy Exclusion
Pregnant or breastfeeding women
Vulnerable Population
Vulnerable population selected. Signed written informed consent prior to inclusion in the study is required. Participants considered unable to give informed consent are excluded.

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Proven tumor-free (including patients in which the polyps are removed endoscopically) carriers of a germline pathologic mutation on one of the MMR genes including MLH1, MSH2 (including EpCAM) and MSH6\n- Male or female subjects with the age > 30 years\n- Females who have been post-menopausal more than one (1) year or females of childbearing potential using a highly efficient method of contraception with less than 1% failure rate (i.e. oral hormonal contraceptives, hormone implants, hormone injections, sterilization, hormonal or copper intrauterine device, sterilized/vasectomized partner, or diaphragm in combination with a condom, spermicide or birth control pills) or should agree to abstain from heterosexual activity during treatment period. Females of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test at screening and randomization\n- Signed written informed consent prior to inclusion in the study"}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Presence of colorectal endoscopically non-removable malign neoplasia (patient can be included if the adenoma is removed)\n- Unwillingness to participate or who is considered unable to give an informed consent\n- Pregnant or breastfeeding women\n- Participation in another clinical study investigating another IMP within 3 months prior to screening\n- Renal insufficiency (GFR <30ml/min/1.73m2)\n- Severe liver disease or liver failure (elevation of liver enzymes above 3xULN)\n- Current or history of serious psychiatric disorder or alcohol/drug abuse that in the opinion of the investigator may impact the assessment of IMP safety and efficacy or protocol adherence\n- Prior history of myocarditis or pericarditis. Other severe acute or chronic medical condition (such as severe chronic lung (COPD, including asthma), kidney or heart diseases), duodenal ulcer, haemorrhagic diathesis or psychiatric condition or other abnormal clinical sign or laboratory abnormality that may increase the risk associated with study participation or ability to comply with study procedures, IMP administration and, in the judgment of the investigator, would make the subject inappropriate for entry into this study\n- Carriers of germline mutations in PMS2\n- Patients with history of stage 3 and 4 colorectal cancer (CRC) are excluded\n- Presence of any metastatic disease\n- Regular use of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA or aspirin): daily use of ≥100mg in more than 3 continuous months within the last year\n- Regular use of NSAIDs or COX-2 inhibitors: daily use in more than 3 continuous months within the last year\n- Hypersensitivity to 5-ASA\n- Patients after any subtotal or total colectomy\n- Colorectal surgery within the previous 6 months"}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Occurrence of any colorectal neoplasia (both benign and malignant tumors)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"As detected by any colonoscopy until the end of treatment (24 months + 3 months) and end of study"}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- The number of colorectal neoplasia (both benign and malignant tumors) per patient","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Not specified"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- The tumor progress in the 4 ordered stages","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Not specified"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- The dependence of treatment effects on history of colorectal cancer, sex and patients age (<45 years and ≥45 years)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Not specified"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Safety data are described and compared between groups in an exploratory manner","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Not specified"}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
75
Recruitment Window Months
283
Consent Approach
Signed written informed consent prior to inclusion in the study is required. Participants unable to give informed consent are excluded. Country-specific ICF/SIS documents are listed for Denmark and Sweden but languages and age-specific assent procedures are not specified in the available data.

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
8
Total Number Of Participants
150

Denmark

Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
25-03-2025
Number Of Sites
2
Number Of Participants
75

Sites

Site Name
Hvidovre Hospital
Department Name
Dept of Surgical Gastroenterology, Amager Hvidovre Hospital
Principal Investigator Name
Lars Joachim Lindberg
Principal Investigator Email
lars.joachim.lindberg@regionh.dk
Contact Person Name
Lars Joachim Lindberg
Site Name
Aalborg University Hospital
Department Name
Dept of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Principal Investigator Name
Ole Thorlacius-Ussing
Principal Investigator Email
otu@rn.dk
Contact Person Name
Ole Thorlacius-Ussing
Contact Person Email
otu@rn.dk

Sweden

Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
25-03-2025
Number Of Sites
6
Number Of Participants
75

Sites

Site Name
Uppsala University Hospital
Department Name
Dept of Medical Sciences, Gastroenterology/Hepatology
Principal Investigator Name
Peter Thelin Schmidt
Principal Investigator Email
peter.thelin.schmidt@medsci.uu.se
Contact Person Name
Peter Thelin Schmidt
Site Name
Region Skane Skanes Universitetssjukhus
Department Name
GI-unit, 2nd floor, Jan Waldenstroems gata 14
Principal Investigator Name
Rita J Gustafsson
Principal Investigator Email
rita.j.gustafsson@skane.se
Contact Person Name
Rita J Gustafsson
Contact Person Email
rita.j.gustafsson@skane.se
Site Name
Region Vaesterbotten
Department Name
KFE, QA41, Cancercentrum
Principal Investigator Name
Gustav Silander
Principal Investigator Email
gustav.silander@regionvasterbotten.se
Contact Person Name
Gustav Silander
Site Name
Karolinska University Hospital
Department Name
Hereditary cancer, Dept of breastcancer, endocrine tumors and sarcoma
Principal Investigator Name
Irene Stenfors
Principal Investigator Email
irene.stenfors@regionstockholm.se
Contact Person Name
Irene Stenfors
Site Name
Ersta Sjukhus-Ersta Hospital
Department Name
Forskningsenheten pl 6
Principal Investigator Name
Ann-Sofie Backman
Principal Investigator Email
ann-sofie.backman@ki.se
Contact Person Name
Ann-Sofie Backman
Contact Person Email
ann-sofie.backman@ki.se
Site Name
Sahlgrenska University Hospital-Vaestra Goetalandsregionen
Department Name
Oestra Hospital, VO Surgery
Principal Investigator Name
David Ljungman
Principal Investigator Email
david.ljungman@vgregion.se
Contact Person Name
David Ljungman
Contact Person Email
david.ljungman@vgregion.se

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Karolinska Institutet
Organisation Type
Educational Institution
Country Of Registered Address
Sweden

Third parties

  • {"country":"Denmark","full_name":"Frederiksberg Hospital","duties_or_roles":"sponsorDuties code: 1; contact email: gcp-enheden.bispebjerg-frederiksberg-hospitaler@regionh.dk","organisation_type":"Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility"}

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
Pentasa Sachet 2 g depotgranulat
Active Substance
Mesalazine
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
ORAL USE
Route
ORAL USE
Authorisation Status
Authorised (SE, marketing authorisation number 25569)
Maximum Dose
2 g per day
Investigational Product Name
Pentasa PLACEBO Sachet 2g in the granule formulation specifically designed to resemble the active drug product
Modality
Other
Authorisation Status
Not applicable

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