New pill tested to tame bowel disease in seniors

NCT ID NCT07243639

Summary

This study is testing a pill called etrasimod to see if it can help control ulcerative colitis in people aged 65 and older. Researchers will follow 30 patients for a year to check if their symptoms improve, if their colon looks healthier on a scope, and how safe the drug is. The goal is to see if this oral medication is an effective and safe long-term management option for this age group.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Showa Inan General Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Komagane, Nagano, 399-4117, Japan

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