New combo therapy aims to Fast-Track UC remission
NCT ID NCT06095596
First seen May 03, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study tests a sequential treatment for moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. Patients first receive a fast-acting drug (upadacitinib) for 8 weeks, then switch to a safer long-term drug (vedolizumab) for maintenance. The goal is to quickly induce remission while reducing side effects. About 334 participants will be enrolled across multiple centers.
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Locations
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the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University
RECRUITINGGuangzhou, Guangdong, 501655, China
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Vedolizumab and upadacitinib
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a new treatment sequence that quickly controls ulcerative colitis symptoms and maintains remission with a good safety profile.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with no phase designation, so results are uncertain. The combination may not improve outcomes over standard treatments, and upadacitinib carries risks like infection 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.