Vedolizumab for Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease
(PANORAMA Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and Crohn's Disease (CD) are long-term conditions in the gut that can cause diarrhea, swelling (inflammation), bleeding from the anus, and belly pain. The main aim of this study is to check for how many participants with UC and CD signs and symptoms disappear after 3.5 months (14 weeks) of treatment with Vedolizumab (this is called remission).Participants will be treated with Vedolizumab for approximately 1 year (50 weeks). During the first 1.5 months (6 weeks), participants will receive Vedolizumab as an infusion in the vein (called intravenously). After this, participants will receive Vedolizumab as an injection under the skin (called subcutaneously) for the rest of the treatment. Participants for whom the treatment does not seem to work well after 3.5 months (14 weeks) will stop treatment with Vedolizumab and can change to another treatment and also there will be additional required visits at 6 months (26 weeks) and at 1 year (52 weeks). All participants will be checked again 4.5 months (18 weeks) after their last treatment with Vedolizumab.During the study, participants will visit their study clinic several times.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications. However, you cannot use corticosteroid enemas or suppositories within 2 weeks before screening, and you should not have received certain advanced treatments recently. It's best to discuss your current medications with the trial team.
Is vedolizumab safe for humans?
How is the drug vedolizumab different from other treatments for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease?
What data supports the effectiveness of the drug Vedolizumab for treating ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease?
Vedolizumab has shown effectiveness in treating ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, with studies indicating that higher levels of the drug in the body are linked to remission without the need for corticosteroids (a type of medication that reduces inflammation). Long-term studies and real-world data also support its use, showing it can help manage these conditions over time.610111213
Who Is on the Research Team?
Study Director
Principal Investigator
Takeda
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Adults aged 18-80 with Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease can join this trial. They must be up-to-date on immunizations, understand the study requirements, and agree to use effective contraception. Pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and those planning to donate sperm or ova during the study and for 18 weeks after cannot participate.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive Vedolizumab intravenously for the first 6 weeks, followed by subcutaneous injections every 2 weeks until Week 50
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Vedolizumab
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Takeda
Lead Sponsor
Dr. Naoyoshi Hirota
Takeda
Chief Medical Officer since 2020
MD from University of Tokyo
Christophe Weber
Takeda
Chief Executive Officer since 2015
PhD in Molecular Biology from Université de Montpellier