New study reveals infection risks of IBD drugs in seniors
NCT ID NCT07250815
First seen Dec 26, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study examined infection rates in nearly 24,000 older adults (65+) with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease who started treatment with ENTYVIO, TNF-alpha inhibitors, or ustekinumab. Using Medicare claims data from 2016 to 2025, researchers compared how many people had serious infections requiring hospitalization or non-serious infections. The goal was to understand which treatments might be safer for older patients.
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Takeda Site
Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02142, United States
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