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.
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.