Please select the eligibility criteria that correspond to the clinical trial below.
Title: Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Active Controlled Trial Comparing REMICADE� (Infliximab) and REMICADE Plus Azathioprine to Azathioprine in the Treatment of Patients With Crohn's Disease Naive to Both Immunomodulators and Biologic Therapy
Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of three different treatments for patients with Crohns disease who have not responded to previous treatment with a group of drugs commonly used to treat Crohn's Disease (5-ASA) and corticosteroids. Patients will receive either infliximab (a drug used to treat autoimmune diseases) or azathioprine (an immunosuppressant or drug used to suppress the immune system) or a combination of both for up to 34 weeks. This research study will involve approximately 500 patients. The main study involves up to 34 weeks (approximately 8 months). A study extension of an additional 20 weeks (approximately 5 months) is optional for patients who successfully complete the main study. A country-specific study extension of open label infliximab treatment for an additional 1 year is optional for patients who successfully complete the main study extension.


Options:
A: Inclusion Criteria:

(1) Male or non-pregnant, non-lactating females, 18 years of age or older. (2) Documented diagnosis of UC with disease extending at least 15 cm from the anal verge.

(3) Active UC defined by:

(a) modified UC-DAI score of 4-10 with (b) sigmoidoscopy component score ≥ 2 and (c) rectal bleeding component score ≥ 1 (4) Ability of subject to participate fully in all aspects of this clinical trial.

(5) Written informed consent must be obtained and documented.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Severe UC defined by the following criteria:

   ³6 bloody stools daily with one or more of the following:
   1. oral temperature \> 37.8°C or \> 100.0°F
   2. pulse \> 90/min
   3. hemoglobin \< 10 g/dL
2. Previously failed treatment with a mesalazine dose of \> 2.0 g/day.
3. Current relapse lasting \> 6 weeks in the opinion of the investigator.
4. Treatment with 5-ASA at a dose of \>2.0g/day within 1 week prior to randomisation
5. Treatment with systemic or rectal steroids within 4 weeks prior to randomization.
6. Treatment with immunosuppressants within 6 weeks prior to randomization.
7. Treatment with infliximab or other biologics within 3 months prior to randomization.
8. Treatment with systemic antibiotics for UC within 7 days prior to randomization.
9. Treatment with probiotics within 7 days prior to randomization.
10. Treatment with anti-diarrheals within 7 days prior to randomization.
11. Treatment with nicotine patch within 7 days prior to randomization.
12. Received any investigational drug within 30 days prior to randomization.
13. History of colectomy or partial colectomy.
14. History of definite dysplasia in colonic biopsies.
15. Crohn's disease.
16. Known bleeding disorders.
17. Immediate or significant risk of toxic megacolon.
18. Hypersensitivity to salicylates, aspirin, sulfasalazine or 5-ASA.
19. Serum creatinine \> 1.5 times the upper limit of the normal range.
20. AST, ALT, total bilirubin or alkaline phosphatase \> 2 times the upper limit of the normal range.
21. Serious underlying disease other than UC which in the opinion of the investigator may interfere with the subject's ability to participate fully in the study.
22. History of alcohol or drug abuse which in the opinion of the investigator may interfere with the subject's ability to comply with the study procedures.
23. Stools positive for clostridium difficile.
24. Pregnant or lactating women.
25. Prior enrolment in the current study and had received study treatment.
B: Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults subjects with confirmed Crohn's Disease (CD) for at least 3 months
* Moderate to severely active CD as defined by Crohn's Disease Activity Index (CDAI) 220 to 450
* In the past have had insufficient response and or intolerance to ≥ 1 of the conventional therapy (immunosuppressants, corticosteroids and/or approved biologic therapy)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Ulcerative colitis (UC) or indeterminate colitis
* Short bowel syndrome
* Known stricture or noninflammatory stenosis leading to symptoms of obstruction
* Current stoma or current need for colostomy or ileostomy
C: Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients suffering from active Crohn's disease \[Crohn's Disease Activity Index(CDAI) ≥ 220 and ≤ 450\] and at least 2 segments with endoscopic ulcerative lesions with Baseline Crohn's Disease Endoscopic Index of Severity (CDEIS) ≥ 8
* Patients who need to be treated by anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) therapy

Exclusion Criteria:

* Obstructive intestinal strictures, bowel resection, proctocolectomy or total colectomy, current total parenteral nutrition, short bowel syndrome
* History of tuberculosis or positive tests for tuberculosis at screening
* All the concomitant diseases or pathological conditions that could interfere with Crohn's disease assessment or to be harmful for the well being of the patient
* Previous clinical trials and previous biological therapy that could interfere with the results in the present clinical trial
D: Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of Crohns Disease for at least 6 weeks
* Moderate to severe disease activity (CDAI \>= 220 and \<=450)
* No history of azathioprine, 6-MP (6 Mercaptopurine), or biologic treatments
* Are either: Corticosteriod-dependent, OR considered for a 2nd (or greater) course of corticosteriod, OR 5-ASA failures, Or Budesonide failures

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of abdominal surgery within the last 6 months
* Have an ostomy or stoma \[An operation to create an opening from an area inside the body to the outside\]
* Are pregnant, nursing, or planning pregnancy (both men and women)
* Serious simultaneous illness that could interfere with study participation
* Use of any investigational drug within 30 days
* Have a concomitant diagnosis or any history of congestive heart failure
* Weigh more than 140 kilograms (or 310 pounds)

Answer: D