A study to assess the relationship between disease flare states and participant-reported health data, health data from a wearable activity tracker, and biomarker data in participants with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN11043249 |
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| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN11043249 |
| ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT) | Nil known |
| Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS) | Nil known |
| Protocol serial number | XA43467 |
| Sponsor | F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd |
| Funder | F. Hoffmann-La Roche |
- Submission date
- 09/03/2022
- Registration date
- 11/03/2022
- Last edited
- 04/12/2023
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Digestive System
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of disorders that cause chronic inflammation (pain and swelling) in the intestines. The cause of IBD remains unknown, although hereditary and environmental factors may trigger inflammation. IBD includes two related diseases, ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's Disease (CD). Both cause chronic or long-term inflammation in the digestive tract (gastrointestinal tract; GI) which are characterized by diarrhoea, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, fatigue (tired, feeling of weakness) and unintended weight loss.
The participants living with IBD experience flares (an increase or worsening of IBD symptoms), which are unpredictable reappearances of intestinal inflammation and associated symptoms. IBD flares may lead to invasive procedures such as a colonoscopy and often require an escalation in medical management. Implementing a proactive approach to monitoring IBD flares remains a challenge. This is an observational study wherein researchers observe participants, and no study medications or treatments are given.
The main purpose of this study is:
● To find out whether data collected from a Fitbit® activity tracker, surveys, and blood, stool, and saliva samples can be used to better understand and manage IBD.
● To improve early detection and monitoring of IBD flares which could allow for earlier treatment and decrease the need for more invasive procedures such as a colonoscopy.
● To find out whether data collected from a Fitbit® activity tracker, surveys, and blood, stool, and saliva samples can be used to predict IBD flares.
● To assess the feasibility of collecting blood, stool, and saliva samples, PRO data, and activity tracker data via a decentralized process and to assess the quality of the resulting data
Who can participate?
People aged 18 years and above with Crohn’s disease or Ulcerative Colitis.
What does the study involve?
Participants may be asked to be in the study for approximately 13 months. This includes:
● Screening and Enrollment Period of up to 1 month where the participants will be checked for their eligibility by completing an online Screening Survey. Eligible participants will be provided with an activity tracker for data collection and asked to carry out a few tests at home. First, a mobile phlebotomist visit (home visit by personnel trained to collect blood and other biological samples) will be scheduled. Participants will also be asked to download the IBDoc CalApp to perform the first IBDoc at-home stool test.
● Observation Period of approximately 12 months where participants will have to complete daily, weekly, bi-weekly surveys from the mobile app. They will be required to wear the activity tracker 24 hours a day and will have to perform a few at-home tests.
Participants will be placed in one of the following groups:
● Group 1: Participants with UC will be observed for approximately 12 months.
● Group 2: Participants with CD will be observed for approximately 12 months.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
The participants will be paid based on the activities they perform in five payments, one payment upon enrolment and one payment every 3 months for the duration of the study. Apart from this, the information that is learned may help people with IBD in the future.
The study does not involve the testing of any new or experimental drugs or devices. Few potential risks are listed below:
● Drawing blood can cause pain, bruising, or infection where the needle is inserted
● Participants may experience dizziness, fainting, or upset stomach when the blood is drawn
● Participants may experience skin irritation or discomfort on the wrist from wearing the Fitbit. The lifestyle may be affected by having to wear a Fitbit all the time, including during sleep.
● The sample collection kits could get lost in the mail and there is some risk to privacy due to the participant’s name being present on the package
● A minor risk is that people other than the study team could obtain and misuse genetic data from the blood sample
Genentech and Genentech's representatives (people and companies such as Evidation who work for Genentech) will not pay for any medical care for injury or illness related to the participation in this study.
Where is the study run from?
F. Hoffmann-La Roche (USA)
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
October 2021 to January 2024
Who is funding the study?
F. Hoffmann-La Roche (USA)
Who is the main contact?
