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NCT05197049: GRAVITI

A Study of Guselkumab Subcutaneous Therapy in Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn's Disease

Active, enrolled Phase 3 Results posted Last updated 13 April 2026
What this trial tests

Phase 3 trial testing Guselkumab Dose 1 in Crohn Disease in 350 participants. Participants enrolled and being followed up; not accepting new ones.

Timeline
19 January 2022
Primary endpoint
4 July 2023
30 October 2028

Quick facts

Lead sponsorJanssen Research & Development, LLC
PhasePhase 3
StatusActive, enrolled
Study typeINTERVENTIONAL
Allocationrandomized
Designparallel
Maskingdouble
Primary purposetreatment
Enrollment350
Start date19 January 2022
Primary completion4 July 2023
Estimated completion30 October 2028
Sites345 locations across Italy, Jordan, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, Poland, South Korea, Croatia

Drugs / interventions tested

Conditions studied

Sponsor

Janssen Research & Development, LLC — full company profile →

Who can join

18 and older, any sex, with Crohn Disease. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.

Results — posted to ClinicalTrials.gov

Per-arm endpoint measurements with 95% confidence intervals where reported. Source: trial results section.

Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Clinical Remission at Week 12 Primary · At Week 12

Clinical remission was defined as a Crohn's Disease Activity Index (CDAI) score \<150. The multi-item CDAI score assessed severity of illness by collecting information on 8 different Crohn's disease-related variables (extraintestinal manifestations, abdominal mass, weight, hematocrit, use of antidiarrheal drug(s) and/or opiates, total number of liquid or very soft stools, abdominal pain/cramps, and general well-being). The last 3 variables were scored over 7 days by the participant on a diary card. The total CDAI score ranged from 0 (improvement in disease activity) to 600 (more disease activi

GroupValue95% CI
Placebo21.413.9 – 28.8
Combined: Guselkumab 400 mg56.149.7 – 62.5
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Endoscopic Response at Week 12 Primary · At Week 12

Percentage of participants who achieved endoscopic response at Week 12 were reported. Endoscopic response was defined as greater than or equal to (\>=) 50 percent (%) improvement from baseline in the Simple Endoscopic Score for Crohn's Disease (SES-CD) score. SES-CD evaluated 4 endoscopic components (presence and size of ulcer, extent of ulcerated surface, extent of affected surface, and presence and type of narrowing) across 5 ileocolonic segments (ileum, right colon, transverse colon, left colon, and rectum), each scored from 0 (best) to 3 (worst) for each segment except narrowing component

GroupValue95% CI
Placebo21.413.9 – 28.8
Combined: Guselkumab 400 mg41.334.9 – 47.7
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Clinical Remission at Week 24 Secondary · At Week 24

Percentage of participants who achieved clinical remission at Week 24 were reported. Clinical remission was defined as a Crohn's Disease Activity Index (CDAI) score \<150. The multi-item CDAI score assessed severity of illness by collecting information on 8 different Crohn's disease-related variables (extraintestinal manifestations, abdominal mass, weight, hematocrit, use of antidiarrheal drug(s) and/or opiates, total number of liquid or very soft stools, abdominal pain/cramps, and general well-being). The last 3 variables were scored over 7 days by the participant on a diary card. The total C

GroupValue95% CI
Placebo21.413.9 – 28.8
Guselkumab 400 mg + 100 mg60.951.9 – 69.8
Guselkumab 400 mg + 200 mg58.349.2 – 67.3
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Patient-reported Outcome (PRO)-2 Remission at Week 12 Secondary · At Week 12

Percentage of participants who achieved PRO-2 remission at Week 12 were reported. PRO-2 remission was defined as an abdominal pain (AP) mean daily score \<=1, and stool frequency (SF) mean daily score \<=3, and no worsening of AP or SF from baseline. Mean daily AP score based on the CDAI was defined as the sum of abdominal pain/cramps ratings in the previous 7 days in a diary card divided by the total number of days assessments were performed. Average daily SF score based on the CDAI was defined as the sum of number of liquid or very soft stools in the previous 7 days in a diary card divided b

GroupValue95% CI
Placebo17.110.3 – 23.9
Combined: Guselkumab 400 mg49.142.7 – 55.6
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Clinical Response at Week 12 Secondary · At Week 12

