The goal of this study is to learn if emvistegrast (formerly GS-1427) is effective in treating participants with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. The study will compare participants in different treatment groups treated with emvistegrast with participants treated with placebo. The primary objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of emvistegrast, compared with placebo control, in achieving clinical response at Week 12.
Phase 2 trials begin testing efficacy in a larger patient group (100–300). This is often where biotech binary events occur — positive Phase 2 data can significantly advance a company's pipeline narrative, while failures can be terminal for a program.
Enrollment is complete. The trial is in its follow-up or data collection phase — a readout may occur on or near the primary completion date.
Gilead Sciences (GILD) is the sponsoring company for this trial. BiotechSign currently grades this company F (28/100) based on composite catalyst signals across its full pipeline. This trial is one data point in that overall catalyst picture.