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Phase 2a to Evaluate PL-8177 in Subjects with Active Ulcerative Colitis (UC)
NCT05466890 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare PL8177 (a melanocortin receptor agonist) to placebo (in a 3:1 ratio-meaning that for every 3 people that get the active drug, one will receive placebo). The study treatment will be for 8 weeks. The study will measure safety and the body's ability to handle PL8177 and look at the improvement and healing of the intestine after 8 weeks of treatment. The study will include adult males and nonpregnant, nonlactating females with acute Ulcerative Colitis (UC).
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG PL8177 Placebo
- DRUG PL8177
Study Locations (14)
Florida
- Advanced Research LLC — Coral Springs
- IHS Health Research/Gastro Health — Kissimmee
- Orlando Health, Inc. — Orlando
New Jersey
- Allied Health Clinical Research Organization, LLC - Englewood — Englewood
- Allied Digestive Health LLC — Freehold
- Allied Health Clinical Research Organization, LLC — Jackson
California
- Gastro Care Institute — Lancaster
- Valiance Clinical Research — Tarzana
Louisiana
- Gastroenterology Clinic of Acadiana — Lafayette
- Delta Research Partners — Monroe
Arizona
- Del Sol Research Management, LLC — Tucson
Kansas
- Kansas Gastroenterology — Wichita
New York
- Weill Cornell Medicine - Jill Roberts Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease — New York
Pennsylvania
- UPMC Presbyterian — Pittsburgh
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 16 participants |
| Start Date | 2022-09-15 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-03-31 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05466890
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05466890 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as Phase 2, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 16 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Palatin Technologies, which has 3 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 4 conditions, with Ulcerative Colitis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which PL8177 Placebo is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT05466890 reports 14 study locations spanning 8 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Florida, New Jersey, California. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05466890 about?
NCT05466890 is a clinical study titled "Phase 2a to Evaluate PL-8177 in Subjects with Active Ulcerative Colitis (UC)". The purpose of this study is to compare PL8177 (a melanocortin receptor agonist) to placebo (in a 3:1 ratio-meaning that for every 3 people that get the active drug, one will receive placebo). The study treatment will be for 8 weeks. The study will measure safety and the body's ability to handle PL8...
What is the current status of trial NCT05466890?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 16 participants. The study started on 2022-09-15. Estimated completion is 2025-03-31.
What conditions does trial NCT05466890 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Ulcerative Colitis, Ulcerative Colitis Acute, Ulcerative, Ulcerative Colitis Flare. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05466890?
The interventions under investigation include: PL8177 Placebo (DRUG), PL8177 (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05466890?
This trial is sponsored by Palatin Technologies, which has 3 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT05466890 being conducted?
This trial has 14 study locations across Arizona, California, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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