NCT06029972 · Gilead Sciences
Study of Tilpisertib Fosmecarbil in Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis
(PALEKONA)
What this study is about
The goal of this study is to learn if tilpisertib fosmecarbil (formerly known as GS-5290) is effective and safe in treating participants with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. The study will compare participants in different treatment groups treated with tilpisertib fosmecarbil with participants treated with placebo.
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The goal of this study is to learn if tilpisertib fosmecarbil (formerly known as GS-5290) is effective and safe in treating participants with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. The study will compare participants in different treatment groups treated with tilpisertib fosmecarbil with participants treated with placebo. The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate the efficacy of tilpisertib fosmecarbil, compared to placebo control, in achieving Clinical Response at Week 12.
Interventions
DRUG
Tilpisertib Fosmecarbil
Tablets administered orally
DRUG
Placebo
Tablets administered orally
Primary outcome measures
Proportion of Participants Achieving Clinical Response Per Modified Mayo Clinic Score at Week 12
Time frame: Week 12
Clinical Response is defined as a decrease from baseline of ≥ 2 points and at least 30% in 3 components of the modified Mayo Clinic Score, Stool Frequency, Rectal Bleeding, and Endoscopic Findings, in addition to a ≥ 1 point decrease from baseline in the Rectal Bleeding subscore or Rectal Bleeding subscore of ≤ 1. The modified Mayo Clinic Score is a scoring system for assessment of UC activity and is composed of subscores from endoscopy (range: 0 to 3, where 0 = normal or inactive disease and 3 = severe disease \[spontaneous bleeding, ulceration\]), rectal bleeding (range: 0 to 3, where 0 = no blood seen and 3 = blood alone passes), and stool frequency (range: 0 to 3, where 0 = normal number of stools and 3 = at least 5 or more stools more than normal). Total score for modified Mayo Clinic Score ranges from 0 to 9 (sum of all subscores), with higher scores indicating higher disease activity.
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
- Individuals assigned male at birth, or nonpregnant, nonlactating individuals assigned female at birth, 18 to 75 years of age based on the date of the screening visit.
- Ulcerative colitis (UC) of at least 90-day duration before randomization confirmed by endoscopy and histology at any time in the past AND a minimum disease extent of 15 cm from the anal verge. Documentation of endoscopy and histology consistent with the diagnosis of UC must be available in the source documents prior to the initiation of screening.
- Moderately to severely active UC as determined during screening with a modified Mayo Clinic Score based on the sum of Stool Frequency, Rectal Bleeding, and Endoscopic Finding of 5 to 9 points and an endoscopic subscore of 2 to 3 (determined by central reader).
- Previous treatment history of approved UC therapy with at least one advanced therapy mechanisms of action but failure (ie, loss of response or lack of response) of no more than 3 different
Where
- Sun City, Arizona
- Chula Vista, California
- Coronado, California
- Garden Grove, California
- La Jolla, California
- Lancaster, California
- Murrieta, California
- Sacramento, California
- San Francisco, California
- Valencia, California
- Coral Gables, Florida
- Gainesville, Florida
And 35 more locations — see the full list below.
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Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Feb 11, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations