A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Induction Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Risankizumab in Subjects with Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis
Latest Information Update: 12 Dec 2025
At a glance
- Drugs Risankizumab (Primary) ; Risankizumab (Primary)
- Indications Ulcerative colitis
- Focus Registrational; Therapeutic Use
- Acronyms INSPIRE
- Sponsors AbbVie; AbbVie Germany
Most Recent Events
- 28 Nov 2025 According to AbbVie Media Release, SKYRIZI (risankizumab), has received 2 consecutive positive reimbursement recommendations by Canada's Drug Agency (CDA-AMC), initially for Crohn's disease (CD) and now for ulcerative colitis (UC). For UC, this approval is supported by evidence from pivotal trials including INSPIRE and COMMAND.
- 18 Jun 2024 According to an AbbVie media release, company announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved SKYRIZI (risankizumab-rzaa) for adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis, making it the first IL-23 specific inhibitor approved for both moderate to severe ulcerative colitis and moderate to severe Crohns disease. Approval supported by two Phase 3 clinical trials, a 12-week induction study, INSPIRE and a 52-week maintenance study, COMMAND.
- 31 May 2024 According to an AbbVie media release, the European Medicines Agencys (EMAs) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) adopted a positive opinion recommending the approval of risankizumab (SKYRIZI) for the treatment of adults with moderately to severely active UC. The CHMP positive opinion is supported by data from two Phase 3 clinical trials: the INSPIRE induction trial and the COMMAND maintenance trial. The final European Commission decision is expected in the third quarter of 2024.