Factors Associated with Response to Systemic Corticosteroids in Active Ulcerative Colitis: Results from a Prospective, Multicenter Trial.

inflammatory bowel disease systemic corticosteroids ulcerative colitis

Journal

Journal of clinical medicine
ISSN: 2077-0383
Titre abrégé: J Clin Med
Pays: Switzerland
ID NLM: 101606588

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
24 Jul 2023
Historique:
received: 16 06 2023
revised: 19 07 2023
accepted: 20 07 2023
medline: 29 7 2023
pubmed: 29 7 2023
entrez: 29 7 2023
Statut: epublish

Résumé

Among patients with ulcerative colitis, 30-50% receive corticosteroids within the first five years after diagnosis. We aimed to reconsider their effectiveness in the context of the biologic era. In this prospective, multicenter study, patients with active ulcerative colitis (Lichtiger score ≥ 4) were eligible if initiating systemic corticosteroids. The primary endpoint was clinical response (decrease in the Lichtiger score of ≥50%) at week 4. Secondary endpoints included combined response defined as clinical response and any reduction in elevated biomarkers (CRP and/or calprotectin). Steroid dependence was assessed after three months. A total of 103 patients were included. Clinical response was achieved by 73% of patients, and combined response by 68%. A total of 15% of patients were steroid-dependent. Activity of colitis did not influence short-term response to treatment but increased the risk for steroid dependence. Biologic-naïve patients responded better than biologic-experienced patients. Past smoking history (OR 5.38 [1.71, 20.1], Disease activity was not associated with short-term response to systemic corticosteroids but was associated with steroid dependence in patients with active ulcerative colitis. Exposure to biologics negatively affects response rates.

Sections du résumé

BACKGROUND BACKGROUND
Among patients with ulcerative colitis, 30-50% receive corticosteroids within the first five years after diagnosis. We aimed to reconsider their effectiveness in the context of the biologic era.
METHODS METHODS
In this prospective, multicenter study, patients with active ulcerative colitis (Lichtiger score ≥ 4) were eligible if initiating systemic corticosteroids. The primary endpoint was clinical response (decrease in the Lichtiger score of ≥50%) at week 4. Secondary endpoints included combined response defined as clinical response and any reduction in elevated biomarkers (CRP and/or calprotectin). Steroid dependence was assessed after three months.
RESULTS RESULTS
A total of 103 patients were included. Clinical response was achieved by 73% of patients, and combined response by 68%. A total of 15% of patients were steroid-dependent. Activity of colitis did not influence short-term response to treatment but increased the risk for steroid dependence. Biologic-naïve patients responded better than biologic-experienced patients. Past smoking history (OR 5.38 [1.71, 20.1],
CONCLUSION CONCLUSIONS
Disease activity was not associated with short-term response to systemic corticosteroids but was associated with steroid dependence in patients with active ulcerative colitis. Exposure to biologics negatively affects response rates.

Identifiants

pubmed: 37510968
pii: jcm12144853
doi: 10.3390/jcm12144853
pmc: PMC10382050
pii:
doi:

Types de publication

Journal Article

Langues

eng

Subventions

Organisme : Nationalbank Österreich
ID : 17936
Organisme : ÖGGH
ID : Science Award

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Auteurs

Andreas Blesl (A)

Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria.

Andrea Borenich (A)

Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics and Documentation, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria.

Hans Peter Gröchenig (HP)

Brothers of Saint John of God Hospital, 9300 St. Veit an der Glan, Austria.

Gottfried Novacek (G)

Department of Internal Medicine III, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria.

Christian Primas (C)

Department of Internal Medicine III, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria.

Walter Reinisch (W)

Department of Internal Medicine III, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria.

Maximilian Kutschera (M)

Department of Internal Medicine III, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria.

Constanze Illiasch (C)

Hospital Landstraße, 1030 Vienna, Austria.

Barbara Hennlich (B)

Hospital Landstraße, 1030 Vienna, Austria.

Pius Steiner (P)

Hospital Wels-Grieskirchen, 4600 Wels, Austria.

Robert Koch (R)

Department of Internal Medicine I, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endocrinology & Metabolism, Medical University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria.

Wolfgang Tillinger (W)

Franziskus Hospital, 1050 Vienna, Austria.

Thomas Haas (T)

Darmpraxis Salzburg, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.

Gerhard Reicht (G)

Brothers of Saint John of God Hospital, 8020 Graz, Austria.

Andreas Mayer (A)

University Hospital St. Pölten, 3100 St. Pölten, Austria.

Othmar Ludwiczek (O)

Hospital Hall, 6060 Hall, Austria.

Wolfgang Miehsler (W)

Brothers of Saint John of God Hospital, 5010 Salzburg, Austria.

Karin Steidl (K)

Brothers of Saint John of God Hospital, 9300 St. Veit an der Glan, Austria.

Lukas Binder (L)

Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria.

Franziska Baumann-Durchschein (F)

Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria.

Stefan Fürst (S)

Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria.

Simon Reider (S)

Department of Internal Medicine II (Gastroenterology and Hepatology), Faculty of Medicine, Kepler University Hospital, Johannes Kepler University, 4021 Linz, Austria.
Christian Doppler Laboratory for Mucosal Immunology, Johannes Kepler University, 4021 Linz, Austria.

Christina Watschinger (C)

Department of Internal Medicine II (Gastroenterology and Hepatology), Faculty of Medicine, Kepler University Hospital, Johannes Kepler University, 4021 Linz, Austria.
Christian Doppler Laboratory for Mucosal Immunology, Johannes Kepler University, 4021 Linz, Austria.

Heimo Wenzl (H)

Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria.

Alexander Moschen (A)

Department of Internal Medicine II (Gastroenterology and Hepatology), Faculty of Medicine, Kepler University Hospital, Johannes Kepler University, 4021 Linz, Austria.
Christian Doppler Laboratory for Mucosal Immunology, Johannes Kepler University, 4021 Linz, Austria.

Andrea Berghold (A)

Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics and Documentation, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria.

Christoph Högenauer (C)

Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria.

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