Double-Drug attack on Crohn's: could two biologics be better than one?
NCT ID NCT06045754
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study is testing whether combining two different biologic drugs can better control moderate to severe Crohn's disease. One hundred adults will first receive either vedolizumab plus adalimumab or vedolizumab plus ustekinumab. Those who respond well will then switch to vedolizumab alone. The goal is to see if the combination improves bowel healing and symptoms, and if the benefit can be maintained with a single drug.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- vedolizumab (Entyvio), adalimumab (Humira), ustekinumab (Stelara)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that combining two targeted therapies is safe and effective for controlling moderate to severe Crohn's disease, and that some patients may then maintain control with just one drug.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase 4 study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Combining two powerful immune-suppressing drugs also raises the risk of serious infections and other side effects.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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About 50 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2024
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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18 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: Part A: 1. Has a confirmed diagnosis of CD at least 3 months before screening, based on endoscopy results. 2. Has moderately to severely active CD at Screening, defined as an SES-CD \>=6 (\>=4 if isolated ileal disease). 3. Has demonstrated at least 1 of the following (a, b, or c) to at least 1 IL antagonist or at least 1 tumor necrosis factor (TNF) antagonist, at doses approved for the treatment of CD: 1. Inadequate response after completing the full induction regimen; 2. Loss of response (recurrence of symptoms during scheduled maintenance dosing after prior clinical benefit); or 3. Intolerance (a significant adverse event that precluded further use, including but not limited to serious infection including opportunistic infections, malignancy, infusion-related and hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis, and liver injury). Note: Participants with an inadequate response to \>2 classes of advanced therapies or \>1 agent in the same class are not eligible. Participants who discontinued a third class of advanced therapy for reasons other than inadequate response may be eligible after discussion with the Medical Monitor. Part B: 4. In the investigator's opinion, the participant exhibits a therapeutic benefit at Week 26. Exclusion Criteria: 1. CDAI score \> 450. 2. A current diagnosis of ulcerative colitis or indeterminate colitis. 3. Clinical evidence of an abdominal abscess. 4. Known fistula (other than perianal fistula) or phlegmon. 5. Known perianal fistula with abscess. 6. Ileostomy, colostomy, or severe, or symptomatic stenosis of the intestine. 7. Previous extensive bowel resection with 2 entire segments missing, of the following: terminal ileum, right colon, transverse colon, sigmoid and left colon, and rectum. 8. Short bowel syndrome. 9. Any planned surgical intervention for CD, except for seton placement for perianal fistula without abscess. 10. History or evidence of adenomatous colonic polyps that have not been removed. 11. History or evidence of colonic mucosal dysplasia. 12. Intolerance or contraindication to ileocolonoscopy. 13. Any identified congenital or acquired immunodeficiency (eg, common variable immunodeficiency infection). 14. Active or latent tuberculosis (TB), regardless of treatment history. 15. A positive test for hepatitis B virus (HBV) as defined by the presence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) or hepatitis B core antibody (HBcAb) test. 16. A positive test for hepatitis C virus (HCV), as defined by a positive hepatitis C virus antibody (HCVAb) test and detectable HCV ribonucleic acid (RNA). 17. Received approved or investigational anti-integrin antibodies (i.e., vedolizumab, natalizumab, efalizumab, etrolizumab, abrilumab \[AMG 181\], anti- mucosal addressin cell adhesion molecule-1 \[MAdCAM-1\] antibodies, or rituximab) for the treatment of CD. 18. History of or symptoms of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) in the investigator's opinion. If a participant has symptoms consistent with PML, a PML checklist must be completed and submitted to the PML independent adjudication committee. If the PML IAC deems the participant to have PML, the participant is ineligible.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The study's own enquiry address
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The places running it
48 sites in 2 countries. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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Study contacts
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Contact
Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
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ABP Research Services Corp.
