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CTRI Number  CTRI/2024/08/072601 [Registered on: 16/08/2024] Trial Registered Prospectively
Last Modified On: 24/09/2025
Post Graduate Thesis  No 
Type of Trial  Interventional 
Type of Study   Drug 
Study Design  Randomized, Parallel Group, Placebo Controlled Trial 
Public Title of Study   A Phase 2 Study to Evaluate MORF-057 in Adults with Moderately to Severely Active Crohn’s Disease 
Scientific Title of Study   A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of 2 Active Dose Regimens of MORF-057 in Adults with Moderately to Severely Active Crohn’s Disease (GARNET) 
Trial Acronym  NIL 
Secondary IDs if Any
Modification(s)  
Secondary ID  Identifier 
MORF-057-203 Version 3.0 dated 25 Mar 2025  Protocol Number 
NCT06226883  ClinicalTrials.gov 
 
Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)  
Name  Dr Radhika Bobba 
Designation  Regional Director, India and Far East 
Affiliation  PSI CRO Pharma India Private Limited 
Address  PSI CRO Pharma India Private Limited 2nd Floor, Doddamane Building, 19/1 Vittal Mallya Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, India-560001

Bangalore
KARNATAKA
560001
India 
Phone  9844058849  
Fax    
Email  radhika.Bobba@psi-cro.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
 
Name  Dr Radhika Bobba 
Designation  Regional Director, India and Far East 
Affiliation  PSI CRO Pharma India Private Limited 
Address  PSI CRO Pharma India Private Limited 2nd Floor, Doddamane Building, 19/1 Vittal Mallya Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, India-560001

Bangalore
KARNATAKA
560001
India 
Phone  9844058849  
Fax    
Email  radhika.Bobba@psi-cro.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query
 
Name  Dr Radhika Bobba 
Designation  Regional Director, India and Far East 
Affiliation  PSI CRO Pharma India Private Limited 
Address  PSI CRO Pharma India Private Limited 2nd Floor, Doddamane Building, 19/1 Vittal Mallya Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, India-560001

Bangalore
KARNATAKA
560001
India 
Phone  9844058849  
Fax    
Email  radhika.Bobba@psi-cro.com  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
Morphic Therapeutic, Inc., 35 Gatehouse Drive, A2 Waltham, MA 02451, USA 
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  PSI CRO Pharma India Pvt Ltd 
Address  2nd Floor, Doddamane Building, 19/1 Vittal Mallya Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, India-560001  
Type of Sponsor  Contract research organization 
 
Details of Secondary Sponsor  
Name  Address 
NIL  NIL 
 
Countries of Recruitment     Canada
Austria
Brazil
Colombia
Croatia
Czech Republic
France
Georgia
Germany
Hungary
India
Italy
Kazakhstan
Latvia
Mexico
Poland
Romania
Serbia
Slovakia
Spain
United States of America  
Sites of Study  
No of Sites = 16  
Name of Principal Investigator  Name of Site  Site Address  Phone/Fax/Email 
Dr Rohit Gupta  All India Institute of Medical Sciences  Virbhadra Rd, Sturida Colony, Rishikesh, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
Dehradun
UTTARANCHAL 
7579067715

docgupta1976@gmail.com 
Dr Shine Sadasivan  Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences - AIMS  Ponekkara (P.O.), Kochi, Kerala, 682041, India
Kozhikode
KERALA 
9497556339

drshinesivan21@gmail.com 
Dr Ganesh Subramanian  Apollo Cancer Centre  Apollo Cancer Centre No:320, Padma Complex, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600035, India
Chennai
TAMIL NADU 
9841098434

ganeshgastro@gmail.com 
Dr Adarsh CK  BGS Gleneagles Global Hospitals  67, Uttarahalli main road, Kengeri, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560060, India
Bangalore
KARNATAKA 
9844136480

adarshck@gmail.com 
Dr Ajay Kumar Patwa  King George’s Medical University  Shahmina Road, Chowk, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226003, India
Lucknow
UTTAR PRADESH 
9455519306

drajaymd12345@gmail.com 
Dr Mathew Philip  Lisie Hospital  North Kaloor, Kaloor, Ernakulam, Kerala, 682018, India
Ernakulam
KERALA 
9846045469

