Review Article

Systematic Review with Network Meta-Analysis: Efficacy of Induction Therapy with a Second Biological Agent in Anti-TNF-Experienced Crohn’s Disease Patients

Table 1

Characteristics of the studies included in the meta-analysis.

Study (ref)DrugN drug/placeboInclusionOutcomePopulation characteristicTime (wks)

Sandborn et al., PRECISE 1 [22]Certolizumab97/85No primary nonrespondersResponseSubgroup6
Sandborn et al., GAIN [23]Adalimumab159/166No primary nonrespondersRemission/responseWhole4
Sandborn et al. [24]Ustekinumab394/132Primary/secondary nonresponse, adverse eventsRemission/response (3 different doses)Whole8
Sandborn et al. [21]Ustekinumab25/27Previous exposureResponse (2 different doses)Subgroup8
Sands, GEMINI 3 (25)Vedolizumab158/157Primary/secondary nonresponse, adverse eventsRemission/responseWhole10
Sandborn et al. [26]Vedolizumab105/70Primary/secondary nonresponse, adverse eventsRemission/responseSubgroup6
Sands et al. [27]Natalizumab52/27Secondary nonrespondersRemissionWhole10
Sandborn et al. [28]Natalizumab291/69Not specifiedRemission/responseSubgroup10