New hope for IBD patients with anemia: experimental drug enters trial

NCT ID NCT07368972

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Disc Medicine, Inc Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This phase 2 trial tests a drug called DISC-0974 in 21 adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who also have anemia caused by inflammation. The study aims to see if the drug safely raises hemoglobin levels compared to a placebo. Participants receive injections of either DISC-0974 or a placebo, and researchers monitor changes in blood counts and side effects over about three months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: DISC-0974
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new treatment option for anemia in people with inflammatory bowel disease, improving energy and quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase trial with only 21 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug may not work or could cause side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anemia anemia due to chronic disorder inflammatory bowel disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANEMIA INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE (IBD) INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE (IBD); ANEMIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Anchor Medical Research, LLC
RECRUITING

Miami, Florida, 33176, United States
Clinical Research of Osceola, LLC
RECRUITING

Kissimmee, Florida, 34741, United States
Dolphin Medical Research
RECRUITING

Doral, Florida, 33172, United States
Ezy Medical Research, Co
RECRUITING

Miami Lakes, Florida, 33015, United States
Gastro Health - Blue Ash Care Center
RECRUITING

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45242, United States
Gastro Health - Cincinnati
RECRUITING

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219, United States
Gastro Health - Galloway Care Center
RECRUITING

Miami, Florida, 33176, United States
Guardian Angel Research, Inc
RECRUITING

Tampa, Florida, 33614, United States
KAD Clinical Research
RECRUITING

St Louis, Missouri, 63123, United States
One of a Kind Clinical Research Center, LLC
RECRUITING

Scottsdale, Arizona, 85258, United States
One of a Kind Clinical Research Center, LLC
RECRUITING

Kingwood, Texas, 77339, United States
Siena Research Network
RECRUITING

Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, United States
UCLA Catche & Tamar Manoukian Division of Digestive Diseases
RECRUITING

Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States
University Gastroenterology Clinical Research Department
RECRUITING

Providence, Rhode Island, 02905, United States

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