drmathewphilip@gmail.com 
Dr Kaushal Madan  Max Smart Super Speciality Hospita  Saket (A Unit of Gujarmal Modi Hospital and Research Centre for Medical Sciences), Gate No 6 , Press Enclave Road, Mandir Marg, Saket, Delhi, 110017, India
South
DELHI 
9958787720

kaushal.madan@maxhealthcare.com 
Dr Kaivan Shah  Navneet Memorial Hospital  Opp. Sardar Patel Seva Samaj Hall, In Lane, Opp. Navrangpura Telephone Exchange, Off C.G Road, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380009, India
Ahmadabad
GUJARAT 
9833622433

drkaivanshah12@gmail.com 
Dr Pramod Katare  Noble Hospital Pvt Ltd  153, Magarpatta City Road, Hadapsar, Pune, Maharashtra, 411013, India
Pune
MAHARASHTRA 
8830793201

drkatareps@gmail.com 
Dr Krishnkant Rawal  Prime Institute of Digestive Sciences  Prime Institute of Digestive Sciences - panchvati main road, Atithi chownk corner, nana mava road, Beside chandresh vadi, Rajkot, Gujarat, 360001, India
Rajkot
GUJARAT 
9824212169

kkrawal@gmail.com 
Dr Mukesh Kalla  S.R.Kalla Memorial Gastro and General Hospital  S.R.Kalla Memorial Gastro and General Hospital, Behind HSBC Bank, Sardar Patel Marg, C-Scheme, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 302006, India
Jaipur
RAJASTHAN 
9829050622

drmkalla@rediffmail.com 
Dr Hemant Kumar Gupta  Samvedna Hospital  Department of Gastroenterology - B27/88G Ravindrapuri, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India
Varanasi
UTTAR PRADESH 
9415336365

hemantkrg26@yahoo.com 
Dr Chetan Mehta  Shree Giriraj Multispeciality Hospital  Department of Gastroenterology - 27-Navjyot Park Corner, 150 Feet Ring Road, Rajkot, Gujarat, 360005, India
Rajkot
GUJARAT 
9825077472

mehtacn@hotmail.com 
Dr Mayank Kabrawala  SIDS Hospital and Research Centre  Department of Gastroenterology - A unit of SIDS health care private limited, Off ring road, Near shell petrol pump, Ring road-sosyo circle lane, Surat, Gujarat, 395002, India
Surat
GUJARAT 
9825130363

mayankkabrawala@hotmail.com 
Dr Gaurav Kumar Gupta  SMS Medical College & Attached Hospitals  Vivekananda Marg, C-Scheme, Jaipur,Rajasthan, 302004, India
Jaipur
RAJASTHAN 
09214027938

drgauravsms@gmail.com 
Dr Ravi Shankar B  Yashoda Hospital  Behind Hari Hara Kala Bhavan, SP road, Secunderabad, Telangana, 500003, India
Hyderabad
TELANGANA 
9391075600

b_ravishankar@yahoo.com 
 
Details of Ethics Committee
Modification(s)  
No of Ethics Committees= 16  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
Ethics Committee of Navneet Memorial Hospital  Approved 
Ethics Committee relating to Clinical Trial  Submittted/Under Review 
Ethics Committee, S.M.S. Medical College and Attached Hospitals  Approved 
Institutional Ethics Committee – Clinical Studies Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Limited  Approved 
Institutional Ethics Committee, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences,  Submittted/Under Review 
Institutional Ethics Committee, BGS Global Hospitals  Submittted/Under Review 
Institutional Ethics Committee, King George’s Medical University  Submittted/Under Review 
Institutional Ethics Committee, Lisie Hospital  Approved 
Max Healthcare Ethics Committee  Approved 
Noble Hospital Institutional Ethics Committee  Approved 
Prime Hospital Institutional Ethics Committee  Approved 
Samvedna Hospital Ethics Committee  Approved 
Shree Giriraj Hospital Research Ethics Committee  Approved 
SR Kalla Memorial Ethical Committee For Human Research  Approved 
Surat Institute of Digestive Sciences EC  Approved 
Yashoda Academy of Medical Education and Research  Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Approved/Obtained 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied  
Health Type  Condition 
Patients  (1) ICD-10 Condition: K509||Crohns disease, unspecified,  
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent
Modification(s)  
Type  Name  Details 
Intervention  MORF-057  Induction: Blinded dose of active MORF-057 for 14 weeks. Maintenance: Open-label dose of active MORF-057 for 38 weeks. Maintenance Extension: Open-label dose of active MORF-057 for 52 weeks.  
Intervention  MORF-057  Induction: Blinded dose of active MORF-057 for 14 weeks. Maintenance: Open-label dose of active MORF-057 for 38 weeks. Maintenance Extension: Open-label dose of active MORF-057 for 52 weeks.  
Comparator Agent  Placebo  Induction: Blinded matching placebo dose for 14 weeks. Maintenance: Open-label dose of active MORF-057 for 38 weeks. Maintenance Extension: Open-label dose of active MORF-057 for 52 weeks.  
 
