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Granulated mesalamine

Phase 3

Ulcerative Colitis | Small molecule | Gastrointestinal |Bausch Health Companies Inc.|Last Updated: Nov 27, 2019

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment561

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Granulated mesalamine · 2 trials · 1 indication

Phase 3 2
NCT00744016Mesalamine Pellet Formulation to Maintain Remission of Mild to Moderate Ulcerative ColitisUlcerative Colitis
COMPLETED305 Analytics
NCT00767728Mesalamine Pellet to Maintain Remission of Mild to Moderate Ulcerative ColitisUlcerative Colitis
COMPLETED256 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Mesalamine Pellet Formulation to Maintain Remission of Mild to Moderate Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative ColitisUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Mesalamine Pellet to Maintain Remission of Mild to Moderate Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative ColitisUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Proportion of subjects who were relapse free after 6 months of treatment.
6 months
Proportion of subject who were relapse free after 6 months of treatment
6 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposePREVENTION

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
2PLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo
1ACTIVE_COMPARATORGranulated mesalamine

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Granulated mesalamineDRUG0.375 g of mesalamine granules were encapsulated in a hard gelatin shell. 1.5 g of eMG (4 capsules) were administered orally QD, in the morning
PlaceboDRUGMatching placebo capsules (4 capsules) were administered orally QD, in the morning
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Confirmed diagnosis of ulcerative colitis and in remission for at least 1 month. * Greater than 18 years of age. Exclusion Criteria: * Allergy/intolerance to aspirin, mesalamine or other salicylates. * Prior bowel surgery other than appendectomy. * Pregnancy, at risk of preg...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Granulated mesalamine

What is granulated mesalamine used for?

Granulated mesalamine is an investigational small molecule being developed for ulcerative colitis. It is being studied to maintain remission of mild to moderate ulcerative colitis in adult patients. The drug is currently in Phase 3 clinical development and has not been approved by the FDA.

Who makes granulated mesalamine?

Granulated mesalamine is being developed by Bausch Health Companies Inc., which trades under the ticker symbol BHC. The company is conducting Phase 3 clinical trials to evaluate the drug for maintaining remission in patients with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis.

What phase is granulated mesalamine in?

Granulated mesalamine is in Phase 3 clinical development. Two Phase 3 trials have been completed, both evaluating the drug for maintaining remission of mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. The drug is investigational and has not received FDA approval.

What clinical trials is granulated mesalamine in?

Granulated mesalamine has been studied in two completed Phase 3 trials: NCT00744016 with 305 participants and NCT00767728 with 256 participants. Both trials were randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies conducted in the United States, enrolling adults aged 18 years and older with ulcerative colitis.

How does granulated mesalamine work?

Granulated mesalamine is a small molecule that works locally in the gastrointestinal tract to reduce inflammation in the colon. It is being studied for its ability to maintain remission in patients with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis.