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Mocci G, Tursi A, Onidi FM, Usai-Satta P, Pes GM, Dore MP. Ustekinumab in the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Evolving Paradigms. J Clin Med 2024; 13:1519. [PMID: 38592377 PMCID: PMC10933994 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13051519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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Inflammatory bowel diseases, comprising Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), are chronic, relapsing, and remitting immune-mediated inflammatory diseases affecting the gastrointestinal tract. Ustekinumab (UST) is a monoclonal antibody that blocks the p40 subunit of the anti-interleukin (IL) 12/23. Pivotal trials (CERTIFI and UNITI-IM for CD, UNIFI for UC) established the efficacy of UST for the induction and maintenance of remission in both CD and UC, with the most favorable results in naïve patients to biologics. In recent years, a wealth of 'real-world' data has emerged supporting positive clinical, endoscopic, and histological outcomes in patients treated with UST, as well as reassuring safety data. More recently, the results of the first head-to-head trials of UST and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) antagonists were reported. Moreover, a number of studies exploring the role of UST in specific clinical settings, such as perianal CD, postoperative complications and recurrence, extraintestinal manifestations, chronic antibiotic-refractory pouchitis, and pregnancy, were reported. This review explores the results reported to date on UST, including those from pivotal trials, real-world data, and emerging studies regarding therapeutic drug monitoring and immunogenicity. The safety profile of UST was also reviewed.
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- Giammarco Mocci
- Division of Gastroenterology, “Brotzu” Hospital, 09124 Cagliari, Italy; (G.M.); (F.M.O.); (P.U.-S.)
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- Territorial Gastroenterology Service, ASL BAT, 76123 Andria, Italy;
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, School of Medicine, Catholic University, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, “Brotzu” Hospital, 09124 Cagliari, Italy; (G.M.); (F.M.O.); (P.U.-S.)
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- Division of Gastroenterology, “Brotzu” Hospital, 09124 Cagliari, Italy; (G.M.); (F.M.O.); (P.U.-S.)
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy;
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy;
- Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza Blvd., Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Tursi A, Mocci G, Del Gaudio A, Papa A. Clinical use of biologics for Crohn's disease in adults: lessons learned from real-world studies. Expert Opin Biol Ther 2024:1-19. [PMID: 38321868 DOI: 10.1080/14712598.2024.2316180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The therapeutic armamentarium for managing Crohn's disease (CD) has expanded significantly in recent decades. Several biologics with three different mechanisms of action [anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, anti-integrin α4β7, and anti-IL 12/23] are currently available to manage CD. AREA COVERED This narrative review aims to summarize the most significant efficacy and safety data on the use of infliximab (IFX), adalimumab (ADA), vedolizumab (VDZ) and ustekinumab (UST) for the treatment of CD obtained from studies conducted in the real world (RW), compared to the results of randomized clinical trials (RCTs). EXPERT OPINION RW studies reported that biologic agents included in this analysis have higher remission rates and lower adverse event rates than findings from RCTs for treating patients with CD. All biological agents have proven effective and safe in RW studies, even when using biosimilars or switching to subcutaneous administration of the molecules for which they are available. Finally, anti-TNF-α agents, particularly IFX, have a higher rate of adverse events (AEs) than VDZ and UST. Therefore, patients at higher risk of AEs may benefit from other biologics than anti-TNF-α. However, further long-term RW studies are needed to confirm these findings.
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- Antonio Tursi
- Territorial Gastroenterology Service, ASL BAT, Andria, Italy
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Catholic University, School of Medicine, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, "Brotzu" Hospital, Cagliari, Italy
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- Division of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS Foundation, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Catholic University, School of Medicine, Rome, Italy
- Division of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS Foundation, Rome, Italy
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Zhang W, Zhong G, Ren X, Li M. Research progress of Ustekinumab in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1322054. [PMID: 38455044 PMCID: PMC10917885 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1322054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic, recurrent gastrointestinal disorder with elusive etiology. Interleukin-12 (IL-12) and IL-23 have emerged as key proinflammatory mediators/cytokines in IBD pathogenesis. Ustekinumab (UST), targeting IL-12 and IL-23, has demonstrated promising efficacy and safety in the treatment of IBD. Recently, UST has become increasingly favored as a potential first-line treatment option. This review delineates UST's mechanism of action, its clinical applications in IBD, including the response rates, strategies for dose optimization for case of partial or lost response, and potential adverse events. This review aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of UST's role as a therapeutic option in IBD management.
