Janssen Demonstrates Strong Commitment to Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Data from 25 Abstracts Presented at the 2019 Digestive Disease Week Annual Meeting
SAN DIEGO, May 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced today that data from 25 company-sponsored abstracts will be presented at the 2019 Digestive Disease Week (DDW) Annual Meeting in San Diego, California from May 18-21. Results from the Phase 3 UNIFI study evaluating the efficacy and safety of STELARA(®) (ustekinumab) in patients with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (UC) - one in the overall UC population and a second in patients who previously failed biologic therapy and those who had not previously failed a biologic therapy - will be shared in oral presentations on May 21.
A Phase 1b study of TD-1473 (JNJ-8398) in moderately to severely active UC will also be featured as an oral presentation on May 20. These data are based on a study sponsored by Theravance Biopharma, Inc., with which Janssen is co-developing this gut-selective pan-JAK inhibitor.
"The presentations at this year's meeting showcase our steadfast commitment to strengthening and expanding our portfolio in an effort to address the unmet needs for people living with IBD," said Newman Yeilding, M.D., Vice President, Immunology Clinical Development, Janssen Research & Development, LLC. "The data presented from the Phase 3 UNIFI study of STELARA in ulcerative colitis has been included in our regulatory applications in the U.S., EU, Canada and Japan. There is still a significant unmet need for new treatment options for patients living with moderate to severe UC, and we are excited about the potential of STELARA."
A listing of abstracts is provided in the table below. Notable data presentations at DDW include the following:
Two oral presentations featuring STELARA data in ulcerative colitis:
-- Results from the Phase 3 UNIFI study evaluating the efficacy and safety
of STELARA as a maintenance therapy in patients with moderate to severe
ulcerative colitis who were in clinical response to a single intravenous
induction of STELARA. (Abstract 833)
-- Results from the Phase 3 UNIFI study evaluating the efficacy and safety
of STELARA induction and maintenance therapy in the subpopulations of
patients with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis who had previously
failed biologic therapy and those who had not previously failed biologic
therapy. (Abstract 833a)
-- These data were included in the regulatory applications submitted to
health authorities in the U.S., EU, Canada and Japan.
Poster presentation on histologic and endoscopic endpoints in STELARA ulcerative colitis Phase 3:
-- Data from the Phase 3 UNIFI study evaluating the effects of STELARA
induction therapy on endoscopic improvement, histologic improvement and
combined histo-endoscopic mucosal healing (HEMH), in patients with
moderate to severe ulcerative colitis will be presented as a poster.
These data include an analysis combining endoscopic and histologic
findings in a combined endpoint for the first time in a pivotal Phase 3
UC study. Mucosal healing assesses how the colon is responding both
histologically and endoscopically to therapy and both have been
associated with improved, long-term clinical outcomes and is a major
therapeutic goal in treating patients with ulcerative colitis. (Abstract
Tu1735)
Abstract
No.
Title
Date/Time
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833 Efficacy and safety of ustekinumab as
maintenance therapy in ulcerative
colitis: week 44 results from UNIFI
Oral Presentation
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
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833a Efficacy in biologic-failure and
nonbiologic-failure populations in a
phase 3 study of ustekinumab in moderate-
severe ulcerative colitis: UNIFI
Oral Presentation
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
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Sa1887 General Health Status in Patients with
Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis
Receiving ustekinumab: results from the
phase 3 UNIFI induction and maintenance
studies
Poster Presentation
Saturday, May 18, 2019
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Sa1888 Ustekinumab therapy induced clinically
meaningful improvement and remission as
measured by the inflammatory bowel
disease questionnaire in patients with
moderate to severe ulcerative colitis:
results from the phase 3 UNIFI induction
and maintenance studies
Poster Presentation
Saturday, May 18, 2019
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Tu1719 Clinical remission by legacy versus FDA
definitions: definition justification and
results from UNIFI Study
Poster Presentation
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Tu1735 Effects of ustekinumab induction therapy
on endoscopic and histologic healing in
the UNIFI phase 3 study in ulcerative
colitis
Poster Presentation
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Tu1736 Molecular response to ustekinumab in
moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis
by serum protein and biopsy gene
expression analysis: results from the
UNIFI phase 3 induction study
Poster Presentation
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Tu1739 Efficacy and safety of ustekinumab through
week 16 in patients with moderate to
severe ulcerative colitis randomized to
ustekinumab: results from the UNIFI
induction trial
Poster Presentation
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Tu1740 Sustained remission in patients with
moderate to severe ulcerative colitis:
results from the phase 3 UNIFI
maintenance study
Poster Presentation
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Tu1749 Pharmacokinetics and exposure-response
relationships of intravenously
administered ustekinumab during induction
treatment in patients with ulcerative
colitis: results from the UNIFI induction
study
Poster Presentation
