Predicting treatment response for ulcerative colitis patients

Establishment of Prediction Model of Biologics and Small Molecular Agent for Patients With Ulcerative Colitis Using Longitudinal Data

Asan Medical Center · NCT05186623

This study is trying to see if doctors can better predict how Korean patients with ulcerative colitis will respond to certain treatments using information from their medical history and tests.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment300 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 79 Years
SexAll
SponsorAsan Medical Center (other)
Drugs / interventionsvedolizumab, ustekinumab, tofacitinib
Locations1 site (Seoul)
Trial IDNCT05186623 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This prospective observational study aims to develop and validate a prediction model for how Korean patients with ulcerative colitis respond to biologic agents and small molecular agents like vedolizumab, ustekinumab, and tofacitinib. Eligible patients will undergo screening to collect demographic data, medical history, and disease characteristics, followed by baseline lower GI endoscopy and tissue collection. After treatment initiation, clinical and endoscopic responses will be evaluated at weeks 14 to 16 and 52, allowing researchers to create and validate models based on various clinical and biological data. The goal is to enhance personalized treatment strategies for ulcerative colitis.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are Korean patients diagnosed with ulcerative colitis who are about to start treatment with vedolizumab, ustekinumab, or tofacitinib.

Not a fit: Patients who are not of Korean ethnicity, have inflammatory bowel disease unclassified, or have undergone colectomy for ulcerative colitis may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more personalized and effective treatment options for patients with ulcerative colitis.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in developing predictive models for treatment responses in similar conditions, indicating a potential for success in this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with an established diagnosis of ulcerative colitis based on clinical symptoms, endoscopic features and histopathologic features
* Patients who are going to receive vedolizumab, ustekinumab, or tofacitinib treatment

Exclusion Criteria:

* Not Korean ethnicity by family history
* Inflammatory Bowel Disease Unclassified
* Patients who already received colectomy due to ulcerative colitis

Where this trial is running

Seoul

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.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Ulcerative Colitis, Response, Vedolizumab, Ustekinumab, Tofacitinib, Multiomics

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.