New study tests ozanimod against standard drug for Steroid-Dependent UC

NCT ID NCT07271069

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how well ozanimod works compared to azathioprine for people with steroid-dependent ulcerative colitis in Japan. Researchers will review medical records of 150 adults to see which drug helps patients stop steroids and stay symptom-free. The goal is to find a better treatment option for this chronic condition.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Ozanimod and azathioprine
What this could lead to
If ozanimod works better than azathioprine, it could offer a more effective way to control ulcerative colitis without long-term steroid use.
What could go wrong
This is an observational chart review, not a controlled trial, so results may be less reliable. The study is also limited to Japan, which may not apply to other populations.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Asahikawa Medical University

    RECRUITING

    Asahikawa, Hokkaido, 078-8510, Japan

  • Chiba University

    RECRUITING

    Chiba, Chiba, 263-8522, Japan

  • Ehime Prefectural Central Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Matsuyama, Ehime, 790-0024, Japan

  • Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Chikushino-shi, Fukuoka, 818-8502, Japan

  • Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Fukuoka, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan

  • Hamamatsu University School of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 431-3192, Japan

  • Hyogo Medical University

    RECRUITING

    Nishinomiya, Hyōgo, 663-8501, Japan

  • Kagawa Prefectural Central Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Takamatsu, Kagawa-ken, 760-8557, Japan

  • Kansai Medical University

    RECRUITING

    Hirakata, Osaka, 573-1010, Japan

  • Kyorin University School of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Mitaka-shi, Tokyo, 181-8611, Japan

  • Mebix. Inc.

    RECRUITING

    Minato-ku, Tokyo, 1070052, Japan

  • Saga University

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Saga, Saga-ken, 840-8502, Japan

  • Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University

    RECRUITING

    Hidaka-shi, Saitama, 350-1298, Japan

  • Sapporo Higashi Tokushukai Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Sapporo, Hokkaido, 065-0033, Japan

  • Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Hokkaidō, Japan

  • Toho University Sakura Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Sakura, Chiba, 285-8741, Japan

  • Tottori University

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Tottori-shi, Tottori, 680-8550, Japan

  • Tsujinaka Hospital Kashiwanoha

    RECRUITING

    Kashiwa-shi, Chiba, 277-0871, Japan

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