Clinical response was defined as a decrease from baseline in CDAI score \>= 100 points or CDAI score \< 150. The multi-item CDAI score assessed severity of illness by collecting information on 8 different Crohn's disease-related variables (extraintestinal manifestations, abdominal mass, weight, hematocrit, use of antidiarrheal drug(s) and/or opiates, total number of liquid or very soft stools, abdominal pain/cramps, and general well-being). The last 3 variables were scored over 7 days by the participant on a diary card. The total CDAI score ranged from 0 (improvement in disease activity) to 60

GroupValue95% CI
Placebo33.324.8 – 41.9
Combined: Guselkumab 400 mg73.567.8 – 79.2
Percentage of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) Through Week 48 Secondary · Placebo, Guselkumab 400 mg + 100 mg, and Guselkumab 400 mg + 200 mg: From Week 0 up to Week 48; Placebo arm subset - Rescue Treatment: From Week 16 up to Week 48

Percentage of participants with TEAEs through Week 48 were reported. An adverse event (AE) was any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical study participant participating in a clinical study and does not necessarily have a causal relationship with the study drug. An AE that occurred at or after the initial administration of study drug (Week 0) through data cutoff of Week 48 was considered treatment-emergent.

GroupValue95% CI
Placebo65.8
Guselkumab 400 mg + 100 mg82.6
Guselkumab 400 mg + 200 mg80.0
Placebo Arm Subset (Rescue Treatment): Placebo to Guselkumab75.0
Percentage of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Serious Adverse Events (TESAEs) Through Week 48 Secondary · Placebo, Guselkumab 400 mg + 100 mg, and Guselkumab 400 mg + 200 mg: From Week 0 up to Week 48; Placebo arm subset - Rescue Treatment: From Week 16 up to Week 48

Percentage of participants with TESAEs through Week 48 were reported. An SAE was any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical study participant resulting in any of the following outcomes or was deemed significant for any other reason: death, life-threatening (immediate risk of dying), initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization, persistent or significant disability/incapacity, congenital anomaly/birth defect. An AE does not necessarily have a causal relationship with the study drug. Any SAE that occurred at or after the initial administration of study drug (Week 0) through the data cutoff

GroupValue95% CI
Placebo13.7
Guselkumab 400 mg + 100 mg13.0
Guselkumab 400 mg + 200 mg7.8
Placebo Arm Subset (Rescue Treatment): Placebo to Guselkumab2.3
Percentage of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) Leading to Discontinuation of Study Drug Through Week 48 Secondary · Placebo, Guselkumab 400 mg + 100 mg, and Guselkumab 400 mg + 200 mg: From Week 0 up to Week 48; Placebo arm subset - Rescue Treatment: From Week 16 up to Week 48

Percentage of participants with TEAEs leading to discontinuation of study drug through Week 48 were reported. An adverse event (AE) was any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical study participant participating in a clinical study and does not necessarily have a causal relationship with the study drug. An AE that occurred at or after the initial administration of study drug (Week 0) through data cutoff of Week 48 was considered treatment-emergent.

GroupValue95% CI
Placebo8.5
Guselkumab 400 mg + 100 mg3.5
Guselkumab 400 mg + 200 mg2.6
Placebo Arm Subset (Rescue Treatment): Placebo to Guselkumab2.3

Adverse events — posted to ClinicalTrials.gov

Time frame: For arms Placebo, Guselkumab 400 mg + 100 mg, and Guselkumab 400 mg + 200 mg: From Week 0 up to Week 48; Placebo arm subset - Rescue Treatment: From Week 16 up to Week 48. Reporting threshold: 3%. Adverse-event reports describe events observed during the trial — not all are caused by the drug.

Placebo
Serious: 16/117 (14%)
Deaths: 0/117
Placebo Arm Subset (Rescue Treatment): Placebo to Guselkumab
Serious: 1/44 (2%)
Deaths: 0/44
Guselkumab 400 mg + 100 mg
Serious: 15/115 (13%)
Deaths: 1/115
Guselkumab 400 mg + 200 mg
Serious: 9/115 (8%)
Deaths: 0/115

Serious adverse events (37 terms)

