Overview

The Use of Oral Budesonide and Rectal Hydrocortisone for the Treatment of Active Ulcerative Colitis

Status:
Terminated
Trial end date:
2010-03-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if the combination of oral budesonide and rectal hydrocortisone improves symptoms in patients with active ulcerative colitis. Also, we would like to determine if oral budesonide and rectal hydrocortisone has fewer and less severe side effects compared to standard steroids (prednisone).
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of Maryland
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Treatments:
Budesonide
Cortisol succinate
Hydrocortisone
Hydrocortisone 17-butyrate 21-propionate
Hydrocortisone acetate