Infliximab Infusion Rates in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 1. Investigate whether there are just as few infusion reactions with infliximab infusions of 60 min and 30 min. 2. Investigate patient and nurse satisfaction with infusions of 60 min and 30 min. 3. Investigate resource use in terms of total length of stay and use of nursing resources.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Pediatric IBD patients on infliximab * 1-17 years * Received at least 5 infusions of infliximab prior to entry in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Receiving infliximab for non-IBD condition (reumatological or other causes) * previous severe infliximab infusion reaction * need for an interpreter * heart failure with hemodynamic impact * unwillingness to participate