scholarly journals Comparative Effectiveness of Vedolizumab vs. Infliximab Induction Therapy in Ulcerative Colitis: Experience of a Real-World Cohort at a Tertiary Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chaitanya Allamneni ◽  
Krishna Venkata ◽  
Huifeng Yun ◽  
Fenglong Xie ◽  
Lindsey DeLoach ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 175628482110233
Author(s):  
Carl Eriksson ◽  
Sara Rundquist ◽  
Vyron Lykiardopoulos ◽  
Ruzan Udumyan ◽  
Per Karlén ◽  
...  

Background: Prospectively and systematically collected real-world data on vedolizumab are scarce. We aimed to assess the long-term clinical effectiveness of vedolizumab in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Methods: This study was a prospective, observational, multicentre study. Overall, 286 patients with active IBD were included (Crohn’s disease, n = 169; ulcerative colitis, n = 117). The primary outcomes were clinical response at week 12 and clinical remission at week 52, based on the Harvey Bradshaw Index and the partial Mayo Clinic score. Secondary outcomes included clinical remission at week 12, clinical response at week 52, corticosteroid-free clinical remission at week 52, changes in biochemical measures, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Results: At baseline, 88% of the patients were exposed to anti-TNF and 41% of the patients with Crohn’s disease had undergone ⩾1 surgical resection. At week 12, clinical response was 27% and remission 47% in Crohn’s disease; corresponding figures in ulcerative colitis were 52% and 34%. Clinical response, remission and corticosteroid-free remission at week 52 were 22%, 41% and 40% in Crohn’s disease and 49%, 47% and 46% in ulcerative colitis, respectively. A statistically significant decrease in median faecal-calprotectin and C-reactive protein was observed at 12 and 52 weeks in patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The HRQoL measures Short Health Scale and EuroQol 5-Dimensions improved in both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis patients ( p < 0.001). Clinical disease activity at baseline was inversely associated with clinical remission at week 52. Conclusion: Vedolizumab proved effective for the treatment of refractory IBD in clinical practice.


2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 1111-1120 ◽  
Author(s):  
N Plevris ◽  
C S Chuah ◽  
R M Allen ◽  
I D Arnott ◽  
P N Brennan ◽  
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Abstract Background & Aims Vedolizumab is an anti-a4b7 monoclonal antibody that is licensed for the treatment of moderate to severe Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The aims of this study were to establish the real-world effectiveness and safety of vedolizumab for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. Methods This was a retrospective study involving seven NHS health boards in Scotland between June 2015 and November 2017. Inclusion criteria included: a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease with objective evidence of active inflammation at baseline (Harvey–Bradshaw Index[HBI] ≥5/Partial Mayo ≥2 plus C-reactive protein [CRP] >5 mg/L or faecal calprotectin ≥250 µg/g or inflammation on endoscopy/magnetic resonance imaging [MRI]); completion of induction; and at least one clinical follow-up by 12 months. Kaplan–Meier survival analysis was used to establish 12-month cumulative rates of clinical remission, mucosal healing, and deep remission [clinical remission plus mucosal healing]. Rates of serious adverse events were described quantitatively. Results Our cohort consisted of 180 patients with ulcerative colitis and 260 with Crohn’s disease. Combined median follow-up was 52 weeks (interquartile range [IQR] 26–52 weeks). In ulcerative colitis, 12-month cumulative rates of clinical remission, mucosal healing, and deep remission were 57.4%, 47.3%, and 38.5%, respectively. In Crohn’s disease, 12-month cumulative rates of clinical remission, mucosal healing, and deep remission were 58.4%, 38.9%, and 28.3% respectively. The serious adverse event rate was 15.6 per 100 patient-years of follow-up. Conclusions Vedolizumab is a safe and effective treatment for achieving both clinical remission and mucosal healing in ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.


2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 132-137
Author(s):  
Mihai Larisia ◽  
Dumitru Eugen ◽  
Pruna Irina ◽  
Chisnoiu Tatiana ◽  
Ungureanu Adina ◽  
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Abstract Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition of the gastrointestinal tract comprising of two entities: Crohn disease (CD) and Ulcerative colitis (UC). Considered rare in children in the past, inflammatory bowel disease is nowadays more frequently found, raising diagnostic and treatment challenges. In our study, we have taken into consideration all children diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease, in the Department of Pediatrics of the Clinical Emergency County Hospital of Constanta, from 2016 to 2019. 14 children were diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease during this timeframe, 8 with Crohn disease (57,14%) and 6 with Ulcerative colitis (42,86%). The mean age at onset was 8.2 years for Crohn disease patients, varying between 20 months to 15 years, and 12.8 years for Ulcerative colitis patients, varying between 8 to 14 years. After a positive diagnosis, different types of induction therapy was implemented, depending on the activity and severity of the disease, as well as on the type of inflammatory bowel disease. 12 patients received iv corticosteroids for an average of five days, followed by oral corticosteroids for 4-8 weeks. Aminosalicylates (Mesalazine) was used as a sole induction treatment in children with UC, or in association with corticosteroids in severe cases (4 cases). Immunomodulatory treatment (Azathioprine) was used for maintaining remission in 5 children with Crohn disease for an average period of 6 months. In 3 cases of CD, antibiotics, such as Metronidazole, were used in the initial treatment. Biological therapy, such as Adalimumab (ADA), was administered as an induction therapy in patients with refractory to conventional treatment forms, in 5 cases, with a favourable outcome.


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