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MORF-057

Phase 2

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases | Small molecule | Gastrointestinal |Eli Lilly and Company|Last Updated: Aug 21, 2026

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials3
Total Enrollment704

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

MORF-057 · 4 trials · 4 indications

Phase 2 3Phase 1 1
NCT06226883A Phase 2 Study to Evaluate MORF-057 in Adults With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn's DiseaseInflammatory Bowel Diseases
RECRUITING385 Analytics
NCT05611671A Study to Evaluate MORF-057 in Adults With Moderately to Severely Active UCInflammatory Bowel Diseases
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING280 Analytics
NCT05291689A Phase 2a Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of MORF-057 in Adults With UCInflammatory Bowel Diseases
COMPLETED39 Analytics
PHASE2RECRUITING
A Phase 2 Study to Evaluate MORF-057 in Adults With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn's Disease
Inflammatory Bowel DiseasesUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
A Study to Evaluate MORF-057 in Adults With Moderately to Severely Active UC
Inflammatory Bowel DiseasesUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Phase 2a Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of MORF-057 in Adults With UC
Inflammatory Bowel DiseasesUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Proportion of participants with endoscopic response at Week 14 as determined using the Simple Endoscopic Score-CD (SES-CD)
Baseline to Week 14

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%

Percentage of Participants in Clinical Remission as Determined Using the Modified Mayo Clinic Score (mMCS)
Week 12

* The mMCS is a scoring system for assessment of ulcerative colitis activity and is a composite of Endoscopic subscore (range: 0=Normal or inactive disease to 3=Severe disease (spontaneous bleeding, ulceration)), Stool Frequency subscore (range: 0=Normal number of stools to 3=5 or more stools more than normal), and Rectal Bleeding subscore (range: 0=No blood seen to 3=Blood alone passed). The mMCS total score ranges from 0 to 9, with higher scores indicating more severe disease. * Clinical remission per mMCS is defined as rectal bleeding subscore of 0; a stool frequency subscore of \< or =1; and an endoscopy subscore of \< or =1 without friability.

Main Cohort: Change From Baseline to Week 12 in the Robarts Histopathology Index (RHI) Score
From baseline to 12 weeks

Robarts Histopathology Index (RHI) Score: the total RHI Score ranges from 0 (no disease activity) to 33 (severe disease activity)

Incidence of adverse events and safety signals observed during single and multiple ascending doses of MORF-057 administered orally to healthy adult subjects
Day -1 to Day 28

Subject incidence of adverse events and serious adverse events

Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of MORF-057 in a fed state
Day -1 to Day 28

Cmax (Food Effect cohort)

Time to Reach Cmax (Tmax) of MORF-057 in a fed state
Day -1 to Day 28

Tmax (Food Effect cohort)

