Study: Adalimumab beneficial for Crohn’s disease patients
Findings from recently held two studies reveal that adalimumab reduces the risk of hospitalization as well as major surgery in patients suffering from Crohn’s disease (CD). The year long phase 3 trial (named CHARM) found that adalimumab was effective in improving the condition of patients with Crohn’s disease. There was a reduction in hospitalizations by half. Moreover, majority of Crohn’s disease patients undergo surgery. The results of the trial showed surgeries related to CD were reduced by as much as 90% in patients receiving adalimumab as compared to those receiving placebo. This makes the drug a cost-effective solution to the disorder. The study received support in the form of industry grants from Abbott Laboratories.
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