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Tofacitinib for Ulcerative Colitis

(TRIUMPH Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
Overseen byNeeraj Narula, MD
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: McMaster University
No Placebo Group
Prior Safety Data
Approved in 2 Jurisdictions

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The TRIUMPH study was designed to build on the existing literature by studying the efficacy of tofacitinib in hospitalized patients with acute severe ulcerative colitis. This trial will provide evidence for a possible new indication for the use of tofacitinib.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Symptoms consistent with severe acute ulcerative colitis as defined by modified Truelove and Witts score (MTWSI) > 10 points
For patients using anti-TNFα or anti-integrin or anti-interleukin therapies, they must have been on a stable dose of one of the following: i. Adalimumab in the 14 days prior to screening ii. Golimumab in the 28 days prior to screening iii. Infliximab in the 28 days prior to screening iv. Vedolizumab in the 28 days prior to screening v. Ustekinumab in the 28 days prior to screening b. Persons on biologic therapy will have drug levels drawn during the time of hospitalization
Able to provide written informed consent
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Exclusion Criteria

Current malignancy
English not adequate in absence of local translation service
Enteric infection confirmed before inclusion into study by stool microscopy, culture, or histology (including Clostridum difficile, Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, Cytomegalovirus, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Epstein Bar Virus)
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Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Tofacitinib (Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor)
Participant Groups
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Treatment armExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Tofacitinib 10mg PO BID

Tofacitinib is already approved in United States, European Union for the following indications:

🇺🇸 Approved in United States as Xeljanz for:
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Psoriatic Arthritis
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Polyarticular Course Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
🇪🇺 Approved in European Union as Xeljanz for:
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Psoriatic Arthritis
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis

Find a Clinic Near You

Research Locations NearbySelect from list below to view details:
McMaster UniversityHamilton, Canada
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

McMaster UniversityLead Sponsor
University of ManitobaCollaborator
University of British ColumbiaCollaborator
McGill UniversityCollaborator
University of AlbertaCollaborator

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