Could an old antibiotic tame ulcerative colitis?
NCT ID NCT06201793
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding the antibiotic minocycline to standard mesalamine treatment helps control mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis. 46 adults took part. Researchers measured disease activity using a symptom score. The trial is complete, but results are not yet published.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- minocycline (an antibiotic) added to standard mesalamine treatment
- What this could lead to
- If it works, adding minocycline could help control ulcerative colitis symptoms better than mesalamine alone.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 46 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and minocycline can cause side effects like dizziness or antibiotic resistance.
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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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Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University
Al Mansurah, 7650001, Egypt
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