New pill could tame ulcerative colitis without needles
NCT ID NCT07374471
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests an oral biologic called MB-001 in 100 adults with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis. Participants take either MB-001 or a placebo daily for 12 weeks, then may continue in an open-label phase. Researchers will check for side effects and measure improvements in symptoms, colon inflammation, and lab results.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- MB-001 (an oral biologic)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a new oral treatment option for people with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis, potentially reducing symptoms and improving quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase trial with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug may not work better than placebo, and side effects are still being studied.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Site 3001
RECRUITINGChisinau, Moldova
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