RECRUITINGOakville, Ontario, L6L 5L7, Canada
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Allegheny Health Network
RECRUITINGWexford, Pennsylvania, 15090, United States
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Alliance Clinical Research of Tampa, LLC
RECRUITINGTampa, Florida, 33615, United States
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BVL Clinical Research
RECRUITINGLiberty, Missouri, 64068, United States
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90048, United States
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Clinical Research of Osceola
RECRUITINGKissimmee, Florida, 34741, United States
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Cotton ONeil Clinical Research Center
RECRUITINGTopeka, Kansas, 66606, United States
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Covenant Health
RECRUITINGEdmonton, Alberta, T5K 2K4, Canada
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Digestive Disease Specialists, Inc.
RECRUITINGOklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73114, United States
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Digestive Health Specialsits
RECRUITINGDothan, Alabama, 36301, United States
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Endoscopic Research Inc
RECRUITINGOrlando, Florida, 32803, United States
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GI Alliance
RECRUITINGMetairie, Louisiana, 70006, United States
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GI Alliance - Digestive Health Associates of Texas
RECRUITINGDallas, Texas, 75044, United States
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GI Alliance - Mansfield
RECRUITINGMansfield, Texas, 76063, United States
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GI Alliance - Webster
RECRUITINGWebster, Texas, 77598, United States
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GI Alliance Sun City
RECRUITINGSun City, Arizona, 85351, United States
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Gastro Intestinal Research Institute of Northern Ohio, LLC.
RECRUITINGWestlake, Ohio, 44145, United States
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Gastroenterology Consultants, P.C.
RECRUITINGRoswell, Georgia, 30076, United States
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Gastroenterology Research of San Antonio, LLC
RECRUITINGSan Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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Great Lakes Gastroenterology Research, LLC
RECRUITINGMentor, Ohio, 44060, United States
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Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
RECRUITINGNewport Beach, California, 92663, United States
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Huron Gastroenterology Associates, P.C.
RECRUITINGYpsilanti, Michigan, 48197, United States
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London Health Sciences Centre
RECRUITINGLondon, Ontario, N6A 5A5, Canada
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Medical Research Center of Connecticut, LLC
RECRUITINGHamden, Connecticut, 06518, United States
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Mid-America Gastro-Intestinal Consultants
RECRUITINGKansas City, Missouri, 64111, United States
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NYU Langone Health
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10016, United States
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Ohio Gastroenterology group, Inc.
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43202, United States
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Sanford Health Research
RECRUITINGRapid City, South Dakota, 57701, United States
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Southern Star Research Institute, LLC.
RECRUITINGSan Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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Texas Digestive Disease Consultants (TDDC), Southlake
RECRUITINGSouthlake, Texas, 76092, United States
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Texas Digestive Disease Consultants Cedar Park
RECRUITINGCedar Park, Texas, 78613, United States
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Texas Digestive Disease Consultants Lubbock
RECRUITINGLubbock, Texas, 79410, United States
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The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
RECRUITINGMontreal, Quebec, H3G 1A4, Canada
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Toronto Digestive Disease Associates (TDDA) Inc.
RECRUITINGVaughan, Ontario, L4L 4Y7, Canada
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Toronto Immune and Digestive Health Institute Inc. (TIDHI)
RECRUITINGNorth York, Ontario, M6A3B4, Canada
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Tulane University
RECRUITINGNew Orleans, Louisiana, 70112, United States
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Tyler Research Institute, LLC
RECRUITINGTyler, Texas, 75701, United States
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University Gastroenterology
RECRUITINGProvidence, Rhode Island, 02094, United States
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University of California San Diego Health (UCSD)
RECRUITINGLa Jolla, California, 92037, United States
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University of Chicago Medicine
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
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University of Cincinnati
RECRUITINGCincinnati, Ohio, 45627, United States
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University of Kansas Medical Center
RECRUITINGKansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States
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University of Louisville
RECRUITINGLouisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States
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University of Utah Health
RECRUITINGSalt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States
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Viable Clinical Research - North Bay
RECRUITINGNorth Bay, Ontario, P1B 2H3, Canada
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Washington Gastroenterology- GIA
RECRUITINGTacoma, Washington, 98405, United States
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Washington University School of Medicine
RECRUITINGSt Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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