Secondary Endpoints

Proportion of participants with clinical response at Week 14 as determined using the Crohn's Disease Activity Index (CDAI)
Baseline to Week 14
Proportion of participants with clinical remission at Week 14 as determined using the CDAI.
Baseline to Week 14
Percentage of Participants in Clinical Response as Determined Using the Modified Mayo Clinic Score (mMCS)
Week 12
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Group 1 (Part A)EXPERIMENTALBlinded MORF-057 Dosing Regimen 1 for Induction Period and open-label MORF-057 for Maintenance Period
Group 2 (Part A)EXPERIMENTALBlinded MORF-057 Dosing Regimen 2 for Induction Period and open-label MORF-057 for Maintenance Period
Group 3 (Part A)PLACEBO_COMPARATORBlinded matching placebo for Induction Period and open-label MORF-057 for Maintenance Period
Group 4 (Part B)EXPERIMENTALBlinded MORF-057 Dosing Regimen 1 for Induction Period and open-label MORF-057 for Maintenance Period
Group 5 (Part B)EXPERIMENTALBlinded MORF-057 Dosing Regimen 2 for Induction Period and open-label MORF-057 for Maintenance Period
Group 6 (Part B)PLACEBO_COMPARATORBlinded matching placebo for Induction Period and open-label MORF-057 for Maintenance Period
MORF-057 200 mg BIDEXPERIMENTALParticipants received a 200 milligram (mg) oral dose of MORF-057 twice daily (BID) for 12 weeks.
MORF-057 100 mg BIDEXPERIMENTALParticipants received a 100 mg oral dose of MORF-057 twice daily for 12 weeks.
MORF-057 100 mg QD-MEXPERIMENTALParticipants received a 100 mg oral dose of MORF-057 once daily in the morning (QD-M) for 12 weeks.
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORParticipants received an oral dose of matching placebo for 12 weeks.
MORF-057EXPERIMENTALParticipants received MORF-057 100 milligrams (mg) orally twice daily for up to 78 weeks.
Placebo for MORF-057EXPERIMENTALSAD: Subjects will be assigned to one of five planned dose cohorts and receive single doses of placebo. MAD: Subjects will be assigned to one of three planned dose cohorts and receive multiple doses of placebo.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
PlaceboDRUGMatching placebo (identical appearance to MORF-057) administered orally.
MORF-057DRUGMORF-057 is a small molecule that is designed to selectively inhibit integrin α4β7 and is administered orally.
Placebo for MORF-057DRUGSAD: Subjects will be assigned to one of five planned dose cohorts and receive single doses of placebo. MAD: Subjects will be assigned to one of three planned dose cohorts and receive multiple doses of placebo.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 85 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites225

Key Inclusion Criteria: * Has signs/symptoms of CD for at least 90 days prior to screening * Has a CDAI score of 220 to 450, with an average daily stool subscore ≥4 points and/or an average daily abdominal pain subscore of ≥2 points * Has an SES-CD score of ≥6 (or an SES-CD score of ≥4 if CD is iso...

Countries:United StatesAustraliaAustriaBosnia and HerzegovinaBrazilBulgariaCanadaColombiaCroatiaCzechiaEstoniaFranceGeorgiaGermanyHungaryIndiaItalyJapanKazakhstanLatviaMexicoMoldovaPolandRomaniaSerbiaSlovakiaSpainTaiwanIsraelLithuaniaSouth Korea
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Frequently asked questions about MORF-057

What is MORF-057 used for?

MORF-057 is an investigational small molecule being developed for inflammatory bowel diseases, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. It is also studied in healthy volunteers for early-phase safety trials. MORF-057 is not approved and remains in clinical development.

Who makes MORF-057?

MORF-057 is developed by Eli Lilly and Company, traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker LLY. The company is conducting multiple clinical trials of MORF-057 in inflammatory bowel diseases.

What phase is MORF-057 in?

MORF-057 is in Phase 2 clinical development. Early Phase 1 studies in healthy volunteers are completed, and Phase 2 trials in ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are ongoing or completed. MORF-057 is investigational and not FDA approved.

What clinical trials is MORF-057 in?

MORF-057 has three registered trials. NCT04580745, a completed Phase 1 study in healthy volunteers. NCT05291689, a completed Phase 2a open-label study in ulcerative colitis. NCT05611671, an active Phase 2 study in moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis. NCT06226883, a recruiting Phase 2 study in Crohn's disease.

Is MORF-057 being studied in ulcerative colitis?

Yes, MORF-057 is being studied in ulcerative colitis. A Phase 2a open-label study (NCT05291689) is completed, and a larger Phase 2 study (NCT05611671) in moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis is active but not recruiting. Both enrolled adults aged 18 years and older.

Is MORF-057 being studied in Crohn's disease?

Yes, MORF-057 is being studied in Crohn's disease. A Phase 2 study (NCT06226883) is currently recruiting adults with moderately to severely active Crohn's disease. The trial is enrolling participants across multiple countries, including the United States, Japan, and European nations.