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Melanocortin receptor agonist

PL-8177 for Ulcerative Colitis (PL8177-205 Trial)

Phase 2
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Palatin Technologies, Inc
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline through study completion (week 12).
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PL8177-205 Trial Summary

This trial is testing a new drug for ulcerative colitis. Patients will take it once a day for 8 weeks, then there will be a 4-week follow-up period.

Who is the study for?
Adults aged 18-75 with active Ulcerative Colitis (UC) for at least 6 months, confirmed by endoscopy and fecal calprotectin levels. Participants must not have had certain UC treatments recently, agree to contraception if of childbearing potential, and cannot have a history of significant other diseases or colon surgery.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing PL8177 against a placebo in adults with acute UC. For every three participants receiving PL8177, one will get a placebo. The treatment lasts for 8 weeks and aims to assess safety, how the body processes the drug, and its effect on intestinal healing.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects are not listed here, common ones associated with new drugs may include nausea, headaches, allergic reactions or injection site discomfort. Safety monitoring will track any adverse effects from PL8177 during the trial.

PL8177-205 Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline through study completion (week 12).
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline through study completion (week 12). for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
To compare the proportion of subjects achieving Mayo Endoscopic Subscore of ≤ 1 point (0 or 1) between PL8177 and placebo after 8 weeks of treatment.
To evaluate the safety and tolerability of PL8177 compared to placebo inpatients with active UC.

PL8177-205 Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: PL8177Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
PL8177 will be given orally and daily from baseline until end of study.
Group II: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Approximately 1/4 of randomized patients will receive matching placebo as means of comparison to active treatment PL8177.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Palatin Technologies, IncLead Sponsor
10 Previous Clinical Trials
2,570 Total Patients Enrolled
Robert JordanStudy DirectorPalatin
4 Previous Clinical Trials
1,503 Total Patients Enrolled
Robert Jordan, VP Clinical OperationsStudy DirectorTelephone: 609-598-1786; Email: rjordan@palatin.com

Media Library

PL8177 (Melanocortin receptor agonist) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05466890 — Phase 2
Ulcerative Colitis Research Study Groups: Placebo, PL8177
Ulcerative Colitis Clinical Trial 2023: PL8177 Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05466890 — Phase 2
PL8177 (Melanocortin receptor agonist) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05466890 — Phase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What demographic is the most suitable for this scientific endeavor?

"This clinical trial is seeking 28 individuals with ulcerative colitis, aged between 18 and 75 to participate. Eligible candidates must verify that they have a history of UC diagnosis for at least 6 months prior to screening; their modified Mayo Endoscopic Subscore≥2 and fecal calprotectin>250 mcg/g during the sigmoidoscopy; 5-aminosalicylates (5-ASA) usage or discontinuation 4 weeks before the endoscopy; thiopurine discontinuation 4 weeks before the endoscopy as well as corticosteroids stopped ≥4 weeks prior to it; negative"

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In which geographical areas can this clinical trial be accessed?

"UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Medical Professional Clinical Research Center in Miami and Gastro Health - Columbia of New jersey are some of the 20 other locations involved in this clinical trial."

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Is participation in this experiment open to individuals aged 25 and above?

"People aged 18 to 75 are the only ones eligible for this particular trial. Separately, there is a total of 70 trials available specifically for minors and 347 clinical studies targeting those over 65 years old."

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What is the scope of participation in this research endeavor?

"Palatin Technologies, Inc. will be administering this trial from two locations: UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh and Medical Professional Clinical Research Centre in Miami; 28 patients with the correct prerequisites must be recruited for the study to proceed."

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Has the FDA sanctioned PL8177 for patient usage?

"The safety of PL8177 was assessed as a two since this is a Phase 2 trial, thus reflecting the fact that while there is evidence of it being safe, none has been established for its efficacy."

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Are there any vacancies for participants in this experiment?

"Affirmative, the trial described on clinicaltrials.gov has been actively enrolling since August 15th 2022 and was last updated in November 19th 2022. The research project is currently seeking 28 individuals to participate across 20 clinics."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Florida
New Jersey
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Medical Professional Clinical Research Center
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
~0 spots leftby Apr 2024