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, you will be compensated up to $4,750* for your time and travel.
Inclusion
- 18 to 80 years old.
- Diagnosis of ulcerative colitis for at least 3 months.
- Currently symptomatic defined as increased stool frequency and rectal bleeding.
- Willing to undergo endoscopy with biopsies.
- Had an inadequate response or intolerance to conventional treatment, which includes:
- Oral aminosalicylates (i.e. mesalamine, sulfasalazine…)
- Oral corticosteroids (i.e. budesonide, prednisone…)
- Methotrexate
- 6-mercaptopurine
- Biologic treatments (i.e. Stelara, Remicade…)




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.