A Study to Assess Adverse Events and Change in Disease Condition of Mesalamine Capsules in Children Aged 5 to 17 Years With Ulcerative Colitis

A Randomized, Double-blind Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Mesalamine Delayed-release Capsules in Children Aged 5 to 17 Years for the Maintenance of Remission of Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterized by diffuse, continuous inflammation of the colon. This study will assess how safe and effective mesalamine delayed-release capsules are in treating pediatric participants with UC. Adverse events and change in disease activity will be assessed.

Delzicol (Mesalamine) is an approved drug being developed for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis (UC). Study doctors put the participants in 1 of 2 groups, called treatment arms. Each group receives a different treatment. Around 80 Pediatric participants aged 5 to 17 years with a diagnosis of UC will be enrolled in approximately 45 sites in the United States.

Participants will receive oral mesalamine capsules twice daily for 26 weeks and followed for 30 days.

There may be higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care. Participants will attend regular visits during the study at a hospital or clinic. The effect of the treatment will be checked by medical assessments, blood tests, checking for side effects and completing questionnaires.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Documented history of Ulcerative Colitis (UC) who have been successfully maintained in remission for at least 30 days prior to the screening visit and are on a stable dose of mesalamine or 5-aminosalicylic acid equivalent.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Abnormal and clinically significant results according to the investigator or designee, on physical examination, medical history, electrocardiogram (ECG), hematology, clinical chemistry, or urinalysis.