Showa Inan General Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Showa Inan General Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New pill hopes to tame gut disease in seniors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new oral drug called etrasimod in 30 elderly patients with active ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. Researchers will track how many patients achieve remission after 4 weeks and check for bowel healing and side effects over 52 weeks.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Showa Inan General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 11:17 UTC
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Blood test may predict ulcerative colitis healing, study finds
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a blood test for a protein called LRG can tell if the gut lining has healed in people with ulcerative colitis. Researchers will check blood samples and compare them with colonoscopy results. The goal is to find a less invasive way to monitor the diseas…
Sponsor: Showa Inan General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:59 UTC