ReactionSystemPlaceboPlacebo Arm Subset (Rescue…Guselkumab 400 mg + 100 mgGuselkumab 400 mg + 200 mg
Crohn's DiseaseGastrointestinal disorders
IleusGastrointestinal disorders
Iron Deficiency AnaemiaBlood and lymphatic system disorders
Angina PectorisCardiac disorders
Ventricular TachycardiaCardiac disorders
Thyroid CystEndocrine disorders
KeratitisEye disorders
Abdominal PainGastrointestinal disorders
Anal FistulaGastrointestinal disorders
GastritisGastrointestinal disorders
Intestinal ObstructionGastrointestinal disorders
Intestinal PerforationGastrointestinal disorders
Large Intestinal ObstructionGastrointestinal disorders
Pancreatitis AcuteGastrointestinal disorders
SubileusGastrointestinal disorders
PyrexiaGeneral disorders
CholelithiasisHepatobiliary disorders
Portal Vein ThrombosisHepatobiliary disorders
Anal AbscessInfections and infestations
AppendicitisInfections and infestations
BronchitisInfections and infestations
GastroenteritisInfections and infestations
Forearm FractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
Gastrointestinal Anastomotic StenosisInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
Gun Shot WoundInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
Other adverse events (21 terms — click to expand)

ReactionSystemPlaceboPlacebo Arm Subset (Rescue…Guselkumab 400 mg + 100 mgGuselkumab 400 mg + 200 mg
Crohn's DiseaseGastrointestinal disorders
Upper Respiratory Tract InfectionInfections and infestations
Abdominal PainGastrointestinal disorders
Covid-19Infections and infestations
HeadacheNervous system disorders
AnaemiaBlood and lymphatic system disorders
PyrexiaGeneral disorders
NasopharyngitisInfections and infestations
DiarrhoeaGastrointestinal disorders
InfluenzaInfections and infestations
ArthralgiaMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
VomitingGastrointestinal disorders
TonsillitisInfections and infestations
Abdominal Pain UpperGastrointestinal disorders
FatigueGeneral disorders
FolliculitisInfections and infestations
GastroenteritisInfections and infestations
Aspartate Aminotransferase IncreasedInvestigations
White Blood Cell Count DecreasedInvestigations
PruritusSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Back PainMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders

Most-reported serious reactions: Crohn's Disease, Ileus, Iron Deficiency Anaemia, Angina Pectoris, Ventricular Tachycardia, Thyroid Cyst, Keratitis, Abdominal Pain.

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05197049 adverse events section.

Sponsor's own description

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of guselkumab in participants with Crohn's disease.

Publications & conference data

8 peer-reviewed publications reference this trial (live from Europe PMC):

  1. A Narrative Review of Cytokine Networks: Pathophysiological and Therapeutic Implications for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Pathogenesis.
    Vebr M, Pomahačová R, Sýkora J, Schwarz J. · · 2023 · cited 41× · PMID 38137450 · DOI 10.3390/biomedicines11123229
  2. Efficacy and Safety of Guselkumab Subcutaneous Induction and Maintenance in Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn's Disease: Results From the Phase 3 GRAVITI Study.
    Hart A, Panaccione R, Steinwurz F, Danese S, et al · · 2025 · cited 24× · PMID 40113101 · DOI 10.1053/j.gastro.2025.02.033
  3. Immunity in digestive diseases: new drugs for inflammatory bowel disease treatment-insights from Phase II and III trials.
    Massironi S, Furfaro F, Bencardino S, Allocca M, et al · · 2024 · cited 19× · PMID 38980426 · DOI 10.1007/s00535-024-02130-x
  4. Unmet Challenges in Patients with Crohn's Disease.
    Scheurlen KM, Parks MA, Macleod A, Galandiuk S. · · 2023 · cited 14× · PMID 37685662 · DOI 10.3390/jcm12175595
  5. Advancing therapeutic frontiers: a pipeline of novel drugs for luminal and perianal Crohn's disease management.
    Bertin L, Crepaldi M, Zanconato M, Lorenzon G, et al · · 2024 · cited 10× · PMID 39711916 · DOI 10.1177/17562848241303651
  6. Dissecting Innate and Adaptive Immunity in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Immune Compartmentalization, Microbiota Crosstalk, and Emerging Therapies.
    Yue N, Hu P, Tian C, Kong C, et al · · 2024 · cited 9× · PMID 39634289 · DOI 10.2147/jir.s492079
  7. Drug Development in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: What Is Next?
    Petronio L, Dal Buono A, Gabbiadini R, Migliorisi G, et al · · 2025 · cited 3× · PMID 40006003 · DOI 10.3390/ph18020190
  8. Psoriasis and inflammatory bowel disease: concomitant IMID or paradoxical therapeutic effect? A scoping review on anti-IL-12/23 and anti-IL-23 antibodies.
    Bezzio C, Cavalli CAM, Franchellucci G, Dal Buono A, et al · · 2024 · cited 3× · PMID 39575159 · DOI 10.1177/17562848241299564

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