Ulcerative colitis
MONDO:0005101An inflammatory bowel disease involving the mucosal surface of the large intestine and rectum. It may present with an acute or slow onset and follows an intermittent or continuous course. Signs and symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, weight loss, and intestinal hemorrhage.
Also known as: colitis ulcerative, ulcerative colitis, ulcerative colitis (disease), left-sided ulcerative colitis, ulcerative proctosigmoiditis
532 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New drug shows promise for Long-Term control of ulcerative colitis
Disease control TerminatedThis study looks at the long-term safety of brazikumab, a drug given as a shot every 4 weeks, for people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. Participants had already taken part in an earlier study of brazikumab. The goal is to see if the drug remains safe over a longer pe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New injection for ulcerative colitis shows early promise, but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested an injectable drug called NP-201 acetate in healthy volunteers and people with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis. The goal was to check safety, how the body processes the drug, and early signs of effectiveness. The trial was terminated early, so on…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: NIBEC Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug brazikumab aims to tame ulcerative colitis Flare-Ups
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested brazikumab in 242 adults with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis. Participants received either brazikumab or a placebo intravenously and then as injections over 54 weeks. The goal was to see if the drug could improve symptoms and heal the colon lining…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can IBD patients safely stretch their infusion schedule? new study tests two strategies
Disease control TerminatedThis study looks at people with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis) who are in deep remission. It compares two methods for gradually increasing the time between infliximab infusions: one based on symptoms and one based on drug levels in the blood. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New pill for ulcerative colitis shows promise, but trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an oral medication, NX-13, in 81 adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. Participants received either NX-13 or a placebo for 12 weeks, with a long-term follow-up option. The trial was terminated early, so the full results are not available, but the da…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New pill aims to tame ulcerative colitis Flare-Ups
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental daily tablet called VTX002 in people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. About 213 participants were randomly assigned to receive one of two doses of VTX002 or a placebo for 13 weeks, with the option …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Oppilan Pharma Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Stem cells tested for tough bowel disease – but trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested whether injecting donor stem cells (remestemcel-L) into the colon could help people with severe ulcerative colitis that hadn't responded to other treatments. Only 7 adults took part before the trial was stopped early. The main goal was to check safet…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Bile acid hope for pouchitis patients fizzles in early study
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether a bile acid supplement called UDCA could reduce inflammation and improve quality of life in people with pouchitis, a complication after ulcerative colitis surgery. Only 2 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated. The goal was to see if …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New hope for ulcerative colitis? drug trial shows promise
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called vixarelimab in 79 people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (UC) who had not responded well to other treatments. The goal was to see if the drug could help control the disease and reduce symptoms like diarrhea and bleeding. The study was st…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Pfizer's ulcerative colitis pill study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental oral drug, PF-07054894, in adults aged 18-75 with mild to severe ulcerative colitis (UC). The goal was to see if the drug could safely help control the disease and reduce symptoms like diarrhea and rectal bleeding. The trial was terminated early,…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Ulcerative colitis drug study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at the safety and effectiveness of the drug ozanimod for people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. It aimed to see if the drug could improve symptoms like diarrhea and rectal bleeding, and how it affected quality of life. The study was terminated early,…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Experimental UC drug trial halted early – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new antibody drug (BB-TL1A-VIAL-HLE) in 16 healthy volunteers and people with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis. The goal was to check safety and see if it could improve colon inflammation. However, the study was terminated early, so we have li…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vial Australia Pty Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Experimental UC drug trial halted midway
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called efavaleukin alfa in 221 adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. The goal was to see if it could help patients achieve remission after 12 weeks of treatment. The trial was terminated early, so final results are limited, but the data m…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New biosimilar AVT16 takes on entyvio for ulcerative colitis
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial compared AVT16, a proposed biosimilar, to the approved drug Entyvio (vedolizumab) in 301 adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. Participants received IV infusions over nearly a year. The study aimed to see if AVT16 works as well and is as safe as En…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alvotech Swiss AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Real-World tofacitinib study in ulcerative colitis ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at how well the drug tofacitinib (Xeljanz) works for people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis in everyday medical practice in Switzerland. It measured symptom improvement and gut inflammation using stool samples. The study was small with 18 participants…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Gut bacteria pill for colitis shows early promise, but trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental oral treatment called VE202 for people with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. The treatment uses live bacteria to help restore gut balance. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited. Participa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vedanta Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Promising UC drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called bertilimumab in 32 adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. The goal was to see if it could reduce disease activity compared to a placebo. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited and no clear benefit was established.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Could a common cholesterol drug tame inflammatory bowel disease?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether statins, a common cholesterol drug, could change the gut bacteria in people with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease to a healthier type. The goal was to see if this change could reduce disease activity. The study was terminated early, so results are l…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Long-Term ulcerative colitis control
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called efavaleukin alfa in people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis who had already completed a previous study. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and works over a longer period, up to 104 weeks. The study was terminated early and enrolled o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Mesh may stop hernias after stoma closure, but study halted early
Prevention TerminatedThis pilot study tested whether placing a special mesh during ileostomy closure surgery could prevent hernias in people with inflammatory bowel disease. Only 8 patients were enrolled before the study was stopped. The main goal was to check safety, like infections or wound problem…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Steroid combo fails to show benefit for UC flares
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether adding high-dose steroid pulses to the usual oral steroid course could help people with moderate ulcerative colitis flares achieve remission without needing other treatments. The trial was terminated early and enrolled 75 adults with left-sided or ext…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Grupo Espanol de Trabajo en Enfermedad de Crohn y Colitis Ulcerosa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New study explores simple tests to replace colonoscopies for colitis patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if certain substances in stool and blood can predict whether the gut lining has healed in people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. Researchers planned to measure these markers in 62 adults before and after treatment. The study was terminated earl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC