NCT03409796

Brief Summary

The primary purpose of this study is to characterize changes in gluten-specific T cells and pathology in the small intestine with specific focus on biomarkers likely to change with therapeutic celiac disease (CeD) treatment.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
16

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2018

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

December 31, 2017

Completed
24 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 24, 2018

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 24, 2018

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 2, 2019

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 2, 2019

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

August 18, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

May 24, 2022

Status Verified

May 1, 2022

Enrollment Period

1 year

First QC Date

December 31, 2017

Results QC Date

April 30, 2020

Last Update Submit

May 20, 2022

Conditions

Keywords

Gluten Challenge

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Change From Baseline in Small Intestine Histology Based on Villous Height to Crypt Depth (Vh:Cd) Ratio

    Attenuation of the effects of gluten exposure was assessed by measuring the change from baseline in villous height (Vh) to crypt depth (Cd) ratio after 15 days of gluten challenge. Villi were the small finger like projections that line the small intestine and promote nutrient absorption and are often shortened in participants with CeD. Crypts were grooves between the villi that are often elongated in participants with CeD. A decreased Vh:Cd ratio indicates more extreme CeD disease symptoms. Baseline values was defined as the last observed value before the first dose of gluten.

    Baseline and Day 15

  • Change From Baseline in Small Intestine Histology Based on Intraepithelial Lymphocytes (IEL) Counts

    IELs are white blood cells (WBCs) interspersed between epithelial cells of the small and large intestine where they function to preserve the integrity of the mucosal barrier by protecting the epithelium against pathogen or immune-induced pathology. Increased IELs count indicated more extreme CeD disease symptoms. Baseline values was defined as the last observed value before the first dose of gluten.

    Baseline and Day 15

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Correlation Coefficient Changes Between Gluten-specific Blood T Cells and Standard CeD Histological Assessments

    At Baseline, Days 6 and 15

  • Change From Baseline in Gluten-specific T Cells in Blood Based on Enzyme-linked Immune Absorbent Spot (ELISPot) Assay and T Cell Receptor (TCR) Human Leukocyte Antigen Serotype (HLA-DQ2)-Tetramers

    Baseline and Day 6

Study Arms (2)

Group A: Gluten 3 gm

OTHER

Gluten 3 gram (gm), powder, orally, once daily up to 14 days.

Dietary Supplement: Gluten

Group B: Gluten 10 gm

OTHER

Gluten 10 gm, powder, orally, once daily up to 14 days.

Dietary Supplement: Gluten

Interventions

GlutenDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Gluten powder.

Group A: Gluten 3 gmGroup B: Gluten 10 gm

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 75 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Be a non-smoker who has not used tobacco- or nicotine-containing products (example, nicotine patch) for at least 6 months before Day 1 gluten administration.
  • Have well-controlled biopsy-proven CeD, compliant with a gluten-free diet (GFD) for greater than or equal to (\>=) 6 months preceding screening, with resolution of CeD symptoms, normalization of CeD serology, and in the judgment of the investigator, have inactive or minimally-active disease.
  • Be HLA-DQ2.5 and/or HLA-DQ8 positive, assessed at screening. If participants have already been genotyped, results from previous testing may be used in lieu of genotyping at screening.
  • Be willing to delay a planned procedure involving the use of powerful electromagnetic fields (example, magnetic resonance imaging), until the PillCam SB 3 capsule is excreted.
  • Not undergo VCE or optical coherence tomography (OCT) if has an implanted electromedical device or a swallowing disorder.
  • Not undergo OCT if has a contraindication to the device or procedure as per reference information.

You may not qualify if:

  • Had major surgery and/or donated or lost 1 unit of blood (approximately 500 milliliter \[mL\]) within 8 weeks before the first dose of gluten.
  • Are unable to refrain from or anticipate the use of any unapproved medication, including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal remedies, beginning approximately 7 days before administration of the initial dose of gluten and continuing throughout the trial until the follow-up visit.
  • Consume excessive amounts of coffee, tea, cola, energy drinks, or other caffeinated beverages per day. An excessive amount is defined as greater than 6 servings (1 serving is approximately equivalent to 120 mg of caffeine).
  • Have positive IgA anti-tissue transglutaminase (tTG), IgA anti-deamidated gliadin peptide (DGP), and IgG DGP serologies at Screening.
  • Have inflammatory gastrointestinal disorders or autoimmune diseases other than CeD or autoimmune thyroid disease.
  • Have known or suspected gastrointestinal obstructions, strictures, or fistulas based on the clinical picture or pre-procedure testing and profile of the PillCam SB 3 capsule.
  • Endoscopy and intestinal biopsy are contraindicated.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

Location

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

Location

Related Publications (2)

  • Johansen A, Sandve GKF, Maxwell JR, Smithson G, Sollid LM, Stamnaes J. Biopsy Proteome Score Performs Well as an Effect Measure in a Gluten Challenge Trial of Celiac Disease. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2025 Apr;23(5):758-765.e8. doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2024.08.005. Epub 2024 Aug 30.

  • Leonard MM, Silvester JA, Leffler D, Fasano A, Kelly CP, Lewis SK, Goldsmith JD, Greenblatt E, Kwok WW, McAuliffe WJ, Galinsky K, Siegelman J, Chow IT, Wagner JA, Sapone A, Smithson G. Evaluating Responses to Gluten Challenge: A Randomized, Double-Blind, 2-Dose Gluten Challenge Trial. Gastroenterology. 2021 Feb;160(3):720-733.e8. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2020.10.040. Epub 2020 Oct 29.

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Celiac Disease

Interventions

Glutens

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Malabsorption SyndromesIntestinal DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesDigestive System DiseasesMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

ProlaminsGrain ProteinsPlant ProteinsProteinsAmino Acids, Peptides, and ProteinsSeed Storage Proteins

Results Point of Contact

Title
Medical Director
Organization
Takeda

Study Officials

  • Medical Director Clinical Science

    Takeda

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restriction Type
OTHER
Restrictive Agreement
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
OTHER
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

December 31, 2017

First Posted

January 24, 2018

Study Start

April 24, 2018

Primary Completion

May 2, 2019

Study Completion

May 2, 2019

Last Updated

May 24, 2022

Results First Posted

August 18, 2020

Record last verified: 2022-05

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will share

Takeda makes patient-level, de-identified data sets and associated documents available for all interventional studies after applicable marketing approvals and commercial availability have been received (or program is completely terminated), an opportunity for the primary publication of the research and final report development has been allowed, and other criteria have been met as set forth in Takeda's Data Sharing Policy (see www.TakedaClinicalTrials.com for details). To obtain access, researchers must submit a legitimate academic research proposal for adjudication by an independent review panel, who will review the scientific merit of the research and the requestor's qualifications and conflict of interest that can result in potential bias. Once approved, qualified researchers who sign a data sharing agreement are provided access to these data in a secure research environment.

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