Clinical trial Recruiting at 6 sites Observational

Evaluating Upadacitinib for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Official title: Efficacy and Safety of Upadacitinib in the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in China: A Multicenter, Single-Arm, Prospective, Observational Real-World Study

Run by Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University · NCT06780683 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing how well the oral medication Upadacitinib works for people in China with Inflammatory Bowel Disease who haven't responded to other treatments.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment174 (estimated)
SponsorSixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsupadacitinib
Locations6 sites (Guangzhou, Guangdong and 5 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2028
Study endsDecember 31, 2028
Registry record updatedJanuary 17, 2025
Trial IDNCT06780683 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include patients of any gender diagnosed with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease who require initial treatment with Upadacitinib.

Probably not a fit

Patients currently participating in other clinical studies or those with contraindications to Upadacitinib will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on the efficacy and safety of Upadacitinib in treating patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), specifically Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, in China. It aims to gather real-world data from multiple centers to assess how well this oral medication works for patients who are either primary or secondary non-responders to existing biologic treatments. By analyzing the outcomes of patients requiring Upadacitinib, the study seeks to provide valuable insights for clinical decision-making in the management of IBD.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve treatment options and outcomes for patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease in China.

How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research on Upadacitinib specifically in the Chinese IBD population, other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar biologic treatments in IBD.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Inclusion criteria were patients of any gender, diagnosed with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease according to current guidelines, requiring initial upadacitinib treatment as judged by the treating physician, and providing signed informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Exclusion criteria included current or planned participation in any other clinical study, contraindications to upadacitinib treatment as per the drug's instructions, and patients deemed unsuitable for the study by the researchers.

Where it's running

  • The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine
    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
    Recruiting
  • Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
    Recruiting
  • Meizhou People's Hospital
    Meizhou, Guangdong, China
    Recruiting
  • The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University
    Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
    Recruiting
  • Liuzhou People's Hospital
    Liuzhou, Guangxi, China
    Recruiting
  • Ruikang Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine
    Nanning, Guangxi, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.