Inclusion Criteria
Modification(s)  
Age From  18.00 Year(s)
Age To  85.00 Year(s)
Gender  Both 
Details  1. Has signs/symptoms of CD for at least 90 days prior to Screening
2. Has a CDAI score of 220 to 450, with an average daily stool sub score greater than or equal to 4 and hs- CRP >5 mg/L
3. Has an SES-CD score of greater than or equal to 6 (or an SES-CD score of greater than or equal to 4 if CD is isolated to the ileum).
4. Demonstrated an inadequate response, loss of response, or intolerance to at least one of the following treatments: Corticosteroids, Immunosuppressants (eg, azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine, methotrexate) and/or advanced therapies for CD (eg, biologic agents, Janus kinase [JAK] inhibitors, applicable investigational products)
5. Agrees to abide by the study guidelines and requirements
6. Capable of giving signed informed consent. 
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  1. Diagnosed with indeterminate colitis, microscopic colitis, ischemic colitis, radiation colitis, or UC, or has clinical findings suggestive of UC
2. Has CD that is isolated to the oral cavity, stomach, duodenum, jejunum, or perianal region, without colonic or ileal involvement
3. Has had extensive bowel resection greater than 100 cm, and/or more than 3 resections, and/or has a known diagnosis of short bowel syndrome
4. Is currently receiving total parenteral nutrition, tube feeding, or a formula diet
5. Has positive findings on a subjective neurological screening questionnaire
6. Has a concurrent, clinically significant, serious, unstable comorbidity
7. Previous treatment with vedolizumab or other licensed or investigational integrin inhibitors
8. Is currently participating in any other interventional study or has received any investigational therapy within 30 days
9. Previous exposure to MORF-057 and/or a known hypersensitivity to drugs with a similar mechanism to MORF-057
10. Unable to attend study visits or comply with study procedures 
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence   Computer generated randomization 
Method of Concealment   Centralized 
Blinding/Masking   Participant and Investigator Blinded 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
Proportion of participants with endoscopic response at Week 14 determined using the Simple Endoscopic Score-CD (SES-CD)
The SES-CD is an endoscopic scoring system for evaluating CD activity. Endoscopic response is defined as an SES-CD decrease from baseline of ≥50% 
Baseline to Week 14 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
Proportion of participants with clinical response at Week 14 determined using the Crohns Disease Activity Index CDAI.
The CDAI is a composite of subscores for clinical and laboratory findings, and patient-reported CD symptoms. Clinical response is defined as a reduction from baseline CDAI score by more than or equal to 100 points or a CDAI score of less than 150 points. 
Baseline to Week 14 
Proportion of participants with clinical remission at Week 14 determined using the CDAI.
The CDAI is a composite of subscores for clinical and laboratory findings, and patient-reported CD symptoms. Clinical remission is defined as a CDAI score of less than 150 points. 
Baseline to Week 14 
 
Target Sample Size   Total Sample Size="210"
Sample Size from India="60" 
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" 
Phase of Trial   Phase 2 
Date of First Enrollment (India)   30/09/2024 
Date of Study Completion (India) Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials 
Date of First Enrollment (Global)  28/05/2024 
Date of Study Completion (Global) Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials 
Estimated Duration of Trial   Years="3"
Months="8"
Days="0" 
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
Modification(s)  
Open to Recruitment 
Recruitment Status of Trial (India)  Open to Recruitment 
Publication Details   N/A 
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement

Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?  

Response - NO
Brief Summary   This is a Phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of induction therapy with 2 active dose regimens of MORF-057 versus matching placebo in adult study participants with moderately to severely active CD. After completion of the 14-week Induction Period, all participants will receive open-label MORF-057 during the 38-week Maintenance Period. All participants who complete the full 52-week Treatment Period will also have the opportunity to continue treatment in a 52-week Maintenance Extension. 
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