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Eosinophilic EsophagitisPhase 2/3NCT02610816

Eosinophilic Esophagitis Intervention Trial-1 Food vs. 4 Food Elimination Diet Followed by Swallowed Glucocorticoids

A Phase 2/3 study testing 1 Food Elimination Diet, 4 Food Elimination Diet and 4 Food Elimination Diet (post 1FED failure) in people with Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders (EGIDs), run by Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

The purpose of this interventional study is to test and compare the effectiveness of two elimination diets-the 1-food elimination diet (1FED, milk only) and the 4-food elimination diet (4FED, milk, egg, wheat, and soy) for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 6 to 17 years
What is being tested?
1 Food Elimination Diet, 4 Food Elimination Diet and 4 Food Elimination Diet (post 1FED failure)
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
67 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
21 Mar 2016to 16 May 2018
Phase
Phase 2/3
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 6 to 17 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Have diagnosis of EoE (based on consensus criteria)
  • Are aged 6 to 17 years
  • Have histologically confirmed active disease >15 eosinophils/hpf in either distal or proximal esophagus within 12 weeks of screening visit
  • Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) confirmation
  • Symptomatic (have experienced symptoms within the last month prior to enrollment)
  • Has a negative urine pregnancy test at screening if of childbearing potential. Females of childbearing potential must have a negative urine pregnancy test (β-hCG) prior to enrollment into the study (i.e., at screening). Subsequently, these participants must agree to use adequate birth control measures (e.g., condom, oral/injectable/subcutaneous contraceptives, intrauterine device, or sexual abstinence) during the study and for at least one month after the last dose of study drug which will be documented in the source documents.

Who cannot join

  • Have been treated with topical swallowed steroids within the last 2 months or systemic steroids within the past 3 months
  • Have eosinophilia in segments of the GI tract other than the esophagus
  • Have been diagnosed with a GI malabsorption disorder (i.e., Inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease) or Celiac disease
  • Are currently on dietary therapy avoiding milk
  • Have concurrent H pylori gastritis or parasitic infection
  • Are unable to obtain esophagogastroduodenoscopy with esophageal biopsies at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) or other participating institution within 4 weeks of study completion
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  • Have previously failed (in a clinical trial setting) dietary therapy with one of these regimens or topical steroid treatment with fluticasone at a total dose of 1760 mcg per day.
  • Have definitely responded (in a clinical trial setting) to either dietary therapy avoiding these antigens or to swallowed fluticasone at a total dose of 1760 mcg per day
  • Are concurrently receiving any of the prohibited medications listed in Table 2
  • On immunotherapy for pollen (if not on maintenance therapy) or immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated food allergy.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229

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About this study

Official title: Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Intervention Trial-Randomized 1 Food Elimination vs. 4 Food Elimination Diet Followed by Swallowed Glucocorticoids

The purpose of this interventional study is to test and compare the effectiveness of two elimination diets-the 1-food elimination diet (1FED, milk only) and the 4-food elimination diet (4FED, milk, egg, wheat, and soy) for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). The study will also test the effectiveness of swallowed glucocorticoid therapy in some of the study participants for whom diet therapy was not effective.

Read the detailed description

This study will consist of two phases, plus a screening period. During the screening period, subject eligibility for the study will be determined. During Phase 1, qualified participants will be randomly assigned to one of two elimination diet therapies--the 1FED or the 4FED. Participants will remain on the assigned dietary therapy for 12 weeks. At the end of 12 weeks of therapy, esophageal biopsies from participant's standard of care (i.e. normal, routine care) endoscopy will be evaluated to determine disease status. Participants whose EoE is in remission (i.e. <15 eos/hpf) will be done with the study.

Participants whose EoE is still active (i.e. ≥15 eos/hpf) will continue into Phase 2 of the study. During Phase 2, participants who were on 1FED in Phase 1 will receive 4FED therapy for 12 weeks, and participants who were on 4FED during Phase 1 will receive swallowed glucocorticoid therapy for 12 weeks. At the end of 12 weeks of therapy, esophageal biopsies from participant's standard of care (i.e. normal, routine care) endoscopy will be evaluated to determine disease status.

