Assessment of Photopill Capsule Treatment for Safety and Feasibility in Ulcerative Proctitis (NCT01837615) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
Assessment of Photopill Capsule Treatment for Safety and Feasibility in Ulcerative Proctitis
Netherlands8 participantsStarted 2013-01
Plain-language summary
Low Level Light therapy (LLLT) has been used for tissue healing in many mucosal diseases that involve wounds, ulcers and inflammation, oral chemotherapy-induced mucositis in particular. Likewise IBD is characterized by chronic tissue inflammation, tissue damage and ulcerations in various extents. Therefore we hypothesize that LLLT might be effective in treating IBD and the Photopill capsule was developed for this purpose.
An open-label, interventional, clinical trial was designed for assessment of the safety and feasibilty of the Photopill capsule treatment in patients with mild to moderate Ulcerative Proctitis.
Primary endpoints being: safety reflected by the number and severity of adverse events and mucosal appearance at sigmoidoscopies day 14, day 28, day 42 compared to baseline condition.
Furthermore clinical and biochemical parameters are monitored during the study.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosed with Ulcerative Proctitis (Mayo grade 1/2)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Symptomatic hemorrhoids
* Pregnant or lactating females
* Patients that have used any experimental treatment within 8 weeks prior to Day 0
* Patient that have used any biologics therapies or immunomodulation agents and/or steroids 4 weeks prior to Day 0
* Rectal therapy 2 weeks prior to Day 0
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Adverse events
Timeframe: day 0-42
Trial details
NCT IDNCT01837615
SponsorAcademisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)