Evaluating Vixarelimab for Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis

A Phase Ic Open-label Study to Evaluate the Pharmacodynamic Effects, Pharmacokinetics, and Safety of Vixarelimab in Patients With Moderate to Severe Active Ulcerative Colitis

Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Genentech, Inc. · NCT06693908

This study is testing a new treatment called vixarelimab to see if it can help people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis who haven't had success with other therapies.

Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment24 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorGenentech, Inc. Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionsradiation, vixarelimab
Locations1 site (Berlin)
Trial IDNCT06693908 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effects of vixarelimab, a new treatment, on patients with moderate to severe active ulcerative colitis. It focuses on understanding the drug's pharmacodynamic effects in the gut. Participants must have a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis for at least three months and have failed previous therapies. The study is designed to assess both the safety and activity of the treatment.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals diagnosed with moderate to severe active ulcerative colitis who have not responded to previous therapies.

Not a fit: Patients with Crohn's disease, indeterminate colitis, or those who have undergone prior colectomy will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new therapeutic option for patients suffering from moderate to severe ulcerative colitis.

How similar studies have performed: While this approach is novel, similar studies targeting ulcerative colitis have shown promise in the past.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of UC established at least 3 months
* Moderately to severely active UC
* Participants must meet criteria for either advanced therapy failure or conventional therapy failure

Exclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of Crohn's disease or indeterminate colitis
* Suspicion of ischemic colitis, radiation colitis, microscopic colitis or infectious colitis
* Prior colectomy
* Prior treatment with systemic janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors

Where this trial is running

Berlin

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 Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 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.