Dr Jennifer Damman, global-roche-genentech-trials@gene.com
Contact information
Public
1 DNA Way
South San Francisco
94080
United States of America
| Phone | +1 888-662-6728 |
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| global-roche-genentech-trials@gene.com |
Study information
| Primary study design | Observational |
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| Study design | Phase 4 prospective exploratory cohort-based observational study |
| Secondary study design | Cohort study |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | An observational study to assess the relationship between disease flare states and patient-reported health data, health data from a wearable activity tracker, and biomarker data obtained through a decentralized process in patients with inflammatory bowel disease |
| Study objectives | IBD flares may be associated with changes in biomarker data generated from biological samples and participant health data as assessed through patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures and a wearable activity tracker. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Approval pending, Western Copernicus Group Institutional Review Board (1019 39th Avenue SE, Suite 120 , Puyallup, WA 98374-2115, USA; +1 (800) 562-4789; Help@wirb.com), ref: IRB Pr #: 20220999, IRB Study #: 1328897 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) |
| Intervention | Cohort 1: Participants with ulcerative colitis (UC) will be asked to provide biological samples such as blood, stool, and saliva samples at regular intervals, complete daily, weekly, and bi-weekly surveys, and wear a study-provided Fitbit® activity tracker 24 hours a day for approximately 12 months. Cohort 2: Participants with Crohn's disease (CD) will be asked to provide biological samples such as blood, stool, and saliva samples at regular intervals, complete daily, weekly, and bi-weekly surveys, and wear a study-provided Fitbit® activity tracker 24 hours a day for approximately 12 months. |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
1. Distributional Differences in Biomarker Data Collected During IBD Flare State Versus Non-Flare State Measured Using Biological Samples over 52 Weeks |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
1. Longitudinal Trends in Biomarker Data Collected During the Time Leading up to IBD Flare Measured Using Biological Samples over 52 Weeks |
| Completion date | 31/01/2024 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
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| Age group | Adult |
| Lower age limit | 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 350 |
| Key inclusion criteria | Current inclusion criteria as of 01/08/2022: 1. Age of more than 18 years 2. Diagnosis of moderate-severe CD or UC by a healthcare provider via colonoscopy 3. One or more IBD flares in the previous 12 months, with a flare defined as an occurrence in an unplanned visit to a primary gastroenterologist or IBD specialist or the initiation of treatment to manage IBD or due to change in the medical management of IBD by a healthcare provider 4. The participant is a resident of the United States and can speak, read, and understand English 5. Agree to wear an activity tracker on the same wrist 24 hours a day (except when charging the tracker) for the duration of the study 6. Agreement to self-collect saliva and stool samples and store one stool sample in the freezer until pick-up at least every 4 weeks 7. Must have a smartphone that is compatible with the IBDoc CalApp (list of compatible devices is available at: https://www.ibdoc.net/support/?lang=en) and must be able to take an at-home stool test and upload results using a smartphone app every 2 weeks 8. Agreement and ability to store up to four sample kits in the refrigerator during the study 9. Agreement and ability to receive shipments at a mailing address that is not a post office box 10. Agreement and ability to have a mobile phlebotomist collect blood, stool, and saliva samples at home or at a place of their choosing at least every 4 weeks during phlebotomist business hours 11. Agreement to complete daily and weekly questionnaires _____ Previous inclusion criteria: 1. Age of more than 18 years 2. Diagnosis of moderate-severe CD or UC by a healthcare provider via colonoscopy 3. Two or more IBD flares in the previous 24 months, with a flare defined as an occurrence in an unplanned visit to a primary gastroenterologist or IBD specialist or the initiation of treatment to manage IBD or due to change in the medical management of IBD by a healthcare provider 4. The participant is a resident of the United States and can speak, read, and understand English 5. Agree to wear