Induction Efficacy of Upadacitinib in Therapy-Refractory Crohn's Disease: A Retrospective Case Series

Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2023 Feb;21(2):532-534.e3. doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2022.01.004. Epub 2022 Jan 13.

Abstract

Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract. Achieving clinical and endoscopic remission is the main therapeutic goal.1 Despite available treatment options, some patients present with treatment-refractory disease to approved therapies.2 Randomized clinical trials enable a standardized evaluation of drugs with new modes of action. However, eligibility criteria are strict excluding those with ostomy or failures to other medication leaving a considerable proportion of patients noneligible.3.

MeSH terms

  • Crohn Disease* / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Remission Induction
  • Retrospective Studies

Substances

  • upadacitinib