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Center for Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research Studies

Find research studies available to children cared for by the Center for Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease team.

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Crohn's Disease: Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of Upadacitinib in Pediatric Subjects With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn's Disease (U-EMPOWER)

The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy, safety, and how the body interacts with an investigational drug in pediatric patients with Crohn's disease who have not had success with other medications. After study participants are screened, if eligible, they will receive the study drug. The study drug in this study is called Upadacitinib. While Upadacitinib is FDA-approved for use in adults with Crohn's Disease, it is investigational for children with Crohn's Disease.

Phase: Phase III

Actively recruiting: Yes

Category: Children

Ovation

This is an open-label, Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of Tofacitinib based on remission in children with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. The effects will be evaluated during an induction, maintenance, and extension period of taking the medication. Physical exams, blood and stool sample collection, and sporadic endoscopic evaluation are planned to take place throughout these periods.

Phase: Phase III

Actively recruiting: No

Category: Children

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