Being tested
1 Food Elimination Diet, 4 Food Elimination Diet, 4 Food Elimination Diet (post 1FED failure), Fluticasone Propionate, 800 mcg twice daily (post 4FED failure)
Medical subject headings
Eosinophilic Esophagitis

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • 1 Food Elimination DietOther

    Also called 1FED

    Participants eliminate milk from the diet for 12 weeks

  • 4 Food Elimination DietOther

    Also called 4FED

    Participants eliminate milk, egg, wheat, soy from the diet for 12 weeks

  • 4 Food Elimination Diet (post 1FED failure)Other

    Participants that fail to respond to 1FED in phase 1 eliminate milk, egg, wheat, soy from the diet for 12 weeks in Phase 2

  • Fluticasone Propionate, 800 mcg twice daily (post 4FED failure)Drug

    Participants that fail to respond to 4FED in phase 1 administer swallowed glucocorticosteroids (Flovent HFA) 800 mcg twice daily for 12 weeks in Phase 2

Study groups in NCT02610816
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
1FEDActive comparator1-food elimination diet: Participants eliminate milk from the diet in Phase 1
Receives: Other: 1 Food Elimination Diet
4FEDActive comparator4-food elimination diet: Participants eliminate milk, egg, wheat, soy from the diet in Phase 1
Receives: Other: 4 Food Elimination Diet
1FED Non-Responders (4FED)OtherParticipants that fail to respond to 1FED in Phase 1 eliminate milk, egg, wheat, soy from the diet in Phase 2
Receives: Other: 4 Food Elimination Diet (post 1FED failure)
4FED Non-Responders (SGC)OtherParticipants that fail to respond to 4FED in Phase 1 administer swallowed glucocorticosteroids (Flovent HFA) 800 mcg twice daily in Phase 2
Receives: Drug: Fluticasone Propionate, 800 mcg twice daily (post 4FED failure)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change From Baseline in Pediatric EoE Symptom Score Version 2.0 (PEESS V2.0) at 12 Weeks

    The PEESS V2.0 questionnaire captures EoE-specific symptoms (dysphagia, gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), nausea/vomiting, and pain) as reported by children with EoE (8-18 years of age) and their parents (for children 2-18 years of age). The range for PEESS v2.0 scores is 0 to 100, with a higher score being indicative of more frequent and/or severe symptoms. Scores were obtained at baseline and 12 weeks. Change in score is defined as total score at 12 weeks minus total score at baseline. The parent-proxy PEESS total score change from pre-treatment to post-treatment is the primary efficacy endpoint. 1FED vs 4FED changes are compared. A reduction in score (negative change) is indicative of a reduction in symptoms.

    Measured: Baseline and 12 weeks

  2. Within-group Comparisons (Baseline v. Week 12) of PEESS V2.0 Scores

    The PEESS V2.0 questionnaire captures EoE-specific symptoms. The range for PEESS v2.0 scores is 0 to 100, with a higher score being indicative of more frequent and/or severe symptoms. Baseline vs Week 12 scores are compared within each treatment group (1FED and 4FED).

    Measured: Baseline and 12 weeks

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Percent of Participants in Histologic Remission (<15 Eosinophils Per High Power Field) at 12 Weeks

    Percent of participants in remission in 1FED and 4FED groups. Remission is defined as clinical esophageal peak eosinophil count < 15 eosinophils per high power field (eos/hpf). Complete remission is defined as ≤ 1 peak eos/hpf and partial remission as 2 - 14 peak eos/hpf.

    Measured: 12 weeks

  2. Percent of Participants on Swallowed Glucocorticoids (SGC) in Histologic Remission (<15 Eos/Hpf) at 12 Weeks in Phase 2

    Percent of 4FED non-responders on SGC in Phase 2 in histologic remission. Remission is defined as esophageal peak eosinophil count < 15 eosinophils per high power field (eos/hpf). Complete remission is defined as ≤ 1 peak eos/hpf and partial remission as 2 - 14 peak eos/hpf.

