Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Certolizumab Pegol for Induction of Remission in Patients With Crohn's Disease
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00552058 |
Recruitment Status :
Completed
First Posted : November 1, 2007
Results First Posted : December 30, 2010
Last Update Posted : August 9, 2018
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Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment | Phase |
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Crohn Disease | Biological: certolizumab pegol (CDP870, CZP) Other: Placebo | Phase 3 |
Expanded Access : An investigational treatment associated with this study is available outside the clinical trial. More info ...
Study Type : | Interventional (Clinical Trial) |
Actual Enrollment : | 439 participants |
Allocation: | Randomized |
Intervention Model: | Parallel Assignment |
Masking: | Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor) |
Primary Purpose: | Treatment |
Official Title: | Phase IIIb, Multinational, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Certolizumab Pegol, a Pegylated Fab' Fragment of a Humanized Anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor(TNF)-Alpha Monoclonal Antibody, Administered in Subjects With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn's Disease. |
Study Start Date : | March 2008 |
Actual Primary Completion Date : | October 2009 |
Actual Study Completion Date : | November 2009 |

Arm | Intervention/treatment |
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Experimental: Certolizumab pegol
Certolizumab pegol 400 mg for subcutaneous (sc) injection
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Biological: certolizumab pegol (CDP870, CZP)
Certolizumab Pegol 400 mg CZP sc injection 2 x 1 mL CZP (200 mg/mL) at Week 0, 2, and 4
Other Names:
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Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Placebo, saline solution for sc injection
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Other: Placebo
Saline 0.9% sc injection 2 x 1 mL Placebo at Week 0, 2 and 4 |
- Percentage of Subjects in Clinical Remission at Week 6 [ Time Frame: Week 6 ]The percentage of subjects in clinical remission at Week 6 (clinical remission is defined as a total Crohn's Disease Activity Index (CDAI) score of 150 points or less). CDAI is used to quantify the symptoms of subjects with Crohn's disease. A score of 150 points or below indicates clinical remission and a score above 450 points indicates extremely severe disease.
- Percentage of Subjects Achieving a Clinical Response at Week 6 [ Time Frame: Week 0, Week 6 ]The percentage of subjects achieving a clinical response at Week 6 (clinical response is defined as at least a 100-point decrease from the Week 0 Crohn's Disease Activity Index (CDAI) score). CDAI is used to quantify the symptoms of subjects with Crohn's disease. A score of 150 or below indicates clinical remission and a score above 450 points indicates extremely severe disease.
- Percentage of Subjects in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire (IBDQ) Remission at Week 6 [ Time Frame: Week 6 ]The percentage of subjects in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire (IBDQ) remission at Week 6 (IBDQ remission is defined as a total IBDQ score of 170 points or more). The IBDQ Global Score is the sum of 32 responses, each ranging from 0 to 7, thus the Global Score ranges from 0 to 224; a higher score indicating a better quality of life.
- Change in Total Crohn's Disease Activity Index (CDAI) Score From Week 0 to Week 6 [ Time Frame: Week 0 to Week 6 ]The change in total Crohn's Disease Activity Index (CDAI) score from Week 0 to Week 6. CDAI is used to quantify the symptoms of subjects with Crohn's disease. A score of 150 points or below indicates clinical remission and a score above 450 points indicates extremely severe disease.
- Change in Harvey Bradshaw Index (HBI) Score From Week 0 to Week 6 [ Time Frame: Week 0 to Week 6 ]The change in Harvey Bradshaw Index (HBI) score from Week 0 to Week 6. HBI score consists of clinical parameters of general well-being (0 to 4), abdominal pain (0 to 3), number of liquid stools per day, abdominal mass (0 to 3), and complications (score 1 per item). The first three items are scored for the previous day. Lower scores indicated better well being.
- Percentage of Subjects in Clinical Remission at Week 2 [ Time Frame: Week 2 ]The percentage of subjects in clinical remission at Week 2 (clinical remission is defined as a total Crohn's Disease Activity Index (CDAI) score of 150 points or less). CDAI is used to quantify the symptoms of subjects with Crohn's disease. A score of 150 points or below indicates clinical remission and a score above 450 points indicates extremely severe disease.
- Percentage of Subjects in Clinical Remission at Week 4 [ Time Frame: Week 4 ]The percentage of subjects in clinical remission at Week 4 (clinical remission is defined as a total Crohn's Disease Activity Index (CDAI) score of 150 points or less). CDAI is used to quantify the symptoms of subjects with Crohn's disease. A score of 150 points or below indicates clinical remission and a score above 450 points indicates extremely severe disease.
- Percentage of Subjects Achieving a Clinical Response at Week 2 [ Time Frame: Week 0, Week 2 ]The percentage of subjects achieving a clinical response at Week 2 (clinical response is defined as at least a 100-point decrease from the Week 0 Crohn's Disease Activity Index (CDAI) score). CDAI is used to quantify the symptoms of subjects with Crohn's disease. A score of 150 points or below indicates clinical remission and a score above 450 points indicates extremely severe disease.
- Percentage of Subjects Achieving a Clinical Response at Week 4 [ Time Frame: Week 0, Week 4 ]The percentage of subjects achieving a clinical response at Week 4 (clinical response is defined as at least a 100-point decrease from the Week 0 Crohn's Disease Activity Index (CDAI) score). CDAI is used to quantify the symptoms of subjects with Crohn's disease. A score of 150 points or below indicates clinical remission and a score above 450 points indicates extremely severe disease.
