Title
Comparison Azathioprine to Mesalazine for the Prevention of Postoperative Recurrence in the Crohn Disease
A Multicentre Randomized Open Study Comparing Azathioprine to Mesalazine for the Prevention of Postoperative Recurrence in the Crohn Disease
Phase
Phase 3Study Type
InterventionalStatus
Completed No Results PostedIndication/Condition
Crohn DiseaseIntervention/Treatment
mesalamine azathioprine ...Study Participants
83To show the superiority of Azathioprine comparing Mesalazine in the prevention of postoperative recurrence in Crohn's Disease.
Azathioprine : 2mg/kg/day Mesalazine : 4g/day
Inclusion Criteria: more than 18 years old Clinical remission at inclusion time (CDAI<150) Having ileocolonic or colon resection 21 days before inclusion Resection > 50cm or subtotal colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis Exclusion Criteria: Intolerance to one of both study treatment Liver failure (TP<60%) Renal Failure (Creatinine < Lab results)