Controversies in the management of anti-TNF therapy in patients with Crohn's disease: a Delphi consensus.
BMJ Open Gastroenterol
; 11(1)2024 Jan 23.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Despite research, there are still controversial areas in the management of Crohn's disease (CD).OBJECTIVE:
To establish practical recommendations on using anti-tumour necrosis factor (TNF) drugs in patients with moderate-to-severe CD.METHODS:
Clinical controversies in the management of CD using anti-TNF therapies were identified. A comprehensive literature review was performed, and a national survey was launched to examine current clinical practices when using anti-TNF therapies. Their results were discussed by expert gastroenterologists within a nominal group meeting, and a set of statements was proposed and tested in a Delphi process.RESULTS:
Qualitative study. The survey and Delphi process were sent to 244 CD-treating physicians (response rate 58%). A total of 14 statements were generated. All but two achieved agreement. These statements cover (1) use of first-line non-anti-TNF biological therapy; (2) role of HLA-DQA1*05 in daily practice; (3) attitudes in primary non-response and loss of response to anti-TNF therapy due to immunogenicity; (4) use of ustekinumab or vedolizumab if a change in action mechanism is warranted; (5) anti-TNF drug level monitoring; (6) combined therapy with an immunomodulator.CONCLUSION:
This document sought to pull together the best evidence, experts' opinions, and treating physicians' attitudes when using anti-TNF therapies in patients with CD.Palabras clave
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Enfermedad de Crohn
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMJ Open Gastroenterol
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
España
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido