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Hradsky O, Copova I, Durilova M, Kazeka D, Lerchova T, Mitrova K, Schwarz J, Vetrovcova R, El-Lababidi N, Karaskova E, Veghova-Velganova M, Sulakova A, Gonsorčíková L, Veverkova M, Zeniskova I, Zimen M, Bortlik M, Bronsky J. Sustainability of biologic treatment in paediatric patients with Crohn's disease: population-based registry analysis. Pediatr Res 2023:10.1038/s41390-023-02913-7. [PMID: 38012309 DOI: 10.1038/s41390-023-02913-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND We aimed to evaluate the predictors of sustainability of biologic drugs for paediatric patients with Crohn's disease (CD). METHODS The Czech National Prospective Registry of Biologic and Targeted Therapy of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (CREdIT) was used to identify the biologic treatment courses in paediatric patients with CD. Mixed-effects Cox models and propensity score analyses were employed to evaluate predictors of treatment sustainability. RESULTS Among the 558 observations of 473 patients, 264 were treated with adalimumab (47%), 240 with infliximab (43%), 41 with ustekinumab (7%), and 13 with vedolizumab (2%). Multivariable analysis revealed higher discontinuation risk with infliximab compared to adalimumab (HR = 0.600, 95%CI 0.389-0.926), both overall and in first-line treatment (HR = 0.302, 95%CI 0.103-0.890). Infliximab versus adalimumab was associated with shorter time to escalation (HR = 0.094, 95%CI 0.043-0.203). Propensity-score analysis demonstrated lower sustainability of infliximab (HR = 0.563, 95%CI 1.159-2.725). The time since diagnosis to treatment initiation (HR = 0.852, 95%CI 0.781-0.926) was the most important predictor. Baseline immunosuppressive therapy prolonged sustainability with infliximab (HR = 2.899, 95%CI 1.311-6.410). CONCLUSIONS Given the results suggesting shorter sustainability, the need for earlier intensification and thus higher drug exposure, and the greater need for immunosuppression with infliximab than with adalimumab, the choice of these drugs cannot be considered completely equitable. IMPACT Our study identified predictors of sustainability of biologic treatment in paediatric patients with Crohn's disease, including adalimumab (versus infliximab), early initiation of biologic treatment, and normalised baseline haemoglobin levels. Infliximab treatment was associated with earlier intensification, higher drug exposure, and a greater need for immunosuppression. Parents and patients should be fully informed of the disadvantages of intravenous infliximab versus adalimumab during the decision-making process. This study emphasises the importance of not delaying the initiation of biologic therapy in paediatric patients with Crohn's disease.
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- Ondrej Hradsky
- Department of Paediatrics, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Paediatrics, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Paediatrics, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Paediatrics, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Paediatrics, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Paediatrics, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Faculty Hospital, Charles University in Prague, Pilsen, Czech Republic
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- Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Faculty Hospital, Charles University in Prague, Pilsen, Czech Republic
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- Department of Paediatrics and Inherited Metabolic Disorders, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University Hospital Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University Hospital Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Paediatrics, University Hospital Ostrava and Medical Faculty University of Ostrava, Ostrava, Czech Republic
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- Department of Paediatrics, First Faculty of Medicine, Thomayer University Hospital and Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University and University Hospital Brno, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Paediatrics, Hospital Ceske Budejovice, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic
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- Department of Paediatrics, Hospital Jihlava, Jihlava, Czech Republic
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital Ceske Budejovice, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic
- Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Pharmacology, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Paediatrics, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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Pagan AD, Ghalili S, Cices A, Facheris P, Tan K, Ungar B, Guttman-Yassky E. Atopic dermatitis induced during anti-TNF-α therapy for inflammatory bowel disease: Potential for Th2 inhibition with dupilumab. THE JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY. IN PRACTICE 2023; 11:2235-2238.e1. [PMID: 37088378 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaip.2023.03.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023]
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- Angel D Pagan
- Department of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Department of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Department of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Department of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Department of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Department of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY.
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Kim ES, Kang B. Infliximab vs adalimumab: Points to consider when selecting anti-tumor necrosis factor agents in pediatric patients with Crohn’s disease. World J Gastroenterol 2023; 29:2784-2797. [PMID: 37274072 PMCID: PMC10237103 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i18.2784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023] Open
Abstract
Biologic agents with various mechanisms against Crohn’s disease (CD) have been released and are widely used in clinical practice. However, two anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) agents, infliximab (IFX) and adalimumab (ADL), are the only biologic agents approved by the Food and Drug Administration for pediatric CD currently. Therefore, in pediatric CD, the choice of biologic agents should be made more carefully to achieve the therapeutic goal. There are currently no head-to-head trials of biologic agents in pediatric or adult CD. There is a lack of accumulated data for pediatric CD, which requires the extrapolation of adult data for the positioning of biologics in pediatric CD. From a pharmacokinetic point of view, IFX is more advantageous than ADL when the inflammatory burden is high, and ADL is expected to be advantageous over IFX in sustaining remission in the maintenance phase. Additionally, we reviewed the safety profile, immunogenicity, preference, and compliance between IFX and ADL and provide practical insights into the choice of anti-TNF therapy in pediatric CD. Careful evaluation of clinical indications and disease behavior is essential when prescribing anti-TNF agents. In addition, factors such as the efficacy of induction and maintenance of remission, safety profile, immunogenicity, patient preference, and compliance play an important role in evaluating and selecting treatment options.
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- Eun Sil Kim
- Department of Pediatrics, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul 03181, South Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, South Korea
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Claßen M, Hoerning A. Current Role of Monoclonal Antibody Therapy in Pediatric IBD: A Special Focus on Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Treat-to-Target Strategies. CHILDREN 2023; 10:children10040634. [PMID: 37189883 DOI: 10.3390/children10040634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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In the last two decades, biologicals have become essential in treating children and adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease. TNF-α inhibitors (infliximab, adalimumab and golimumab) are preferentially used. Recent studies suggest that early application of TNF-α inhibitors is beneficial to inducing disease remission and preventing complications such as development of penetrating ulcers and fistulas. However, treatment failure occurs in about one third of pediatric patients. Particularly, children and adolescents differ in drug clearance, emphasizing the importance of pharmacokinetic drug monitoring in the pediatric setting. Here, current data on the choice and effectiveness of biologicals and therapeutic drug monitoring strategies are reviewed.
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