Subcutaneous vedolizumab ‘effective for maintenance’ in Crohn’s disease

Patients responsive to the IV formulation may find subcutaneous dosing more convenient, expert says
Reuters Health
Endoscopic view in Crohn's patient

Subcutaneous vedolizumab appears to be an effective and safe maintenance therapy for responsive patients with moderate to severe active Crohn’s disease, clinical trial results show.

The VISIBLE-2 double-blinded phase III trial, funded by the manufacturer of vedolizumab, Takeda, enrolled adults who had moderate to severe active Crohn’s disease for least three months at 169 sites in 30 countries.