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- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research Center, Department of Gastroenterology, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Disease, Province Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research Center, Department of Gastroenterology, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Disease, Province Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Moroi R, Hishinuma K, Sugawara Y, Nochioka K, Shimoyama Y, Naito T, Shiga H, Kakuta Y, Kinouchi Y, Tsuji I, Masamune A. The Efficacy of Combination Therapy with Ustekinumab and Budesonide for Crohn's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Inflamm Intest Dis 2024; 9:40-46. [PMID: 38860189 PMCID: PMC11163418 DOI: 10.1159/000535070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2024] Open
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Introduction Limited data exist on the efficacy of combination therapy with ustekinumab and budesonide in patients with Crohn's disease. Our objective was to compare the clinical outcomes of ustekinumab and budesonide combination therapy with those of ustekinumab monotherapy. Methods In this phase 2 single-center, double-blind, randomized controlled trial, we assigned 19 patients with Crohn's disease with a Crohn's disease activity index (CDAI) equal to or greater than 220 and less than 450 in a 1:1 ratio to receive ustekinumab and budesonide or ustekinumab for 32 weeks. The primary endpoint was the clinical remission rate at 8 weeks. The secondary endpoints were the clinical remission rate at 32 weeks and mucosal healing rates at 8 and 32 weeks. Results Of 19 patients, the mean age was 37.8 years, and 42.1% were women (CDAI ≥220 and <450). There was no difference between combination therapy and ustekinumab monotherapy in terms of clinical remission rates (50.0% vs. 30.0%, p = 0.39 at 8 weeks and 37.5% vs. 20.0%, p = 0.41) and mucosal healing rates (75.0% vs. 90.0%, p = 0.40 and 37.5% vs. 60.0%, p = 0.34 at 8 and 32 weeks, respectively). The most common adverse event was an exacerbation of Crohn's. There were no differences in safety profiles between the two groups. Conclusions Our study showed no difference between ustekinumab monotherapy and ustekinumab and budesonide combination therapy in terms of the induction and maintenance of remission (trial registration number: jRCTs021200013).
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- Rintaro Moroi
- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Japan
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- Division of Epidemiology, Department of Health Informatics and Public Health, Tohoku University School of Public Health, Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Clinical Research, Innovation and Education Center, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Japan
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- Division of Epidemiology, Department of Health Informatics and Public Health, Tohoku University School of Public Health, Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Japan
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Esaki M, Ihara Y, Tominaga N, Takedomi H, Tsuruoka N, Akutagawa T, Yukimoto T, Kawasaki K, Umeno J, Torisu T, Sakata Y. Predictive factors of the clinical efficacy of ustekinumab in patients with refractory Crohn's disease: tertiary centers experience in Japan. Int J Colorectal Dis 2023; 38:57. [PMID: 36856849 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-023-04359-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
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PURPOSE Therapeutic efficacy of ustekinumab in the real-world data is limited in patients with refractory Crohn's disease (CD). In addition, factors predictive of better therapeutic efficacy of ustekinumab remains unsolved in CD. We aimed to evaluate therapeutic efficacy of ustekinumab in patients with refractory CD and to identify the factors associated with the efficacy of ustekinumab. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 72 patients treated with ustekinumab for refractory CD. Therapeutic efficacy was assessed at weeks 8, 26, 52, and 104 on the basis of dual remission, defined as the combination of Crohn's Disease Activity Index < 150 and CRP < 0.3 mg/dL, and factors predictive of the induction and maintenance of dual remission were investigated. The cumulative continuation rates and safety of ustekinumab were assessed. RESULTS The dual remission rates at weeks 8, 26, 52, and 104 were 31.9%, 37.9%, 47.5%, and 42.6%, respectively. A short disease duration (≤ 2 years) and higher baseline serum albumin levels (≥ 3.1 g/dL) were positively associated with dual remission at weeks 8 and 52. Meanwhile, higher serum CRP levels (≥ 1.19 mg/dL) were negatively associated with dual remission at week 8. The cumulative ustekinumab continuation rate was favorable, and no severe adverse events were found. CONCLUSION A short disease duration and higher baseline serum albumin levels might be predictive of favorable therapeutic efficacy of ustekinumab in refractory CD. Induction efficacy appears to be lower in patients with higher serum CRP levels.
