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NCT00718094 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Pilot Study of Green Tea Extract (Polyphenon E®)in Ulcerative Colitis

A Phase 2 study, sponsored by University of Louisville.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
20
Enrollment target

NCT00718094 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by University of Louisville. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants.

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The verdict

NCT00718094, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by University of Louisville.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
20 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

Green tea consists of several components, with most research focusing on the polyphenol fraction. The polyphenol fraction(-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG)has been studied extensively as an anti-inflammatory agent as well as a preventative agent for cancer. It has been shown to effectively reduce the inflammation associated with animal models of inflammatory bowel disease. This clinical trial will determine the ability of EGCG, in the form of Polyphenon E®, to treat patients with mild to moderately severe ulcerative colitis.

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo Oral Tablet
  • DRUG Polyphenon E®

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 20 participants
Start Date 2008-03
Est. Completion 2012-04
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

University of Louisville

217 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00718094

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00718094 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Louisville, which has 217 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo Oral Tablet is the first listed.

NCT00718094 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00718094 about?

NCT00718094 is a clinical study titled "Pilot Study of Green Tea Extract (Polyphenon E®)in Ulcerative Colitis". Green tea consists of several components, with most research focusing on the polyphenol fraction. The polyphenol fraction(-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG)has been studied extensively as an anti-inflammatory agent as well as a preventative agent for cancer. It has been shown to effectively reduce...

What is the current status of trial NCT00718094?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 2008-03. Estimated completion is 2012-04.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00718094?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo Oral Tablet (DRUG), Polyphenon E® (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00718094?

This trial is sponsored by University of Louisville, which has 217 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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