an activity tracker on the same wrist 24 hours a day (except when charging the tracker) for the duration of the study 6. Agreement to self-collect saliva and stool samples and store one stool sample in the freezer until pick-up at least every 4 weeks 7. Agreement to donate a blood sample for genome testing 8. Must have a smartphone that is compatible with the IBDoc CalApp (list of compatible devices is available at: https://www.ibdoc.net/support/?lang=en) and must be able to take an at-home stool test and upload results using a smartphone app every 2 weeks 9. Agreement and ability to store up to four sample kits in the refrigerator during the study 10. Agreement and ability to receive shipments at a mailing address that is not a post office box 11. Agreement and ability to have a mobile phlebotomist collect blood, stool, and saliva samples at home or at a place of their choosing at least every 4 weeks during phlebotomist business hours 12. Agreement to complete daily and weekly questionnaires |
| Key exclusion criteria | Current exclusion criteria as of 01/08/2022: 1.Has a diagnosis of ischemic/radiation colitis 2. Has a diagnosis of primary sclerosing cholangitis 3. Has a diagnosis of an abdominal abscess or perianal abscess requiring surgical intervention or antibiotic treatment within the past 3 months 4. Has a history of cancer, excluding non-melanoma skin cancer that was completely removed 5. Has a history of organ transplant 6. Diagnosis of, or treatment for, infectious colitis, such as CMV colitis or Clostridium difficile colitis, within the past 60 days 7. Hospitalization within the past 8 weeks 8. Participation in a treatment program for drug, alcohol, or chemical abuse in the past 6 months 9. Use of biologics for non-IBD conditions 10. Use of an immune-modulating medication treating a condition other than IBD or its complications 11. Planned IBD abdominal surgery 12. Participation in a clinical trial that involves blood draws, any treatment or procedure for IBD, or a change in IBD care within the past 3 months 13. Current participation in a clinical trial that involves blood draws, any treatment or procedure for IBD, or a change in regular IBD care, or intending to participate in such a trial within the next 12 months _____ Previous exclusion criteria: 1. Has a diagnosis of a non-IBD autoimmune condition 2. Has a diagnosis of indeterminate/ischemic/radiation colitis 3. Has a diagnosis of primary sclerosing cholangitis 4. Has a diagnosis of an abdominal abscess or perianal abscess in the past 2 years 5. For participants with CD: diagnosis of intestinal strictures or intestinal fistula 6. Has a history of cancer, excluding non-melanoma skin cancer that was completely removed 7. Has a history of organ transplant 8. Diagnosis of, or treatment for, infectious colitis, such as CMV colitis or Clostridium difficile colitis, within the past 60 days 9. Hospitalization within the past 8 weeks 10. Participation in a treatment program for drug, alcohol, or chemical abuse in the past 6 months 11. Use of biologics for non-IBD conditions 12. Use of an immune-modulating medication treating a condition other than IBD or its complications 13. Prior or scheduled IBD abdominal surgery 14. Participation in a clinical trial that involves blood draws, any treatment or procedure for IBD, or a change in IBD care within the past 3 months 15. Current participation in a clinical trial that involves blood draws, any treatment or procedure for IBD, or a change in regular IBD care, or intending to participate in such a trial within the next 12 months |
| Date of first enrolment | 30/09/2022 |
| Date of final enrolment | 24/03/2023 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United States of America
Study participating centre
NA
NA
United States of America
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
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| IPD sharing plan summary | Not expected to be made available |
| IPD sharing plan | The datasets generated during and/or analysed during the current study are not expected to be made available due to participant-level data not being a regulatory requirement. |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
| Study website | Study website | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
Editorial Notes
04/12/2023: Study website added.
01/08/2022: The following changes have been made:
1. The recruitment start date has been changed from 01/06/2022 to 30/09/2022.
2. The recruitment end date has been changed from 30/11/2022 to 24/03/2023.
3. The participant inclusion criteria have been changed.
4. The participant exclusion criteria have been changed.
11/03/2022: Trial's existence confirmed by WCG IRB