    Measured: 12 weeks

  3. Percent of 1FED Non-responders on 4FED in Histologic Remission (<15 Eos/Hpf) at 12 Weeks in Phase 2

    Percent of 1FED non-responders on 4FED in histologic remission in phase 2. Remission is defined as esophageal peak eosinophil count < 15 eosinophils per high powered field. Complete remission is defined as ≤ 1 peak eos/hpf and partial remission as 2 - 14 peak eos/hpf.

    Measured: 12 weeks

  4. Change From Baseline in Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory Version 3.0 EoE Module (PedsQL 3.0 EoE) at 12 Weeks

    The PedsQL 3.0 EoE measures symptoms and problems related to treatment, worry, communication, food/eating, and feelings. The range for PedsQL 3.0 EoE scores is 0 to 100, with a higher score indicating better quality of life. Scores were obtained at baseline and 12 weeks. Change in score is defined as the PedsQL 3.0 EoE total score at 12 weeks minus total score at baseline. 1FED vs 4FED changes are compared. An increase in score (positive change) is indicative of improved quality of life.

    Measured: Baseline and 12 weeks

  5. Change From Baseline in Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory Version 4.0 (PedsQL 4.0) Generic Core Scales at 12 Weeks

    The PedsQL 4.0 measures physical and psychosocial function. The range for PedsQL 4.0 scores is 0 to 100, with a higher score indicating better quality of life. Scores were obtained at baseline and 12 weeks. Change in score is defined as the PedsQL 4.0 total score at 12 weeks minus total score at baseline. 1FED vs 4FED changes are compared. An increase in score (positive change) is indicative of improved quality of life.

    Measured: Baseline and 12 weeks

  6. Change From Baseline in Endoscopic Reference Score at 12 Weeks

    The EoE Endoscopic Reference Score (EREFS) measures features of EoE including esophageal edema, rings, exudate, furrows, and strictures. The instrument grades edema and furrows as absent (0) or present (1); rings as absent (0), mild (1, subtle circumferential ridges), moderate (2, distinct rings) and severe (3, rings that impair passage of a standard adult diagnostic endoscope); exudates as absent (0), mild (1, less than 10% of the esophageal surface area) or severe (2, greater or equal to 10% of the esophageal surface area); and strictures as absent (0) or present (1) with an estimation of the minimal luminal diameter. Higher scores indicate more severe disease (range 0 - 9). Scores were obtained at baseline and 12 weeks. Change in score is defined as the EREFS total score at 12 weeks minus total score at baseline. 1FED vs 4FED changes are compared. A reduction in score (negative change) is indicative of a reduction in esophageal abnormalities.

    Measured: Baseline and 12 weeks

  7. Percent of Participants With Positive and Negative Milk Skin Prick Tests Responding to 1FED

    Reactions to skin prick test (SPT) to milk is positive if the wheal size of the milk test is at least 3 mm larger than the wheal size of the negative control. Treatment response is defined as clinical histologic remission (<15 eos/hpf).

    Measured: Baseline and 12 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted20 Nov 2015 (estimated)
  2. Study start21 Mar 2016
  3. Primary completion16 May 2018
  4. Study completion16 May 2018

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2/3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
67 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02610816
Sponsor's protocol ID
2015-2187
Status last verified
Jul 2018
First submitted
12 Oct 2015
Last updated
27 Aug 2018
Data monitoring committee
Yes
Individual data sharing
Yes: The raw anonymized data tables, data dictionaries, and study documentation will be provided to outside investigators upon request, with the proviso that it may not be linked with external datasets so as to minimize the risk of re-identification. When the resources and the associated research findings have been published, data will be made available for research purposes to qualified individuals within the scientific community. Consortium participants will retain rights to any subject inventions generated.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2/3 study testing 1 Food Elimination Diet, 4 Food Elimination Diet and 4 Food Elimination Diet (post 1FED failure) in people with Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders (EGIDs), run by Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 10 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Aug 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 18 Jul 2018). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change From Baseline in Pediatric EoE Symptom Score Version 2.0 (PEESS V2.0) at 12 Weeks (time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Aug 2018.

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