ISRCTN ISRCTN83743312
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN83743312
Secondary identifying numbers 1
Submission date
18/08/2005
Registration date
15/09/2005
Last edited
25/09/2012
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Cancer
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Prof John Burn
Scientific

Institute of Human Genetics
Centre for Life
Central Parkway
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 3BZ
United Kingdom

Study information

Study designRandomised controlled trial
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study setting(s)Not specified
Study typePrevention
Participant information sheet Not available in web format, please use the contact details below to request a patient information sheet
Scientific title
Study acronymCAPP1
Study objectivesDaily use of aspirin and resistant starch will reduce the risk of polyp formation and of subsequent colon cancer.
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedFamilial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)
InterventionFactorial design of:
A. 600 mg Aspirin and 30 g Resistant Starch
B. Placebo Aspirin and 30 g Resistant Starch
C. 600 mg Aspirin and 30 g Placebo Starch
D. Placebo Aspirin and Placebo Starch
Intervention typeDrug
Pharmaceutical study type(s)
PhaseNot Specified
Drug / device / biological / vaccine name(s)Aspirin, resistant starch
Primary outcome measure1. Age at colectomy
2. Reduction in size of polyps
3. Changes in crypt cell proliferation
Secondary outcome measuresNot provided at time of registration
Overall study start date01/01/1993
Completion date31/12/2003

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupNot Specified
SexBoth
Target number of participants400
Key inclusion criteria1. Known carriers of familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), either by molecular genetic analysis or by phenotypic features
2. Over 10 years of age with an intact colon
Key exclusion criteria1. Already taking Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
2. Partial Resection
3. If over 21 years of age - to take treatment for 1 year only
Date of first enrolment01/01/1993
Date of final enrolment31/12/2003

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • England
  • United Kingdom

Study participating centre

Institute of Human Genetics
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 3BZ
United Kingdom

Sponsor information

Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust (UK)
Hospital/treatment centre

R and D Department
Royal Victoria Infirmary
Queen Victoria Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4LP
England
United Kingdom

ROR logo "ROR" https://ror.org/05p40t847

Funders

Funder type

Industry

European Union Biomedical and Health Research - Biomed 1 Programme

No information available

Bayer Corporation (UK)

No information available

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
Publication and dissemination planNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Protocol article protocol 01/07/1995 Yes No
Results article results 01/05/2011 Yes No