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Clinical Trial ● Currently Recruiting Phase III NCT06865417

A Study Evaluating the Effects of Filgotinib in Children and Teenagers With Ulcerative Colitis

A Study Evaluating the Effects of Filgotinib in Children and Teenagers With Ulcerative Colitis — Recruiting • Phase III • Respiratory / COPD / Asthma • NCT06865417.

📅 12 Jun 2026 ⏱ 2 min read
Currently Recruiting
This trial is actively seeking participants in the UK. Discuss eligibility with your patient before referring.
Status
Currently Recruiting
Phase
Phase III
NCT ID
NCT06865417
Sponsor
Alfasigma S.p.A.
Start
2025-09-29
ClinicaliQ Trial Snapshot
  • A Study Evaluating the Effects of Filgotinib in Children and Teenagers With Ulcerative Colitis — Recruiting • Phase III • Respiratory / COPD / Asthma • NCT06865417.
  • Intervention being tested: Filgotinib, a JAK1-selective inhibitor, is being evaluated for efficacy, safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics in paediatric and adolescent patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), representing the first examination of this targeted immunosuppressive agent in this younger age group.
  • Patient eligibility overview: The trial includes approximately 80 children and adolescents aged 8 to under 18 years with confirmed ulcerative colitis, addressing a significant gap in treatment options for this paediatric population where disease management remains clinically challenging.
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What This Trial Is Studying

The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of filgotinib as a treatment for UC in children and adolescents aged from 8 to less than 18 years. Approximately 80 subjects from 8 to

Eligibility Snapshot
  • : * Subject must have a minimum body weight (BW) of 15 kg. * Subject: * has documented diagnosis of UC with a minimum duration of 3 months, * has mMCS of 5 to 9, and an MCS endoscopic score >=2, rectal bleeding >=1, and stool frequency >=1, * has had an inadequate response, loss of response, intolerance, or has medical contraindications to corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, and/or biologic therapy. This includes subjects who depend on corticosteroids to control their symptoms and who experience worsening of their disease when attempting to wean off corticosteroids.

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