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Tu1718 Immunogenicity of ustekinumab in patients
with Crohn's disease: results from the
IM-UNITI study
Poster Presentation
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Tu1723 Identification of risk factors associated
with loss of response to ustekinumab in
Crohn's disease
Poster Presentation
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Tu1724 Association of ustekinumab serum
concentrations and perianal fistula
resolution in the Crohn's Disease UNITI
program
Poster Presentation
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Tu1725 Characterization of patients with delayed
response to ustekinumab for Crohn's
disease
Poster Presentation
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Sa1906 Dose escalation with originator infliximab
is more common than standard dosing in
pediatric IBD: the DEVELOP experience
Poster Presentation
Saturday, May 18, 2019
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Su1842 Characteristics of hepatosplenic T-cell
lymphoma in patients exposed to
infliximab: analysis of a company global
safety database
Poster Presentation
Sunday, May 19, 2019
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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801 Clinical, endoscopic, histologic and
biomarker activity following treatment
with the gut-selective, pan-JAK
inhibitor TD-1473 in moderately-to-
severely active ulcerative colitis
Oral Presentation
Monday, May 20, 2019
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM
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Su1781 The economic burden of ulcerative colitis
in the United States
Poster of Distinction
Sunday, May 19, 2019
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Su1872 Evaluation of real-world maintenance
dosing for ustekinumab and adalimumab
among patients with Crohn's disease with
at least one-year follow-up in the
symphony health database
Poster Presentation
Sunday, May 19, 2019
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Mo1779 Trends in emergency department visits and
hospital admissions for patients with
abdominal pain and history of
inflammatory bowel disease
Poster Presentation
Monday, May 20, 2019
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Mo1907 Evaluation of ustekinumab treatment
patterns among Crohn's disease patients
in three large US commercial claims
databases
Poster Presentation
Monday, May 20, 2019
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Mo1908 Nonbiologic drug use before and after
initiation of ustekinumab or adalimumab
for Crohn's disease patients
Poster Presentation
Monday, May 20, 2019
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Mo1909 Evaluation of health care utilization,
hospitalization/ emergency room costs,
and other medication use among Crohn's
disease patients using ustekinumab in
three large United States commercial
claims databases
Poster Presentation
Monday, May 20, 2019
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Mo1993 Healthcare utilization and comorbidities
among people with refractory and non-
responsive celiac disease: findings from
4 large US administrative claims
databases
Poster Presentation
Monday, May 20, 2019
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Tu1839 Impact of ustekinumab TDM on clinical
practice: a multicenter, prospective,
cross-sectional observational trial
Poster Presentation
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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About Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
More than five million people worldwide are living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis--collectively known as IBD.(1) Crohn's disease most commonly affects the end of the small bowel (the ileum) and the beginning of the colon, but it may affect any part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, from the mouth to the anus. Ulcerative colitis is limited to the colon, also called the large intestine. Symptoms of Crohn's disease can vary but may include abdominal cramps and pain, frequent diarrhea, rectal bleeding, weight loss and fever. There is currently no cure for Crohn's disease.(2) Symptoms of ulcerative colitis can vary but may include looser and more urgent bowel movements, bloody stool, crampy abdominal pain, loss of appetite and fatigue. There is currently no cure for ulcerative colitis.(3)
About STELARA(® )(ustekinumab)
STELARA(® )(ustekinumab), a human IL-12 and IL-23 antagonist, is approved in the United States for the treatment of: 1) adults and children 12 years and older with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy; 2) adult patients (18 years or older) with active psoriatic arthritis, used alone or in combination with methotrexate (MTX); 3) adult patients (18 years and older) with moderately to severely active Crohn's disease who have failed or were intolerant to immunomodulators or corticosteroids; or failed or were intolerant to anti-TNF therapies.
The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson maintain exclusive worldwide marketing rights to STELARA(®).
Important Safety Information
STELARA(®) is a prescription medicine that affects your immune system. STELARA(®) can increase your chance of having serious side effects including:
Serious Infections
STELARA(®) may lower your ability to fight infections and may increase your risk of infections. While taking STELARA(®), some people have serious infections, which may require hospitalization, including tuberculosis (TB), and infections caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses.
-- Your doctor should check you for TB before starting STELARA(®) and
watch you closely for signs and symptoms of TB during treatment with
STELARA(®).
-- If your doctor feels that you are at risk for TB, you may be treated for
TB before and during treatment with STELARA(®).
You should not start taking STELARA(®) if you have any kind of infection unless your doctor says it is okay.
