Tulisokibart for Crohn's Disease
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
Researchers want to learn more about tulisokibart (also known as MK-7240) in an extension study. Tulisokibart is a medicine designed to treat active, moderate to severe Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). An extension study is a type of study where people who received tulisokibart in certain other studies for CD or UC (called a parent study) may be able to join this study. The goals of this study are to learn about the safety of tulisokibart over time in people with CD or UC, and if people tolerate it.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It is best to discuss this with the trial team or your doctor.
What data supports the effectiveness of the drug Tulisokibart for Crohn's Disease?
The research mentions that drugs like ustekinumab, which blocks certain proteins involved in inflammation, have been effective in treating Crohn's disease, especially for patients who did not respond to other treatments. This suggests that similar mechanisms in Tulisokibart could potentially be effective as well.12345
Research Team
Medical Director
Principal Investigator
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for people who have moderate to severe Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis and were part of earlier tulisokibart studies. They must be seeing benefits from the treatment, not pregnant or breastfeeding, and if they can get pregnant, they need to use birth control or practice abstinence.Inclusion Criteria
Trial Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive either a low or high dose of tulisokibart, administered subcutaneously, in an unblinded or blinded manner
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Open-label extension
Participants may continue to receive tulisokibart to evaluate long-term safety and efficacy
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Tulisokibart (Small Molecule)
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Lead Sponsor
Chirfi Guindo
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Chief Marketing Officer since 2022
Degree in Engineering from Ecole Centrale de Paris, MBA from New York University Stern School of Business
Robert M. Davis
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Chief Executive Officer since 2021
JD from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, MBA from Northwestern University Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Bachelor's in Finance from Miami University