New hope for ulcerative colitis: experimental drug JNJ-78934804 enters final testing phase

NCT ID NCT07577856

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This phase 3 trial tests whether the experimental drug JNJ-78934804 can help people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis achieve remission better than the existing drug guselkumab. About 644 participants will receive either the new drug or guselkumab, and researchers will check at 48 weeks how many have no symptoms and healed gut lining. The study is currently recruiting.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

JNJ-78934804 (an experimental drug) compared to guselkumab (TREMFYA)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a new treatment option for people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis, potentially helping more patients achieve remission.

What could go wrong

This is a phase 3 trial, but the experimental drug is still unproven. It may not work better than the existing drug guselkumab, and side effects are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ulcerative colitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Clinnova Research

    RECRUITING

    Anaheim, California, 92805, United States

  • GCP Clinical Research

    RECRUITING

    Tampa, Florida, 33609, United States

  • Kagoshima IBD Gastroenterology Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Kagoshima, 892-0843, Japan

  • New York Gastroenterology Associates

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10075, United States

  • Peak Gastroenterology Associates

    RECRUITING

    Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80907, United States

  • Southern Star Research Institute, LLC

    RECRUITING

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States