Blood test may help doctors Fine-Tune IBD treatment

NCT ID NCT02508012

First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study looked at whether regularly measuring the amount of anti-TNF medication and antibodies in the blood helps doctors make better treatment decisions for people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. 260 patients were split into two groups: one where doctors had access to these blood test results, and one where they did not. The goal was to see if this monitoring approach improved patient outcomes and was cost-effective over two years.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University hospital

    Montpellier, 34295, France

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