New shot aims to tame ulcerative colitis Flare-Ups

NCT ID NCT07463183

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether MK-8690, a drug given as a shot, can help people with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis achieve remission. About 100 adults who haven't responded well to other treatments will receive either MK-8690 or a placebo. The main goal is to see if more people on the drug reach clinical remission after 12 weeks.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

MK-8690 (also called PRA052), a drug given as a shot under the skin

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for people with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis who haven't responded to other therapies.

What could go wrong

This is an early Phase 2a trial with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug could cause side effects or fail to show benefit over placebo.

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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

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Locations

  • BVL Research - Kansas ( Site 1054)

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    Liberty, Missouri, 64068, United States

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  • Clinnova Research ( Site 1042)

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    Anaheim, California, 92805, United States

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  • Gastroenterology Associates of Central Georgia ( Site 1060)

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    Macon, Georgia, 31201, United States

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  • Nature Coast Clinical Research ( Site 1045)

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    Inverness, Florida, 34452, United States

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  • Peak Gastroenterology Associates ( Site 1052)

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    Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80907, United States

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  • Research Associates of South Florida - Miami - Southwest 8th Street ( Site 1072)

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    Miami, Florida, 33134, United States

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  • South Denver Gastroenterology, PC ( Site 1068)

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    Englewood, Colorado, 80113, United States

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  • Tulane University School of Medicine ( Site 1073)

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    New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112, United States

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  • University of Kansas Medical Center ( Site 1077)

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    Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States

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