Ulcerative Colitis

Flares of UC can leave you in the bathroom up to 20 times a day. If conventional treatments are no longer working, it might be time to try something new. Find out if you can participate in a clinical trial for your UC. If you qualify, competitive compensation will be provided for your time and travel.

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Inclusion

  • 18 to 80 years old.
  • Diagnosis of ulcerative colitis (confirmed by medical records)
  • Currently symptomatic defined as increased stool frequency and rectal bleeding.
  • Willing to undergo endoscopy with biopsies.
  • Lack of response OR loss of response OR intolerance to conventional treatment, which includes but is not limited to:
    • Mesalamine (Lialda, Apriso), Sulfasalazine
    • Prednisone, Budesonide
    • Biologic treatments (i.e. Stelara, Remicade, Humira…)

Exclusion

  • Extensive resection of the colon.
  • Chronic use of NSAIDS (ibuprofen, naproxen, etc.) defined as 3 times per week for more than 3 months. (Daily aspirin is permissible.)
  • History of cancer with the exception of basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin or carcinoma in situ of the cervix.
  • Chronic kidney disease.
  • Drug or alcohol abuse.
  • Planning to become pregnant during the course of the study.

*Assuming completion of the entire lead-in study, rollover and completion of entire open label study and all study visits including follow ups.