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Entocort EC

Phase 3

Ulcerative Colitis | Small molecule | Gastrointestinal |Bausch Health Companies Inc.|Last Updated: Dec 10, 2019

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment514

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Clinical trial landscape

Entocort EC · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT00679380(CB-01-02/02) Randomized Placebo Controlled Trial of Budesonide-multi-matrix System (MMX™) 6 mg and 9 mg in Patients With Ulcerative ColitisUlcerative Colitis
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PHASE3COMPLETED
(CB-01-02/02) Randomized Placebo Controlled Trial of Budesonide-multi-matrix System (MMX™) 6 mg and 9 mg in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Clinical and Endoscopic Remission.
8 weeks

Clinical and endoscopic remission defined as an Ulcerative Colitis Disease Activity Index (UCDAI) score ≤ 1, with subscores of 0 for rectal bleeding, stool frequency, and mucosal appearance and with a ≥ 1 point reduction in the endoscopic index score.

Secondary Endpoints

Clinical Improvement.
8 weeks
Endoscopic Improvement.
8 weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
1: budesonide-MMX® 6 mgEXPERIMENTALOne budesonide-MMX® 6 mg plus three placebo Entocort EC® overencapsulated capsules daily in the morning after breakfast.
2: budesonide-MMX® 9 mgEXPERIMENTALOne budesonide-MMX® 9 mg plus three placebo Entocort EC® overencapsulated capsules daily in the morning after breakfast.
3: Entocort EC® 3 mgACTIVE_COMPARATORThree Entocort EC® 3 mg overencapsulated capsules plus one placebo budesonide MMX® tablet daily in the morning after breakfast.
4: PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORThree placebo Entocort EC® overencapsulated capsules plus one placebo Budesonide MMX® tablet daily in the morning after breakfast.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Blood sampling, endoscopyPROCEDUREBlood sampling for hematology and biochemistry and endoscopy with biopsy for histological and endoscopic assessment scores
Budesonide MMX® 6 mgDRUG6 mg/day, 6 mg tablets
Budesonide MMX® 9 mgDRUG9 mg/day, 9 mg tablets
Entocort EC® 3 mgDRUG9 mg/day, 3 mg tablets
PlaceboDRUGPlacebo
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 75 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites71

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients fulfilling the following criteria at the screening visit are eligible for participation in the study: * Male and female patients, 18-75 years old, suffering from ulcerative colitis for at least 6 months. * Diagnosis of ulcerative colitis in active phase, of mild ...

Countries:AustraliaBelgiumEstoniaFranceIsraelItalyLatviaLithuaniaPolandRomaniaRussiaSlovakiaSwedenUkraineUnited Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about Entocort EC

What is Entocort EC used for?

Entocort EC is used for the treatment of ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease. It is a small molecule drug being developed by Bausch Health Companies Inc. (BHC) and is currently in Phase 3 clinical development for this indication.

What does Entocort EC target?

Entocort EC is a corticosteroid that works by reducing inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. It is designed to deliver the active ingredient budesonide locally to the colon, where it helps to control the inflammation associated with ulcerative colitis.

Who makes Entocort EC?

Entocort EC is being developed by Bausch Health Companies Inc., which is publicly traded under the ticker symbol BHC. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in patients with ulcerative colitis.

What phase is Entocort EC in?

Entocort EC is currently in Phase 3 clinical development. It has completed one Phase 3 trial, which was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. The drug is investigational and has not yet been approved by regulatory authorities.

What clinical trials is Entocort EC in?

Entocort EC has been studied in a completed Phase 3 clinical trial with the identifier NCT00679380. This trial, titled 'Randomized Placebo Controlled Trial of Budesonide-multi-matrix System (MMX™) 6 mg and 9 mg in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis,' enrolled 514 participants across multiple countries.

Is Entocort EC the same as budesonide?

Entocort EC contains budesonide as its active ingredient. It is a formulation of budesonide designed to release the drug in the colon, specifically for the treatment of ulcerative colitis. The drug is also known by the name budesonide-multi-matrix system (MMX).