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5-ASA

Phase 3

Ulcerative Colitis | Small molecule | Gastrointestinal |Bausch Health Companies Inc.|Trials Updated: Nov 25, 2019

5-ASA development status

Highest phase Phase 3
Registered trials 1 across 1 sponsor since Feb 2012

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindUNCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment225

FDA Designations

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5-ASA clinical trials

5-ASA · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT00269438New Tablet Formulation and Dosing Regimen of Balsalazide Disodium in Mildly to Moderately Active Ulcerative ColitisUlcerative Colitis
COMPLETED225 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
New Tablet Formulation and Dosing Regimen of Balsalazide Disodium in Mildly to Moderately Active Ulcerative Colitis
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Proportion of subjects that achieve clinical improvement and improvement in the rectal bleeding subscale of the MMDAI at the end of eight weeks of therapy, where clinical improvement is defined as a >3 point improvement from baseline in the MMDAI.

Secondary Endpoints

The change from baseline over the duration of treatment in total MMDAI score and in the individual MMDAI subscales.
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
5 ASA, enemas, suppositories, corticosteroidsDRUG -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 80 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites66

Inclusion Criteria: A subject will be eligible for inclusion in this study only if all of the following criteria apply: 1. An Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved informed consent is signed and dated prior to any study-related activities. 2. Subject is a male or, if the subject is female, she...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about 5-ASA

What is 5-ASA used for?

5-ASA is used for ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease that affects the colon. It is a small molecule therapy studied in mildly to moderately active disease. The clinical program for 5-ASA in this indication has been run by Bausch Health Companies Inc.

Who makes 5-ASA?

Bausch Health Companies Inc. is the company associated with 5-ASA development. Bausch Health trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker BHC. The company has sponsored the clinical trial program evaluating 5-ASA in ulcerative colitis.

What phase is 5-ASA in?

5-ASA is in Phase 3 development for ulcerative colitis. The Phase 3 trial in the program has completed, and no trials are currently listed as active. 5-ASA is an investigational small molecule and is not described here as an approved product.

What clinical trials is 5-ASA in?

The 5-ASA program includes the completed Phase 3 trial NCT00269438, titled New Tablet Formulation and Dosing Regimen of Balsalazide Disodium in Mildly to Moderately Active Ulcerative Colitis. It enrolled 225 participants in the United States, was randomized and double blind, and included adults 18 years and older.

Is 5-ASA the same as 5 ASA, enemas, suppositories, or corticosteroids?

5-ASA is also written as 5 ASA. Enemas and suppositories are dosage forms, not separate drug names, and corticosteroids are a different drug class used in ulcerative colitis. Readers searching those terms should note that 5-ASA refers to the same small molecule therapy.

How many patients were enrolled in the 5-ASA ulcerative colitis trial?

The completed Phase 3 trial of 5-ASA in ulcerative colitis, NCT00269438, enrolled 225 participants. The study was randomized and double blind, took place in the United States, and included male and female adults aged 18 years and older.