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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 3INTERVENTIONAL

A Study of Vedolizumab in Adult Participants With Moderate to Severe Crohn's Disease

A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Parallel-Group, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled Induction Study Followed by an Open-label Extension Period to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous Vedolizumab (300 mg) Infusion Treatment in Subjects in China With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn's Disease

A Study of Vedolizumab in Adult Participants With Moderate to Severe Crohn's Disease (NCT05837897) is a Phase 3 interventional studying Crohn's Disease, sponsored by Takeda. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

This is a study to evaluate vedolizumab for injection (300 mg) as a safe and active treatment for Crohn's Disease in adults in China. Participants will receive an injection of Vedolizumab 300 mg at scheduled weeks 0, 2, and 6, and starting at week 14, every 8 weeks over 58 weeks or starting at week 18, every 4 weeks over 54 weeks. There will be up to 20 study visits over 58 weeks to complete assessments.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 3 trials confirm efficacy and safety in large patient groups (often 300–3,000+) and form the evidence base for an FDA approval submission. For Crohn's Disease, Phase 3 studies typically randomize participants between the investigational treatment and either a placebo or current standard of care. A successful Phase 3 result is the threshold most treatments need to clear before regulatory approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

A target enrollment of 408 participants makes this a sizable late-stage trial. Studies in this range typically have enough power to detect clinically meaningful differences from a comparator and to characterize less-common side effects.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. The participant has a diagnosis of CD established at least 3 months before screening by clinical and endoscopic evidence corroborated by a histopathology report. Cases of CD established at least 6 months before randomization for which a histopathology report is not available will be considered based on the weight of evidence supporting the diagnosis and excluding other potential diagnoses, and must be discussed with the sponsor on a case-by-case basis before randomization. 2. The participant has moderately to severely active CD as determined by a 2-component patient-reported outcome (PRO2) score of 14 to 34 points and a Simple Endoscopic Score for Crohn's Disease (SES-CD) score of ≥6 (or ≥4 in cases of isolated ileitis) on screening ileocolonoscopy. 3. The participant has CD involvement of the ileum and/or colon, at a minimum. 4. A participant with extensive colitis or pancolitis of \>8 years duration or limited colitis of \>12 years duration must have documented evidence that a surveillance colonoscopy was performed within 12 months before initial screening (may be performed during screening if not performed in previous 12 months). 5. A participant with a family history of colorectal cancer, personal history of increased colorectal cancer risk, age \>50 years, or other known risk factor must be up-to-date on colorectal cancer surveillance (may be performed during screening). 6. The participant has demonstrated an inadequate response to, loss of response to, or intolerance of at least 1 of the following agents as defined below: - Corticosteroids. - Immunomodulators. - TNF-α antagonists. Who Should NOT Join This Trial: I. Gastrointestinal (GI) Who Should NOT Join This Trial: 1. The participant has evidence of abdominal abscess at the initial screening visit. 2. The participant has had extensive colonic resection, subtotal or total colectomy. 3. The participant has a history of \>3 small bowel resections or diagnosis of short bowel syndrome. ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion criteria: 1. The participant has a diagnosis of CD established at least 3 months before screening by clinical and endoscopic evidence corroborated by a histopathology report. Cases of CD established at least 6 months before randomization for which a histopathology report is not available will be considered based on the weight of evidence supporting the diagnosis and excluding other potential diagnoses, and must be discussed with the sponsor on a case-by-case basis before randomization. 2. The participant has moderately to severely active CD as determined by a 2-component patient-reported outcome (PRO2) score of 14 to 34 points and a Simple Endoscopic Score for Crohn's Disease (SES-CD) score of ≥6 (or ≥4 in cases of isolated ileitis) on screening ileocolonoscopy. 3. The participant has CD involvement of the ileum and/or colon, at a minimum. 4. A participant with extensive colitis or pancolitis of \>8 years duration or limited colitis of \>12 years duration must have documented evidence that a surveillance colonoscopy was performed within 12 months before initial screening (may be performed during screening if not performed in previous 12 months). 5. A participant with a family history of colorectal cancer, personal history of increased colorectal cancer risk, age \>50 years, or other known risk factor must be up-to-date on colorectal cancer surveillance (may be performed during screening). 6. The participant has demonstrated an inadequate response to, loss of response to, or intolerance of at least 1 of the following agents as defined below: * Corticosteroids. * Immunomodulators. * TNF-α antagonists. Exclusion Criteria: I. Gastrointestinal (GI) Exclusion Criteria: 1. The participant has evidence of abdominal abscess at the initial screening visit. 2. The participant has had extensive colonic resection, subtotal or total colectomy. 3. The participant has a history of \>3 small bowel resections or diagnosis of short bowel syndrome. 4. The participant has received tube feeding, defined formula diets, or parenteral alimentation within 21 days before administration of the first dose of study drug. 5. The participant has had ileostomy, colostomy, known fixed symptomatic stenosis of the intestine, or evidence of fixed stenosis, or small bowel stenosis with prestenotic dilation. 6. Within 30 days before randomization, the participant has received any of the following for the treatment of underlying disease: * Nonbiologic therapies (eg, cyclosporine, thalidomide) other than those specifically listed in the Permitted Medications and Treatments section. * An approved or investigational nonbiologic therapy in an investigational protocol. 7. The participant has received traditional Chinese medication (TCMs) within 30 days before randomization. 8. The participant has had previous exposure to approved or investigational anti-integrins including, but not limited to natalizumab, efalizumab, etrolizumab, or abrilumab (AMG-181), or mucosal vascular addressin cell adhesion molecule 1 (MAdCAM-1) antagonists, or rituximab. 9. The participant has had previous exposure to vedolizumab. 10. The participant has used topical (rectal) treatment with 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA), corticosteroid enemas/suppositories or traditional Chinese medications for CD treatment within 2 weeks of the administration of the first dose of study drug. 11. The participant requires currently or is anticipated to require surgical intervention for CD during the study. 12. The participant has a history or evidence of adenomatous colonic polyps that have not been removed. 13. The participant has a history or evidence of colonic mucosal dysplasia including low or high-grade dysplasia, as well as indeterminate for dysplasia. II. Infectious Disease Exclusion Criteria 14. The participant has evidence of active infection during the screening period. 15. The participant has evidence of treatment for Clostridioides difficile (C difficile) infection or other intestinal pathogen within, 28 days before first dose of study drug. 16. The participant has chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection or chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. 17. The participant has active or latent tuberculosis (TB). 18. The participant has any identified congenital or acquired immunodeficiency (eg, common variable immunodeficiency, human immunodeficiency virus \[HIV\] infection, organ transplantation). 19. The participants has received any live vaccinations within 30 days before screening. 20. The participant has a clinically significant active infection (eg, pneumonia, pyelonephritis, or coronavirus disease 2019 \[COVID-19\]) within 30 days before screening or during screening, or has an ongoing chronic infection or any ongoing COVID-19-related symptom(s), if previously diagnosed as having COVID-19. III. General Exclusion Criteria 21. The participant has had any surgical procedure requiring general anesthesia within 30 days before enrollment or is planning to undergo major surgery during the study period. 22. The participant has any history of malignancy, except for the following: (a) adequately-treated nonmetastatic basal cell skin cancer; (b) squamous cell skin cancer that has been adequately treated and has not recurred for at least 1 year before randomization; and (c) history of cervical carcinoma in situ that has been adequately treated and has not recurred for at least 3 years before randomization. Participants with remote history of malignancy (eg, \>10 years since completion of curative therapy without recurrence) will be considered based on the nature of the malignancy and the therapy received and must be discussed with the sponsor on a case-by-case basis before randomization. 23. The participant has a history of any major neurological disorders, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, brain tumor, or neurodegenerative disease.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Vedolizumab IV

