NCT06548542 · AbbVie
Study of Targeted Therapies for the Treatment of Adult Participants With Moderate to Severe Crohn's Disease
(Target CD)
What this study is about
Crohn's disease (CD) is a long-lasting disease that causes severe inflammation (redness, swelling), in the digestive tract, most frequently affecting the bowels. It can cause many different symptoms including belly pain, diarrhea, tiredness, and weight loss. Treatments are available but do not work the same for all patients or may stop working over time.
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Crohn's disease (CD) is a long-lasting disease that causes severe inflammation (redness, swelling), in the digestive tract, most frequently affecting the bowels. It can cause many different symptoms including belly pain, diarrhea, tiredness, and weight loss. Treatments are available but do not work the same for all patients or may stop working over time. This study will evaluate the effectiveness and adverse events of targeted therapies (TaTs) for adult participants with moderate to severe CD.
Interventions
DRUG
Risankizumab
Subcutaneous Injection
DRUG
Lutikizumab
Subcutaneous Injection
DRUG
Trosunilimab
Intravenous Infusion
DRUG
Risankizumab
Intravenous Infusion
DRUG
Trosunilimab
Subcutaneous Injection
DRUG
ABBV-8736
Intravenous Infusion
Primary outcome measures
Percentage of Participants who Achieve Endoscopic Remission
Time frame: Week 12
The Simple Endoscopic Score for Crohn's Disease (SES-CD) assesses endoscopic disease severity by evidence of active intestinal mucosal inflammation. Endoscopic Remission is defined as SES-CD ≤ 4 and no sub score greater than 1 in any individual variable, as scored by a central reader.
Number of Participants with Adverse Events (AEs)
Time frame: Up to approximately 96 weeks
An AE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a patient or clinical investigation in which a participant is administered a pharmaceutical product which does not necessarily have a causal relationship with this treatment.
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
- Participants' body weight must be ≥ 40 kg at Baseline.
- Confirmed diagnosis of CD for at least 3 months prior to Baseline. Documentation of biopsy results consistent with the diagnosis of CD as assessed by the Investigator must be available.
- CDAI ≥ 220 at Baseline.
- Endoscopic evidence of mucosal inflammation as documented by an SES-CD of ≥ 6 for ileocolonic or colonic disease or SES-CD of ≥ 4 for isolated ileal disease. All eligible scores exclude the presence of narrowing component and are determined by a reader.
- Participants must demonstrate intolerance or inadequate response to TaTs including biologics
Exclusion criteria
- Participant who demonstrated intolerance to p19 inhibitors, including risankizumab.
- Participant who received any investigational TaT (or TaT that becomes approved during the conduct of the study) within 30 days or 5 half-lives prior to Baseline, whichever is longer. Note: If there is documentation of an undetectable (or below the
Where
- Dothan, Alabama
- Mobile, Alabama
- Coronado, California
- La Jolla, California
- Sacramento, California
- San Diego, California
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Danbury, Connecticut
- New Haven, Connecticut
- Clermont, Florida
- Gainesville, Florida
- Inverness, Florida
And 47 more locations — see the full list below.
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it safe to participate?
Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. Trials must be reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals throughout the study. You can withdraw at any time if you choose.
Will I be compensated?
Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time, travel expenses, and inconvenience. The specific compensation varies by study and will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is typically provided at no cost to participants.
Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?
When effective treatment exists, participants typically receive either the standard treatment plus the study intervention, or the standard treatment plus placebo. You would not be denied effective care. Placebos are primarily used when no proven treatment is available, or in addition to standard care. Your trial consent form will clearly explain what treatments you may receive.
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Jun 26, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations