RecruitingPhase 2NCT05575505

Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors, Pentoxifylline, as Adjunctive Therapy in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis.


Sponsor

Tanta University

Enrollment

44 participants

Start Date

Feb 2, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an idiopathic, chronic inflammatory disease characterized by diffused inflammation of the colon and rectum mucosa; however, the exact underlying mechanisms of UC remain poorly understood. Also, it is associated with high risk of colon cancer, so there is a continuous need for introducing new therapies that decrease progression, and hence better outcomes


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 75 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

  • Age ≥ 18 years
  • Both males and females will be included
  • Negative pregnancy test and effective contraception.

Exclusion Criteria7

  • Breastfeeding
  • Significant liver and kidney function abnormalities
  • Colorectal cancer patients
  • Patients with severe UC
  • Patients taking rectal or systemic steroids
  • Patients taking immunosuppressives or biological therapies
  • Addiction to alcohol and / or drugs

Interventions

DRUGPentoxifylline 400 MG

Pentoxifylline (PTX) is a methyl-xanthine derivative that possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory characteristics


Locations(1)

Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University

Al Mansurah, Egypt

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