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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT07186101

NCT07186101 LY4268989 (MORF-057) Co-Administered With Mirikizumab in Adults With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis:

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NCT ID NCT07186101
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor Eli Lilly and Company
Condition Ulcerative Colitis
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 252 participants
Start Date 2025-11-10
Primary Completion 2027-05

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 80 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
LY4268989MirikizumabLY4268989 Placebo

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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 252 participants in total. It began in 2025-11-10 with a primary completion date of 2027-05.

⚠ 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

The main purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of LY4268989 when given with mirikizumab compared to mirikizumab alone in adult participants with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). Study participation will last approximately 118 weeks, including 104 weeks of treatment and may include up to 21 visits.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Have had an established diagnosis of UC of ≥3 months in before baseline, which includes endoscopic evidence of UC and a histopathology report that supports a diagnosis of UC * Have moderately to severely active UC as defined by a mMS of 5 to 9 with an ES ≥2 confirmed by central reader at screening endoscopy and RB ≥1. * Participants with greater than 8 years of UC symptoms have documented evidence of having had a surveillance colonoscopy within 1 year, or according to local country or regional medical guidelines, to evaluate for polyps, dysplasia, or malignancy, prior to randomization * Are up-to-date on colorectal cancer surveillance per local society guidelines * Have an inadequate response to, loss of response to, or intolerance to at least 1 of the medications: * Conventional-failed participants: Participants who have had an inadequate response to or a loss of response to or are intolerant to at least 1 of the following medications: corticosteroids or immunomodulators (Does not apply to US) NOTE: After the interim analysis, participants with inadequate response, loss of response, or intolerance to conventional UC therapy without prior exposure to biologics may be enrolled if deemed appropriate (Applies to the US) * Advanced therapy-failed participants: Participants who have an inadequate response to or a loss of response to, or are intolerant to advanced therapy for UC, defined as: * a biologic or biosimilar medication such as anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) antibodies or anti-interleukin antibodies (IL-12/23, or IL-23p19), except for * mirikizumab. * Janus kinase inhibitors (JAK) such as filgotinib, tofacitinib, or upadacitinib * sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor 1 inhibitors (S1PR) such as etrasimod or ozanimod Exclusion Criteria: * Have a current diagnosis of * Crohn's disease * Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) unclassified (formerly known as indeterminate colitis), or * primary sclerosing cholangitis * Have had or will need bowel resection or intestinal or intra-abdominal surgery * Have evidence of toxic megacolon, intra-abdominal abscess, or stricture or stenosis within small bowel or colon that cannot be traversed by a colonoscope or that are symptomatic * Have any adenomatous polyp occurring in areas of the colon not involved by colitis, that has not been removed Note: If such an adenomatous polyp has been completely removed and shows only low-grade dysplasia, this criterion would no longer apply * Have a current or recent acute, active infection

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Trial questions or participation questions: 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or

✉ LillyTrials@Lilly.com

📞 1-317-615-4559

Principal Investigator

Call 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or 1-317-615-4559 Mon - Fri 8 AM - 8 PM Eastern time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST)

STUDY DIRECTOR

Eli Lilly and Company

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07186101 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 80 Years, studying Ulcerative Colitis. 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 NCT07186101 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 NCT07186101 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07186101 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at LillyTrials@Lilly.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07186101 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Scottsdale, United States, Anaheim, United States, Lancaster, United States, Los Angeles, United States and 11 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07186101 clinical trial?

NCT07186101 is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company. The principal investigator is Call 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or 1-317-615-4559 Mon - Fri 8 AM - 8 PM Eastern time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST) at Eli Lilly and Company. The trial plans to enroll 252 participants.

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