Antifungal drug fails to show promise in Crohn's Gene-Targeted trial

NCT ID NCT04966585

First seen Feb 24, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study tested the antifungal drug posaconazole in 10 adults with active Crohn's disease who carry a specific genetic risk factor (CARD9 S12N). The goal was to see if reducing gut fungi could improve inflammation and symptoms. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (CSMC)

    Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States

  • Mayo Clinic

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55901, United States

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