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2023 Feb 01


Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol

Guselkumab plus golimumab combination therapy versus guselkumab or golimumab monotherapy in patients with ulcerative colitis (VEGA): a randomised, double-blind, controlled, phase 2, proof-of-concept trial.

Authors

Feagan BG, Sands BE, Sandborn WJ, Germinaro M, Vetter M, Shao J, Sheng S, Johanns J, Panés J
Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2023 Feb 01.
PMID: 36738762.

Abstract

Despite the introduction of new monoclonal antibodies and oral therapies for the treatment of ulcerative colitis, clinical remission rates remain low, underscoring the need for innovative treatment approaches. We assessed whether guselkumab plus golimumab combination therapy was more effective for ulcerative colitis than either monotherapy.