๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-20

LY4268989 in Adults With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis (NCT07415044)

A Randomized, Multicenter, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Development Program to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of LY4268989 (MORF-057) for the Treatment of Adults With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis (EMERALD-3)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of LY4268989 when compared to placebo in adult participants with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). The study drug will be administered orally. The study will last up to approximately 108 weeks, excluding screening.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Valleywise Health Medical Center โ€” Phoenix, Arizona

Age range: 18 Years to 80 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (259 Sites)

Showing the first 25 of 259 sites.

  • Valleywise Health Medical Center โ€” Phoenix, Arizona
  • One of a Kind Clinical Research Center โ€” Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Clinnova Research โ€” Anaheim, California
  • GMC Clinical Research โ€” Folsom, California
  • Om Research LLC โ€” Temple City, California
  • Om Research LLC โ€” Victorville, California
  • Peak Gastroenterology Associates โ€” Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Advanced Research Institute - Denver โ€” Denver, Colorado
  • Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology Associates - Lakewood โ€” Lakewood, Colorado
  • Medical Research Center of Connecticut โ€” Hamden, Connecticut
  • K2 Medical Research - Daytona Beach โ€” Daytona Beach, Florida
  • Clinical Research of Osceola โ€” Kissimmee, Florida
  • Florida Research Institute โ€” Lakewood Rch, Florida
  • AdventHealth Orlando โ€” Orlando, Florida
  • Treasure Valley Medical Research โ€” Boise, Idaho
  • Grand Teton Research Group โ€” Idaho Falls, Idaho
  • Northwestern University โ€” Chicago, Illinois
  • Rush University Medical Center โ€” Chicago, Illinois
  • Midwest Digestive Health & Nutrition โ€” Des Plaines, Illinois
  • Springfield Clinic - First โ€” Springfield, Illinois
  • Gastroenterology Health Partners โ€” New Albany, Indiana
  • Gastroenterology Health Partners โ€” Louisville, Kentucky
  • GI Alliance - Gastro Group and Endocenter - Mandeville โ€” Mandeville, Louisiana
  • Gastroenterology Associates of Western Michigan, PLC d.b.a. West Michigan Clinical Research Center โ€” Wyoming, Michigan
  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota โ€” Rochester, Minnesota

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (317) 615-4559

Email: LillyTrials@Lilly.com

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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