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- Motohiro Esaki
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga, 849-8501, Japan.
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- Department of Medicine and Clinical Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saga Medical Center Koseikan, Saga, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga, 849-8501, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga, 849-8501, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopic Diagnostics and Therapeutics, Saga University Hospital, Saga, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga, 849-8501, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Clinical Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Clinical Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Clinical Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga, 849-8501, Japan
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Zhou H, Wang F, Wan J, Su S, Shi Y, Li X, Wu T, Liang J. Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies on the Effectiveness and Safety of Ustekinumab among Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Eastern and Western Countries. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12051894. [PMID: 36902681 PMCID: PMC10004158 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12051894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Ustekinumab (UST) is an IL12/23 inhibitor utilized for altering inflammatory responses in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Clinical trials and case reports suggested that the effectiveness and safety of UST may differ among IBD patients in Eastern and Western countries. However, related data have not been systematically reviewed and analyzed. METHODS This systematic review and meta-analysis of the safety and effectiveness of UST in IBD included relevant literature from the Medline and Embase databases. The main outcomes were clinical response, clinical remission, endoscopic response, endoscopic remission, and adverse events in IBD. RESULTS We analyzed 49 real-world studies, most of which included patients with biological failure (89.1% CD and 97.1% UC). In UC patients, clinical remission rates were 34% at 12 weeks, 40% at 24 weeks, and 37% at 1 year. In CD patients, clinical remission rates were 46% at 12 weeks, 51% at 24 weeks, and 47% at 1 year. Clinical remission rates of CD patients were 40% at 12 weeks and 44% at 24 weeks in Western countries, versus 63% and 72% in Eastern countries, respectively. CONCLUSION UST is an effective drug for IBD with a promising safety profile. Although no RCTs have been performed in Eastern countries, the effectiveness of UST on CD patients is not inferior to that in Western countries based on the existing data.
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- He Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an 710032, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an 710032, China
- Correspondence: (T.W.); (J.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an 710032, China
- Correspondence: (T.W.); (J.L.)
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Oh K, Hong HS, Ham NS, Lee J, Park SH, Yang SK, Yoon H, Kim YS, Choi CH, Ye BD. Real-world effectiveness and safety of ustekinumab induction therapy for Korean patients with Crohn's disease: a KASID prospective multicenter study. Intest Res 2023; 21:137-147. [PMID: 36751044 PMCID: PMC9911275 DOI: 10.5217/ir.2021.00173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIMS We investigated the real-world effectiveness and safety of ustekinumab (UST) as induction treatment for Koreans with Crohn's disease (CD). METHODS CD patients who started UST were prospectively enrolled from 4 hospitals in Korea. All enrolled patients received intravenous UST infusion at week 0 and subcutaneous UST injection at week 8. Clinical outcomes were assessed using Crohn's Disease Activity Index (CDAI) scores at weeks 8 and 20 among patients with active disease (CDAI ≥150) at baseline. Clinical remission was defined as a CDAI <150, and clinical response was defined as a reduction in CDAI ≥70 points from baseline. Safety and factors associated with clinical remission at week 20 were also analyzed. RESULTS Sixty-five patients were enrolled between January 2019 and December 2020. Among 49 patients with active disease at baseline (CDAI ≥150), clinical remission and clinical response at week 8 were achieved in 26 (53.1%) and 30 (61.2%) patients, respectively. At week 20, 27 (55.1%) and 35 (71.4%) patients achieved clinical remission and clinical response, respectively. Twenty-seven patients (41.5%) experienced adverse events, with serious adverse events in 3 patients (4.6%). One patient (1.5%) stopped UST therapy due to poor response. Underweight (body mass index <18.5 kg/m2) (odds ratio [OR], 0.085; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.014-0.498; P=0.006) and elevated C-reactive protein at baseline (OR, 0.133; 95% CI, 0.022-0.823; P=0.030) were inversely associated with clinical remission at week 20. CONCLUSIONS UST was effective and well-tolerated as induction therapy for Korean patients with CD.
