Real-World tofacitinib study in ulcerative colitis ends early
NCT ID NCT05069259
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study looked at how well the drug tofacitinib (Xeljanz) works for people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis in everyday medical practice in Switzerland. It measured symptom improvement and gut inflammation using stool samples. The study was small with 18 participants and was terminated early, so results are limited.
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Locations
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Centre Fribourgeois de Gastroenterologie
Fribourg, Switzerland
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Clarunis, Universitätsspital
Basel, Switzerland
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Kantonsspital Baselland
Liestal, Switzerland
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Kantonsspital St, Gallen
Sankt Gallen, Canton of St. Gallen, 9007, Switzerland
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Verein IBD Study Group
Bern, CH - 3012, Switzerland
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
tofacitinib (Xeljanz)
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could confirm that tofacitinib works well in everyday practice for people with ulcerative colitis, helping doctors make better treatment decisions.
What could go wrong
This was a small, terminated study with only 18 participants, so results may not be reliable or apply to everyone. Tofacitinib also carries risks like infections and blood clots.
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.