Experimental drug aims to quiet gut inflammation in ulcerative colitis
NCT ID NCT06420375
First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests an experimental oral drug called BRS201 in people with active mild ulcerative colitis. Participants take the drug or a placebo for four weeks each in a crossover design, and researchers measure changes in gut inflammation markers and symptoms. The study involves 20 participants and lasts 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
- an experimental drug called BRS201
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a new treatment option for people with mild ulcerative colitis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug may not reduce inflammation or improve symptoms significantly.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
RECRUITINGChestnut Hill, Massachusetts, 02467, United States
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