Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and bleeding from the lining of the rectum and colon (large intestine).This study will assess how effective upadacitinib is in treating UC.
Upadacitinib (RINVOQ) is an approved drug for treating UC. Approximately 400 adult participants who are prescribed Upadacitinib by their physician in accordance with local label will be enrolled in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Upadacitinib will be administered in accordance with the terms of the local marketing authorization, and treatment of participants will be determined solely by the investigator. Participants in the study will be followed for up to 2 years.
There will be no additional burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care. Participants will attend regular visits during the study at a hospital or clinic and only data which are routinely collected during a regular visit will be utilized for this study.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants with an endoscopically confirmed diagnosis of active moderate to severe Ulcerative colitis (UC).
* Participants initiating Upadacitinib (UPA) at the investigator's discretion as part of their routine clinical care; the decision to administer UPA must be made prior to and independent of documentation for the study and according to the approved local label.
* Participants able to understand and communicate with the investigator and comply with the requirements of the study.
* Participants willing to continue with study documentation after cessation of UPA.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participants with any contraindication to Upadacitinib (UPA).
* Participants previously exposed to a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor.
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
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Percentage of participants achieving symptomatic remission per partial adapted Mayo score among those who achieved clinical response and/or intestinal ultrasound (IUS) response at week 8 of upadacitinib (UPA) induction