- Change in Total Crohn's Disease Activity Index (CDAI) Score From Week 0 to Week 2 [ Time Frame: Week 0 to Week 2 ]The change in total Crohn's Disease Activity Index (CDAI) score from Week 0 to Week 2. CDAI is used to quantify the symptoms of subjects with Crohn's disease. A score of 150 points or below indicates clinical remission and a score above 450 points indicates extremely severe disease.
- Change in Total Crohn's Disease Activity Index (CDAI) Score From Week 0 to Week 4 [ Time Frame: Week 0, Week 4 ]The change in total Crohn's Disease Activity Index (CDAI) score from Week 0 to Week 4. CDAI is used to quantify the symptoms of subjects with Crohn's disease. A score of 150 points or below indicates clinical remission and a score above 450 points indicates extremely severe disease.
- Percentage of Subjects in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire (IBDQ) Remission at Week 2 [ Time Frame: Week 2 ]The percentage of subjects in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire (IBDQ) remission at Week 2 (IBDQ remission is defined as a total IBDQ score of 170 points or more). The IBDQ Global Score is the sum of 32 responses, each ranging from 0 to 7, thus the Global Score ranges from 0 to 224; a higher score indicating a better quality of life.
- Percentage of Subjects in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire (IBDQ) Remission at Week 4 [ Time Frame: Week 4 ]The percentage of subjects in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire (IBDQ) remission at Week 4 (IBDQ remission is defined as a total IBDQ score of 170 points or more). The IBDQ Global Score is the sum of 32 responses, each ranging from 0 to 7, thus the Global Score ranges from 0 to 224; a higher score indicating a better quality of life.
- Percentage of Subjects in Subgroup With Less Than 10 mg/L C-reactive Protein (CRP) at Entry Who Are in Clinical Remission at Week 6 [ Time Frame: Week 6 ]The percentage of subjects in the subgroup with less than 10 mg/L of C-reactive Protein (CRP) at Entry who are in clinical remission at Week 6 (clinical remission is defined as a total Crohn's Disease Activity Index (CDAI) score of 150 points or less). CDAI is used to quantify the symptoms of subjects with Crohn's disease. A score of 150 points or below indicates clinical remission and a score above 450 points indicates extremely severe disease.
- Percentage of Subjects in Subgroup With 10 mg/L or Greater C-reactive Protein (CRP) at Entry Who Are in Clinical Remission at Week 6 [ Time Frame: Week 6 ]The percentage of subjects in the subgroup with 10 mg/L or greater C-reactive Protein (CRP) at Entry in clinical remission at Week 6 (clinical remission is defined as a total Crohn's Disease Activity Index (CDAI) score of 150 points or less). CDAI is used to quantify the symptoms of subjects with Crohn's disease. A score of 150 points or below indicates clinical remission and a score above 450 points indicates extremely severe disease.
- Percentage of Subjects in Subgroup With Less Than 10 mg/L C-reactive Protein (CRP) at Entry Achieving a Clinical Response at Week 6 [ Time Frame: Week 0, Week 6 ]The percentage of subjects in the subgroup with less than 10 mg/L C-reactive Protein (CRP) at Entry achieving a clinical response at Week 6 (clinical response is defined as at least a 100-point decrease from the Week 0 Crohn's Disease Activity Index (CDAI) score). CDAI is used to quantify the symptoms of subjects with Crohn's disease. A score of 150 points or below indicates clinical remission and a score above 450 points indicates extremely severe disease.
- Percentage of Subjects in Subgroup With 10 mg/L or Greater C-reactive Protein (CRP) at Entry Achieving a Clinical Response at Week 6 [ Time Frame: Week 0, Week 6 ]The percentage of subjects in the subgroup with 10 mg/L or greater C-reactive Protein (CRP) at Entry achieving a clinical response at Week 6 (clinical response is defined as at least a 100-point decrease from the Week 0 Crohn's Disease Activity Index (CDAI) score). CDAI is used to quantify the symptoms of subjects with Crohn's disease. A score of 150 points or below indicates clinical remission and a score above 450 points indicates extremely severe disease.

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Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 75 Years (Adult, Older Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
- male/female
- 18 - 75 years inclusive
- diagnosis of Crohn's disease confirmed
- moderate to severe disease activity (Crohn's Disease Activity Index (CDAI) 225 - 450)
- no previous treatment with anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) medications
Exclusion Criteria:
- previous participation in a certolizumab pegol study
- general exclusion criteria as common for studies in this indication

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00552058

Study Director: | UCB Clinical Trial Call Center | +1 877 822 9493 (UCB) |
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Responsible Party: | UCB Pharma |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00552058 |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
C87085 2007-001913-41 ( EudraCT Number ) |
First Posted: | November 1, 2007 Key Record Dates |
Results First Posted: | December 30, 2010 |
Last Update Posted: | August 9, 2018 |
Last Verified: | October 2011 |
CDP 870 Certolizumab Pegol CIMZIA ® Crohn's disease |
Induction Clinical remission Clinical response |
Crohn Disease Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Gastroenteritis Gastrointestinal Diseases Digestive System Diseases Intestinal Diseases Certolizumab Pegol |
Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitors Anti-Inflammatory Agents Immunosuppressive Agents Immunologic Factors Physiological Effects of Drugs Antirheumatic Agents |