Novel PRO Tool and Imaging Index Items Validation in Stricturing Crohn’s Disease

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to perform quantitative testing of a novel stricture patient-reported outcome (PRO) tool, including validation and assessment of responsiveness. Also, to assess responsiveness of the MRI-based stricture radiology index (SRI) items.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male or nonpregnant, nonlactating females, ≥ 16 or 18 (site-specific) years of age at the time of the baseline imaging assessment (CTE, MRE, or CT). Note: the minimum age requirement of 16 or 18 years of age is at the discretion of each investigative site (site-specific decision).
  • An established diagnosis of CD.
  • Documented symptomatic stricturing small bowel CD in reach of colonoscopy (i.e., a portion of the stricture is located within 15 cm of the ileocecal valve or ileocecal anastomosis).
  • Anastomotic or naïve small bowel CD stricture(s) at the time of the baseline CTE or MRE, where:
    • Naïve small bowel stricture is defined by the combination of:
      • Localized luminal narrowing (luminal diameter reduction of at least 50% relative to normal adjacent bowel loop); AND
      • Bowel wall thickening (25% increase relative to adjacent nonaffected bowel); AND • Either
        • Prestricture dilation (luminal diameter ≥ 3 cm);
        • Inability to pass an adult or pediatric colonoscope through the narrowed area prior to dilation AND unequivocal proximal small bowel dilation (≥ 2.5 cm but may be less than 3 cm). Endoscopic diagnosis of stricture based on inability to pass the colonoscope through the narrowed area should be within 6 months of CTE or MRE.
    • An anastomotic stricture is defined the same as a naïve stricture, but at the site of prior intestinal resection with anastomosis.
  • Clinical symptoms consistent with obstruction (e.g., bloating, abdominal distension, cramping, dietary restrictions, nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain, and/or postprandial abdominal pain) within 1 month of the baseline CTE or MRE.
  • Ability of subject to participate fully in all aspects of this study.
  • Written informed consent is obtained and documented.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Internal penetrating disease as shown by fistula, abscess, or inflammatory mass (phlegmon) at baseline. A blind-ending sinus tract is not excluded.
  • Gastrointestinal malignancies.
  • More than 2 distal ileal strictures at the time of baseline CTE or MRE (where 2 strictures within 3 cm are considered the same stricture; a long segment with multiple areas of narrowing or multiple strictures that have inflammation between them is counted as 1 stricture).
  • A terminal ileal stricture in a subject with end ileostomy, where the stricture is confined within the subcutaneous tissues and does not extend intra-abdominally.
  • A diverting loop ileostomy proximal to the dominant stricture.
  • Total proctocolectomy with an ileoanal or Kock pouch.
  • Stricturoplasty in the distal ileum.
  • Contraindication to CTE or MRE, or inability to undergo CTE or MRE (e.g., claustrophobia).
  • Change in treatment for CD between baseline imaging assessment (CTE or MRE) and informed consent, if imaging assessment is performed within 4 weeks prior to consent.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 6/26/2024. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

 

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Christina Ha, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Clinical Studies Unit

(904) 953-2255

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