NCT07694674 Comparison of the Efficacy of Different Biologic Agents in Preventing Postoperative Endoscopic Recurrence of Crohn's Disease
| NCT ID | NCT07694674 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Shanghai 10th People's Hospital |
| Condition | Inflamatory Bowel Disease |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 198 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-01-16 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-09-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 198 participants in total. It began in 2026-01-16 with a primary completion date of 2026-09-30.
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Brief Summary
This retrospective cohort study aims to compare the efficacy of different biologics in preventing postoperative endoscopic recurrence in Crohn's disease (CD). It plans to include 198 adult patients who underwent bowel resection and initiated prophylactic biologic therapy between January 1, 2015, and April 1, 2025. Patients will be divided into anti-TNF (e.g., infliximab, adalimumab) and non-anti-TNF (e.g., vedolizumab, ustekinumab) groups based on the biologic started within 6 weeks post-surgery. The primary outcome is endoscopic recurrence (Rutgeerts score ≥ i2) at 6-12 months postoperatively. Secondary outcomes include severe endoscopic recurrence, clinical recurrence, recurrence at different anastomotic sites, CD-related rehospitalization, reoperation, drug persistence, the POCER postoperative endoscopic index, and histopathological changes in the bowel and mesenteric fat. Subgroup analyses will explore treatment effects by recurrence risk stratification and resection extent. Using retrospective data collection, the study will apply multivariate regression and survival analysis to provide real-world evidence for optimizing postoperative biologic selection.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years. * Diagnosis of Crohn's disease according to the European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation (ECCO) guideline criteria, based on clinical, laboratory, endoscopic, radiologic, and histopathologic findings. * Underwent Crohn's disease-related intestinal resection, including ileocolonic resection, segmental small bowel resection, or segmental colonic resection. * Initiated postoperative prophylactic biologic therapy within 6 weeks after surgery. * Maintained postoperative prophylactic biologic therapy for at least 3 to 6 months. * Completed at least one evaluable postoperative ileocolonoscopy within 6 to 12 months after surgery for assessment of the Rutgeerts score, or had available clinical, radiologic, ultrasonographic, or laboratory data for evaluation of clinical recurrence. Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of other intestinal diseases, including intestinal Behçet's disease, ulcerative colitis, intestinal tuberculosis, or intestinal malignancy. * Intestinal surgery mainly performed for non-IBD conditions, such as intestinal malignancy. * No postoperative endoscopic evaluation within 6 to 12 months after surgery, or endoscopic quality insufficient for Rutgeerts score assessment, and lack of adequate clinical, radiologic, ultrasonographic, or laboratory data for recurrence assessment. * Irregular use of postoperative prophylactic therapy due to severe comorbidities, serious infection, or other reasons, making treatment efficacy difficult to evaluate. * Other conditions considered by the investigators to be inappropriate for inclusion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07694674 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 85 Years, studying Inflamatory Bowel Disease. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07694674 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07694674 is actively recruiting participants. Visit ClinicalTrials.gov or contact Shanghai 10th People's Hospital to inquire about joining.
Where is the NCT07694674 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Shanghai, China.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07694674 clinical trial?
NCT07694674 is sponsored by Shanghai 10th People's Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 198 participants.