Lutikizumab for Ulcerative Colitis
(Horizon Trial)
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and bleeding from the lining of the rectum and colon (large intestine). The purpose of this study is to assess how safe and effective lutikizumab is in adult participants with moderate to severe UC and how lutikizumab compares to adalimumab in the treatment of UC. Adverse events and changes in disease activity will be assessed. Lutikizumab is an investigational product being developed for the treatment of moderate to severe UC. Participants are placed in groups called treatment arms. Each group receives a different treatment. In the Induction Period, participants will be randomized into 1 of 3 arms receiving lutikizumab Dose 1, lutikizumab Dose 2, or adalimumab. In the Maintenance Period, participants who responded to lutikizumab will be randomized into 1 of 2 arms of lutikizumab maintenance and participants who responded to adalimumab will continue to receive adalimumab. All participants who did not achieve clinical response per modified Mayo Score at the end of the Induction period will receive open label lutikizumab. Around 200 adult participants with UC will be enrolled at approximately 280 sites worldwide. During the 12 week Induction Period, participants will be randomized to receive intravenous (IV) and subcutaneous (SC) lutikizumab or SC adalimumab. At the 12 week mark, participants who are on lutikizumab who have responded to treatment will be re-randomized to receive SC lutikizumab at different intervals until Week 52. Participants who are on adalimumab who are responding to treatment will continue to receive adalimumab. Participants who do not respond to treatment will receive open-label SC lutikizumab. Participants who complete the Week 52 visit and in whom therapeutic benefit to study drug is confirmed by the investigator may roll over into an optional, blinded 52-week long-term extension (LTE). There may be higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care. Participants will attend regular visits during the study at a hospital or clinic. The effect of the treatment will be checked by medical assessments, blood tests, checking for side effects and completing questionnaires.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify if you need to stop your current medications. However, it mentions that participants should have had an inadequate response or intolerance to certain medications like oral aminosalicylates, corticosteroids, or immunomodulators, which might imply changes to your current treatment. It's best to discuss this with the trial coordinators.
Research Team
ABBVIE INC.
Principal Investigator
AbbVie
Eligibility Criteria
Adults diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis for at least 3 months, showing moderate disease activity and not responding well to standard treatments like aminosalicylates or corticosteroids. Participants must have specific scores on medical scales that measure UC severity.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Trial Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Induction
Participants are randomized to receive IV and SC lutikizumab or SC adalimumab for 12 weeks
Maintenance
Participants who responded to induction treatment continue with SC lutikizumab or adalimumab until Week 52
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Optional Long-Term Extension (LTE)
Participants may roll over into an optional, blinded 52-week long-term extension if therapeutic benefit is confirmed
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Lutikizumab (Monoclonal Antibodies)
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
AbbVie
Lead Sponsor