Before starting STELARA(®), tell your doctor if you:
-- think you have an infection or have symptoms of an infection such as:
-- fever, sweats, or chills
-- muscle aches
-- cough
-- shortness of breath
-- blood in phlegm
-- weight loss
-- warm, red, or painful skin or sores on your body
-- diarrhea or stomach pain
-- burning when you urinate or urinate more often than normal
-- feel very tired
-- are being treated for an infection
-- get a lot of infections or have infections that keep coming back
-- have TB, or have been in close contact with someone with TB
After starting STELARA(®), call your doctor right away if you have any symptoms of an infection (see above). STELARA(®) can make you more likely to get infections or make an infection that you have worse. People who have a genetic problem where the body does not make any of the proteins interleukin 12 (IL?12) and interleukin 23 (IL?23) are at a higher risk for certain serious infections that can spread throughout the body and cause death. People who take STELARA(®) may also be more likely to get these infections.
Cancers
STELARA(®) may decrease the activity of your immune system and increase your risk for certain types of cancer. Tell your doctor if you have ever had any type of cancer. Some people who had risk factors for skin cancer developed certain types of skin cancers while receiving STELARA(®). Tell your doctor if you have any new skin growths.
Reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome (RPLS)
RPLS is a rare condition that affects the brain and can cause death. The cause of RPLS is not known. If RPLS is found early and treated, most people recover. Tell your doctor right away if you have any new or worsening medical problems including: headache, seizures, confusion, and vision problems.
Serious Allergic Reactions
Serious allergic reactions can occur. Stop using STELARA(®) and get medical help right away if you have any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction such as: feeling faint, swelling of your face, eyelids, tongue, or throat, chest tightness, or skin rash.
Lung Inflammation
Cases of lung inflammation have happened in some people who receive STELARA(®) and may be serious. These lung problems may need to be treated in a hospital. Tell your doctor right away if you develop shortness of breath or a cough that doesn't go away during treatment with STELARA(®).
Before receiving STELARA(®), tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
-- have any of the conditions or symptoms listed above for serious
infections, cancers, or RPLS.
-- ever had an allergic reaction to STELARA(®) or any of its ingredients.
Ask your doctor if you are not sure.
-- are allergic to latex. The needle cover on the prefilled syringe
contains latex.
-- have recently received or are scheduled to receive an immunization
(vaccine). People who take STELARA(®) should not receive live vaccines.
Tell your doctor if anyone in your house needs a live vaccine. The
viruses used in some types of live vaccines can spread to people with a
weakened immune system and can cause serious problems. You should not
receive the BCG vaccine during the one year before receiving STELARA(®)
or one year after you stop receiving STELARA(®).
-- have any new or changing lesions within psoriasis areas or on normal
skin.
-- are receiving or have received allergy shots, especially for serious
allergic reactions.
-- receive or have received phototherapy for your psoriasis.
-- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if STELARA(®
)can harm your unborn baby. You and your doctor should decide if you
will receive STELARA(®).
-- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is thought that STELARA(®
)passes into your breast milk. Talk to your doctor about the best way to
feed your baby if you receive STELARA(®).
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over?the?counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your doctor and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.
When prescribed STELARA(®):
-- Use STELARA(®) exactly as your doctor tells you to. STELARA(®) is
intended for use under the guidance and supervision of your doctor.
-- STELARA(®) is intended for use under the guidance and supervision of
your doctor. In children 12 years and older, it is recommended that
STELARA(®) be administered by a healthcare provider. If your doctor
decides that you or a caregiver may give your injections of STELARA(®)
at home, you should receive training on the right way to prepare and
inject STELARA(®). Your doctor will determine the right dose of
STELARA(®) for you, the amount for each injection, and how often you
should receive it. Do not try to inject STELARA(®) yourself until you
or your caregiver have been shown how to inject STELARA(®) by your
doctor or nurse.
Common side effects of STELARA(®) include: upper respiratory infections, headache, and tiredness in psoriasis patients; joint pain and nausea in psoriatic arthritis patients; and upper respiratory infections, redness at the injection site, vaginal yeast infections, itching, urinary tract infections, and vomiting in Crohn's disease patients. These are not all of the possible side effects with STELARA(®). Tell your doctor about any side effect that you experience. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Please read the Full Prescribing Information, including the Medication Guide for STELARA(®), and discuss any questions you have with your doctor.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1?800?FDA?1088.
About the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson
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1. World IBD Day. Home. Available at http://www.worldibdday.org/index.html.
Accessed February 2019.
2. Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America. What is Crohn's Disease?
Available at
http://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/what-are-crohns-and-colitis/what-i
s-crohns-disease/. Accessed February 2019.
3. Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America. What is Ulcerative Colitis?
Available at
http://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/what-are-crohns-and-colitis/what-i
s-ulcerative-colitis/. Accessed February 2019.
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