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- Kyunghwan Oh
- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea,Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea,Digestive Diseases Research Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea,Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea,Digestive Diseases Research Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea,Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea,Digestive Diseases Research Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea,Correspondence to Byong Duk Ye, Department of Gastroenterology and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 05505, Korea. Tel: +82-2-3010-3181, Fax: +82-2-476-0824, E-mail:
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Nagano K, Hata E, Asano T, Tsuchiya H, Takagishi M, Yamazaki H, Tominaga S, Matsumoto T. Safety and Effectiveness of Ustekinumab for Crohn's Disease in Japanese Post-marketing Surveillance in Biologic-Naive and -Experienced Conriemed. CROHN'S & COLITIS 360 2023; 5:otad001. [PMID: 36777365 PMCID: PMC9912369 DOI: 10.1093/crocol/otad001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Background To present the real-world evidence on the safety and effectiveness of ustekinumab (UST) through 52-week treatment for Crohn's disease (CD) under an analysis of post-market surveillance data in Japan. Methods This prospective, post-marketing surveillance study was conducted in 341 patients from 91 medical facilities in Japan. Patients received UST 90 mg injected subcutaneously once every 12 weeks (or every 8 weeks if patients show weak effectiveness) after an induction dose given intravenously. Clinical response (100-point decrease in Crohn's Disease Activity Index [CDAI] score), clinical remission (CDAI score of <150), steroid-free clinical remission, C-reactive protein, endoscopy, physician global assessment, and adverse drug reactions (ADRs) were evaluated through 52 weeks. Results The overall rate of clinical remission was 49.2% at week 8 and 56.0% at week 52. The rate of clinical remission in biologic-naive patients was 75.9% and 66.7% at weeks 8 and 52, respectively, whereas the rate in biologic-experienced patients was 41.4% and 52.6% at weeks 8 and 52, respectively. For 52 weeks, the overall incidence of ADRs and serious adverse drug reactions (SADRs) was 11.7% and 6.7%, respectively. The most frequently reported SADRs was worsening of CD (1.8%). In multivariate analysis, ADRs incidence was significantly lower in patients with ileal involvement of CD (odds ratio = 0.25, 95% CI 0.07-0.85, P = .026), although disease location has no association with effectiveness of UST. Conclusions The present study identified no new safety concerns and effectiveness for CD in Japanese patients treated with UST.
