Natalizumab for the treatment of active Crohn's disease: Results of the ENCORE trial
Natalizumab for the treatment of active Crohn's disease: Results of the ENCORE trial
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DOI:
10.1053/j.gastro.2007.03.024
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发表时间:
2007-05-01
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29.4
通讯作者:
Sandborn, William J.
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Targan, Stephan R.;Feagan, Brian G.;Sandborn, William J.
Background & Aims: A randomized placebo-controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of natalizumab induction therapy in patients with Crohn's disease. Methods: Patients (N = 509) with moderately to severely active Crohn's disease and active inflammation characterized by elevated C-reactive protein concentrations were randomized (1:1) to receive natalizumab 300 mg or placebo intravenously at Weeks 0, 4, and 8. The primary end point was induction of response (>= 70-point decrease from baseline in the Crohn's Disease Activity Index score at Week 8 sustained through Week 12). Additional efficacy end points included the proportion of patients with sustained remission (Crohn's Disease Activity Index score < 150 points) and response or remission over time. Results: Response at Week 8 sustained through Week 12 occurred in 48% of natalizumab-treated patients and 32% of patients receiving placebo (P < .001). Sustained remission occurred in 26% of natalizumab-treated patients and 16% of patients receiving placebo (P = .002). Week 4 response rates were 51% for natalizumab and 37% for placebo (P = .001). Responses remained significantly higher at subsequent assessments (P < .001) in natalizumab-treated patients. Natalizumab-treated patients also had significandy higher remission rates at Weeks 4, 8, and 12 (P