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Recruiting Phase 3 NCT04227314

NCT04227314 Randomized Double Blind Controlled Trial Comparing the Safety and Efficacy of Apremilast Versus Placebo in Severe Forms of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis

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NCT ID NCT04227314
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Sponsor University Hospital, Rouen
Condition Recurrent Aphtous Stomatitis
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 134 participants
Start Date 2022-04-10
Primary Completion 2026-12

Trial Parameters

Condition Recurrent Aphtous Stomatitis
Sponsor University Hospital, Rouen
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Phase Phase 3
Enrollment 134
Sex ALL
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Start Date 2022-04-10
Completion 2026-12
Interventions
ApremilastPlacebo oral tablet

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Brief Summary

The objective of the study is to assess the superiority of apremilast in comparison with placebo to achieve Complete Remission (CR) of oral ulcers at Week 12, in patients with severe Recurrent aphtous stomatitis resistant or intolerant to colchicine.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * 1\. Male or female patients aged ≥18 years old with severe primary RAS resistant to colchicine prescribed at a dose of 1mg/day or more for at least 3 months, or intolerant to colchicine Severity of primary oral aphtous ulcer is defined by the presence of at least one of the following criteria: i) - At least one giant oral ulcer (≥ 1cm in diameter) confirmed by the investigator during the month preceding inclusion and/or, ii) - Multiple simultaneous oral ulcers ( ≥4), including herpetiform ulcers confirmed by the investigator during the month preceding inclusion and/or, iii) - Continuous evolution of oral ulcers, some lesions healing, as newly appearing oral ulcers develop within the month before inclusion and/or, iv) - Oral ulcers occurring at least 7 days each month during the previous 3 months and/or v) - Major pain related to oral ulcers interfering with eating, speaking, or swallowing \- In all cases, patients must have at least one oral ulcer on the date of i

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