NCT06233461 · Takeda
A Study on the Safety of TAK-279 and Whether it Can Reduce Inflammation in the Bowel of Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn's Disease
What this study is about
Crohn's disease (CD) is a long-lasting condition causing inflammation that can affect any part of the gut. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of TAK-279 versus placebo in participants with moderately to severely active Crohn's disease (CD).
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Crohn's disease (CD) is a long-lasting condition causing inflammation that can affect any part of the gut. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of TAK-279 versus placebo in participants with moderately to severely active Crohn's disease (CD). The main aim of this study is to learn if the 3 different doses of TAK-279 reduce bowel inflammation and ulcers in the bowel compared to the placebo after 12 weeks of treatment.
Interventions
DRUG
TAK-279
TAK-279 capsules.
DRUG
Placebo
TAK-279 placebo-matching capsules.
Primary outcome measures
Percentage of Participants With Endoscopic Response Based on Simple Endoscopic Score for Crohn's Disease (SES-CD) at Week 12
Time frame: Week 12
Endoscopic response is defined by decrease in SES-CD \>50% from baseline (or for participants with isolated ileal disease, SES-CD \<=4 or at least a 2-point reduction from baseline). SES-CD evaluates 4 endoscopic variables (the intestinal surface affected by ulcers, the intestinal surface affected by other inflammatory lesions, the presence of ulcers, and the presence of narrowing).
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Male or female aged 18-75 years old with diagnosis of CD for at least 30 days. In South Korea, the age requirement for adult participants is \>=19 years of age. 2. Confirmed diagnosis of moderately to severely active CD assessed by SES-CD and CDAI. 3. Participants must have had an inadequate response to, loss of response to, or intolerance to at least one or more conventional, biologic, or advanced therapy for CD.
Exclusion criteria
- Participants with indeterminate colitis, microscopic colitis, ischemic colitis, infectious colitis, radiation colitis, and diverticular disease associated with colitis, and/or ulcerative colitis. 2. Have complications of CD that might require surgery during the study. 3. Participants with a current ostomy. 4. Participants who have failed 3 or more classes of advanced therapies.
Where
- Murrieta, California
- Orange, California
- Clearwater, Florida
- Lakeland, Florida
- Miami Lakes, Florida
- Naples, Florida
- Orlando, Florida
- Tampa, Florida
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Decatur, Georgia
- Iowa City, Iowa
- Kansas City, Kansas
And 16 more locations — see the full list below.
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it safe to participate?
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Will I be compensated?
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Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Jul 6, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations