New drug aims to free colitis patients from long-term steroid use
NCT ID NCT07156175
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests an experimental drug called SAR444336 in 54 adults with microscopic colitis who are currently in remission using budesonide. The goal is to see if the drug can help them stay symptom-free without needing budesonide. Participants will receive either the study drug or a placebo, and researchers will monitor for side effects and how long remission lasts.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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About 54 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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May 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.
- 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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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants with histologically confirmed diagnosis of microscopic colitis (including all histological sub-types). * Receiving budesonide therapy. * Documented clinical remission from 2 weeks before screening. * At least 1 microscopic colitis relapse in the last 8 months prior to screening that required treatment with budesonide. * Body mass index within the range 18 to 35 kg/m2 (inclusive) at screening visit. * All contraceptive methods used by participants should be consistent with local regulations regarding the methods of contraception. Exclusion Criteria: * Significant neutrophilic/eosinophilic infiltration, crypt abscesses, granulomata, or any evidence of IBD other than microscopic colitis. * Evidence of infectious diarrhea in the 3 months prior to randomization. * Other active diarrheal conditions or suspicion of drug--induced microscopic colitis at screening, or diarrhea predominant irritable bowel syndrome. * Any current active viral, bacterial, or fungal infection or any medically relevant infection having occurred within 3 weeks before randomization. * Previous bowel surgeries. * Planned surgery while receiving study treatment. Dental surgeries or other types of minor surgery requiring only local anesthetic are allowed. * Other immunologic disorder, except controlled diabetes or thyroid disorder receiving appropriate treatment. * Presence or history of drug hypersensitivity associated with eosinophilia in the past 6 months. * History or presence of alcohol or illicit drug abuse within the past 2 years. * Excessive consumption of beverages containing xanthine bases. * History of solid organ transplant. * Active malignancy, lymphoproliferative disease, or malignancy in remission for less than 2 years, except adequately treated (cured) localized carcinoma in situ of the cervix or ductal breast, or squamous cell carcinoma, or basal cell carcinoma of the skin. * Have experienced any of the following within 12 months before screening: myocardial infarction, unstable ischemic heart disease, stroke, or New York Heart Association Stage III or IV heart failure. * Participants with a history or presence of another significant illness such as renal, neurological, ophthalmological, psychiatric, endocrine, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, hepatic disease, metabolic, pulmonary or lymphatic. * Live attenuated vaccines within 6 weeks of randomization and during the study. * Currently receiving or had treatment within 12 months prior to screening with B or T cell depleting agents. * At screening, have abnormal laboratory values or ECG abnormalities. * Participants with recent tuberculosis (TB) vaccination or positive TB test results. The above information was not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a participant's potential participation in a clinical trial.
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Conditions
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The places running it
26 sites in 9 countries. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Locations
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A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Presidio Molinette, S.C. Gastroenterologia U., Investigational Site Number : 380002
RECRUITINGTurin, Torino, 10126, Italy
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Azienda Ospedale Università Padova, Investigational Site Number : 380001
RECRUITINGPadua, Padova, 35128, Italy
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Fondazione IRCCS Ca Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Investigational Site Number : 380004
RECRUITINGMilan, Milano, 20122, Italy
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Fondazione Policlinico Gemelli IRCCS Roma, Investigational Site Number : 380003
RECRUITINGRome, Roma, 00168, Italy
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Investigational Site Number : 0560001
RECRUITINGLeuven, 3000, Belgium
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Investigational Site Number : 0560002
RECRUITINGGhent, 9000, Belgium
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Investigational Site Number : 2080002
RECRUITINGHvidovre, 2650, Denmark
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Investigational Site Number : 2080003
RECRUITINGAarhus, 8200, Denmark
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Investigational Site Number : 2500001
RECRUITINGCréteil, 94010, France
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Investigational Site Number : 2500002
RECRUITINGMontfermeil, 93370, France
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Investigational Site Number : 2500003
RECRUITINGPessac, 33604, France
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Investigational Site Number : 2760001
RECRUITINGFrankfurt, 60389, Germany
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Investigational Site Number : 2760002
RECRUITINGPotsdam, 14467, Germany
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Investigational Site Number : 2760003
RECRUITINGTübingen, 72076, Germany
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Investigational Site Number : 2760004
RECRUITINGUlm, 89081, Germany
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Investigational Site Number : 2760005
RECRUITINGLudwigshafen, 67067, Germany
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Investigational Site Number : 3480002
RECRUITINGBudapest, 1085, Hungary
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Investigational Site Number : 3480003
RECRUITINGSzékesfehérvár, 8000, Hungary
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Investigational Site Number : 6160002
RECRUITINGWarsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, 02-507, Poland
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Investigational Site Number : 6160003
RECRUITINGWarsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, 00-728, Poland
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Investigational Site Number : 6160004
RECRUITINGBydgoszcz, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, 85-229, Poland
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Investigational Site Number : 7520001
RECRUITINGLinköping, 581 85, Sweden
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Investigational Site Number : 7520002
RECRUITINGStockholm, 113 61, Sweden
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Investigational Site Number : 7520003
RECRUITINGStockholm, 116 91, Sweden
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Investigational Site Number : 8260001
RECRUITINGOxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom
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Investigational Site Number : 8260002
RECRUITINGCambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 2QQ, United Kingdom
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