New hope for IBD: IL-23 drugs tested in chinese patients
NCT ID NCT07184138
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study will follow 178 Chinese adults with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis who are starting treatment with IL-23 inhibitors (guselkumab or risankizumab). Researchers will track how well the drugs control symptoms and heal the gut over 52 weeks, as well as any side effects. The goal is to see if these newer biologics work in real-world Chinese patients, where data is currently limited.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Interleukin-23 inhibitors (IL-23i) – guselkumab and risankizumab
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could provide real-world evidence that IL-23 inhibitors are effective and safe for Chinese patients with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, potentially improving treatment options.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be less definitive. It is also early-stage for Chinese populations, and some patients may not respond or may experience side effects.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 178 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Oct 2025
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adult patients in China diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn's disease (CD) who are initiating treatment with an interleukin-23 inhibitor (IL-23i) for the first time in routine clinical practice.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- 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: Adults aged 18 years or older, any gender. Formally diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn's disease (CD). Determined by the treating physician to require initiation of IL-23 inhibitor (IL-23i) therapy for the first time. Exclusion Criteria: Currently enrolled in or planning to participate in any other interventional clinical study. Contraindications to IL-23i treatment as specified in the drug label. Considered by the investigator to be unsuitable for participation in the study for any reason.
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