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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT06958536

NCT06958536 A Study to Investigate Efficacy and Safety of SAR442970 in Patients With Crohn's Disease

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NCT ID NCT06958536
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor Sanofi
Condition Crohn's Disease
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 99 participants
Start Date 2025-06-03
Primary Completion 2026-12-17

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 75 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
SAR442970Placebo

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

In Phase 2, researchers evaluate early signs of effectiveness. You may be randomized to receive the active treatment or a comparator. Monitoring continues closely.

This trial targets 99 participants in total. It began in 2025-06-03 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-17.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

This is a phase 2b, randomized, double-blind, 3-arm study for the treatment of Crohn's disease. The primary objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of different doses of SAR442970 compared with placebo in participants with moderate to severe Crohn's disease. The total study duration is up to 168 weeks, with a treatment period of up to 158 weeks including an open-label (OL) long-term extension (LTE) period of up to 104 weeks for eligible participants.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of Crohn's Disease (CD) for at least 3 months prior to screening * Confirmed diagnosis of moderate-to-severe CD * History of prior exposure to standard treatment (5-Amino Salicylates (5-ASAs), steroids, immunomodulators or antibiotics) or advanced therapies (ATs) (biologics or small molecules), but having inadequate response to, loss or response to or intolerance to at least one of these therapies * On stable doses of standard treatments prior to screening (Oral 5-ASA compounds, Oral corticosteroids, Azathioprine (AZA), 6-Mercaptopurine (6-MP), or Methotrexate (MTX), or Antibiotics, etc.) * Contraceptive use by men and women should be consistent with local regulations regarding the methods of contraception for those participating in clinical studies Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with active Ulcerative Colitis (UC), indeterminate colitis, adenomatous colonic polyps not excised, colonic mucosal dysplasia (low- or high-grade dysplasia) or short bowel syndrome * Participants with CD isolated to the stomach, duodenum, jejunum, or perianal region, without colonic or ileal involvement * Participants with following ongoing known complications of CD: * Any manifestation that might require bowel surgery while enrolled in the study * Participant with ostomy or ileoanal pouch * Participant diagnosed with conditions that could interfere with drug absorption including but not limited to short bowel syndrome * Participant with surgical bowel resection within the past three months prior to screening, or a history of \>3 bowel resections * History of any other condition which, in the opinion of the Investigator, would put the participant at risk by participation in the study The above information is not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a patient's potential participation in a clinical trial.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Trial Transparency email recommended (Toll free for US & Canada)

✉ contact-us@sanofi.com

📞 800-633-1610

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06958536 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 75 Years, studying Crohn's Disease. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT06958536 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether the treatment shows signs of effectiveness while continuing to monitor safety. More participants are enrolled than in Phase 1 to help refine the treatment protocol.

Is NCT06958536 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06958536 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at contact-us@sanofi.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06958536 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Tucson, United States, Escondido, United States, Lancaster, United States, Kissimmee, United States and 11 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06958536 clinical trial?

NCT06958536 is sponsored by Sanofi. The trial plans to enroll 99 participants.

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