Iron Isomaltoside 1000 (Monofer®) Administered by a High Dosing Regimen in Subjects With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

The study is a prospective, non-controlled, open-label multi-centre pilot safety study of iron isomaltoside 1000 (Monofer®) administered to subjects with anaemia and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Based upon haemoglobin (Hb) level, the subjects are divided into two treatment groups, A and B. Depending on the body weight, subjects in Treatment Group A will receive a total dose of 1,500 mg or 2,000 mg IV iron isomaltoside 1000 as a single infusion, whereas subjects in Treatment Group B will receive a total dose of 2,500 mg or 3,000 mg IV iron isomaltoside 1000 divided into two administrations.

Subjects with a diagnosis of IBD (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis) and IDA ( Iron Deficiency Anaemia) with or without concomi-tant inflammation will be enrolled to receive a high dose of IV iron isomaltoside 1000.

Eligibility Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Subjects with age ≥ 18 years
2. Subjects diagnosed with IBD either in remission or active
3. Hb \< 12 g/dL for women and Hb \< 13 g/dL for men
4. Subjects with a CRP above upper limit of normality must have a ferritin below 100 µg/L, whereas subjects with a CRP below or equal to upper limit of normality must have a ferritin below 30 µg/L
5. Willingness to participate after signing informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patient judged by the physician to be in need of surgery due to Crohn´s disease or ulcerative colitis within the next 2 months
2. Anaemia predominantly caused by factors other than IDA
3. Iron overload or disturbance in utilisation of iron (e.g. haemochromatosis and haemosiderosis)
4. Known hypersensitivity to any excipients of iron isomaltoside 1000
5. History of multiple allergies
6. Decompensated liver cirrhosis and/or known chronic viral hepatitis (defined as Alanine Aminotransferase (ALAT) \> 3 times upper limit of normal)
7. Acute and/or chronic infections
8. Body weight \< 50 kg
9. Rheumatoid arthritis with symptoms or signs of active joint inflammation
10. Pregnancy and nursing. In order to avoid pregnancy, women have to be postmenopausal, surgically sterile, or use one of the following contraceptives during the whole study period and 5 days after the study has ended (i.e. 5 times plasma biological half-life of the investigational medicinal product): intrauterine devices and hormonal contraceptives (contraceptive pills, implants, transdermal patches, hormonal vaginal devices or injections with prolonged release)
11. Blood transfusion within the previous 12 weeks
12. Subjects with a history of asthma, allergic eczema, or other atopic allergy
13. Planned elective surgery during the study
14. Untreated Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency, defined as values below the lower reference range
15. Participation in any other clinical study within 3 months prior to Screening
16. IV iron treatment within 8 weeks prior to Screening
17. Oral iron treatment within 1 week prior to Screening
18. Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agent (ESA) treatment within 8 weeks prior to Screening
19. Any other medical condition that, in the opinion of Investigator, may cause the subject to be unsuitable for the completion of the study or place the subject at potential risk from being in the study