Retrospective Observational Comparison Study Between Ustekinumab and Tofacitinib as Third Line Therapy in a Multicenter Cohort of Patients With Refractory Ulcerative Colitis.

CompletedOBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment

100

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

April 5, 2022

Primary Completion Date

June 5, 2022

Study Completion Date

July 5, 2022

Conditions
Ulcerative Colitis
Interventions
DRUG

Ustekinumab

a human monoclonal antibody to interleukin IL 12/23 p40. It is indicated in the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active UC. The induction phase consists of approximately 6 mg/kg intravenous dose administration. After the induction, the maintenance phase consists of a 90mg subcutaneous dose every 8 weeks.

DRUG

Tofacitinib

Jak inhibitor. It is indicated in the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active UC who have experienced inadequate response or have lost the response or who are intolerant to conventional therapy or to a biological agent. The induction phase consists of 10mg twice daily for 8 to 16 weeks. After the induction, the maintenance phase consists of 5mg x twice daily.

Trial Locations (1)

20132

Mariangela Allocca, Milan

All Listed Sponsors
lead

IRCCS San Raffaele

OTHER