At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 3Completed· 386 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Asacol 800 mg (mesalamine) +1 moredrug
Likely dose
Asacol 4.8 g/day (2 × 800 mg tablets plus 2 placebo tablets three times daily)AI-extracted
Key inclusion· 3
- ✓Age 18-75 years
- ✓Confirmed diagnosis of ulcerative colitis with extent from proctitis to pancolitis
- ✓Currently demonstrating moderately active disease
Key exclusion· 9
- ✕History of allergy or hypersensitivity to salicylates or aminosalicylates
- ✕Extensive small bowel resection (>1/2 length) causing short bowel syndrome
- ✕Current renal or hepatic disease
- ✕Corticosteroids within 1 month prior to baseline
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A Double-Blind, Randomized, 6-Week, Parallel-Group Design Clinical Trial to Assess Safety and Efficacy of Asacol 4.8 g/Day (800 mg Tablet) Versus Asacol 2.4 g/Day (400 mg Tablet) for the Treatment of Moderately Active Ulcerative Colitis
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Asacol 800 mg (mesalamine) and Asacol 400 mg (mesalamine) for Ulcerative Colitis. Completed, enrolled 386 participants across 57 sites in 3 countries.
Detailed Summary
This study is a prospective clinical study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of two different doses of Asacol for the treatment of moderately active ulcerative colitis. In addition, a new tablet formulation will be evaluated at one of the two doses.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
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ConditionsUlcerative Colitis
CountriesCanada, Puerto Rico, United States
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Timeline
Phase 3CompletedFinished
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Enrollment StartSep 2000
Primary CompletionSep 2003
First PostedNov 2003
TodayJul 2026
First PostedNov 17, 2003
Enrollment StartSep 1, 2000
Primary CompletionSep 1, 2003
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 3 yearsPosted 22.6 years ago
Interventions
Asacol 800 mg (mesalamine)drug
tablets, 4.8 g/day for 6 weeks, 2 - 800 mg Asacol tablets and 2 placebo tablets 3 times daily
Asacol 400 mg (mesalamine)drug
tablets, 2.4 g/day for 6 weeks, 2 - 400 mg Asacol tablets and 2 placebo tablets 3 times daily