Active — Not RecruitingPhase 2

Tofacitinib for Hospitalized Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis Management

Canada24 participantsStarted 2021-06-01

Plain-language summary

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.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Adults ages 18 to 75 with ulcerative colitis (either known UC based on prior history with histological confirmation or new diagnosis)
. Symptoms consistent with severe acute ulcerative colitis as defined by modified Truelove and Witts score (MTWSI) \> 10 points
. Primary non-response or secondary loss of response to anti-TNFα/anti-integrin therapies/anti-interleukin therapies OR immunomodulators OR non-response to minimum 3 days and maximum of 7 days of intravenous corticosteroids (intravenous at dose equivalent of prednisone 50mg daily / methylprednisolone 40mg daily).
. Able to provide written informed consent
. Treatment with concomitant corticosteroids or 5-ASA products is permitted, however patients will be placed on a corticosteroid weaning regimen after initiating study protocols. For patients using biologics or immunomodulators, these will be discontinued prior to initiation of tofacitinib.

Exclusion criteria

. 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)
. Clinical signs of sepsis
. Patient has indication for surgery instead of medical rescue therapy (ex. toxic megacolon, massive exsanguination, or perforation)

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Clinical response at day 7

Timeframe: 7 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04925973

SponsorMcMaster University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-12

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