Vedolizumab IV infusion

DRUG

Placebo

Vedolizumab placebo-matching IV infusion

Locations (20)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University
Hefei, Anhui, China
Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College
Wuhu, Anhui, China
Peking University First Hospital - Changqiao Campus
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
Peking University Third Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University
Fuzhou, Fujian, China
Lanzhou University Second Hospital
Lanzhou, Gansu, China
The First People's Hospital of Foshan
Foshan, Guangdong, China
The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University - Main
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Guangzhou First People's Hospital
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Huizhou Central People's Hospital
Huizhou, Guangdong, China
Qingyuan People's Hospital
Qingyuan, Guangdong, China
The University of Hong Kong - Shenzhen Hospital
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
The Fifth Affiliated Hospital Sun Yat-Sen University
Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University - Main
Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
The 2nd Affliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University
Haerbin, Heilongjiang, China
Nanyang First People's Hospital
Nanyang, Henan, China
Union Hospital Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Wuhan, Hubei, China

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT05837897), the sponsor (Takeda), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT05837897 clinical trial studying?

This is a study to evaluate vedolizumab for injection (300 mg) as a safe and active treatment for Crohn's Disease in adults in China. Participants will receive an injection of Vedolizumab 300 mg at scheduled weeks 0, 2, and 6, and starting at week 14, every 8 weeks over 58 weeks or starting at week 18, every 4 weeks over 54 weeks. There will be up to 20 study visits over 58 weeks to complete assessments. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT05837897?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT05837897?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT05837897. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT05837897. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.