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- Katsumasa Nagano
- Janssen Pharmaceutical K.K., Medical affairs division, Tokyo, Japan
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- Janssen Pharmaceutical K.K., Medical affairs division, Tokyo, Japan
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- Janssen Pharmaceutical K.K., Medical affairs division, Tokyo, Japan
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- Janssen Pharmaceutical K.K., Medical affairs division, Tokyo, Japan
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- Janssen Pharmaceutical K.K., Research & Development division, Tokyo, Japan
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- Janssen Pharmaceutical K.K., Research & Development division, Tokyo, Japan
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- Janssen Pharmaceutical K.K., Research & Development division, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Iwate Medical University, Iwate, Japan
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Altuwaijri M, Hakami L, Alharbi O, Almadi M, Alshankiti S, Aljebreen A, Azzam N. The Long-Term Clinical Effectiveness of Ustekinumab in Antitumor Necrosis Factor-Experienced Crohn’s Disease Patients. Cureus 2022; 14:e28536. [PMID: 36185868 PMCID: PMC9514158 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.28536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background Crohn’s disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) of unknown etiology. Ustekinumab (UST), an interleukin (IL)-12 and IL-23 antibody, has been approved in the recent years to treat IBD, both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. This study clarifies the long-term effectiveness of ustekinumab (UST) in antitumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) refractory Crohn’s disease in Middle Eastern patients. Methods A retrospective review study, including 30 refractory or medication-intolerant patients with Crohn’s disease, was conducted at a tertiary care center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The patients were started on ustekinumab and followed up for at least 52 weeks. Follow-up was performed on weeks 12, 24, and 52. Data related to demographic and laboratory parameters, the dosing schedule of ustekinumab administration, and the Harvey-Bradshaw index (HBI) were collected. Clinical remission and response rates were assessed. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS Statistics version 28.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA). A statistical significance threshold of p < 0.05 was adopted. Results The mean age of the study subjects was 34.2 ± 17.9 years (95% confidence interval (CI): 27.5-40.9), with a mean disease duration of 10.6 ± 4.9 years (95% CI: 8.8-12.5). Of our cohort, 56.7% failed two biologics during their disease course, and about 20% failed three different biologics. The percentage of patients who used thiopurines was 76.7%, while 6.7% used methotrexate. Concurrent immunomodulators were used by 58.6% of the patients. Corticosteroids were given to 13.3% of the patients. Intravenous induction of UST at 6 mg/kg was used for 90% of the patients, while only 10% used a 260 mg subcutaneous dose. At week 12, 73.3% of the patients had a clinical response, and 66.7% achieved clinical remission. Corticosteroid-free remission, clinical response, and clinical remission showed a decreasing percentage trend between weeks 12 and 24 compared to week 52 where a spike was observed in all aforementioned parameters. The clinical response rate at week 52 was 76.7%. The p-values from cross-tabulation were significant for clinical response and remission when comparing week 12 to weeks 24 and 52. Conclusion Ustekinumab presents a safe and effective treatment option in moderate to severe Crohn’s disease patients with previous exposure to multiple biologics.
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Rubín de Célix C, Chaparro M, Gisbert JP. Real-World Evidence of the Effectiveness and Safety of Ustekinumab for the Treatment of Crohn's Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies. J Clin Med 2022; 11:4202. [PMID: 35887966 PMCID: PMC9317084 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11144202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
(1) Background: Evidence on the outcomes of ustekinumab treatment in real-world Crohn's disease (CD) patients is needed. Our aim was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of ustekinumab in CD, reported by observational studies. (2) Methods: bibliographical searches were performed (PubMed, EMBASE). SELECTION observational studies assessing the effectiveness and safety of ustekinumab in CD. EXCLUSION CRITERIA studies using ustekinumab as a prophylaxis for postoperative recurrence or perianal disease. DATA SYNTHESIS effectiveness by intention-to-treat (random-effects model). Data were stratified by study design, population included, administered dose, and prior biologic exposure. (3) Results: A total of 63 studies (8529 patients) were included. Response was achieved in 60% (95% CI, 54-67%) in the short term (8-14 weeks); 64% (57-71%) in the medium term (16-24 weeks); and 64% (52-74%) in the long term (48-52 weeks). Remission was achieved in 37% (28-46%) in the short term; 42% (36-49%) in the medium term; and 45% (37-53%) in the long term. The endoscopic remission rate was 33% (25-40%) in the long term. Eighteen percent of patients lost response during follow-up. Nearly one-third of the patients needed dose optimisation, and in 59% of them it was effective. Twenty-five percent of patients developed adverse events, leading to treatment withdrawal in seven percent of the cases. (4) Conclusions: Ustekinumab is an effective and safe therapy in real-world refractory CD patients. Dose optimisation is frequently required, being effective in a high percentage of cases.
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Affiliation(s)
- Cristina Rubín de Célix
- Gastroenterology Department, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Princesa (IIS-Princesa), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBEREHD), 28006 Madrid, Spain; (M.C.); (J.P.G.)
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