A Study to Evaluate MORF-057 in Adults With Moderately to Severely Active UC

This is a Phase 2b randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of three active dose regimens of MORF-057 in adult patients with moderately to severely active Ulcerative Colitis (UC).

This is a Phase 2b randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of three active dose regimens of MORF-057 plus a placebo regimen in study participants with moderately to severely active UC. After completion of the 12-week Induction Period, participants may be switched to a different active MORF-057 regimen during the Maintenance Period. Those randomized into the placebo group in the Induction Period will be switched to receive an active MORF-057 regimen during the Maintenance Period.

Inclusion Criteria: * Has signs/symptoms of moderate to severe UC for at least 3 months prior to Screening * Has evidence of UC extending at least 15 cm from the anal verge * Demonstrated an inadequate response, loss of response, or intolerance to at least one of the following treatments: Oral aminosalicylates (e.g., mesalamine, sulfasalazine, olsalazine, or balsalazide), corticosteroids, immunosuppressants (e.g., azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine, or methotrexate), advanced therapies for UC (e.g., biologic agents, Janus kinase \[JAK\] antagonists, or sphingosine-1-phosphate \[S1P\] receptor agonists) * Subject has no prior exposure to approved or investigational anti-integrin therapies * Agrees to abide by the study guidelines and requirements * Capable of giving signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with indeterminate colitis, microscopic colitis, ischemic colitis, radiation colitis, or Crohn's disease or has clinical findings suggestive of Crohn's disease * Has positive findings on a subjective neurological screening questionnaire * Has a concurrent, clinically significant, serious, unstable comorbidity * Previous treatment with vedolizumab or other licensed or investigational integrin inhibitors * Participation in any other interventional study or received any investigational therapy within 30 days * Previous exposure to MORF-057 and/or a known hypersensitivity to drugs with a similar mechanism to MORF-057 * Unable to attend study visits or comply with study procedures