Evaluating Upadacitinib for Ulcerative Colitis in Chinese Adults

Prospective Observational Study Of Upadacitinib in Ulcerative Colitis in China

Observational AbbVie · NCT06838845

This study is testing how well upadacitinib works and how safe it is for Chinese adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment80 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorAbbVie Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionsupadacitinib
Locations3 sites (Guangzhou, Guangdong and 2 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06838845 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of upadacitinib in treating moderate to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) among Chinese adult participants. Approximately 80 adults who have been prescribed upadacitinib by their physicians will be enrolled and followed for up to one year. The treatment will be administered according to local marketing authorization, and participants will attend regular visits for routine data collection without any additional burden compared to their standard care.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include Chinese adults aged 18 and older diagnosed with moderate to severely active ulcerative colitis who have been prescribed upadacitinib.

Not a fit: Patients who are participating in other interventional trials or have contraindications to upadacitinib will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of upadacitinib for managing ulcerative colitis in the Chinese population.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar approaches in evaluating the effectiveness of upadacitinib for ulcerative colitis, indicating a promising avenue for treatment.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Chinese participants meet the diagnosis of moderately to severely active Ulcerative colitis (UC)
* Participants prescribed upadacitinib at discretion of their treating physicians based on sufficient consideration of benefits/risks for patients per local label
* Participant must be an adult (≥ 18 years)
* Participant must provide written authorization to use personal and/or health data prior to the entry into the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participant participating in any interventional trials
* Participant with any contraindication to upadacitinib as listed on the local China label
* Participant unwilling or unable to comply with the study requirements, including completion of patient reported outcome questionnaires

Where this trial is running

Guangzhou, Guangdong and 2 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Ulcerative Colitis
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.